Hippo: A Hidden Gem in Highland Park 🦛

Tucked inside Triple Beam Pizza, this intimate spot only opens for dinner—and it's absolutely worth the visit. I’ve been to Hippo several times recently, and the real standout isn’t even a main dish—it’s the deceptively simple Hippo rolls. 🥖 Four small, shiny rolls sprinkled with coarse salt, served warm and fluffy inside. We couldn’t stop dipping them into their irresistibly smooth honey cream—so good that one of us finished the whole container! Other highlights include the butternut squash cappellacci—a truly stunning pumpkin-filled pasta that’s a must-order 🎃🥟—along with solid dishes like tagliolini with duck ragu and striped bass. In short, Hippo is a carb-lover’s dream (and really, who doesn’t love carbs? 😉). Cozy, unpretentious, and consistently delicious. #HiddenGemLA #HighlandParkEats #HippoRestaurant #PastaLover #ComfortFood #CozyDining #LAFoodFinds #DateNightLA #MustTryDish #BreadGoals #LADinnerSpot #FoodieApproved