Olivetta
9010 Melrose Ave. (Doheny Dr.)
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Cuisine
Open
Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Valet parking
- Dress code: Business casual
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
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![]() : About the restaurant: It seems that this stretch of Melrose Avenue is under the notion that "if you can get in the restaurant, it will be more for the scene than anything else." This rings true at Olivetta, from husband-and-wife duo Matt and Marissa Hermer (he is British; she is from California), who have operated restaurants, nightclubs and a hot dog joint in London. Marissa, who is also a TV personality from "Ladies of London," returned with her family back to her homeland, and, of course, the couple continued what they are used to doing, i.e., creating restaurants with a scene. The "No Photography, Please" policy should be a hint that they are expecting celebrities --- a tough restriction since these days it's all about capturing the moment to share with others on social media. Even if you have a reservation, which is required, expect to be given a once-over by the bouncers guarding the door. After you've passed them, you will discover a space heavily decorated. There are four distinctive areas: a lounge with antique chandeliers on the right; a large bar area, where you can also dine, with a back-lit bottle display; on the left a patio-like dining room in beige tones with a fireplace, ivy-covered walls and Bougainvillea vines; and, to finish, the main dining room where most of the seating is along a double-sided banquette. The walls are adorned with quite a colorful wallpaper, and other decorative elements include huge lamps, mirrors and greenery. Both the main dining room and bar have ceilings bedecked in beige drapery. The overall atmosphere created by the décor is rather British, understandable since the Hermers landed back in California from London. |
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