Nerano,

9960 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, United States

"I think the atmosphere varies depending on where you are seated. Right next to the kitchen was just ok. The waiter was very friendly and even sang happy birthday to my son. The cod special was so-so, but I loved the polenta. My son really enjoyed his pasta."

"Chef Michele and his staff are phenomenal, just as is the food. They squeezed me, my wife, and our little daughter in on NYE before the rush without a reservation, and we felt like royalty. Thank you to the staff at Nerano for providing a best-in-class dining experience."

"I threw a large dinner on Oct 4th for 14 people- a mix of global execs and supporting staff. Nerano did a wonderful job! Francesco helped me coordinate with his GM to get the event scheduled and priced, and the execution day of was flawless. Highly recommend for large groups! Food and drinks were excellent, it was a hit with the crowd. Bonus points- I lost the receipt and they were able to send me a new one right away... 2 months later! Such lovely people and a lovely restaurant. Thank you!"

"Lovely menu, space, service and an awesome wine list. I had a light lunch with a friend, and I want to come back for dinner and vino."

"Absolutely remarkable food at Nerano in Beverly Hills last week. Appetizers included a crudo sampler with yellowtail, Alaskan halibut and salmon. All of the different fish were fresh and delicious. My favorite of the three was the halibut, served with cilantro, avocado, pink peppercorn and lime juice. It was light and addictive. For starters I also had the Polpo alla Griglia, a grilled Spanish octopus with olive oil over mashed potatoes. This was one of the best octopus dishes I've ever had. The octopus was grilled to perfection with distinguished char marks and had a unique flavor. I would come back just for this dish! For my entrée, the Gnudi al Tartufo Nero, a ricotta and spinach gnudi with mushrooms, toasted sage and Norcia black truffle. My server told me this dish has been on the menu since day one of the restaurant opening and I can see why! It was phenomenal. Creamy, light, airy, delicate, and most of all delicious. Clearly handmade, this dish made my taste buds sing. I also had the evening special, Colorado lamb chops with tri-color cauliflower and wild Oregon mushrooms. The portion size of the lamb was generous and the seasoning well, however I would have preferred a bit more of a sear on the chops. The cauliflower was absolutely delicious and a great side. For dessert, I had the "Dessert of the Day," a traditional olive oil cake with sorbet. The cake was great and served with fresh fruit, a perfect ending to a delightful dinner."