Speranza

Such a fun and intimate little restaurant! The entrance was a little hard to figure out and when entering, we weren't immediately greeted or helped, which was also a little confusing, but we were still quickly sat on a Saturday night. Bread and water was already on the table and we were promptly asked if we wanted to order any appetizers. We went with the bruschetta, which was delicious and fresh. We were then asked if we were ready to order, and we decided on the bucatini and the pesto pasta. We didn't wait long before it came out and boy was the pasta perfectly al dente and definitely tasted handmade! My boyfriend noted that the pesto tasted very fresh! The bucatini was also very delicious and well seasoned. We also ordered tiramisu for dessert and that was also very yummy. Overall, the pricing for the quality of the food was great and the portions were perfect. They also have street parking nearby which wasn't too difficult to find either on a Saturday night. All of this makes us want to come back again for another Italian date night!

Intimate location but pasta was disappointing. Did enjoy the complimentary bread which was fresh and warm. The lasagna was very small and bland. So was the pesto with potatoes. I felt the linguine with clams was what I can only describe as watered down. Service was attentive but I would skip the food.

This place was unattractive- I am not sure what was off with it but I wouldn't wana go back here. The service was weirdly unfriendly, though you could tell that she had a fake smile. The sitting was tight, appetizer portions small, and overall I wasn't a big fan of anything I tried. We observed that they prioritized the delivery app orders, to the actual customer orders who were dining in like us. Some of our food came cold or lukewarm. I tried the prosciutto with melon , the artichoke and the bruschetta. I only like the bruschetta but I can make it myself too . The pastas were ok, I had the squid ink pasta with squid inside. It was so inky, my whole mouth and teeth were turned to black lol I enjoyed it but if you are considering to stay appropriate looking , don't order that . I also tried a bit of the lobster risotto ( I'm a big fan of both lobster and Risotto , but didn't like this dish - was bland and flavorless) Tried mushroom risotto - this was very tasty And the shrimp and asparagus pasta was tasty too . I didn't like the chocolate mouse or the tiramisu. Overall , nothing I would go back for . Parking is street , and the restaurant is hidden from outside without any signage

Very mixed experience. First, the good: nice ambiance (all/the majority of their seating is covered and outdoors), the tables for larger parties are spacious and well appointed (blankets and plentiful heaters). The food was pleasant enough - the squid ink risotto had the right texture and flavor, although the clams were a bit of a challenge to deal with (no bowl for the shells, no extra napkins for the black-ink-stained hands, etc.). Which brings me to the "bad" part of the night: the service. First of all, at this price point, while you might think it's charming/rustic to leave a bucket full of cutlery/paper napkins on the tables for self-service, you (the restaurant) should make an effort to make certain it's replenished appropriately, and that silverware is replaced as needed between courses. There was no effort to reset the table between the appetizers and the entrees, or to bus it. We had stacks of dishes piled up at various points, and our server could have cared less about that. She was not rude, but she was maybe something even worse - indifferent. When the much-vaunted 18-percent-that's-not-a-gratuity-padded check came to the table, our group was confused about whether we were expected to tip on top of it, but since we couldn't locate our server to inquire, we weren't encouraged to pile another 20 percent on top of +$450 of additional charges (yes, the food is overpriced for what it is, as the photos demonstrate - the portion sizes, other than on the pasta dishes, leave a lot to be desired; but hey, that's L.A. for you). Last but not least: we tried to inquire before dinner whether we were allowed to bring a bottle for a corkage fee, but we couldn't get through to a live person on the phone. When we showed up for our reservation and asked at that time, the host barked at us "NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE!" Okay, we were just asking, sir. No need to be harsh about it. Many restaurants do allow corkage - this one does not. It would be great if they would put that info on their website, ahem.

Went on valentines day so service was probably slower than usual but the food was good! Pretty average in my opinion but certainly good.- caprese was typical- boyfriend liked his lasagna but the serving was a bit small for him- i got the gluten free pasta with shrimp and asparagus. The asparagus honestly tasted like frozen/bagged asparagus which was a bummer but it was still good!very cute ambience. parking can be tough but we parked at gelsons and it was fine!

I love the fresh warm baguette style bread with the Olive Tapinade & marinara dipping sauce. I ordered the Shrimp & Asparagus Fettuccine in pink cream sauce...once the flavor hit my tongue it took me back to Italy with the perfection of the Al Dente Fettuccine and the sauce was perfectly seasoned! It reminds me when I was in Capri with the creamy pink sauce and homemade pastas I had a cute little restaurant. This definitely takes me back to the Amalfi Coast when I lived there for 5 months! Love the pasta here! The ambiance is outdoorsy relax setting in Los Feliz and the service is really quick & efficient. My compliments to the chef! Love how perfectly balanced the flavor is with the pasta! It reminds me of mama's Italian home cooking in the Amalfi Coast!

I appreciate the gluten free pasta option, especially that it is boiled in separate water. The food is really good. I do think it airs on the pricey side for what it is, but nothing else like it in the neighborhood so I do go from time to time. Squid ink sauce is really good, good selection of wines, the patio is quite nice setting-wise. Service is fine.

An absolute favorite. Love the lamb chops, the peas, the al dente asparagus. Service is friendly and sweet. Ambiance is romantic and lovely. The food is always on point.

One of the neighborhood's Best Food, ambiance, service and priceA Gem of Silver Lake days gone by

After trying a bunch of different places in the area for italian, this is my go-to restaurant in Los Feliz / Silverlake for the best pasta. The rigatoni bolognese is especially delicious.