Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Universal City

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Santuari

4.7

Exceptional(946)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Toluca Lake

Welcome to Santuari, a Balearic-inspired oasis dedicated to creating unforgettable private events and select social gatherings. While we've transitioned from our previous role as a full-service restaurant, our elegant venue continues to offer the same exceptional culinary experience and craft cocktail program that earned us recognition throughout the region.Our Mediterranean-influenced space combines rustic luxury with sophisticated charm, featuring a full professional kitchen and artisanal bar program. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a grand gathering, our dedicated team brings the same attention to detail and culinary excellence that made us a dining destination, now focused on making your private event extraordinary.

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2. Pagliacci's Trattoria Taverna

4.5

Awesome(226)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Studio City

Booked 4 times today

Pagliacci's Trattoria Tavern in Studio City serves a wide variety of wines, has a premium selection of beer and offers a menu of American and Italian food items. All of the ingredients are fresh. Even the focaccia bread here receives rave reviews. Other great starters to consider are the tropicale salad, as well as amazing homemade fresh pastas. The chicken parmigiano at Pagliacci's Trattoria Tavern is also very popular. Another item to try at Pagliacci's Trattoria Tavern is the lasagna with homemade sauce. If you have room, the tiramisu here is huge and topped with a dusting of cinnamon and raspberry sauce. There is also a delicious hazelnut gelato.

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3. The Velvet Martini Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(59)

Price: Expensive

• Lounge • Studio City

Themed dining experience set in the glory days of old Hollywood. This Rat Pack-inspired lounge features live music nightly around the piano bar (yes, that's a bar built on our working piano!) and lush seating. Classic 1950's flavors are elevated in our upscale cocktails and full menu. Join us to see what The Velvet Martini Lounge can offer you.

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4. Le Petit Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1775)

Price: Expensive

• French • Sherman Oaks

Booked 14 times today

Diners can enjoy some of the most authentic French food in the valley when they visit Le Petit Restaurant. With the air of a bistro that has come straight from a Paris street, Le Petit serves French fare and adds its own California twist. The look and feel make it a great date spot that is conveniently open for late night dining. The interior is masked in an Art Deco decor, framed by high ceilings and filled with candle-lit and linen-covered tables, framed art adorning the colorful walls, white curved booths, and hardwood floors. The menu runs through a range of creative dishes, like the blackened salmon, grilled entrecote (rib-eye steak), escargot, herb-roasted chicken, and more, including daily specials. On Monday and Tuesday nights Le Petit offers a special 1.5 pound live Maine lobster, with soup or salad for $45.95. A notable wine list and full bar give diners ample drink choices. Le Petit Restaurant is available for private parties

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5. Amarone Kitchen and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 2 times today

Amarone Kitchen & Bar is an Italian family owned restaurant where organic ingredients are used whenever possible. We make all our breads, pastas, sauces and desserts in house daily. Dining at Amarone is like being in Italy with an intimate and cozy setting and delicious simple food

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6. Capri at Eataly Los Angeles

4.4

Awesome(385)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Century City

Booked 27 times today

Capri is the quintessential Mediterranean island inviting you to experience its beauty first-hand. It’s an island frequented by influential individuals who anticipate not just its scenic beauty, but also the culinary delights it offers. Our chef and beverage director, both hailing from Naples, infuse their traditions and authenticity into every dish. From our signature fish, zucchini flower, broccoli rabe, tomatoes, basil, spices and citrus, our dishes are a celebration of Italian culinary excellence. The menu also includes our unique homemade scialatielli pastas, ravioli capresi, pesce all’acqua pazza, and famous ragu Napoletano. Finally, don’t miss the opportunity to savor a delectable pizza from our brick ovens, showcasing the diverse Italian cuisine Capri has to offer.

