Alimento

4.5 (794)

$31 to $50

Italian

1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Alimento is a creative and soulful Italian restaurant from chef and owner Zach Pollack. Located in L.A.'s historic Silver Lake neighborhood on a bustling corridor of shops and restaurants adjacent to the famous reservoir, the food at Alimento draws inspiration from Italy's regional traditions while not adhering too strictly to them. Carefully sourced ingredients from local artisans and growers feature prominently among the menu's selection of small plates, pastas, and large platters designed for sharing. The food is complemented by an eclectic wine list showcasing lesser-known varietals and hard-to-find wines from small producers (many of which are organic and/or biodynamic), and by a rotating selection of microbrews from the U.S. and Italy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Website
http://www.alimentola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Zach Pollack
Private party facilities
Enjoy a beer & wine hour plus a seated dinner for up to 45 guests, or buffet-style standing up to 55 guests! Included is a quaint outdoor patio that is heated, covered, and partially enclosed for people-watching or for more intimate gatherings up to 18 guests.

Location
1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Neighborhood
Silver Lake
Cross street
Effie Street
Parking details
$5 cash per car
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

White Bean and Emmer Zuppa$10.00
bread, fresno chili
Chicken Liver Crostone$13.00
stone fruit mostarda
Cracked Farro Salad$15.00
raw vegetables, dried tomato, young pecorino
Chopped Salad "Amigliorata"$16.00
peperoncini, chickpea, anchovy, salami
Raddichio Caesar$15.00
parmigiano, winter chicories, breadcrumb
Momotaro Tomatoes$15.00
Sicilian furikake, yuzu kosho vinaigrette
Sprouting Broccoli$14.00
spicy hazelnuts, brown butter, colatura
Bigeye Tuna Crudo$16.00
pine nut, Sicilian ponzu
Escolar Crudo$13.00
eggplant, fennel pollen, almond, mollica
Octopus$18.00
black barley, roasted carrot, red onion
Pork Meatballs$15.00
cauliflower passata, mustard greens
Yellowtail Collar Affumicato$19.00
potato, caper, crema acida
Baccalà$14.00
in the style of the Mantovan Jew
Braised Lettuce Bruschetta$16.00
snap pea, parm broth, burrata
Ricotta Dumpling$15.00
lamb consommé, fresh porcini, asparagus, brown butter
Chicken Milanese Sandwich$14.00
peperoncini slaw, prosciutto cotto
Calabrian Chili Pork Ribs$17.00
almond, scallion, cabbage
Lamb Belly$18.00
dried chile sugo, gigante bean, sheep's milk feta

Pasta

Tortellini in Brodo$17.00
al contrario
Radiatori$18.00
braised pork sugo, kale, fennel pollen
Lumache$19.00
smoked eel, tomato, white bean, green garlic
Agnolotti$18.00
ricotta, spring peas and their tendrils, pecorino
Whole Wheat Bigoli$16.00
tomato, pine nut, fiore sardo
Spelt Maccheroncini$17.00
wild mushroom, cavolo nero, egg
Fusilli$18.00
clam, arugula, serrano chili, smoked butter
Gnòc$19.00
oxtail, marrow, potato
Spaghetti$22.00
Dungeness crab, basil, bottarga breadcrumb

Platters

Whole Grilled Orata$34.00
calabrian chili, bean, pesto trapanese
Crispy Pork Shank$44.00
Umbrian lentils, herbs, lettuce cups
Duck, Duck, Rice$52.00
clay pot rice "alla pilota", salted cherry blossoms, glazed breast
Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye Tagliata$69.00
potato fonduta, roasted mushroom

Reviews

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4.5

(794)

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

794 Reviews

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Judy Gold
Tampa97 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible food! Acqua pazza, scallop crudo and crispy polenta with baccala and salmon roe were favorites. Also puffy masa with prosciutto and truffle butter. Hmmmm!
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MeredithZ
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food. Wonderful service. A jewel of a restaurant - one of my favorites in LA.
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cheesedanish
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants in all of Los Angeles. Consistently amazing food, subtle rustic profiles and a great wine list to boot. The perfect place to remember what going out to eat is all about: community.
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KatharineH
Seattle2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice little spot in Silver Lake! Delicious chop salad, good pastas but not exceptional. Lovely intimate spot, just know it’s noisy.
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AlexQ
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tortellini is to die for. Worth making a trip just for that
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HongT Gold
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful brunch here over the weekend. Papas bravas, eggs benedict, apple torte with zabaglione and donut holes, all very well done, and uniquely done. Will definitely come back!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Alimento is one of my favorite more high end restaurants in Los Angeles. The food is great, as is the service, and I love that it has the feel of a neighborhood restaurant while also a place for special occasions! I frequently recommend Alimento to friends and coworkers, and will keep coming back myself.
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jimravello Gold
Central Coast76 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My wife and I drive forty miles to have dinner at Alimento as often as possible. The food is consistently outstanding and prepared to our liking with subtle changes. Every time we order the Orata, as there is nothing like it and the way it is prepared moist with such an unctuous smokey flavor. All of the pastas are prepared properly and also outstanding. This visit we had the Lumache with duck sausage and we usually begin our meal with the radicchio caesar. Always a treat and always a friendly welcoming from Heather and the staff.
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AndrewH
Los Angeles19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every single thing we ordered was downright delicious. Even on the second day of service, Alimento is already nailing brunch.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Website
http://www.alimentola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Zach Pollack
Private party facilities
Enjoy a beer & wine hour plus a seated dinner for up to 45 guests, or buffet-style standing up to 55 guests! Included is a quaint outdoor patio that is heated, covered, and partially enclosed for people-watching or for more intimate gatherings up to 18 guests.

Location
1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Neighborhood
Silver Lake
Cross street
Effie Street
Parking details
$5 cash per car
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Plates

White Bean and Emmer Zuppa$10.00

Chicken Liver Crostone$13.00

Cracked Farro Salad$15.00

Chopped Salad "Amigliorata"$16.00

Raddichio Caesar$15.00

Momotaro Tomatoes$15.00

Sprouting Broccoli$14.00

Bigeye Tuna Crudo$16.00

Escolar Crudo$13.00

Octopus$18.00

Pork Meatballs$15.00

Yellowtail Collar Affumicato$19.00

Baccalà$14.00

Braised Lettuce Bruschetta$16.00

Ricotta Dumpling$15.00

Chicken Milanese Sandwich$14.00

Calabrian Chili Pork Ribs$17.00

Lamb Belly$18.00

Pasta

Tortellini in Brodo$17.00

Radiatori$18.00

Lumache$19.00

Agnolotti$18.00

Whole Wheat Bigoli$16.00

Spelt Maccheroncini$17.00

Fusilli$18.00

Gnòc$19.00

Spaghetti$22.00

Platters

Whole Grilled Orata$34.00

Crispy Pork Shank$44.00

Duck, Duck, Rice$52.00

Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye Tagliata$69.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable