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Cafe Carolina
Category:
Local Favorite
17934 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
My family owned an Italian cafe so I don't spend money on Italian food. When you know how to make...
More 3 months ago
My family owned an Italian cafe so I don't spend money on Italian food. When you know how to make everything from scratch, and grew up eating the stuff 7 days a week for years it tends to be something you don't seek out.
BUT, I had a friend tell me she loved Cafe Carolina's gnocchi. Well...making gnocchi is hard and time consuming. So I was like, let's go! I am sure glad I did because this food is unlike ANY Italian I've ever experienced. It had hints of Southern France and notes of Spain. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is home made including all the pasta, the bread, the desserts...well you get the idea.
Specials change weekly and I have a few that I check the website for so I don't miss out. Entrees tend to run no more than $18, and a corking fee is only $3. The place is small so be sure to call ahead.
Pros: Fine food, excellent prices, friendly enviornment
Cons: Make a reservation the place is small!
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Club Rio
Category:
Steak Houses
15910 Ventura Blvd #101
Encino,
California 91436
I honestly do not understand the multitude of negative reviews this place has received! The Rio...
More 10 months ago
I honestly do not understand the multitude of negative reviews this place has received! The Rio provides one of the most unique dining experiences in Los Angeles, and I have been there several times. In fact, it is one of my dating standards for someone I really want to have a great time with. I don't know what people are talking about "choice of steak, fish, or chicken." This style of Brazilian dining, by definition, offers all of those choices served traditionally, on a sword, and in abundance. Each table has a small wooden figure, one side red and one side green. If your green side is up, the waiters do not stop bringing to your table an almost overwhelming variety of skewered meats. I also enjoy the dinner show immensely, as I enjoy cultural displays. It allows for one to digest one's food, so that one may enjoy dancing once the restaurant turns into a night-club, which is after the show. One person mentioned that the female Samba dancers were "mediocre-looking" which I find very offensive. First of all, no they are not. Second of all, they are dancers, not models, and I happen to know that they also perform in Miami at times and all around the country. They are professionals. I love the ambiance, I have always enjoyed my fellow patrons there, and the food is always more than I can handle! Again, I do not understand where these negative reviews are coming from!
Pros: music, food, ambiance!
Cons: sometimes a little too crowded
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Good chicken, Juicy. I always get the wraps after a nice workout. Its very fresh and light for all...
More 8 months ago
Good chicken, Juicy. I always get the wraps after a nice workout. Its very fresh and light for all of us gym fanatics. Wish there was one closer to where I live.
Pros: Everything is good here
Cons: Cold employees.
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Aroma Bakery Cafe
Category:
Late Night Dining
18047 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91316
Aroma Cafe is going to make me gain 20 pounds and a mouthful of cavities. This place has the best...
More 11 months ago
Aroma Cafe is going to make me gain 20 pounds and a mouthful of cavities. This place has the best dessert and latte selection. I've never eaten a "real" dinner here - probably due to the fact that as soon as I see the desserts in the window, it's over! The last time I was here I ordered a latte and 2 desserts (split w/ my friend of course). It was too hard to decide on one! My greedy a5s had to try it all! hehehe. The combination was really sweet though. I had to get a glass of water on the side, to dissolve all the sugar in my throat. haha.
I actually came here once for breakfast and had some flakey croissant spinach and cheese thing. It was ok. Greasy it all I remembered.
Stick to the desserts and you will be a happy camper.
As for parking.... I've been lucky a few times that I was able to find street metered parking. The valet is a little lame. It should be free to park in the back behind the restaurant.
Pros: Great dessert selection
Cons: pricier than average
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Four On Six
Category:
Japanese Restaurants
16573 Ventura Blvd Ste 14
Encino,
California 91436
The only reason one would say they didn't enjoy 4 on 6 is if they must drench their sushi in...
More 1 year ago
The only reason one would say they didn't enjoy 4 on 6 is if they must drench their sushi in wasabi, mayo, soy, and other heavy sauce's in order to eat it. Saito knows how to choose the freshest fish and serve it to you with little accents of flavor in order to preserve the actual taste of it. To me it is like a great steak served medium rare, if you drench it in sauce you've ruined it...
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Katsuya 2
Category:
Local Favorite
16542 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91436
Sushi is amazing.. try the Yellowtail. Drinks are great! I have yet to find a sushi that tops...
More 2 months ago
Sushi is amazing.. try the Yellowtail. Drinks are great! I have yet to find a sushi that tops Katsuya! Enjoy!
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Sunday brunch includes wonderful lobster, oysters, salmon, tuna and scalops sashimi, muscles ,...
More 2 months ago
Sunday brunch includes wonderful lobster, oysters, salmon, tuna and scalops sashimi, muscles , crabs legs, 10 different types of salads, meat, fish and fantastic dessert.. Staff is professional, Shampane is very good, food is fresh. I would highly recommend this brunch to anyone who loves seafood.
Pros: The best price for shampaine branch
Cons: The best service
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Bocca Steakhouse
Category:
Restaurants
16610 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91436
i took out the family for dinner at about 7pm on Friday night at the suggestion of one of our...
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i took out the family for dinner at about 7pm on Friday night at the suggestion of one of our neighbors. This place has a band that lets the kids get up on stage and sing songs with them. The parking was very convenient and not expensive. The place seemed to be filled with locals and everybody was friendly and having fun. It's a fun place in addition to having great food. The kabobs were great and the hummous and baba gannoush may be the best I've had. We should have ordered this variety appitizer plate that the people at the next table had. The bar looked interesting and was pretty full. Even the wife loved it. We will go back later without the kids sometime soon.
Pros: food, fun for the kids, crowd
Cons: none
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Definitely the best pizza you will ever find! I mean, not every pizza joint you go into knows you...
More 1 year ago
Definitely the best pizza you will ever find! I mean, not every pizza joint you go into knows you by your name....!! And they have an awesome lunch special....
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Emilio's Trattoria
Category:
Family Restaurants
16234 Ventura Blvd
Encino,
California 91436
The ambience is charming and you can count on an excellent meal whether you're eating light and...
More 9 months ago
The ambience is charming and you can count on an excellent meal whether you're eating light and having a chopped salad or eating hearty and having the chicken milanese! Four of us ate out last night and ALL of us had fantastic dinners. Oh, and the service is outstanding. We ALWAYS enjoy eating at Emilio's...
even in the summer out on the airconditioned patio.
It's like being in Europe.
Pros: Food is consistently good
Cons: none
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