7. Osteria Vera

4.7

Exceptional(1238)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brentwood

Booked 24 times today

Call the Restaurant for Extra Availability!“OSTERIA VERA” the new true Italian dining experience.Giorgio Pierangeli, Owner and Founder of Pecorino Restaurant, has partnered with Celebrity Chef Nicola Mastronardi to bring an authentic Italian Osteria dining experience to one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in Brentwood. Osteria Vera offers a cozy yet upscale setting. The menu is a testament to Italian culinary excellence, featuring homemade pasta, regional specialties, grilled or roasted meats, pizza, and fish.Both Giorgio Pierangeli and Nicola Mastronardi are graduates of culinary schools in Italy and have honed their skills in some of the finest establishments across Italy, Europe, and the USA. Over the years, they have catered to many distinguished list of celebrity clients. They have now just teamed up to bring L.A. Osteria Vera!

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8. Restaurant at the Getty Center

4.7

Exceptional(4708)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Los Angeles

Booked 17 times today

Thank you for choosing The Restaurant at the Getty! We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Due to high command, Requests for window seating are not guaranteed. If there are more than 4 guests in your party, please contact The Restaurant directly for reservations. Duplicate reservations are subject to cancellation. Admission to the Getty Center now requires a free timed-entry reservation for each person in your party over the age of two. Reserve your entry time using the special access link below. https://bit.ly/3yLiUj5

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9. Sushi Sasabune Glendale

4.7

Exceptional(237)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Glendale

Booked 5 times today

Japanese style sushi Sasabune!!!Sasabune is known as one of the earliest and the best "Omakase" Edo style sushi restaurant in Los Angeles for over 29years.Chef Genji hand picked fresh fishes every day from the sushi market, so we serve the best taste of the fish!At Sasabune Glendale we believe in the beauty of simplicity. Our focus is on letting the natural flavors of the ingredients shine without unnecessary embellishments or distractions.Omakase is the popular dishes which you let chef pick the today’s recommendation fishes for you!Trust me!*We have a 15 min grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 min after your reservation. *We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your phone number is up to date. Lunch last seating 2pmDinner last seating 9pm

10. Traxx

4.2

Awesome(11)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Traxx Restaurant and Traxx Bar are located inside beautiful, historic Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. We are a semi-fine dining restaurant with a casual attitude and relaxed atmosphere. Our restaurant serves scratch made American Bistro dishes using local a local bakery and local ingredients. We offer seating on our concourse (located in front of the restaurant inside Union Station), the Dining Room, and on our outside Patio in the courtyard. We also serve Traxx Bar, located across the concourse inside Union Station at the main entrance. Traxx Bar hours are M-F 11:30-10pm with kitchen hours until 8pm and Sat & Sun 12-10pm with kitchen hours until 7pm.

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Aaron
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food is excellent - the berry salad special is really fantastic; chicken parmigiana can be great when they do the sauce right. I wish the servers treated us better and remembered us as regulars.
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Pagliacci's Trattoria TavernaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Studio City
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4.5
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Marie
Los Angeles •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Peter was the best waiter ever! Food excellent, albeit pricey, but we knew that when we went there. We didn't have to wait with our 7:30 reservations. Web site said corkage fee was $15 and they charged us $20.
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Le Petit RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Sherman Oaks
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4.7
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Jenna
Los Angeles •45 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
The experience was nice - we were seated first at the broken table, which hostess was aware of so she moved us. I think the table should be fixed before you seat your guests there - not appropriate. Very long wait for food - when it arrived was cold pizza and pasta, probably was out for a while. The birthday desert was on the house which is very nice
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The Velvet Martini LoungePrice: Expensive• Lounge• Studio City
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4.7
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Phil
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
We had a wonderful experience. This was our first visit to the new location and we will coming back often. The food was delicious and distinctive. The swordfish carpaccio is a standout.
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Amarone Kitchen and BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 12, 2024
Very high end feel with creative menu selections. It is great for a light healthy dinner . We had an amazing dessert that was just the best end to our Anniversary dinner. Excellent pairing of wine with the meal and Waiter knowledge.
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SantuariPrice: Expensive• Californian• Toluca Lake
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4.7

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Santuari

2. Pagliacci's Trattoria Taverna

3. The Velvet Martini Lounge

4. Le Petit Restaurant

5. Amarone Kitchen and Bar

6. Capri at Eataly Los Angeles

7. Osteria Vera

8. Restaurant at the Getty Center

9. Sushi Sasabune Glendale

10. Traxx

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