Aventine is an eclectic social trattoria. The food is rustic Italian, the drinks robust, the bar area feels as though it has been around for a century, and the outdoor patio is alluring yet intimate. Located in the heart of the Hollywood Entertainment district, this turn of the century restaurant feels like you’re in the heart of Italy. The menu is Farmers Market inspired with simple yet sublime ingredients. join Aventine for a culinary experience you won’t want to miss.
"Food was excellent. The runner filleted my Branzino entree at the table. Service was strong. Wine and cocktail selection was good. Tons of people watching if one so chooses. Very trendy, hip spot. Nice ambiance and design. Overall 4 stars."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Lovely greeting from hostess, food was incredibly overpriced for what we were served, nice wine selection, outdoor patio looked inviting but private party was underway so we couldn't dine there, but looked great!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"We ran 15min late to our reservation so I called n let them know n they said its ok . Once we got there they told me to wait 20min for our table n go to the bar b they will come get us. We were 8 in my party, 20 to 30 min passed n no one approced us for our table so I went up to the hostess n they told me its gonna b another 20 min so I was till nice about it but my guest were not , long story short they maid us wait 2 1/2 hours till we were seated finally ! We only waited cause we like thier food !"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch
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"Excellent food selection and flavor, friendly staff and great layout and crowd."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"Great spot for a late-night dinner or a group night out. Good bar scene. Very loud so not a good spot if you want to chat with someone. Food was good but not excellent. Drinks are good. Overall, I am not in love but would come back for the scene and the drinks."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
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"Visited from calgary alberta and was very impressed by the overall scene, food and service. I have/and will continue to recommend Aventine to friends. Thank you for a great evening out!"
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Aventine has very good food, a great outdoor dining space, a huge wine list, and wonderful service. A huge risotto fan, but not a big salmon fan, I asked the waiter if there were any other risotto options aside from the special, which was a salmon risotto. He asked the chef and the chef made me a wonderful wild mushroom risotto. The mushrooms were among the best I've ever eaten! My wife enjoyed her fish dish a lot. The somallier (sp) was friendly and knowledgeable, and chose great wines for us in our price range. The vibe of Aventine was mellow and the outdoor space peaceful. We will definitely return!"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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"I enjoyed the relaxed feel - like a comfortable patio dinner at a friends home. I definitely would return to try more dishes. My wife and I enjoyed the pasta and risotto. Service was well-timed and very friendly, wines were affordable.""
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"...than food, this might be your spot. We had reservations for a late dinner (9:30 pm). But upon our arrival, we were informed by an attitudinal hostess and manager duo that our table wasn't ready. Over 30 minutes later, we were finally seated. In the plus column, this is a fun place to be and it's a striking indoor/outdoor space. Even better Aventine is a lively place to have dinner LATE, a tougher find than one would think in a city as large as Los Angeles. But everything takes way too long --especially drinks. The food? Just okay, especially considering Aventine's price point matches that of so many other better Italian options. The pizza was bland and the chicken greasy (on two visits). But the salads and house-made pastas were tasty."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, hot spot
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"Ambiance makes this place, the service is a close second. We sat and grabbed a drink at the bar while waiting for our table. Tara was pleasant and helpful. The chef also came out to answer some questions. I would definitely go back, as well as recommend this place to friends and family!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"There was 13 of us. So it can be a challenge. The place is magnificent. So Beautiful..... The Bar & drinks were great. The servers were great. The people in charge of seating us, I think, the success has gotten to their head, so not very nice & courteous. But the grils were great. Uncomfortable chairs. But all together, I go to places for ambiance & this one was fantastic."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Gnocchi melted in my mouth and the nutella-pizza dough dessert was HEAVENLY. The branzino was deboned table-side, which was impressive, but it still had a lot of bones to pick through. I would certainly come back again."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"First time visit after the afternoon play at Pantages. We had a great time with good food and wonderful service. We had adult beverages, apps, main dish each, and shared dessert for under $150. (party of 3)"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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"Great service and ambiance for sure. It's a trendy spot. I felt like the food wasn't all there. We had the lamb and steak dish along with the halibut special. The lamb was missing that fresh tender kick to it. The steak was dull and too chewy. It was a thick piece of meat, but it didn't taste too fresh as well. The halibut was nice in some parts of it and dried in the other."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"This past weekend we tried Aventine for the first time. The overall experience was great. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable without being overbearing. The food was fresh and delicious. Only complaint would be that the music was a little too loud as we felt like we were shouting to the rest of our table and the server."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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"Food is really good. Had the Chicken and it tasted great. Cooked real nice and juicy. Tasted some Pasta that my Guest had and it tasted good also. Real nice place and would definitely try again in the future."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"While the food was tasty, I felt it was overpriced. For example, all of the veggie side dishes were $10 which for this type of restaurant should not be more than $7. Additionally, our waitress did not know what some of the items on the menu were."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2005
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"This place tries to be a fancy hip Hollywood restaurant but the reality is it is just a fancy pizza place with so so Italian food. Service is sub par and staff seem a bit cheesy.Our waitress was old and cranky and didn't know very much about the menu. Pizza is ok but pricey. The place was freezing and they had no interest in closing the garage door opening."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
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"Really? Yet another Hollywood club masquerading as a restaurant. Will someone please open a restaurant in Hollywood where people actually care about the food? Can't some of you chefs from Santa Monica, Napa, San Francisco, Paso Robles, etc. come to our rescue here in Hollywood? SOS!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
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"Found the food and service to be very good. Would not suggest this place for a romantic date since the tables are very crowded together, and all of the conversations can get very loud. Overall, our party of four enjoyed the restaurant and all of our food choices. the Osso Bucco was excellent and the mushroom ravioli very good. Would not consider the Prime Ribeye steak a good value due to the $45.00 price, everything else is faily prices and a good value."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"Easily the best restaurant I have been to lately. Between the stellar service and delicious food, the aventine is a place that is going to be making a lot of noise in the foodie and nightlife communities. I couldn't recommend another restaurant more than this place. They really made my valentines day with my fiancé extra special."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Went here for Valentines dinner, first time, food was excellent, sat on "outside" patio which kind of felt indoors but no roof, was absolutely beautiful, had warmer-stands up so didn't feel the chill at all, great wine selection, service was amazing and agian food was excellent! Did feel a bit rushed at end of meal when handed bill without asking but given that it was Valentines day and probably a lot of volume that night I don't hold it against them, outside of that the service was perfect, never had to wait for silverware or food or refills, would highly recommend for a date night!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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