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Angelini Osteria

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You might not guess it from the modest, rather congested dining room, but this is one of L.A.'s most celebrated Italian restaurants. The key is chef-owner Gino Angelini's thoughtful use of superb ingredients, evident in dishes such as a salad of baby greens, Gorgonzola, and pear; and pumpkin tortelli with butter, sage, and asparagus. An awesome lasagna verde, inspired by Angelini's grandmother, is not to be missed. Whole branzino, crusted in sea salt, and boldly flavored rustic specials (e.g., tender veal kidneys, rich oxtail stew) consistently impress. An intelligent selection of mostly Italian wines complements the menu.

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  • Reservations essential.
  • Credit cards accepted.
  • Closed Mon. No lunch weekends.
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    Tiny, lively, crowded, fun, always a celebrity, casual, but the real reason to go is the food -- light and full of flavor, and a great wait staff.

    by Surfergirl, 2/1/10
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    Yes, the tables are close together but the food was exceptional and very authentic. The lasagne was incredible as was the desert. Not your typical Italian-American restaurant; more like something you would find in Italy.

    by FLLtraveler, 1/29/08

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