Palmeri Ristorante — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Palmeri Ristorante: A Culinary Gem in Beautiful Brentwood

We had an exceptional late lunch at Palmeri Ristorante in the charming setting of Brentwood, adjacent to West Los Angeles . With both indoor and al fresco dining options on two sides of the restaurant, we chose to dine outside, adding an enjoyable and lively atmosphere to our afternoon.

The restaurant features a very attractive front and a beautifully designed indoor dining room area, with a unique interior decorated with Travertine floors and Murano glass light fixtures. It also has a lovely area for a group meal near the front of the restaurant. It has an expansive menu and it was hard to pick just a few dishes but we will be back again in the near future!

Our luncheon began with the Fritto Misto, a perfect medley of lightly fried and crispy calamari, shrimp, and scallops, served with two delicious dipping sauces. Each bite was a testament to the chef's expertise—delicious and impeccably prepared.

We also enjoyed the Invernale Salad with a rainbow of colors which featured endive, baby frisee, radicchio, grapes, Gorgonzola Dolce, almonds and a light prosecco dressing. The salad was absolutely fabulous.

Another highlight of our meal was the Branzino, a Mediterranean sea bass baked in a Sicilian sea-salt crust. Served with sautéed spinach, this dish was initially covered in salt, enhancing its robust and flavorful profile.

For dessert, we indulged in the Cannoli alla Siciliana "Mamma Dorotea," featuring tangy orange-flavored ricotta cheese and pistachios. It was the perfect sweet ending to a delightful meal.

Each very special dish dish was beautifully presented with a unique combination of pleasing ingredients and flavor. The service was excellent, making our experience even more memorable.

We also had the pleasure of chatting briefly with Ottavio Palmeri, the Chef Owner originally from Sicily, whose passion for culinary excellence is evident in every dish.

Palmeri Ristorante truly excels in delivering an extraordinary dining experience. The combination of exquisite dishes, a beautiful outdoor setting, and excellent service makes it a must-visit for anyone...

Never have I been so appalled by the manner in which I was treated at one of my favorite restaurants. I have been joining friends and family at Palmeri Ristorante in Brentwood for years. Today I brought my friend visiting from Paris to enjoy lunch in their outdoor area. In addition to starters, we ordered two salads to share. It was only when I got down to the bottom of the salad I noticed a long, curly hair floating in the dressing. I put the plate aside not to make a fuss. Just after, my friend found another hair on the other salad plate, and yet a third shorter hair on the edge of the plate. It turned our stomachs that we had all but finished our meal and had then located 3 hairs…but that’s not even the main problem. I asked for the manager, explained the situation and he promptly removed all of the plates from our table. When he didn’t apologize, I assumed he would return to do so, and perhaps comp our glasses of wine or maybe dessert. He never came back to our table. We paid the bill (IN FULL) and still no apology --- they countered that we’d finished our food and what were they to do?! I said to the first man I spoke with (reddish/brown hair) that in a case like this, he should at least show some concern….and he simply grimaced. I should say our waiter was very attentive, but I will now look for a new favorite restaurant, one in which they actually value...

You have to call the restaurant to make reservations. I made a reservation for a Saturday dinner. Parking is Valet only. We were seated at a nice table. We ordered the Burrata Salad and wanted to order the Short Ribs. They were sold out already. We decided on sharing the Lamb Chops. The serve told us it’s only 3 chops so he suggested we order on extra chop. What arrived was a double chop and a single chop on each plate. They took the normal 3 double chops and cut one into 2 single chops but on the bill we were charged $15 for the extra chop that we really didn’t get. We went to retrieve our car, I gave him the ticket but they had no idea which car was mine. Another thing that really irritates me is the chef was in the dining room all night talking to a few tables and ignored us entirely. If the chef wants us to come more often then ignoring us seems to be a mistake. We were very enthusiastic when we were asked about the food so we were not ignored because we were trouble makers. The food was very good but if being ignored and lied to is okay with you then you will...