Dal Milanese

In a city already full of osterias, trattorias and seemingly every possible permutation of Italian restaurant under the sun, this Los Feliz stunner straight from Milan stands out from the pack with a well-rounded menu of northern Italian fare that exudes refinement in its simplicity. Highlights like veal pate, saffron risotto and Dal Milanese’s must-order ossobuco might not have the in-your-face quality of the fare at Hollywood’s Mother Wolf or Venice’s Ospi, but they provide much subtler, deeper levels of satisfaction, especially when paired with a glass or two from the hyper-regional Italian wine list. For those into molten lava cake, the restaurant’s version is the platonic ideal. Factor in the candles on every table and warm neighborhood atmosphere—and you’ve got a great place near Hollywood and Silver Lake for date night or a get-together among friends