Tasca

The service at Tasca is rude and arrogant! I was there the other night with a friend and we were either ignored or treated like garbage. I'll never go back. more

i just spent 3 weeks in NYC and met a random lady who told me about Tasca in Los Angeles in which she said it reminded her of New York and that she was trilled to find a place to dine in LA with her friends and feel at home. After seeing there were some bad review I had to investigate. Unless these reviewers are completely out of their minds and I was in the wrong place I had the most wonderful time in a place very much like a great neighborhood place in Manhattan and for that matter Paris. This place is intimate, yet vibrant. The music is perfectly smooth and the food above what anyone would expect from a winebar. Lastly the service was incredibly sincere and made us feel that we didn't need to a celebrity to get great service in tinsel town. Timeless! Pros: Ambience more

My girlfriend and I went there the other night hoping for a romantic evening. We couldn't even hear each other speak. The ambience at Tasca is really terrible. I wouldn't recommend it for couples or anyone who wants to actually have a conversation. The food was pretty mediocre and expensive for what it was as well. Go somewhere else. more

I don't know how this restaurant can justify charging what it charges. The food is really mediocre at best. Its no where near the same level as AOC, but the prices are right up there. Its just too expensive for what it is. I don't mind spending money on a nice meal if the meal is actually nice and the restaurant has the kind of ambience that creates an experience that makes it worth spending the money. Don't waste your money on Tasca. Go to a nicer restaurant if you want an expensive experience. more

I ordered a bunch of small plates with a group of friends last night, and there was a long hair in my salad. It was so disgusting. I told the waiter about it and he just looked at me with a blank stare. There was no apology. I'm never going to Tasca again. Cons: Plenty more

I just returned from dinner at Tasca... what a terrible experience! I had 9:00 reservations for a party of 5. We were not seated until 9:50. It was my friend's birthday and they didn't bring a dessert for her as promised. The owner is completely arrogant and unapologetic. They are disorganized and need to learn how to treat their patrons. I will never go to Tasca again and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone at all. Pros: The other patrons were attractive Cons: The service is terrible! more

loved the food small plates, loved the service David and Kerri is very friendly, Kristine the owner she is very sweet allways with smiley great customer service, the best wine list in l.a. loved the place highly recommended, more

Intimate place for a relaxing or romantic night. Must try their special reds and charcuterie plate. more

Intimate place for a relaxing or romantic night. Must try their special reds and charcuterie plate. more

this place is a find! the food is great, the prices are reasonable, and the wine is fantastic! i especially appreciate that they have tastes and glasses of wine! the desserts weren't fantastic but still good! more

I don't often visit the 3rd St. area restaurants as they're often overcrowded, parking is a nightmare, a too-cool-for-school crowd and snobby restaurant staff. However, I was very impressed by my evening at Tasca. The staff was GREAT! The hostess smiled GENUINELY! What a rare event in LA. The bartenders, waiters, servers - ALL of them were competent, caring and engaging (without being overbearing). The food was well prepared, but I was a little underwhelmed. The patatas with sausage was bland, the langostines were average and the crab cakes were just ok. Same for the desserts: just so-so (when we left the restaurant, we smelled the Joan's bakery and wished we had gone there for desserts). But despite the adequate fare, we had a great time. I would definitely go back and give them a second try, just because of the staff. Pros: Great staff and atmosphere Cons: Food tasted a little dull more

Went here for the first time a week ago with a party of seven people. It was packed on a tuesday night. Our party sampled various wines from the wine by the glass list and then ordered a couple of bottles from Chile when we sat at our table. The food was great. Small plates that ranged from foie gras to a medley of grilled seafood, shortribs, pasta, cheese & olives and yummy salads. I'm a big fan of this format of small bites and wine and this place does it all well. Great service and an intimate cozy ambience. Parking is a pain so you probably have to use the valet. I suggest making a reservation because there were people that night who wanted to indulge but there was no room for them. Loved it and will definitely return. more

