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Echo Park - Agua Viva restaurant
7.0

Agua Viva

  • Echo Park
  • $$$
  • Rooftop
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Imaginative yet expensive

Agua Viva's creativity shines in their top dishes - the crunchy, creamy Crab Croquettes, the perfectly executed Profiterole dessert, and the beautifully presented Gazpacho with a hint of sherry. Despite this, claims of a distinct lack of freshness, largely in the form of stale bread, and outrageously small portions, taint this potentially stellar dining experience. The severe limitations in menu options only serve to amplify these issues further.

  • Great Taste

    Each dish was prepared to perfection, flavors were memorable.

  • Almost Creative

    Inventive, yet familiar and traditional; an enjoyable yet mixed experience.

  • Low Quality

    Some experiences included scarce ingredients and notably tough, stale bread.

Top 3 dishes at Agua Viva

  1. 1

    Crab Croquettes 🏆

    Crispy on the outside, creamy inside with delicious packed sweet crab.

    Crab Croquettes dish
  2. 2

    Profiterole

    Customers rave about its deliciousness and perfect execution.

    Profiterole dish
  3. 3

    Soba Salad with Octopus

    Perfectly tender, not chewy, with delicious smoke flavor from grill.

    Soba Salad with Octopus dish

Vibe: Atmosphere aces, drinks average

Agua Viva mesmerizes with its alluring ambiance - each moment is wrapped in an unforgettable, atmospheric experience under the glowing LA skyline. This stunning setting, combined with the peaceful music and upbeat, trendy atmosphere, make it an ideal place for an intimate date night. The view from its rooftop is breathtaking, even if the drinks do not always hit the mark.

  • Great Views

    Unparalleled rooftop views of downtown LA, enhancing dining experience.

  • Okay to Entertain

    Peaceful ambiance with great music, neither very positive nor negative.

Perks: Service is hit or miss

Agua Viva offers dining for groups with its family-style serving and round tables, set in a peaceful ambiance with great music. However, the experience is marred by expensive and confusing parking options, uncomfortable outdoor seating, and a reservation system that leaves much to be desired. The service fluctuates from friendly to slow, leaving ample room for improvement.

  • Easy To Hear

    Peaceful ambiance with great music, enhancing dining experience.

  • Okay Service

    Service ranges from friendly and attentive to slow, with room for improvement.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Overbooking caused hour wait even with reservation, which disappointed guests.