A "solid" bet in Pacific Palisades, this "inviting" trattoria dishes out "moderately priced", "hearty" Italian in "warm" white-tablecloth environs; with "wonderful", "professional service" and a "relaxing" vibe, it's no wonder some call it the "perfect neighborhood restaurant."
Modo Mio Restaurant Review:
The simple, country-style Italian cuisine of Rimini (near Venice) dominates the menu at Gian Franco Bertolino’s inviting restaurant. We enjoyed the zuppa pomodoro, an intensely flavored tomato soup with hunks of chewy bread; and the penne porcini, satisfying pasta with meaty mushrooms. Another simple but effective starter is the plate of baby artichokes seasoned with Parmesan, lemon and extra...
Down-home Italian food in a cozy corner of the Palisades.:
In Short
Candles flicker on the tables, barely illuminating a pastoral mural of the countryside on one wall. The restaurant is so warm and cozy that even on a Saturday night, a couple's...