As someone who has been managing and working in restaurants for years, I can honestly say Tasca is the one restaurant I've been to in Los Angeles that I would most like for my own. From its cozy seating arrangement that doesn't feel overcrowded to its menu (better and more eclectic than the oft-praised A.O.C.), Tasca truly serves up the notion that dining is not just a place to eat but a place to go. You feel like you're someplace else - and in every good sense of that notion. Pros: Very Hospitable Service, Well Executed Food, Boutique Wine List Cons: Parking on 3rd is difficult with or without valet more

Of all the wine bars I've been to this year, it's Tasca on West 3rd Street at Crescent Heights Boulevard that brings up memories of Paris. The wines aren't at all the main draw: After more than a year of delays, Tasca just got its wine license in February, so the wine list is still under construction. What draws me there is that elusive sense of place. Pros: excellent ambience, customer service, wine and food more

I was reluctant to try this restaurant - the parking isn't great and no one ever seems to be in there - but after the Little Door botched our reservation, we headed down to give it a try. Lemmee tell ya, the dining gods must have been looking out for me cuz holy moly, this place is a FIND. It's byob, so we walked a few blocks down and brought back some wine, which they didn't charge us to cork. They refilled our glasses attentively and we were served by friendly, knowledgeable servers who I think actually wanted to be there, and not in their acting class. The ambiance is warm, inviting, simple, with lots of candlight. And the food. WOW. The tuna tartare is hands down the best I've had in LA, beating out my all time favorite, Asia de Cuba. The short rib was succulent and melt in your mouth delicious, the raviolis were a special and good LORD they were awesome - perfectly cooked with a cacophony of flavor and just the right amount of sauce. The cheese plate was a basic cheese plate with nice variety, the seafood was zesty and fresh. We had something chocolate for dessert that was served with a light lavendar cream that was exactly what my taste buds needed. Tasca has really nailed it: ambiance, service, and really, really fantastic food. The prices are slightly higher than you'd expect, but you don't mind - the entire experience is worth it. I think this place just made it into my top ten list. Pros: Tuna Tartare, warmly lit and cozy, service, menu Cons: Can be a little loud more

My boyfriend and I were researching BYOB restaurants in the area and we came across Tasca. The food and service was absolutely amazing! Our waiter steered us to a few of the daily specials, as well as some of his favorites on the menu. You cannot go wrong with the tapas portion of the BRAISED SHORT RIBS w/ BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIS!!! It melts in your mouth! The TUNA TARTARE was also a pleasant surprise! Pros: Braised Short Ribs, Wait Staff, Ambience, BYOB Cons: Parking, Minimal Seating (make reservations) more

We just had a wonderful night at Tosca. Great food and even better service. It was one of those magical evenings that you hope goes on and on. My pregnant wife and the waitress exchanged stories of their nine months and then she brought us an amazing dessert that she thought would be perfect for a woman who is eating for two. We can't wait to go back. Pros: Great service, great food, parking in back Cons: No liquor license... yet. more

Great tasty treats- with a cosy romantic atmosphere- everything tasted great- and the staff was so friendly- we were so full after dinner but we needed to fit in dessert and the chocolate mousse was to die for. Parking was not too easy but the valet from the place next to it let us silde. We are definetly going back!!!! Bringing our own wine was not a big deal and they let us know on the phone right away. Pros: food, service, atmosphere Cons: parking more

Don't get me wrong, Cobras and Matadors has great food and remains one of my fave restaurants, but if u want to check out a new incredible tapas place then go to Tasca. Their food has more variety and its more sophisticated, definitely foodie heaven. Its also BYOB too. Cant wait to go back... Pros: Food, Value, ambiance Cons: nothing!! more

I tried Tasca for brunch when they first opened a few months ago and was excited about the space but not overwhelmed by the food. Pros: Friendly, professional service Cons: Waiting forever on a beer/wine license more