$$, Italian, North Hollywood
Fodor's Review:
With antique wood hutches, copper moldings, and a fireplace, this studio-area establishment draws showbiz and nonshowbiz types in search of such classics as pancetta-wrapped quail and pumpkin-filled mezzelune(half moon bread) in a sauce of butter, sage, and Parmesan. Finish up with warm chocolate-almond cake with vanilla sauce or a hunk of Italian cheesecake. The wine list is solid and moderately priced. Weather permitting, you can sit in the walled patio that, despite its proximity to L.A. traffic, feels wonderfully escapist.
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