Panzanella Ristorante

We went to Panzanella Ristorante to celebrate a promotion. Really delicious Italian food! The pastas were the highlight for me. I didn't realize you could even put smoked salmon in pasta until I tried their pappardelle. It was incredible. As was the risotto nero with plenty of seafood in a decadent sauce. The desserts were a lovely way to round off the meal. The cannoli has such a smooth and creamy filling and I loved the caramelized bananas on the other dessert. Definitely a cool celebration spot to check out in the valleyn

My family and I had an absolutely incredible experience at Panzanella! From the moment I walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere impressed all of us. The decor is tasteful and cozy, perfectly complements the dining experience.The food? Simply divine. Every dish was bursting with authentic flavors and prepared with the utmost care. The risotto with porcini mushrooms and osso buco were standouts--perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. The handmade pastas were masterpieces! We had the ravioli and gnocchi which were both excellent. The pizzas are a thin light flakey crust which created the perfect canvas for the sauce, cheese and ingredients. We had the sausage and mushroom pizza and we unanimously all loved it! You can truly taste the ingredients' freshness and the chefs' passion in every bite. Our least favorite was perhaps the risotto negro with seafood. It was on the dry side and didn't have the rich seafood flavors we anticipated The service was impeccable--friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring without being intrusive. Our server, Christina, went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, offering excellent wine pairings and thoughtful recommendations.Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want a fantastic meal, this is the place to go. I can't wait to return and try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

After a long week, my wife and I needed a date night to unwind. I'd noticed Ristorante Bar Panzanella recently; every time I drove by, it was packed, with both the indoor and outdoor seating buzzing with energy. So last night, after wrapping up at the office, I told her to get ready - I was too tired to change, but I knew that with her by my side, we'd have no trouble getting a table.We lucked out with a beautiful spot inside, and from the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. Both of us were starving, and seeing the dishes being served around us only heightened our anticipation. We started with a Caesar salad and grilled octopus, both fresh and flavorful. For our main course, my wife chose the ravioli, and I went with fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. Every bite was mouthwatering, transporting us straight to Sicily.Though we rarely order dessert, we couldn't resist trying the panna cotta - it was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. If you're looking for a great date spot with fantastic food, a welcoming ambiance, and a laid-back vibe, I highly recommend Panzanella. We'll definitely be back with friends and family!

You definitely want to make reservations if going on a Saturday night. I had a reservation for 7:15 and the place was packed. They have valet parking for twelve dollars. Street parking is very limited . We entered about five minutes prior to our reservation and we're seated almost immediately. The tables are very small and very tight like you're having dinner with your neighbors. You have to slide in between a small space between the tables to get to the booth portion of your table. It's a bit awkward. It's also awkward for the servers as they try to navigate not having their rears in your face as they're going in between the tables. I saw a couple of servers struggling to get to the tables and put stuff on them. It's very crowded. As for the service I think because it was so crowded service was very slow that night. It took a while for any water to be refilled. With this being a higher end restaurant, I expected there to be some kind of watching over tables and refilling water constantly. That's what I've seen in most high-end restaurants is one person dedicated to that. Started off with the peachy lychee cocktail. It was very a very stiff drink. Next, we moved onto the meatballs. The meatballs were very tender, but to me, they lacked flavor. For dinner I had the cacio e pepe pasta. This was excellent one of the most delicious Cacio E Pepe plates I've had. For dessert. I had the torta di banana. I recommend sharing this. Yes it is small but this is so rich. It's a very decadent buttery flaky tart, filled with Nutella and topped with whipped cream and caramelized bananas. It's delicious, but I could only eat half of it because it was so rich.

Wow, I loved everything about this place! Panzanella is such an intimate Italian restaurant with an incredible atmosphere and even better food. We decided to check it out with our friends, and it did not disappoint. Every meal we ordered was absolutely delicious, and the flavors were spot-on. The service was just as impressive--10/10! The staff was so attentive and hands-on, making sure our experience was perfect from start to finish. This is definitely a spot I'd recommend for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine and a cozy dining experience. Can't wait to come back!

Really nice small space with decent food and drinks. Very noisy since the space is open. Service was great and the staff was very attentive.

