Via Alloro
restaurant
A lively Beverly Hills Italian spot prized for leisurely patio lunches and lingering over wine.
Description
The kitchen pairs traditional and contemporary Italian cooking with American touches, leaning on dishes like branzino and short ribs alongside off-menu requests like veal marsala. The dining room frequently draws crowds for business meals and special occasions, though execution can wobble—pasta preparations draw mixed notes, and indoor chatter occasionally borders on loud. Out front, tables offer prime neighborhood people-watching, though diners on the terrace occasionally notice smoke drifting down from an upstairs cigar club.