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Ca' Brea
346 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-938-2863,
site: Ca' Brea
#184 of 393 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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When Ca' Brea opened in 1990, its talented chef/owner, Antonio Tommasi, was catapulted into a public spotlight shared by only a handful of L.A. chefs -- Wolfgang Puck, Michel Richard, and Joachim Splichal. Since then, Tommasi has opened two other celebrated restaurants, Locanda Veneta in Hollywood and Ca' Del Sole in the Valley, but, for many, Ca' Brea remains tops. The Venetian-style trattoria's refreshingly bright two-story dining room is a cheerful place, hung with colorful, oversize contemporary paintings and backed by an open prep kitchen where you can watch as your seafood cakes are sautéed and your Napa cabbage is braised. Booths are the most coveted seats, but with only 20 tables in all, just be thankful you're sitting anywhere. Detractors might complain that Ca' Brea isn't what it used to be since Tommasi began splitting his time among three restaurants, but Tommasi stops in daily and keeps a very close watch over his handpicked staff. Consistently excellent dishes include the roasted pork sausage, the butter squash-stuffed ravioli, and a different risotto each day -- always rich, creamy, and indulgent. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Main courses dinner $9-$21, lunch $7-$20,M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Area

North of Wilshire Blvd

Parking

Valet

Hours

Mon-Thurs 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30-10:30pm; Fri 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30-11pm; Sat 5:30-11pm

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