INCREDIBLE! I came here with a loved one and had the best lunch. The place is stunning, the staff is so warm, friendly and professional. I am a vegan and they made me the spaghetti al pomodoro with an array of succulent vegetables, each vegtables tasted divine, this was one of THE most delicious dishes I have ever had! The sauce was out of this world delicious. I also had spring water on ice with mint. The entire place is beautiful and you just feel so at home. My compliments to the chef, please add more vegan dishes because your cooking is swellagant. and of cousre the company I had was truly one of my favorite people on the planet.

Came here for DineLA with a few friends, and we had a great time! We dined here on a weekday evening, and it was fairly empty and I probably spent a little too much for a Wednesday dinner LOL, but it was very good. The interior here is stunning and upscale. Great spot for a date night. Service was also fantastic. We got a few non-dineLA additions like Flatbread that came with three spreads and some mocktails that the bartender whipped up for us. These were a great start to the meal. As for starters, I got the Fried Artichoke, which was probably the best bite of the evening. This was so thoughtfully plated and had a lot of crunch and flavor. For the next course, I opted for the Fennel Sausage Pasta. This was tasty with a generous amount of sausage. As for the entree, I got the Braised Short Rib with Polenta. This was very soft and tender, but so rich and heavy. I couldn't eat very much of it because of that, but if I hadn't devoured the entire pasta, I could have probably enjoyed more of it. We finished off with dessert, and this was the best way to end the meal. The individual portion of Tiramisu was huge!! And so delicious without being too sweet.

Restaurant is located inside the four seasons hotel. Valet is $15 when dining and it was very nice inside. Stopped by to try the dine la 3 course menu. I ordered the fried artichoke, eggplant rigatoni alla Norma, and brasato short rib with polenta. The fried artichoke was cooked well and paired great with the lemon/caper aoli which was almost like a tartar sauce. My favorite dish was the eggplant rigatoni. I do enjoy eggplant Parmesan and the pasta really reminded me of that. The short rib felt sort of bland, like something was missing but it was cooked very well with the polenta. I did like the tiramisu, for dessert. I do wish there was actual lady fingers which is the more traditional way, the soaked sponge or cracker was a bit thin for the amount of mousse. Overall for the $65 dine la special the food was a 7.5/10 and a great experience. The service was timely and great. We sat outdoors and it was nice and spacious.

This was such a fantastic meal and service! First of all, hats off to our waitress Sonya and beverage/wine manager Alfredo for their exemplary in-depth and friendly service, knowledge, and passion for their food and wine! As for the food, this was quite a Italian culinary adventure. The food at Culina was some of the tastiest and unique Italian cuisine I've had in Los Angeles. For appetizer we had the Focaccia Al Rosmarino, Carciofi Fritti (Fried Artichoke), and Polpette Al Sugo (Wagyu meatballs). The Focaccia was a delicious way to start with its Tris di Salse ('nduja Calabrese, tomato-basil chutney, and sundried tomato tapenade). There's a lot going on here with each "salsa" that gives variety in a delicious way. The Polpette Al Sugo (Wagyu meatballs) is very savory can easily be a centerpiece of a delicious pasta by itself. Unfortunately I had the Carciofi Fritti as my last appetizer and of the three it was the most ordinary. It's not that bad, it's just not as remarkable after having the other two delicious appetizers. As for the main course, I've had the pasta Crested di Gallo e Salsiccia, and it was one of the best pastas I've had. A lot of flavor that are distinct and works very well together. The sauce is white wine that is light. Each ingredient (fennel sausage, broccolini, mollica di pane, Calabrian chili, and parmesan) works like individual instruments in a symphony. The fennel sausage is the meaty base of the flavor, the broccolini adds the herbal flavor, the mollica di pane or bread crumbs adds crunchy texture, the calabrian chili adds a hint of spiciness and excitement, and the parmesan tops it off with its cheesy salty goodness. The wine paired was Lato Sud, a red wine with an unforgettable delicious taste that starts a little bit smoky and spicy and ends in a slightly sweet and mellow after taste. Each sip is a delightful surprise. Finally for dessert, we had Tiramisu and Cannolo al Tavolo (fried cannoli). The Tiramisu had the most consistent texture and consistency I've had with Tiramisu with its thick but light mascarpone mousse that makes you want to close your eyes and savor each bite, while the cannoli was a tasty crunchy dessert that is both playful and a real delight to eat. Long story short, everything except the fried artichoke was delicious and highly recommended. Compliments to the chefs and the staff, this was a five-star dinner!

Excellent and very authentic Lovely attentive service. We had the burrata, prosciutto and persimmons, Caesar salad, Wagyu meatballs and Pizza ai Funghi followed by Rigatoni alla Bolognese and Jidori Chicken. All accompanied by a lovely Sancerre. Finished with a delightful Tiramisù and Lemon pie. Was so taken by it all that I forgot to take pictures until dessert.

Every year on December 29 we go out to dinner with our friends to end the year with a good note. This year we chose to go to Culina... it was my first time here but our friends have been here many times. What a beautiful restaurant. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with such warm colors and interiors. The staff is amazing. Very friendly and attentive. We ordered many things from appetizers to salads to pizza and pasta and enjoyed every bite of our food. We had a lovely time here and I can't wait to be back during lunch time to dine at the outside patio. So beautiful. Loved all the holiday decorations as well.