Scarpetta

This upscale Italian restaurant is perfectly located in the Beverly Hills Montage hotel. The Montage itself is absolutely beautiful, so I would expect nothing less from one of its own restaurants. Owned by award winning chef, Scott Conant, this location was opened in 2010. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, perched alongside a beautifully expansive courtyard.

Fresh flowers on every table with candle lit décor, the atmosphere here is very relaxed and inviting. The menu offers seasonal dishes to ensure each plate is created with the freshest ingredients available. The downside is if you love a certain dish here in winter, that same dish may not be on the menu come springtime. The upside is you are forced to try new dishes, which never disappoint and only make you love this place more!

The complimentary breadbasket alone was voted best in all of Los Angeles by LA Weekly. With that much attention on a breadbasket, you know their actual plates have to be spectacular. All of the pasta is made fresh on site- a true authentic itlalian tradition that can be tasted in every savory bite.

Now onto the service. There’s a key difference between polite-because-you-have-to-be service, and truly genuine, friendly service. Scarpetta’s whole staff is authentically warm and caring, making you feel completely relaxed and taken care of throughout the entire meal. The maître d’ stopped by each table to greet them and tell guests a little about some of the dishes they have ordered. A really nice touch to an already great experience.

The happy hour prices are remarkably low, considering where this hot spot is located and the high quality of food and drinks that are offered. A sizable list of small bites and cocktails are available for only $8, 4pm- 8pm, Monday to Saturday. With wine options for $6 and beer for $4, this is a great place to feel luxurious without emptying your bank account.

Don’t live in Los Angeles? Visit Scarpetta at one of their other locations in Vegas, Miami, New York or Toronto!