I wanted to like this place on the recommendation from my mother but unfortunately I wouldn't go back. It began with the most lovely welcome as we walked in which seemed to be perhaps the owner, manager and daughter. Here nor there they were lovely and so very pleasant. It was sort of downhill from there. First attempt to order drinks took a very long time... then they were out of Tito's so we went for another option! 3 out of 4 we're pleased with their selection. DO NOT try the Moscow mule. I've never had such a flat and horrible tasting mule. When I told our waiter he proceeded to take my glass to the bar and ask for bubbles to be added and then brought me the same fucking drink back filled with more flat water. No attempt to make a new drink??? Crazy!Then we wanted to order their famous pizza for an appetizer and were told the pizza oven is not in service. Amazing two strikes and we don't even have food yet! Then on to food. Fraser salad had NO flavor, I was not even offered Parmesan for my pasta during my meal although other more efficient waiters provided that option to other patrons. It would've helped the flavorless lasagna. The veal chop was good and the corn soup also was good but don't let the crab and corn soup fool you. There is one bite of crab. Lastly the couple we were dinning with asked since they had been drinking if they could leave their car in the restaurants private lot that we paid valet already for and they said NO. We proceeded to confirm the lot is just for the restaurant and even confirmed they would return before they open so there would not be a space occupied during business hours. This was a horrible stance they took. Basically telling a patron to drive home drunk as there were no options they were willing to consider. CRAZY!!Too bad that this was such a poor experience. I had high hopes as my mother goes here often. With so many great places I'd go elsewhere. Th

We are so glad to have discovered Panzanella! Open for dinner only, we made reservations for 6pm and made the easy drive to Sherman Oaks. Parking is valet, but there was enough street parking when we arrived.The entrance is a bit awkward to find -- it's not the door on the street side. There you'll find a sign that directs you to the driveway. It's then a short walk about halfway up to a door that brings you into the bar area. We were welcomed as we came in and seated right away.Service was excellent from start to finish -- drinks were refilled constantly, empty dishes cleared, and utensils replaced with each course. It was paced out nicely and never rushed.We started with warm bread ($1.50 per person). Generous portions and that olive oil with tapenade was so good! We ordered the Polpette for our appetizer. It comes with 4 meatballs covered in a slightly spicy tomato sauce with tasty slivers of garlic. My husband dove into that so fast, I barely got a picture of one. :)Our main course -- Ossobuco, Branzino and Cacio e Pepe (our daughter's favorite) were all amazing. Beautifully presented, well-prepared and beyond delicious. The desserts were no exception. The Panna Cotta was silky and creamy. It balanced perfectly with the berry sauce and fruit.Generous portions and well-priced. Panzanella has landed on our list of favorites. We'll be back often!

This is the real deal! Authentic, delicious Italian food done right. Elevated but taste like grandma is in the back cooking. I loved the live band playing music, the beautiful ambiance of the cozy, romantic room and the food!! I ordered an iced tea and a glass of wine. My bf ordered a beer, and our other diners had beer/ wine. They have a great selection of wine. We had a pizza as an appetizer and it was phenomenal! We all ordered pasta dishes and devoured them! I ordered a ball of Burrata atop my pasta and I could truly cry happy tears thinking about how perfect the bite of pasta was, the rich creamy sauce, and the balance to it all. This is a great spot for a date, celebration, birthday, etc! Bring the whole family so you can share more dishes! I had a salad as well and it was dressed perfectly. Highly recommend coming in and dining here! They have parking and valet as well. Our server was diligent and we were checked on many times by other servers as well!

Bruschetta were thin slices of cracker bread with endives and wedged tomatoes. It was not good. The pizza appetizer was also not that great. The seafood pasta had scallops the size of garbanzo beans and seemed like they were out of the can. The salmon tasted fishy and shrimps were small and overcooked. The pasta seemed dry with not enough sauce even after I had asked for extra sauce. I asked for it to be extra spicy or to bring a side of cayenne pepper and the waitress said she cannot accommodate making the dish Spicy and instead she brought over a bottle of chili flakes. The drinking water kind of smelled like chlorine. Normally restaurants use water purification systems that make the water and ice taste better. It did not seem to be the case here. My wife ordered the chicken Milanese. I tried it and it seemed dry. I asked the waitress if I could substitute clams with fish in my pasta dish and her first response was no. I asked her to check with the chef and when she did, the chef said that he can do it. The waitress should have offered to check with the chef first before saying no. The ambience is nice. I'm hoping that the restaurant makes changes to improve.