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Fabiolus Cucina Reviews List

Fabiolus Cucina

Fabiolus Cucina features cuisine from the Italian region of Veneto, located in the northeast part of Italy. The restaurant is conveniently located near the Arclight Cinemas, the Pantages Theatre, the Palladium and the Kodak Theatre.
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65 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(65 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 65 reviews
5 stars
(35)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • great for outdoor dining(36)
  • neighborhood gem(34)
  • fit for foodies(26)
  • good for groups(22)
  • notable wine list(19)
  • special occasion(19)
Fabiolus Cucina Reviews List
Review 1 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"service was attentive, food was good and it's a great place before a show at the Pantages."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Server was new which resulted in lower quality service. Food was decent but not as good as it usually is.
Sitting outside was great."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Facing Sunset Blvd, you'd never expect the wonderful patio and outside ambience that is revealed. I don't know if all of the pastas are homemade, but they appear to be. We had four different entrees/pastas and they were all outstanding!"
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Really slow service, but the food was good."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 5 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

nice neighborhood place

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food and love the patio. my go to place before a night at the theatre."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As Always Great

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This is our go to restaurant before see a play at the Pantages. The food is good and the service friendly and helpful. Nice wine list too."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 7 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Decent food, okay service

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was tasty, but the service was a bit slow for a place that was only 1/3 full."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Ceaser Salad was ok could use a little kick, the chicken on the salad was dry and tasteless, another chicken dish we had had the same dry chicken but covered in sauce. Chicken Parm was good, and pizza was very good."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time here. Enjoyed ourselves.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"First time here. Enjoyed ourselves. Authentic Italian food. Service was outstanding. We will be back and we are raving to everyone we know."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

This place use to be my favorite

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This place use to be my favorite in the area but they have obviously changed their menu and the food is horrible now. The service was always lacking but the food made up for it now both are bad."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2009
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Review 11 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Long lasting Fabiolus

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Classic Italian Cafe food. Always would reccomend their classic Penne Siciliana."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Fabulous Cucina"

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fabiolus Cucina? Trust me, it was fabulous. We were looking for a restaurant near the Pantages for dinner before the show. We live in the SGV and avoid the Hollywood area because of the weekend traffic. We now have a new destination in Hollywood worthy of the traffic stress. It's off the corner of Sunset & Vine!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect after theater dining

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Perfect after theater dining spot"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 14 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, even better service.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food, even better service. I would definitely recommended Fabiolus to anyone. I will stop by again next time I'm in LA."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 15 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Overall GREATNESS!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fabio and his staff are Awesome! And the food is to die for!! GREAT Dining!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

excellent in all ways

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have eaten here twice before going to the Pantages. The food is excellent, and the wine list is varied and interesting. Prices on both food and wine are very reasonable. Service by our waiter, Gabriel,was excellent."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Service was great. Arrived

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Service was great. Arrived late for our reservation due to traffic, but staff was very good about getting us served and out in time for the show. It may have been that we didn't go with the specials for that night, but compared to our (4 of us) last visit, the meal was a little on the bland side."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2005
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Review 18 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It's a perfect place to enjoy

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It's a perfect place to enjoy a wonderful Italian dinner before or after a show at the Pantages. You can valet your car and keep it safe for you while you enjoy the show and dinner. You just walk 2 blocks the Pantages. The food is great. They receently made some updates to the inside and I make it a tradition to go here before or after the Pantages. Great place!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great pre-Theater dinner spot

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great pre-Theater dinner spot ~ close to Pantages, friendly staff ~ great food and reasonably priced!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 20 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food Not So Good-

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our servers were excellent. Very prompt and attentive. However, the food was not up to par. The soup wasn't even warm and not seasoned well at all. The bread was hard. The pasta wasn't cooked through and it was very, very bland and was barely warm. I was surprised because this restaurant had received good reviews. Maybe it was an off night but for the entire meal to be so bad... I might try it again just to be sure it's not usually that bad but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone until I checked it out for sure. Again, the wait staff was EXCELLENT! The only good part of the evening."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2007
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Review 21 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

One of the worst dining experiences

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"One of the worst dining experiences I've had. Granted it was busy because valentines day, but we ended being there for 3 hours. After main course ordered, it took 65 minutes to get food (after we spoke to the manager. Food was terrible (risotto was undercooked) but the device was the worst... no drink refills, and when we complained, manager berated our waiter in front of us, who in turn said told the manager we didn't ask for refills.... never again, unfortunately."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2009
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Review 22 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Being that it was Valentine's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Being that it was Valentine's Day and traffic was terrible in Hollywood, the restaurant still honored our reservations, despite the fact we were 20 minutes late! We were even seated immediately too. The food was excellent, the wine was delicious and the dessert was to die for. The only issue I had was with the service. We had a reservation to catch, and were up front about our time constraint, but it took awhile to have our order taken, food and drinks to be delivered and the check to be brought. Due to this, we ended up missing our reservation unfortunately. I will chalk up the service to it being a busy holiday and a crowded restaurant. Regardless though, I would highly recommend this restaurant for the food and ambiance!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Valentines Day

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I had a reservation and waited in line way too long. THe hostess was busy helping the to-go customers while there was a line forming. This experience was a major fail. I ended up leaving before being sat."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
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Review 24 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were going to a play at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were going to a play at the Pantages - waiter, Gabriel, acknowledged our time constraints. We had a bottle of wine, appetizer - bur rata - was wonderful and their special of the day - grilled salmon and risotto w/truffle & capers sauce --- YUMMMM. Would definitely go again !!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Fabiolus Cucina
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Heavy on the butter

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have been to Fabiolus in the past and had better experiences, but I was frustrated when my "healthy" chicken dish came out covered in a butter sauce when the menu mentioned nothing about a butter sauce at all."
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fabiolus Cucina
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
9 out of 10 recommend this product
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.1 / 3
Energetic