Ca' Brea

Fine Dining

The enclosed patio in the back is a quiet, well-apportioned place to have a meal away from the bustle of the bar and main dining room. The bar was also remodeled after the fire, and makes a cheerful place to eat if you're dining alone.

Given the pleasant ambiance and the popularity of Italian food, the private banquet rooms upstairs are a good way to impress for both business and family events.

Food22 Decor20 Service21 Cost$45

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"Quality still rules" at this "unassuming" Hancock Park Northern Italian, a local "standby" for...

Now that Ca' Brea has reached middle-age (it opened in 1990, but that's already a lifetime for most restaurants in L.A.), its reputation as a hot-spot has comfortably evolved into that of a reliable old favorite. The clientele is diverse, the scene is still lively and, thankfully, the food is still notable. The two-level restaurant --- the loft is a quieter, more private space --- is filled...

In Short
Even after a remodel in the wake of a 2006 fire, the variety of rooms here, including a mezzanine, main dining room, bar area, and an enclosed patio, create a sprawling, spacious...

When Ca' Brea opened in 1990, its talented chef/owner, Antonio Tommasi, was catapulted into a public spotlight shared by only a handful of L.A. chefs -- Wolfgang Puck, Michel Richard, and Joachim Splichal. Since then, Tommasi has opened two other celebrated restaurants, Locanda Veneta in Hollywood and Ca' Del Sole in the Valley, but, for many, Ca' Brea remains tops. The Venetian-style...

In a city with one million Italian restaurants, this supper place stands head and shoulders above the pack. The entire menu is can not-miss, the appetizers are divine, the pastas incredible and the meat, chicken and fish are as fresh as possible. The desserts well, you will have to try them yourself to find out how good they really are. For the quality served, they are not terribly expensive...