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Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Dining at Modo Mio is a delight, thanks to the efforts of owner Gian Franco Bertolino and his talented staff. While Modo Mio translates to my way, in Italian, Bertolino has infused his restaurant with his own standard of excellence.
From the moment diners are greeted, as they enter the Pacific Palisades, California location, they are enveloped into a haven of warmth and hospitality. Bertolino and company are dedicated to creating and serving superb Northern Italian specialties, to their devoted clientele, in an ambiance that is both inviting and relaxing.
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31 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 31 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(27)
- romantic(13)
- fit for foodies(12)
- special occasion(11)
- good for groups(9)
- great for lunch(5)
Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades Reviews List
Review 1 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The specials of the day were exceptional, and the service is always very attentive."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service. Restaurant is off a side street and in a multi story office building. The Branzino was excellent, the vegitables were fresh, hot and crisp. The veal scallipini was perfectly done. The wine list is very nice and accommodating with some unusual brands as well as classic Italian varieties, the pricing is fair, the corkage is a little on the high side at $18 for this type of restaurant. The regular tables are somewhat small, there was three of us and the table was crowded, with four it would have been very crowded. If you plan on going for dinner after 6:30, reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant isn't large and fills easily with a repeat crowd. Yes, would recommend."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A wonderful pace for fine dining and visiting."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
extremely helpful for a person
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"extremely helpful for a person with disabilities"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Modo Mio is a wonderful restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Modo Mio is a wonderful restaurant that we have dined at many, many times. It has a romantic, rustic ambience with a very low noise level. You can converse during dinner in a normal tone of voice. It's perfect for dinner for two or larger celebrations. The food is consistently delicious and well prepared, and they always have a few good nightly specials. One nice touch is that they bring either a plate of mushrooms marinated in lemon juice and olive oil, or bruschetta to the table at no charge. The prices are very reasonable for the quality. We recommend it highly."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Modo Mio is a favorite of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Modo Mio is a favorite of mine because it is quiet and has excellent food and excellent service. Parking is free with validation in lot underneath building. No valet service required."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good, service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good, service was slow and not on par with the food."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Entering Modo Mio, we were instantly transported to favorite trattorias of Tuscany. It was crowded so be sure to make a res. Everything was perfect...the food, the ambiance, the service. We'll return again and again...and the chicken diavolo with mustard and balsalmic sauce...out of this world."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
clean, pleasant, nothing special.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"clean, pleasant, nothing special."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 11 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
we made reservations late
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we made reservations late in the day and were lucky to get in, inasmuch as all the other tables were busy. when we arrived we were immediately escorted to out table. The food was prepared just right and they were amenable to substitutions where dietary considerations arose. i will return again, and recommend it to my friends."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
From Tony's service, to the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"From Tony's service, to the perfectly prepared, reasonably priced and excellent, very tasty food...to the friendly, not expensive wine list...to the delicious deserts...every time we go here, we say, 'Why don't we come here more often.' Modo Mio never disappoints."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Modo Mio - Pacific Palisades
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate