Skylight Gardens Reviews List

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"very convenient location for lots of entertainment venues"

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly

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Review 3 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Westwood Village Gem

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great decor and ambience. Good food, too. Will definitely go back."

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 4 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food glorious food

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I love skylight gardens. Creative, fresh, delicious Italian food with flair. Very healthy and I am proud to select this restaurant when bringing newcomers."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 5 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Dined on 4/29/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The waiters are friendly and willing but the food is not well executed. Various messy dishes with overcooked food swimming in oceans of sauce. I suspect the use of a microwave, but this may be unjust."

Dined on 4/29/2013

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Review 6 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Overlooked in the lunchtime rush

Dined on 5/08/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been to Skylight Gardens for office happy hours on a few occasions, and have always enjoyed. Hence, I felt comfortable recommending to a visiting professional colleague for a business lunch. We has a reservation and were seated promptly, however, 10-15 minutes into catch up banter realized we still had not been visited by a server. Knowing my dining partner was on a tight schedule, I flagged not one, not two, no, not three, but ultimately FOUR servers, all of whom successively promised to locate our "assigned server". By then, we had 20 minutes until we needed to part ways. With 10 minutes to eat, I rate very poor performance for a restaurant in a business haven. Hopefully, an isolated event."

Dined on 5/08/2013

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Review 7 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Birthday Dinner!

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We took our daughter for her birthday dinner here along with two of her friends (all are graduating from UCLA this year). Our daughter chose Skylight Gardens for her birthday dinner as it was a restaurant in Westwood that she had not tried. We started with drinks and two orders of calamari at the bar during happy hour. The prices were very reasonable and the calamari was excellent. We moved on to the dining room for dinner and each of us ordered different pasta dishes. Our daughter had the pasta sampler (a great way to try three different selections from so many choices.) All of them were great! We really enjoyed our dinner."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 8 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

BREAD WAS STALE, CROUTONS

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"BREAD WAS STALE, CROUTONS IN THE CARROT SOUP WERE STALE WHICH TASTED AND LOOKED LIKE BABY FOOD. SHORT RIBS WERE GOOD AND SO WAS THE BRANZINI. lENTILS SALAD WAS JUST OK. WOULD NOT RETURN......."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

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Review 9 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a find! Great food,friendly

Dined on 04/17/2013

Dined on 04/17/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"What a find! Great food,friendly staff and a reasonably priced wine list, though it could be a little more extensive. I would highly recommend it."

Dined on 04/17/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 10 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

THE WORST, TOOK THEM 45 MINUTES

Dined on 04/14/2013

Dined on 04/14/2013

2006

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"THE WORST, TOOK THEM 45 MINUTES BEFORE WE GOT OUR APPETIZER. WHEN MY DINNER FINALLY CAME THEY GOT THE WRONG THING, NOT TO MENTION THE SERVICE WAS A NIGHTMARE!! WILL NEVER GO BACK, EVER, EVER"

Dined on 04/14/2013

2006

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Review 11 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I wish the wine was less expensive.

Dined on 04/09/2013

Dined on 04/09/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I wish the wine was less expensive. $13 for a glass that wasn't even half full didn't seem right. Everything else excellent; friendly staff."

Dined on 04/09/2013

2013

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Review 12 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very nice evening out. Menu

Dined on 04/06/2013

Dined on 04/06/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very nice evening out. Menu provided many outstanding selections. Each of the dishes ordered was very good. Only downside, at 9:30 pm they started clearing all the tables and were stacking them. Kind of odd as there were many parties still finishing dinner. Gave us the idea they wanted us to leave."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

undiscovered gem in westwood

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was excellent enjoyed the whole experience would definitely go back."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 14 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is a wonderful restaurant

Dined on 03/21/2013

Dined on 03/21/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is a wonderful restaurant in the heart of Westwood. It has truly authentic Italian food that is quite wonderful. I would highly recommend it."

Dined on 03/21/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 15 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Best Italian in Westwood

Dined on 03/19/2013

Dined on 03/19/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Best Italian in Westwood! Forget Tanino's and Palomino, if you're looking for a place with spot-on authentic Italian come here. Ask for the Atrium and enjoy the amazing skylight views at dusk. Would definitely recommend to any and all."

Dined on 03/19/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 16 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Not that good, go elsewhere.

Dined on 03/09/2013

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service was spotty, both fast and slow. Caesar salad was tasteless. Coffee and the cheque took forever. Just made it to the theater.
Food and drink arrived warm at best."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

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Review 17 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The restaurant is beautiful.

Dined on 03/05/2013

2007

Dined on 03/05/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The restaurant is beautiful. On past visits, we had great food and service. On this lunch visit, it was a different experience. Our waiter was inexperienced and overwhelmed. Our pizzas were cold and our drinks were refilled incorrectly. Also, our bill was incorrect. Hopefully, this was jus a bad day. The restaurant has so much potential and was great on previous visits."

Dined on 03/05/2013

2007

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Review 18 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This Westwood gem is fantastic.

Dined on 02/26/2013

2008

Dined on 02/26/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This Westwood gem is fantastic. Great menu selection, the food is fantastic, the service is usually top notch and it has a great ambiance. Also a great place for lunch. Definitely one of our favorites."

Dined on 02/26/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 19 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is our second visit to

Dined on 02/25/2013

Dined on 02/25/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is our second visit to this place for dinner. We had a very nice meal and my curry/honey shrimp pasta worked well. Nice quiet and attractive place."

Dined on 02/25/2013

2005

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 20 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyed the new offerings

Dined on 02/25/2013

2012

Dined on 02/25/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Enjoyed the new offerings on the menu"

Dined on 02/25/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 21 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very happy to give this five stars

Dined on 02/22/2013

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I took my wife here for her birthday. The service was attentive, friendly, and informative. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was fun and romantic. We could not have been happier with our dinner."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 22 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food and Service.

Dined on 02/22/2013

2004

Dined on 02/22/2013

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Excellent food and Service. We'll be back for sure."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2004

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 23 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is such a pleasant atmosphere

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is such a pleasant atmosphere to be in. Good food, good company, good ambiance makes for a fine lunch."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 24 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Valentine's Day

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Found this restaurant online the day before Valentine's Day and I'm glad I did. Skylight Gardens still had the time we wanted to dine available and had just the right atmosphere for me and my valentine. The bar looked like a cool fun place just to hang out too. Even though we could have ordered off the regular menu, they made it easy by having a special 4-course Valentine menu as well. Food was great, service was great! We would definitely go back again."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic

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Review 25 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food and a terrific

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent food and a terrific atmosphere!"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 26 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Pretty place, delicious food,

Dined on 02/16/2013

2007

Dined on 02/16/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Pretty place, delicious food, varied menu at all different price points, from $12 special pizza to $35 sea bass. Great service - we really enjoyed our evening there."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 27 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Oh, we haven't been to the

Dined on 02/15/2013

Dined on 02/15/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Oh, we haven't been to the 'Gardens' since it was Gardens on Glendon. They didn't do much to re-make it as Skylight. It still has the famous Guacamole and the bar scene is still great. The restaurant wasn't as full--so I hope it fills up as this location and that restaurant, whatever the name, is a mainstay in Westwood! Please everyone--at least go once a month for a good meal....so that my family can enjoy it too! We are Gardens Loyals!"

Dined on 02/15/2013

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 28 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The service out of kitchen

Dined on 02/12/2013

Dined on 02/12/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The service out of kitchen was much slower for a lunch time, especially when the place wasn't even busy. Other than that everything else was good and our waitress was very nice."

Dined on 02/12/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 29 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our first experience

Dined on 02/09/2013

2009

Dined on 02/09/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our first experience with Skylight Gardens and it was a very good one. We were seated in the bar area rather than the rotunda and found it cozy and appealing. We had a very nice Tricolore salad and pasta accompanied by a lovely Super Tuscan glass of wine. Overall, it was a lovely dinner and we will return for more. It is also very convenient for making a very complete evening of dinner and theatre (Geffen)."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2009

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 30 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The old Hamlet Gardens reopened

Dined on 02/09/2013

Dined on 02/09/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The old Hamlet Gardens reopened a few months ago as Skylight. The new owner has retained and spiffed up the lovely interior spaces. The menu offers a decent range of typical Italian dishes. The food itself ranges from good to very good. Very reasonable prices and free parking in the building across the street. As dining options in Westwood are limited, Skylight is a very welcome addition to neighborhood. Perfect if you are attending a play or concert at the Geffen or UCLA. Also great for a low-key evening out without breaking the bank."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 31 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

This had to be an off night.

Dined on 02/09/2013

Dined on 02/09/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This had to be an off night. Service was extremely slow despite our telling our waiter that we had a 8pm curtain time. My pasta order came out completely wrong and a special order of fish for a person with dietary restrictions failed to be prepared as requested. That said the food was very good and the manager tried his best to make us whole. We will need to revisit Skylight Gardens to see if they have made improvements."

Dined on 02/09/2013

2006

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Review 32 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

OK food slow service

Dined on 02/07/2013

2009

Dined on 02/07/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"When I reserved a table w Open Table, I included a note that we would need to be out by a certain time to make the play and that we wanted a private table. Agin, when we arrived, I informed both the host as well as the waiter that we had a play to catch and that I needed to be out in time to get the car from valet and drive to the theater. He assured that us that he would keep an eye on it. However, we had to ask the bus boy several times to get out waiter to give us the bill and the waiter continued talking to another table that had just arrived. At the end, the service was so slow that we had to leave the wine (my favorite Petite Amarone) and dinner unfinished and ended up barely making the play."

Dined on 02/07/2013

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 33 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best meal we had during the

Dined on 02/04/2013

Dined on 02/04/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Best meal we had during the week in Westwood!"

Dined on 02/04/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 34 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyed and will be back as

Dined on 02/05/2013

2011

Dined on 02/05/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Enjoyed and will be back as we have before. All your employees are especially caring."

Dined on 02/05/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 35 for Skylight Gardens

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went to this restaurant

Dined on 02/03/2013