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Los Feliz - Speranza restaurant
6.9

Speranza

  • Los Feliz
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Exceptional pasta amidst simple menu

Praise abounds for fresh, homemade olive tapenade bread and pasta dishes at Speranza, with the Pesto Fettuccine and Pasta Vongole being standout items. Their freshness and taste set a high standard, a relief for those who might find the portions on the smaller side and the variety lacking. The pricing certainly helps ease any disgruntlement, with many appreciating the quality-to-price ratio.

  • Great Value

    Affordable with quality food and impeccable service; happy hour praised.

  • Okay Taste

    Reviewers gave mixed feedback: average, great, or simply unmemorable food.

  • Portions

    Customers disappointed by small, 'child-sized' and 'hipster-sized' portions.

Top 3 dishes at Speranza

  1. 1

    Bread with Olive Tapenade and Marinara Dipping Sauce 🏆

    Fresh, warm bread perfectly complements the flavorful olive tapenade and marinara.

    Bread with Olive Tapenade and Marinara Dipping Sauce dish
  2. 2

    Pesto Fettuccine

    Handmade, fresh, perfectly cooked pasta with amazing pesto flavor.

    Pesto Fettuccine dish
  3. 3

    Pasta Vongole

    Fresh, perfectly cooked linguine with delicious, flavorful clams.

    Pasta Vongole dish

Vibe: Romantic setting with unfortunate views

Speranza sweeps you off your feet with its romantic, intimate ambiance, so much so that it's become a popular destination for date nights. Despite obstructed signage and plastic curtains hindering the views, the trendy, hip vibe of the restaurant sets a compelling scene. An extensive and affordable wine list only adds to the appeal.

  • Great for Dates

    Romantic, intimate setting ideal for date nights and special occasions.

  • No Views

    Obstructed signage, plastic curtains block views, diminish outdoor charm.

Perks: Welcoming yet fraught with inconveniences

Navigating parking and excessive noise at Speranza can test your patience, with wait times despite reservations adding to the frustration. Yet, the spacious outdoor seating equipped with heat lamps and blankets, along with its pet-friendly policies and kid-friendly amenities offer a counterbalance to the negatives. Many would agree that there's a lot of love for the restaurant despite these obstacles.

  • Great for Groups

    Accommodates large groups with spacious outdoor seating and attentive service.

  • Okay Outdoor

    Seating offers a mix of outdoor warmth, coziness, and occasional noise.

  • Bad Service

    Service frequently described as slow, inattentive, or outright rude in several reviews.