Best Fun Restaurants in Calabasas

From the friendly way they greet you at the door, to the friendly banter with our waiter, to how excited they are for you to experience each dish (I haven’t even gotten to the food yet), it was an “experience!” My husband loves hamburgers… especially at steakhouses that don’t have them on the menu… so for him to say this was the BEST burger, is saying something! Oh, and to say their wine selection is excellent, is an understatement! Even by the glass, their Pinot Noir was memorable! We can’t wait to return!

North Italia remains one of my favorite best-kept-secret spots for friends and family. I've never had anything but a wonderful experience there. Everything including the service, food, atmosphere and overall vibe is nearly perfect. Definitely do the truffle bread, but don't miss out on other appetizers like the arancini and crispy eggplant. Best new restaurant find in years.

It is one of our favorite restaurants. Will you make a point to go there for Christmas Eve dinner. 

Food and drinks were great! We ordered the Japanese gyoza and they were so delicious especially the cause. I ordered the ravioli bianco and added the lobster tail, did not disappoint. My husband ordered the steak and sushi. That is his go to with an old fashion. Came here for his bday and he loved it. The reason I removed a star is because on my way to the restroom I slipped and fell on something slippery on the floor. A lady came and asked me if I was ok (not sure who she was from the staff) but didn’t bother to check on me once I returned to my seat. Overall delicious food and nice ambiance.

Being in from Boston for a quick holiday trip, we were pleased this place was open on a Monday for lunch. Valet parking, quick & polite for under $10. Hostess quickly seated our party of 3 in a covered, sunken garden terrace type dining room . Comfy seating but the youngish crowd was pretty noisy. We are older but I didn’t feel over dressed in my black blazer. The room and the attractive crowd would have been a good setting for a Jeff Lewis or Housewives episode. I got an Amalfi Blue ($16) good, tasting, fizzy lunch cocktail that didn’t leave me pulverized. Casa Lena Burger($18) was delicious. My wife got the Ahi Tuna Sandwich ($24) Looked like big portions, and our guest had the Steak sandwich, also big & she brought half home in the restaurant’s distinctive take out bag. Panettone (it’s Christmas time) and Passion fruit sorbet. Perfectly prepared . The attentive service people were professional and striking looking.