Found this hidden gem yesterday and had the most perfect dinner. Their entire staff is incredibly kind and the food was simply outstanding. On top of that, their patio is cozy and they were all very sweet to our pup. We can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenni Bell
Hidden away from busy downtown Culver City and under a blanket of twinkle lights Carasau is a great spot for a dinner date. We parked at the public lot a short walking distance away. We started the night with some courtesy bread which was a nice start. Then we shared the Burrata and my husband got the Minestrone soup. Both were a good size especially the soup.In both cases we felt our main courses were the best part of the meal. My husband got Spaghetti with clams. It was a good serving size and he said the clams were especially delicious. My meal was the Fregola Salmon which had pearl pasta, chunks of salmon in a lobster sauce with asparagus. It was a great size, I ended up bringing half of the dish home and the sauce was "finger-lickin" good!We ended the meal with dessert. I got a chocolate mouse which was rich and smooth with a house-made strawberry whipped cream that was such a perfect end to the meal. My husband, who is a bit more adventurous, got the Seadas which is a pecorino cheese filled pastry that is deep fried and soaked in honey. I'm not a huge fan of savory desserts but my husband was happy with his choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rodica “Rachel” Carroll
Elegant establishment. Professional waiters, knowledgeable, present, friendly. Delicious food.
Eugene Vernikov
Fantastic Italian dishes in a chill vibrant space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Elizondo
Kid-friendliness: Great environment for the entire family.Wheelchair accessibility: There is plenty of space for wheelchair accessibility.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Milos Giljen
Extremely friendly staff, great portions, and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Hall
Unfortunately the food was oddly disjointed and not really special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dolomiti Pilsener Italy
Jason Fonte
Crazy delicious meal, loved the vibe & how traditional it truly is! Excited to come back & try the pizzas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fritto Misto, Saffron Ravioli
Cheryl Brown
WHAT A HIDDEN GEM???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanna O.
Let’s start with the price first of all it was super expensive for food that was tasteless. Unfortunately I still paid for it but the cauliflower soup was watered down. Was just water with mushrooms.Lasagna tasted like it was prepackaged and just thrown in the microwave.The ribeye- we ordered it medium rare and it was medium(over cooked) we tried asking for more food while the waitress was there and she looked at us and told us we were ordering to much food . Definitely felt judged the desserts were also not the best . All and all it was 4/10 definitely not worth the hype
We had a wonderful experience dining here and I do emphasize '"dining" as we felt like we were in Europe enjoying the perfect meal. We sat outside in the cozy patio on a chilly night but we noticed the inside dining room was very well appointed and comfortable as well. The four of us had the price fix dinner which was spectacular and so reasonably priced for the the number of courses. I had the meat set menu and my partner had the fish. Both sets started with a wonderful cauliflower soup with no cream that was hot and tasty. After that we were served a wonderful and generous dish of four meatballs that were out of this world. The fish set was served an amazing burrata that was to die for and we shared both dishes which could have been enough for dinner but more was to come. Next the meat folks were served a pasta dish with pork in the best sauce with freshly made pasta that was crazy good. And that was followed with a roasted suckling pork dish which is a Sardinian specialty and a first for me. A huge portion and plated with a very special bread/cracker from Sardinia and the best raw carrots I have ever had ( i am a real carrot person and these were certainly farm to table). The fish folks at a seafood fast on pearl pasta that was also perfect. I also want to give a shout out to the owner and our server who was so flexible. Often on a price fix meal they won't really substitute but one of our group is gluten free and they easily accommodated. And the attention to detail was just incredible. Almost like a fine dining experience but I loved the Sardinian informality of the place. Our server pared our meals perfectly with great wine suggestions. The last course was delicious light lemon pastry in a wonderful sauce that wasn't too sweet or tart and our gluten free friend was treated to some gelato that was kindly substituted. Be sure to park in the City structure across the street as Culver City is quite busy or ask the restaurant in advance where to park so you don't waste time. We noticed so many guests were sharing the most delicious pizzas which must be a Sardinian specialty as well and we are going to try to get back there in the next week to try those as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Michel
Forced tipping. A 4% fee is added for no reason. No option to do a cistom tip.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Mark L.
Excellent food. Sicilian Italian. The plates were plentiful and very flavorful. Small room with outdoor section too. Service was off a bit, but it was pretty busy.
