The 49-seater Amarone Kitchen + Wine opened earlier this month, a casual spot from first-time LA restaurateur Alessandro Polastri. The menu features rustic dishes (family recipes, even) from Emilia/Romagna, and the wine list goes upward to 140 labels. The chef is the owner's childhood friend from Italy, but took a spin through Eurochow here in LA and La Luna in Las Vegas. An early reader report found the service "still ironing out some issues," but the food was quite good: "Pastas were amazing. The pomodoro sauce was one of the best that I have had in town." That's a lot to say for a couple of newcomers, but it might be fitting considering the neighborhood. It's a good alternative for locals who don't want to fight Friends for a table at Il Sole just a few blocks away. We had some early Ply here and here, and a Thrillist look here.
Share this story
The Latest
The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week
Follow Eater editors each week as they share their favorite dishes around town
By
Eater Staff
Filed under:
4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles
Your handy guide on where to eat from the editors at Eater LA
By
Eater Staff
Loading comments...