Palmeri Ristorante

So, lady-love is bugging you that you don't take her out for romantic meals anymore! Stop pondering and reserve a seat at Palmeri Ristorante that serves delectable Italian fare and sparkles to go with it. The alfresco patio is your best bet if you want to rekindle some romance. Inside, you will see the courteous and efficient staff serving everyone from university students to bigwigs of the...

Where to Sit: For a more casual experience, request a table outdoors on the heated patio.

Parking: Meters are free after 6pm, but can be difficult to find--it's easier to get validation and pay the minimal charge in the adjacent lot.

A "foodie haven" on "Brentwood's Italian row", this "excellent, neighborhood" ristorante is beloved for "talented" chef Ottavio Palmeri's "original", "fabulous" Sicilian-influenced recipes like "wonderful" salt-crusted branzino; "warm, welcoming" service "makes the cost worth it", so the only drawback is that it's "a bit noisy on a crowded Saturday night."

The space formerly occupied by a Koo Koo Roo was completely redesigned and configured into three different areas: the bar directly overlooking the open kitchen, the main dining room and the private space showcasing the wine cellar. The…

In Short
The intellectual crowd from nearby UCLA and Westside corporate professionals break bread over impeccably set tables while dimmed, recessed lighting sets a subdued and relaxed...

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