The next best thing to Italy is housed in an office building in downtown L.A.:
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Zucca Ristorante Restaurant Review: An authentic, gourmet Italian bistro: who would believe this is the result of crossing a German chef with a California office building? It seems superchef Joachim Splichal, of Patina fame, can spin into success any concept that catches his fancy. The proof is, once again, in the pudding---or should we say pasta?---with Zucca, his...
I'm gonna git you Zucca! Another Splichal score. Italian country cooking with Venetian chandeliers and career-minded folks who expect service, not attitude. Come in for pumpkin and goat cheese pizza, roto chicken with spud croquettes, and fontina polenta stuffed with sausage and porcini. Ex-Drago Chef Ace Still III still has coolest chef name. Sorry, Norman Van Aiken.
This elegant Italian restaurant is a dependable addition to downtown's dining scene.:
The Scene
A block from Staples Center, this venture from L.A. chef Joachim Splichal (who also owns Patina and Pinot Bistro, among others) is a luxe Italian bistro. Venetian crystal...