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Culver City - Ugo restaurant
4.9

Ugo

  • Culver City
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    okay

Food: Culinary letdown

Serving up Honey Truffle Oil Pizza and Linguine Con Vongole, while offering an admittedly delicious Tiramisu, Ugo's creativity fails to shine with a menu lacking innovative panache. The taste of dishes falls flat, characterized as drab and overpriced, while the ingredients lack freshness. The clear lack of variety also adds a stain to Ugo's culinary reputation.

  • Okay Portions

    Moderate portions provide balanced satisfaction, some find portions just right.

  • Bad Taste

    Many found dishes bland, flavorless, overpriced, and overall disappointing.

Top 3 dishes at Ugo

  1. 1

    Honey Truffle Oil Pizza 🏆

    Truffle honey complements cheese, creating savory-sweet perfection on pizza.

    Honey Truffle Oil Pizza dish
  2. 2

    Tiramisu

    Often described as the best, with delicious homemade and creative presentations.

    Tiramisu dish
  3. 3

    Linguine Con Vongole

    Sauce was superb, perfectly cooked al dente noodles, flavourful.

    Linguine Con Vongole dish

Vibe: Mediocre ambiance

Staying neutral in ambiance doesn't aid an already failing Ugo. Loud, disruptive entertainment coupled with obscured views stand out like sore thumbs. While its suitability for date nights and its extensive wine selection is commendable, the dull and dated decor strips away points.

  • Great For Dates

    Cozy, candlelit vibe with privacy ideal for romantic, intimate date nights.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Several reviews mention nice ambiance but juxtapose it with other factors.

  • Bad To Entertain

    Loud, over-amplified music disrupts the dining atmosphere for guests.

Perks: Disappointing amenities

The service experience at Ugo is less than stellar, marked by long waits and unobservant staff. Reservations can be tricky, and the noise level hinders decent conversation. While dog-friendly, management seems to ignore complaints about rowdy pet behaviour. Kids aren't welcome either, with no specific menu or friendly atmosphere catering to them.

  • Great For Diets

    Menus cater well to gluten-free, vegetarian, and offer customization on request.

  • Okay For Groups

    Some found space tight but service good, characterizing a mixed experience.

  • Hard To Hear

    Overly noisy and loud, makes conversation difficult, lacks serene atmosphere.