Vitello's

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   david

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We used to visit Vitellos back in the day when movie stars and actors from TV used to go there. When it was a "red sauce" type place, with paintings on the wall, cozy booths, and a large back room. Then we moved away from the area and stopped going for awhile. When we returned it was under new ownership and there were some changes. There was another change of ownership since that time as well. (The restaurant's menu details the history of ownership in it). The patio outside, which started due to Covid back when that was the only way one could dine at a restaurant looks much more permanent now. The inside has been redone during the past few years. Gone are the tablecloths, the complimentary bread (not even offered as a purchasable item on the menu now), the art and the Italian music. Now, it is hard floors, noisy in the front room, cold a/c running even when the air is cold outside. Spare table decorations. The noise from the front bar, and the "private room" by the entry makes it hard to have conversation at the table. That being said, the food was very good (Seafood Risotto was top class) and the Cacio e Pepe was respectable and well portioned. Spumoni Cake was delicious. Our waiter Colin was on top of things, and we enjoyed a nice meal and will return. Next time we will speak up about the a/c running when it was in the low 60's outside, and perhaps ask to be seated in one of the few booths a bit more away from the main room bar. But it was a nice evening nonetheless. Sad that the room upstairs is now just really it seems for Jazz performers and another bar in addition to the one in the main room and the one in the speakeasy room in the back....We remember the days when the room upstairs was Feinsteins.
   

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   Evan

   Dallas

   30 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   OMG, the hostess was so nice about my being late. I really appreciated that . She got us set right away when we came in. Our server was so nice. He was definitely easy to talk to and to be around. He has great hair, by the way. 👍 The issue was the food. The Caesar salad was just OK. The bread and butter were absolutely delicious.❤️❤️ The mussels I ordered were a bit gritty. I couldn’t finish them off . It was really disappointing. My friend ordered a seafood pasta. The pasta itself really had no flavor. I think the worst part was when she stopped eating it because she said one of the clams was bad (tasted spoiled). That would ruin anyone’s appetite. The staff is excellent , but the food is not so much. I had heard so many great things about this place. So disappointed with the food, I still want to come back because you gotta try again sometimes.
   

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   MindyH

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful evening at Vitellos…great food and beautiful space. Thank you to our favorite waiter Lorenzo for taking such great care of us! We’ll be back soon!
   

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   J

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a good experience no matter the time of day. Food is consistently delicious and the attentive service always comes with a smile. As an additional bonus, mock-tails are generous and well made. This is a go-to spot.
   

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   Debra

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful meal with friends. Great neighborhood spot.
   

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   ben

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food, the ambiance, the service, the neighborhood… brilliant. The only thing that would put it over the top would be a secret room that you enter through a bookcase or something like that.
   

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   sue

   Los Angeles

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice meal. Good service. Chocolate cake divine. Will come again. First time here
   

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   Debbie

   Chicago

   24 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on 6 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this restaurant. Always feels special and never disappoints!
   

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   Evangelene

   San Francisco

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on 6 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love an Old Hollywood vibe and a history this restaurant has it. If you go, the inside of the menu has a full page of sordid details about this place. If you haven't visited the Rendition Room or Martini Lounge, be sure to ask your server for a tour. Cocktails are good. It is a good place to go for a nite cap. Food: What drew me here my first time was the caesar salad. This time I had the mushroom chicken pasta that was very flavorful. When something is this good, we try to figure out the ingredients so we can try this at home. Birthday dessert was a cannoli and tiramisu. I think I gravitated towards the cannoli but the tiramisu was very good. Parking: Valet or off street, depending on your preference.
   

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    Evan

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a great dinner at Vitello’s, which is always the perfect spot for good food, cocktails and a laid back evening of conversation among friends. Our server was friendly and attentive, and skillfully juggled ours with several other tables, never dropping the ball or missing a beat. The place was Saturday night busy, and there was plenty of energy in the room, which felt festive without being chaotic. The fried calamari & shrimp appetizer was fresh, tasty and perfectly cooked, and the 2, slightly acidic sauces contrasted nicely with the richness of the fish. The artisan bread, really a freshly-baked, old school white Italian bread a la 1960’s NYC, was spot on, and the accompanying truffle butter gave it a nice boost (though plain old butter would have been just as wonderful in this piping hot loaf). Entrees were top notch. My porcini rubbed filet mignon was cooked a perfect medium, and the combo of the rub and reduced sauce gave it a rich, Earthy flavor. My friends orders Cabonara, Eggplant Parm and Chicken Parm, all of which checked all the boxes, leaving everyone quite satisfied. Between the stellar food and some excellently crafted cocktails we were too stuffed for dessert — but we’ll leave room next time. And there will definitely be a next time very soon.
    

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