Kristina's
Overland Blvd
Los Angeles
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Located in a small strip mall beside a laundromat, this modestly
priced Italian restaurant consistently serves good quality food.
Almost everything on the menu is worth trying including the pizza's
which are remarkably good. The service is friendly and competent.
Delivery service and take-out available.
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Ye Olde King's Head
Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica
*** $ - $$ |
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This British pub/restaurant serves the usual British fare including
fish & chips, bangers & mash etc. Their fish & chips
are not as good as Harry Ramsden's but are probably the best
in this area. They also serve a good English breakfast......make
sure that you order a side of black pudding.
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Pepy's Galley
Venice Blvd
Los Angeles
** $ |
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Located in the Mar Vista Bowl, this popular diner serves
good basic food at a bargain price. Always remember to check
the specials board. Try the breakfast burrito. The atmosphere
is friendly and relaxed.....but be prepared to wait for a table
at weekends.
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DC 3
Donald Douglas Loop N
Santa Monica
**** $$ - $$$ |
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Overlooking the runway at Santa Monica airport this eclectic
restaurant serves good food at reasonable prices. I recommend
the mixed baby green salad followed by the blackened swordfish
and make sure that you leave room for some creme brulee for dessert.
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Geo Petrelli's
Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City
**** $$ - $$$ |
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A Culver City landmark this family owned restaurant has been
serving choice steaks for over 50 years. I like my steak well
done, but rarely (no pun) do I get it the way I want it in other
restaurants. Petrelli's have never disappointed me in this regard..
...they know how to cook steaks.
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Valentino's
Pico Blvd
Santa Monica
**** $$$$ |
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Recently (September 1997) rated the number one restaurant in
Los Angeles. I don't agree with that rating, see my review
for details. If you are on an expense account, or if someone
else is treating you to a meal then it would be a worthwhile
experience to try this restaurant. if you do try it please let
me know what you think.
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Bourbon St. Shrimp
10928 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles
*** $$ |
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Located near the Westside Pavillion Mall, this Cajun restaurant
is worth checking out. I don't know much about Cajun food, but
an acquaintance who is a self professed expert say's that it
is very good. I liked it !, my favourites are the chicken jambalaya
and the gumbo. The chicken etouffee is also quite good. The prices
are reasonable and the service is fair to good. Take out service
is available.
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Antonello Ristorante
1611 Sunflower
Santa Ana
**** $$$$ |
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Rated the top Italian restaurant in Orange County for the
past several years this fine restaurant located near the South
Coast Plaza is a definite "must try". I recently visited
this establishment for the first time and I was immediately impressed
with level of service and the quality of the food. Look for an
in-depth review in the near future. I am looking forward to my
next visit. This restaurant will probably be my number one pick
for Southern California.
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La Cachette
10506 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles
**** $$$$ |
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This restaurant has been highly rated in the Zagat guide for
the past few years. I tried it for the 1st time recently and
I can fully endorse the high rating. In fact it is now my joint
#1 pick for restaurants in the LA area, (see review)
sharing top billing with Antonello's. This is another "must
try" restaurant. For a special occasion or if you want to
impress that "special someone", this is the place to
go. Don't forget your Gold card. I have already started saving
for my next visit <g>.
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Western Smokehouse
10640 Woodbine Street
Los Angeles
$-$$ |
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If you like your BBQ'd pork ribs dry and devoid of flavour,
your BBQ sauce thin and bland, your baked beans very sweet and
your cornbread not sweet enough - this is the place for you.
Situated in a small strip mall opposite Kristina's (see above)
this place looked and smelled promising.....alas, even though
I have only tried it once, I don't think it is worth a return
visit.
Not recommended
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