Panzanella Ristorante

14928 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks
(818) 784-4400

Recent Reviews

Anaelsy Escobar

The food is delicious and comfortable place and nice people

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John G

I cannot believe this is supposed to be an authentic Italian/Sicilian restaurant. First of all the pricing is disproportionate for the quality of food. $17.95 for a Caesar salad which was so basic and had too much dressing. The presentation was lacking for a $18 salad that you could get anywhere else for $12.I'd never been here before so figured I'd play it safe with the bianco con prosciutto "pizza". The crust of a pizza is so important and these people use what I can only describe as a cracker-like crust. Seriously felt like I was biting into a saltine cracker. To make things worse this cracker had the most bland topping. Anyone who's had a pizza before would not call this a pizza.They need to find a true Italian chef.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad

Mary Tall

We came in an ordered take out and ordered a drink at the bar while waiting. The bartender was fantastic!!! He was attentive, with a great attitude

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

adi ovadia

The food is amazing not doubt on that! Also have gluten free pasta. I recommend on the ravioli mushrooms and ricotta. The acoustic is really bad too noisy. Service is slow, but I will definitely go again for the

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 4

D W

Had a first date here, great food, service and ambiance!! The pasta was so fresh!!! Can't wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caprese Salad, Seafood Pasta, Ossobuco Alla Milanese

Celebrating an anniversary, we were terribly disappointed in the smug, snarky and detached service we received. This restaurant runs hot or cold with service, and this was the last time. Good food. Insulting service. Will not return.

rosscpa

This is our third time dining at this restaurant and the past two times were great. However, this last visit was very disappointing. The food was just fair at best and the service was not very good at all. We had to ask for water and waive down our waiter several times instead of having him ask if everything was OK.

We were seated for over thirty minutes with only water and bread offered by the support servers and no visit from a waiter despite asking. A waiter finally walked over just as we decided to leave. Had he offered any explanation or been in any way apologetic we may have stayed, but he simply seemed burdened to be tasked with serving us. Perhaps it was an isolated incident. We have dined once before and had a good experience. But unfortunately after this evening, we won't be returning.

Karyb

Patrons drive from all over the city to relish the warm welcome and fine cuisine at Panzanella. It vibes like a friendly neighborhood eatery, with many locals hopping on bar stools, schmoozing with the bartender as they gobble up pasta. Pasta is delicious here; you can't go wrong with any delicately fashioned ravioli or lasagna. The bread with tapenade is the best deal in town; you can easily pay up to $12 for what you pay about $3 here a couple. Look for specials, like soups and fish, as highlights.

AndrianaM

We cannot say enough good things about Panzanella. We love going here and they outdid themselves last night. It was POURING so hard and so heavy. Our friends joined us and got soaked before getting to the restaurant. The front desk people (I believe the owners but we have never asked their names!!) were so lovely and provided towels for them and even let us take a little extra space at another table. The service was Perfection—so warm and kind. The food was DELICIOUS and just what we all needed. Thank you , as always, for providing a wonderful dining experience.

Anthony T

The only reason I’m giving 4 stars because they only have one men’s bathroom for a very large crowded restaurant. Otherwise the ambiance very nice, the pasta and sea bass delicious! The dessert was decadent! Service was good and our waitress Valeria 10 stars! Great place for dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stan

The food was excellent, as usual. I ordered Linguini with Clams - nice portion and the taste was out of this world. My only complaint about this establishment is that the noise level borders on unbearable. It was next to impossible to hear people at our table of 4!!! Everyone is speaking at extraordinarily high volume levels just to try to be heard. It seems they've tried to squeeze too many tables into this establishment. I don't know if I will go to this place again on a Saturday night. Just too noisy.

MichaelL

Great restaurant. Food was outstanding. Our only complaint is that the parking is tough. We had to wait a long time to even get to the valet. But that's the only complaint - it's an extraordinary restaurant in all respects.

Food were pretty good portions and flavorful. It's a bit cramped so expect to just try talking over the people next to you. Staff would regularly walk over and refill water or pick up done plates, but it always took a while for our server to come or any food to come. Went with one other person and ordered a salad to share. It came out split already which we thought was great just for them to charge $3 without letting us know first.

Kim Campbell

Server suggested top his top two entrees. Garganelli Con Salsiccie E Broccoli and Agnolotti Del Plin. Nothing really special. Charged us $3.00 to share a Caesar salad and $1.50 for bread. Seriously!Vegetarian options: My son enjoyed the Involtini Di Melanzane Con Spaghetti

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

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