Met Him At A Bar — Restaurant in Los Angeles

They make their own pasta and it is amazing. We love this place.

Now, parking is a bear. After 7 they have valet, where they put the cars, I have no idea. I was able to find a place on the street as we were there at about 5 pm, but mind the signs.

I think they take reservations, we were there early and my grandson picked it out so I am not positive. Call them. I know it gets crowded on the weekends. It is not huge, but it is beautiful.

This place reminds me of a date night place, but I was there with my grandson and they were super nice to him so it is kid friendly. He was the only teen there.

The service is just wonderful. Our server was so kind to us and checked on us as did other servers and they are all just cute as buttons. They know their menu so well and can help you.

The place is decorated so pretty. It is just comfortable and super pretty inside. There is also a really nice bar if you like that. They can make you any drink you want.

It is super clean as are the bathrooms.

The food is all great. We started with Garlic Bread. They buy all their bread fresh from the baker next door. It was fabulous. And they give you a really good size unlike so many other fine dinning places.

I had a soda and my grandson had a wonderful lemonade. And refills are free!! Again, not like other places.

We had a pesto pasta and a Bolognese sauce, just packed with meat and all sorts of flavors over two different made there pastas. They were just amazing. They were cooked to perfection and the taste was so good you would have thought we were in Italy.

The salads were so fresh and crispy. We loved the Caesar.

We did not have dessert and I wish we did, but we were full and on the move to see a play.

I really can't recommend this...

It’s with a heavy heart that I share my recent take out experience.I had high hopes, but alas, my evening was marred by the subpar quality of their Pesto Pasta, Carbonara, and Brussels Sprouts.

Let’s start with the Pesto Pasta, the dish that left me questioning my decision to try this place. The pasta was overcooked and mushy, and the pesto sauce tasted like it came from a jar of the cheapest store-bought variety. There was a complete lack of freshness and vibrancy, and it was a far cry from the authentic pesto I had hoped for.

My next disappointment was the Carbonara. What should have been a creamy, indulgent delight turned out to be a disaster. The sauce was curdled, leaving an unappetizing appearance and an unpleasant texture. The bacon was burnt and overly salty, making it nearly inedible. The dish lacked any semblance of balance and left a greasy film in my mouth that I couldn’t shake off.

I thought the Brussels sprouts might redeem the meal, but I was wrong. They were overcooked to the point of being mushy and bitter. It’s as if they had been left on the stove for hours, long past their prime. The supposed “glaze” on them was more of a sticky, cloying mess that further detracted from the already dismal experience. There were no hearts bunch of leaves

In conclusion, The Pesto Pasta, Carbonara, and Brussels Sprouts were not just disappointing but unacceptable. This establishment needs a serious overhaul of its menu and a revamp of its culinary skills. Save your time and money, and steer clear of this place if you’re seeking a satisfying meal. It’s a sad day when such a well-loved trio of dishes falls so far from grace. Instead go...

Met Him at a Bar is one of those places you’re thrilled to stumble into, but then you wonder why you hadn’t been coming here all along. It’s the “brother” restaurant to Met Her at a Bar—right across the street—which has long been one of my favorite brunch spots. As often happens, there was a 45-minute wait over there, so I decided to cross the street and give Met Him a try. To my surprise, there was no wait, and brunch was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I don’t know why the hosts don’t just point the overflow across the street, because this spot is hiding in plain sight. We weren’t the only ones to discover it—lots of other guests seemed to be having the same “wait, this is right here?” realization.

The brunch menu is spot-on, with dishes that feel just as craveable and comforting as its sister restaurant. But Met Him at a Bar really shines at night too. The dinner menu leans into Italian classics, and they do them justice—perfectly cooked pastas, rich sauces, and fresh ingredients that never feel heavy-handed. The atmosphere is lively, the staff is friendly and playful, and they make the whole experience feel easy and fun. Whether you’re ducking in for the “secret brunch” alternative or planning a cozy Italian dinner, this place delivers on both fronts. A true neighborhood gem hiding in...