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Carasau, Culver City, CA

Carasau

4.6
4.6
70 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
My name is Vincenzo Porcu as my grandfather, Vincenzo Porcu, who owned two restaurants in Sardinia. I come from Sinnai, a small town in the mountains of Cagliari. I've been working in the restaurant business since I was 14.

The idea of visiting America first came to me when I was 22. Since then, I have been back and forth to NY many times until I decided to stay in LA, where I was able to have many work experiences. It was during a vacation in 2005 to Los Angeles, that ultimately persuaded me to make this my new home. I love Los Angeles and, in some ways, it reminds me of Sardinia. After working for a large family of restaurateurs, the Drago family, 4Sicilian brothers who have many places in this town, I decided to open my Carasau Sardinian Restaurant in Culver City.

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Additional information

  • Location
    3912 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Phone number
    (310) 876-0058
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo Porcu

Menu

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What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carasau in Culver City is a Sardinian gem offering "amazing food and service." Diners rave about its "delicious Sardinian dishes," including shrimp linguini and Cornish game hen. The "friendly neighborhood vibe" and "attractive patio" enhance the dining experience. With attentive service and a "reasonable and interesting wine list," it's highly recommended.

70 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza was an overcooked and wayy too crispy. Service was a bit slow as I had to ask 3 different people for a dessert menu and the place was not full.

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  2. Jennifer VIP

    Los Angeles50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best Italian food you'll have in LA. We had the beet fettuccine pesto pasta and a salmon pasta. Both were delicious. They also have a beautiful outdoor patio.

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  3. Mindy VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time at Carasau and I loved the shrimp linguini so much that I had to order it again! This time I was with 5 others who had different dishes and everybody was happy!How unusual is that? We also shared a small cheese pizza and I thought the flavor was great-one of the best I’ve had in recent memory. Definitely a lovely place with delicious food and excellent service. Our waitress was really trying to help out a vegan friend and very accommodating. We were a Happy group and the restaurant was packed on a Tuesday.

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  4. Yash

    Austin22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great overall and so was the service. We asked for wine pairings with our dishes and our waiter gave spot on recommendations. The inferno spicy pizza was great and actually spicy! Highlight of our meal, we were pleasantly caught off guard. The Malloreddus pasta was underwhelming but still okay. The pollo al mattone was very tasty. The tiramisu was good too. Would come again if I’m in the area and craving Italian!

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  5. MarioA

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great from the food to the service. Must try if you’re in the area.

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  6. David

    Seattle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came for valentines with a late reservation. The service was fantastic and the entrees were really tasty.

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  7. Miriam VIP

    Los Angeles72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious. Very generous portions. The waiter was very helpful

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  8. Haruna

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A reliably SUPERB restaurant. Everyone here is so friendly and the food is phenomenal. We are so lucky to have Carasau in Culver City!

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  9. Susan

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Warm attentive service. Friendly neighborhood vibe. Attractive patio. Food was delicious. Will return.

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  10. Joe

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great food! Great food great great food great

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FAQs

Carasau offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 876-0058.

Carasau is rated 4.6 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Carasau

3912 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (310) 876-0058
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo Porcu
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