The beautifully landscaped patio allows diners to enjoy the California sunshine as well as the impeccable cuisine. Menu highlights include "Small Bites," which allows guests to create their own tasting menu from a selection of signature menu items such as the famed "Macaroni and Cheese", Elbow Pasta with Taleggio Cheese, Shaved Truffles, and a Parmesan Tuile, or Potato-Crusted California Sturgeon.
New on Sundays are "Half Plates / Half Bottles" which is an opportunity to enjoy more eclectic dining selections with new wine varietals in half bottle format to expand one's culinary horizons.
Also available are gourmet meals to go from our Pen-Air menu. Originally designed to accommodate guests for their flights home, these meals are perfect for an evening at the Hollywood Bowl, a business meeting, or a pic
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blue on blue's New American menu is a clean, new approach this acclaimed Beverly Hills restaurant and offers seasonal selections with an emphasis on the freshest products available on any given day. Must have items include the scallop and celery root risotto; cinnamon braised short ribs with brussels sprout mash; roma tomato and asparagus "tartare" with petite basil, parmesan cheese & cabernet syrup; and the grilled Kurobuta pork chop served with sweet potato puree, black kale and a sour cherry-chocolate sauce.
At the bar, popular cocktails include The Blue Avalon, an icy blend of Bacardi, Malibu, blue curacao, sprite and pineapple juice; the Pomegranate Mojito with Mt. Gay rum, Midori, fresh mint, fresh sweetened lime juice and the Chocolate Martini made with Van Gogh Dutch Vodka and Vanilla Schnapps with a sugar rim. blue on blue also features an innovative martini list and an eclectic and reasonably priced wine list offering selections such as Nicolas Feulillate Rose Champagne, Marquis Phillips Cabernet from Australia, and Canadian Inniskillin ice wine for dessert. There is also a bar menu with items such as prosciutto wrapped scallop with melon, marcona almonds, and braised short rib sliders.
By day, blue on blue provides a unique, relaxed environment for fine dining in Beverly Hills. Cushioned lounge chairs surround a 1950's pool where hotel guests can unwind in the California sunshine. Tables set inside cabanas are ideal for breakfast and lunch, where guests and neighborhood professionals gather to enjoy cocktails or discuss business. The sparkling blue water of the pool, combined with the rich blue d??cor of the restaurant, creates an oasis in the middle of the bustling city of Beverly Hills.
When the sun goes down, blue on blue becomes a distinct destination for enjoying fine cuisine, drinks and intimate gatherings. Inside, the restaurant and bar offers guests a serene lounge atmosphere with plush couches, custom marble tables and vintage chairs. Under the stars, blue on blue's cabanas and candlelit tables create a dramatic setting around the pool with an eclectic mix of music created specifically for the peaceful sett
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The city's demand for Italian cuisine has fueled a revolving door of noisy trattorias with virtually interchangeable menus. Da Vinci s somewhat of a classic, where Italian cuisine and cocktails are presented in a casual but sophisticated setting. Full bar is available with Martini & cocktail specials and lounge classics served daily. This was Dean Martin's regular dining spot and the place continues to attract celebrities
and Beverly Hills locals. Many guestsstill request "the Dean Martin booth" for their dining experience.
A Place To Flash Your Diamonds.
The elegant room features posh leather booths, tables dressed in fine linen, an abundance of flowers and mirrored walls to accentuate it all. If you're a Caesar salad aficionado, this old standby has one of the town's better versions prepared table-side, in addition to the beef carpaccio, insalata Caprese, and scampi. All the mainstream pastas risotto, steaks, fresh fish, and specialties like Osso Bucco Milanese, Salmon with Dijon-Brandy, Pollo Da Vinci are reliable alternatives. Home-made desserts feature Chef Alfredo's Tiramsu, Apple Streudel, plus butterscotch cr??me cr?¦pes flamb??ed at the table. Special palette surprises daily.
Da Vinci Ristorante tableside service includes: Mediterranean Seabass deboned, Crepes, Zabaione,
Davinci's Caesar Salad, Rack of Lamb Flambe', and some pasta dishes. Da Vinci is a
Five Star Award Winner of the California Restaurant Association.
The Art of Elegant Italian at Da Vinci
For important occasions, or for times when you just want to feel important, DaVinci is a find. Hey, big spender. Feel like spoiling yourself silly? Then head on over to the five-star Da Vinci Ristorante. This classy gastronomic haven is the perfect place to take someone you really want to impress.This is Italian food to die for. Your taste buds will be delightfully satisfied as you are enticed by the flower-filled setting, tableside service, and Rat Pack era favorites, as you dine in a romantic ambience.
Let us give you tableside service.
The Dining Rooms
Da Vinci Ristorante has 3 dining areas. THE MAIN ROOM which is beautifully decorated with mirrored walls, antique lamps, and cozy booths. THE GARDEN ROOM with an outside view of our beautiful potted Italian Cypress and flowered mural walls can be booked for private parties and closed off from the rest of the restaurant by french doors. THE WINE ROOM views a wine rack with beautiful pieces of artwork accenting the walls. Full table seating is available in this room for larger parties. We can book and reserve from selective dining areas to the entire restaurant for your private and personal event.
Full bar is available with everything from classic cocktails like Side-Cars and Manhattans, to the most popular and adventurous Martini's. We also serve our own specialized Da Vinci Cocktail. Ask for it by name when you visit us. We serve Italian Beer as well as have our own in-house extensive Wine List.
At Da Vinci Ristorante, we are here to serve..................
We hope to have you dine with us very s
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This jewel in Santa Monica has been wowing critics and locals alike since 1991, winning accolades and awards for Master Chef/Owner Celestino Drago. Drago has consistently been rated in the top 5 Italian restaurants in Los Angeles since its opening. Conceived by Drago and executed by the late, well-known interior designer Brent Saville, Drago radiates understated, casual elegance.
With daily specials reflecting the seasonal changes, the winter menu might feature white truffles, the fall honors fresh game and the spring and summer European fish including branzino, baby seppia and triglia (red mullet). Special price-fixed tasting menus designed by the Chef are offered quarterly and for special occasions. Drago consistently delivers the best regional Italian cuisine that Southern California has to of
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