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Bolognese Spaghetti - Cesare Ristorante, Los Angeles, CA

Cesare Ristorante

4.7
4.7
66 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Cesare Ristorante, where we bring the vibrant and irresistible flavors of Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany to the heart of LA. Indulge in the richness of our authentic Tuscan cuisine by Cesare Vietina. Cesare has been a restauranteur for over 30 years in Los Angeles. His resume speaks for itself as he previously co owned Madeo Ristorante for decades with his family. His latest project, Cesare Ristorante is a lively restaurant in the heart of Beverly Grove. Cesare enjoys shopping every morning buying the freshest produce and only uses the best ingredients. His new restaurant provides a great atmosphere and the new bar is incredible. Looking forward to hosting you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cesare Vietina
  • Private party facilities
    For all inquiries, please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon. Our website is www.CesareRistorante.com
  • Area
    West Hollywood
  • Cross Street
    On W. 3rd Street, between La Cienega and Robertson.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cesare Ristorante boasts a "warm, inviting, and elegant" atmosphere with authentic Tuscan cuisine. Guests rave about its "outstanding food" and "attentive service," highlighting the pasta and pinse as standout dishes. The restaurant is a "hidden gem" with a welcoming owner, promising a delightful dining experience for Italian food lovers.
66 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous! Service was a little slow but they were friendly so I could live with it. Will definitely go back. The NY steak alone is phenomenal! But the desserts were chefs kiss.

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  2. mangia VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great, but the noise level was too high.

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  3. Maya

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I usually don’t write reviews but had to write one for Casare’s. Every time we’ve been it’s been such an incredible experience. The owners always greet us with a warm welcome. The entire staff is friendly and personable. Service- top notch. They take pride in the details and it shows. Every dish is decadent and reveals the love of true Italian cuisine. We’ve gone for date night and with our 4 year old. Always having the best time.

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  4. harvey VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service One of out favorite restaurants Outstanding experience

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  5. Josh

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely phenomenal experience at Cesare Ristorante! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere sweeps you away—warm, inviting, and elegant, with just the right touch of rustic charm. It’s the kind of place where you feel both relaxed and special, perfect for a night out or a cozy dinner. The pasta selection is out of this world. Every dish we tried was perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and made with such care—honestly, some of the best pasta I’ve ever had. The veal parmigiana was another standout: tender, beautifully breaded, and smothered in a rich, savory sauce that left me wanting more. Ps it's not on the menu but you can ask for it! But the real star of the show? The pinse. I’m calling it the best “pizza” I’ve ever tasted—light, crispy, and loaded with toppings that somehow strike the perfect balance. It’s not traditional pizza, but it’s an absolute game-changer. Cesare Ristorante has won us over, and we can’t wait to come back!

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  6. Ericka VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience was nice but they were severely unprepared. It was a set menu and took over 2 and a half hours from start to finish. The dishes were nothing out of this world and many tables were waiting for a very long time in between courses. The servers were fantastic so this leads me to believe there were issues in the kitchen. I wouldn’t recommend it

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  7. BRIAN

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not good. Spaghetti Bolognese has zero zest of flavor. Veal porcini was poor quality. Meat tasted funny. Sauce flavorless. Branzino Livornese was good but wasn't even livornese. No olives. No capers. So why not just tell us it's fish covered in marinara?

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  8. Kristy VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food here was delicious, had the ravioli and rigatoni and both were great. serves beer and wine

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  9. Hyman VIP

    Los Angeles105 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate there on a Saturday night and the restaurant inside was quite full. The noise level made it almost unbearable. The food was excellent and we will go back but will opt to eat on the outside patio. If not for the noise level, we would give it a 5

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Teri VIP

    Las Vegas27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy to have this restaurant across the street from work. I love Madeo ’s food but not the hustle and bustle and BS scene so much.  I am already a regular! Best eggplant parm.  my husband always gets the bottarga.. Highly recommend!!!

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FAQs

Cesare Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 273-3605.

Cesare Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 66 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 4 times today
Google Map for Cesare Ristorante

8636 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048-3323

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On W. 3rd Street, between La Cienega and Robertson.
  • Area
    West Hollywood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cesare Vietina
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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