Bob K.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Fabulous atmosphere. We tried many things on the menu and they were all fantastic.
Found this hidden gem yesterday and had the most perfect dinner. Their entire staff is incredibly kind and the food was simply outstanding. On top of that, their patio is cozy and they were all very sweet to our pup. We can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden away from busy downtown Culver City and under a blanket of twinkle lights Carasau is a great spot for a dinner date. We parked at the public lot a short walking distance away. We started the night with some courtesy bread which was a nice start. Then we shared the Burrata and my husband got the Minestrone soup. Both were a good size especially the soup.In both cases we felt our main courses were the best part of the meal. My husband got Spaghetti with clams. It was a good serving size and he said the clams were especially delicious. My meal was the Fregola Salmon which had pearl pasta, chunks of salmon in a lobster sauce with asparagus. It was a great size, I ended up bringing half of the dish home and the sauce was "finger-lickin" good!We ended the meal with dessert. I got a chocolate mouse which was rich and smooth with a house-made strawberry whipped cream that was such a perfect end to the meal. My husband, who is a bit more adventurous, got the Seadas which is a pecorino cheese filled pastry that is deep fried and soaked in honey. I'm not a huge fan of savory desserts but my husband was happy with his choice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Elegant establishment. Professional waiters, knowledgeable, present, friendly. Delicious food.
Fantastic Italian dishes in a chill vibrant space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kid-friendliness: Great environment for the entire family.Wheelchair accessibility: There is plenty of space for wheelchair accessibility.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely friendly staff, great portions, and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately the food was oddly disjointed and not really special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dolomiti Pilsener Italy
Crazy delicious meal, loved the vibe & how traditional it truly is! Excited to come back & try the pizzas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fritto Misto, Saffron Ravioli
WHAT A HIDDEN GEM???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Let’s start with the price first of all it was super expensive for food that was tasteless. Unfortunately I still paid for it but the cauliflower soup was watered down. Was just water with mushrooms.Lasagna tasted like it was prepackaged and just thrown in the microwave.The ribeye- we ordered it medium rare and it was medium(over cooked) we tried asking for more food while the waitress was there and she looked at us and told us we were ordering to much food . Definitely felt judged the desserts were also not the best . All and all it was 4/10 definitely not worth the hype
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful experience dining here and I do emphasize '"dining" as we felt like we were in Europe enjoying the perfect meal. We sat outside in the cozy patio on a chilly night but we noticed the inside dining room was very well appointed and comfortable as well. The four of us had the price fix dinner which was spectacular and so reasonably priced for the the number of courses. I had the meat set menu and my partner had the fish. Both sets started with a wonderful cauliflower soup with no cream that was hot and tasty. After that we were served a wonderful and generous dish of four meatballs that were out of this world. The fish set was served an amazing burrata that was to die for and we shared both dishes which could have been enough for dinner but more was to come. Next the meat folks were served a pasta dish with pork in the best sauce with freshly made pasta that was crazy good. And that was followed with a roasted suckling pork dish which is a Sardinian specialty and a first for me. A huge portion and plated with a very special bread/cracker from Sardinia and the best raw carrots I have ever had ( i am a real carrot person and these were certainly farm to table). The fish folks at a seafood fast on pearl pasta that was also perfect. I also want to give a shout out to the owner and our server who was so flexible. Often on a price fix meal they won't really substitute but one of our group is gluten free and they easily accommodated. And the attention to detail was just incredible. Almost like a fine dining experience but I loved the Sardinian informality of the place. Our server pared our meals perfectly with great wine suggestions. The last course was delicious light lemon pastry in a wonderful sauce that wasn't too sweet or tart and our gluten free friend was treated to some gelato that was kindly substituted. Be sure to park in the City structure across the street as Culver City is quite busy or ask the restaurant in advance where to park so you don't waste time. We noticed so many guests were sharing the most delicious pizzas which must be a Sardinian specialty as well and we are going to try to get back there in the next week to try those as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Forced tipping. A 4% fee is added for no reason. No option to do a cistom tip.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Excellent food. Sicilian Italian. The plates were plentiful and very flavorful. Small room with outdoor section too. Service was off a bit, but it was pretty busy.
Excellent food. Excellent service. Fabulous atmosphere. We tried many things on the menu and they were all fantastic.