John Thomas Bar
Kale Salad
Spicy rigatoni alla vodka
Cocktails
Scarpinocc stuffed with braised beef cheek in brown butter and sage
Ricotta Cavatelli with fennel sausage, kale, and toasted breadcrumb
Crispy provolone
John Thomas Bar
Mushroom lasagna (photo: Farley Elliott)
Cocktails
Fonduta Dip
Tagliatelle al ragu
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe
Pacherri with spicy pork sausage sugo
Ricotta gnudi in brown butter
Arugula pappardelle with braised pork, lemon, and pecorino
Broccolini with whipped ricotta, Calabrian chili, and bread crumb
interior
Fettuccini with Prince Edward Island Mussels
Braised pork shank with lambrusco-mustard glaze, potato puree, and aromatic jus
Meyer Lemon Pie with graham cracker crust
Meatballs with potato puree.
Arugula salad with grana padano and anchovy vinaigrette
Spaghetti al limon with Maryland softshell crab
Peter M.
Jan 18, 2025
Cool spot! I have been there a couple of days ago, it's pretty close to where I live. The Pasta was amazing! Service was nice, I think a little overpriced for El Segundo but what isn't overpriced in LA. Definitely will go back.
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Kayla U.
Feb 17, 2025
Must Know: Free parking available in the front lot; Spicy Rigatoni and Chicken Parmesan were delicious; they charge $5 extra for the scoop of ice cream on the bread pudding.Here are our 5 Star FAPS:Food (F): Love homemade pasta? Jame will not disappoint! We got the kale salad, spicy rigatoni, chicken Parmesan, the squid ink Bavette, and the bread pudding with ice cream. Honestly, for two people, it was A LOT of food, but we appreciated how getting a large plate added to the texture and taste of our meal in comparison to just getting the pasta dishes. The chicken Parmesan was crispy, hot, and not oily. You can skip the squid ink bavette; it was just okay. Ambience (A): Family, date night, friends, or even solo date friendly! There are different seating options, each with a different feel. In the area that we were sitting, there's a pink/purple glow to it due to the neon light sign above. You are also pretty close to the other tables.Parking (P): FREE and ample parking around 5:00 PM on a Sunday. When we left around 6:00 PM, there were one or two stalls open. Service (S): It was decent. They fill your water and ask how the meal is.
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Brent T.
Feb 12, 2025
We had a HUGE group of 17. They looked a little nervous when we came in but this wonderful staff jumped into action. The opened up a room for us, put tables together in record time and we got to sit together.The food was delicious and served in a timely fashion even though we were a large group.I highly recommend.
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Anitra T.
Feb 8, 2025
Super cute spot and loved the heaters over the whole patio. Made a kinda chilly day warm and enjoyable to sit outside. The service was a bit slow even though they weren't that busy! Very close to LAX so that was a pro and both our dishes were yummy'!Definitely worth the try!
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Peijean T.
Feb 8, 2025
This resto is highly recommended by Yelp Elites I've met and frequently mentioned as an all-time favorite among locals, and I can confidently say I agree it's a South Bay standout!The cuisine is fresh housemade Italian pasta and dishes that are flavorful but not heavy. The service is top notch and the vibes are laidback during weekend lunch time. Pretty sure it gets loud and busy at night as it's so popular.We ordered from the chefs favorites prix fixe lunch menu (lunch until 3pm seven days a week), the pacherri with spicy sausage and cacio e pepe tonarelli. We also got appetizers (spicy Caesar salad and meatballs) included in the menu. Great value and great way to try out a few dishes.The dining room isn't huge but there is a lot of outdoor seating available.Will definitely be back and telling everyone I know about Jame!
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James H.
Dec 24, 2024
Cute little place for El Segundo. It has the high energy of LA yet the smallness of El Segundo. Sat outside with a perfectly temped heater. Restaurant was busy but friendly and attentive. The meatball appetizer was good and spicy Caesar salad tasted really like a Caesar salad with cayenne pepper. Slightly above average but price point was high. Had the squid ink which was good but sauce left a bit more to be desired.Cool spot for the vibes but value ratio of food docked one point. Overall, would come again!
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Hoyun K.
Jan 7, 2025
My bar for pasta has been raised! So fresh, so flavorful, so delicious :-)We came on a Tuesday night, no reservation but managed to grab two seats at the bar within 5 minutes. The store itself is more spacious than it appears, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. The atmosphere is both urban but sophisticated, a perfect date vibe. We ordered the mushroom lasagna and bolognese and both were so good and complemented each other very well. Our server was so incredibly nice and attentive throughout our time. I was a little intimidated by the chic LA vibe but our server was so down to earth that he dispelled that vibe :-)
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jeannette h.
Jan 5, 2025
We had reservations and service was fast and friendly. Waiter came right away to ask our drinks. Looked like it was renovated since the last time we came. Nicely updated, looks more modern. We ordered the grilled octopus and kale salad for appetizer. They were both delicious. Kale salad was fresh and has the vinaigrette has a nice kick to it. Grilled octopus was tender and accompanied by a chickpea sauce. The tagliatelle bolognese was delicious and meaty, pasta was fresh and had a good amount of chew. Kids loved it. Their spicy pork fennel sausage pacceri was also really good. Sausage/sauce had the perfect amount of spice and a great accompaniment to their pasta . Would order this again. Perfect amount of food for 2 adults and 2 kids. Kids ordered the strawberry sorbet, but they dug in too quickly for pics. Tasted just like sweet strawberries though.
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Vance N.
Jan 1, 2025
Decided to give Jame a try after many glowing recommendations from my LA friends and it did not disappoint. Parking was easy enough to find as the plaza they are located in has their own lot, and additional garage parking if that fills up. The restaurant is spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating, with heaters outdoors if it gets cold. For the best value, I recommend going for lunch as they have a lunch menu that comes with an appetizer and pasta. My table ordered some salads for appetizers and was generally happy with the taste, I liked the Caesar salad more over the kale salad, both were half portions and a good start to the meal. I thought that all the pasta dishes were excellent and the cook on the pasta was great. It was al dente and you could tell it was freshly made. Some may find that it's a little tough or undercooked but that's how good pasta is made.
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Genie L.
Dec 28, 2024
I had the pleasure of eating here back in 2019, but I guess I never reviewed it, shame on me. Glad I was able to come back to see that they've expanded and still delicious as ever. Interior is even cuter than before and there's now exterior seating as well. Staff is super friendly and warm. They brought us champagne bc we were celebrating a special day. SO sweeeeet!!! Definitely get the Cacio e Pepe and add sausage. Also get the spicy rigatoni and add meatballs, SO good!!!! Brussels were phenomenal, broccoli was spectacular, fried provolone is a must! Mushroom lasagna was fantastic. Chicken parm sandwich and meatball sandwich were delicious! Definitely coming back again, and sooner!
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