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ProvidencevsAngelini Osteria
Angelini Osteria and Providence are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Providence is preferred by most writers compared to Angelini Osteria. Providence ranks #1 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 17 sources like Where, Not For Tourists and Frommer's.
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5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038-3623
From $41/night
Concierge "Michael Cimarusti... continues to turn out some of the best seafood in the city."
Fodor's "Obsessed with quality and freshness, the meticulous chef maintains a network of specialty purveyors, some of whom tip him off to their catch before it even hits the dock." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Signature favorites include the Wild Striped Bass and Kanpachi Sashimi, complimented by excellent desserts and an extensive cellar." Full review
Rough Guide "Near the top of the LA pricey-restaurant scale, and for good reason: the place is swarming with foodies, who come for the black sea bass, foie-gras ravioli, lump blue crab and plenty of other tremendous choices."
Time Out "Very few restaurants aim for, little less achieve, the level of grace exhibited nightly at Providence." Full review
Gayot17.0
"A playful "Dark & Stormy" gelee with ginger beer foam and other amuses-bouche may precede a beautifully presented plate of fluke, rhubarb, burdock and shiso." Full review
LA Weekly "Your hunger will be sated, your synapses on overload, your senses heightened to the point that an after-dinner chocolate becomes as eloquent as a sonnet." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Inspired by coastal living, Providence is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood in its purest and simplest form." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Michael Cimarusti's cooking is marked by restraint—he knows just what accent to add to bring out the pristine quality of the sea." Full review
Zagat4.8
""Seafood is the star" at this "sophisticated", "upscale" New American in Hollywood helmed by "brilliant" chef Michael Cimarusti who turns out "delectable", "wildly creative" prix fixe feasts." Full review
Angelini Osteria Concierge Travel + Leisure
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7313 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-2534
From $31/night
Concierge "Gino Angelini's sophisticated comfort-food restaurant is where other chefs go when they're off duty....His takes on ordinary-sounding dishes use the highest-quality ingredients and are somehow transcendentally delicious."
Travel + Leisure "Authentic home-style Italian cooking—simple, rustic, and delicious—is the focus at chef-owner Gino Angelini’s unfussy restaurant." Full review
BlackBook "Simple space/perfect plates whisk you back to that hot summer in Italy when all you had time for was swimming in the sun, loving hard, and feasting freshly."
DK Eyewitness "Having cooked for the Pope and presidents, Chef Angelini now regales homesick Italians and foodies with his comfort food."
Time Out "Known for manning the stoves at high-end restaurants Rex and Vincenti, Chef Gino Angelini is dishing out quality Italian fare at his own place." Full review
Gayot13.0
"This elegant study in blond wood and clean lines manages to nail the elusive vibe of being both accessible and select." Full review
LA Weekly "Angelini Osteria may not be a serious restaurant, but sometimes you are in the mood for artistry, and sometimes you just want to have supper." Full review
Fodor's "You might not guess it from the modest dining room, but this is one of L.A.'s most celebrated Italian restaurants, where the key is chef-owner Gino Angelini's thoughtful use of superb ingredients." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Rustic perfection" sums up the menu at this "convivial" Beverly Boulevard trattoria, where "king of authentic Italian" Gino Angelini makes "taste buds sing" with his "mouthwatering" meats."
Zagat "The gleaming white space...fills with neighborhood locals for everything from baked eggs and coffee for breakfast to salads and panini for lunch, plus pastries and handmade gelato anytime." Full review
