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31 Washington Blvd
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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C And O Trattoria in Marina Del Rey is a three star Italian restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the Marina area. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, breakfast, brunch, catering, and valet parking. This restaurant is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here last weekend and it was WOW.We were seated promptly in the cute outdoor section for a late brunch. The waitress was friendly and efficient.I had the apple walnut crepes and my friend had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come for the bread rolls, enjoy the wonderful food, stay for That's Amore. The gnocchi is really good!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite restaurant ever. The killer garlic rolls are to die for, and it's particularly classy when they bring them around to those waiting to be seated. The atmosphere is great, nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and I really like the place. Like everyone said, their garlic balls are delicious, although our first patch was a little hard so we had to ask them for new ones.The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here so many times. Although it's out of the way, I always end up coming back here.There's both indoor and outdoor dining. If you're up for it, go for the outdoor dining in the patio...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'M A FAN OF THEIR GARLIC NUGGET BREAD THINGY! KEEP IT COMING! YUM! Nice and soft, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside!Pros:-They give you these garlic nugget things to eat. They are soo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been waiting to come here for 4 years now! Finally!!! I love this place!!. Many people have mentioned the garlic rolls and I can see why. Those tasty little buggers are delicious! Melted with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I mention that I live near Venice/Marina del Rey people tell me to go to C&Os... so I finally did. Amazing! My group sat outside and we loved the decor/atmosphere of the place. The pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love C&O's. The Marina Del Rey location. It's classic.Minuses: The weekend wait. Plusses: The supremely delicious (and free!) garlic rolls. Also, the rest of the menu. The portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really wanted to love this place. I swear, I did. But unfortunately, nothing went right. Eager to try these famed garlic rolls, we arrived around 12:30 and were seated immediately. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nom Nom Nom!! This place is delicious. We've driven out from Long Beach several times to have dinner at C & O and every time it's been a great experience. The food is wonderful, everything we've tried...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 words....GARLIC ROLLS! These things are definitely made of crack! They're soo garlicky with a tiny bit of crunch and a hint...ok fine not hint but whatevers...of olive oil. I could just sit there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite go to Italian restaurant. Even though I've only had a few variety of dishes (I seem to only order the potato gnocchi bolognese ALWAYS), the ambiance is just so chill and fun....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I more or less stumbled upon C&O, just grabbing a bite to eat while in the neighborhood on a business trip. I had a blast! This is a super fun place, outstanding food and reasonable prices.I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Place is fun, but again being by the beach, it's a bit dingy, smelly, and crowded. I like a good sourdough or baguette when I'm at an Italian joint.These garlic rolls isn't my thing.They have cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they had me at "that's Amore". I give any restaurant kudos when they can stop service for 3 minutes or so to sing to their guests that's service. The food is hardy not a culinary revolution by any...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came to LA to visit from SF. A friend of ours told us to go visit this place. We were kinda iffy about this place cause first of all it was packed and second of all it looked expensive. We decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends have been raving about this place ("you've got to try the garlic rolls!") so I went with them one day. I love a garlic roll as much as the next person, but these garlic rolls were not good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After an evening of looking at water, we decided to follow the crowd and stand outside this place.After 45 minutes of sitting on a sticky bench, we were called in and limboed to our seats.The waiter's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There was something about this place that I just really liked. Well, besides the food. I mean...something about the restaurant itself. Maybe it was plastic chairs. Maybe it was our waiter. Maybe it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsbeen here a couple of times. the food is just OK, but the service is great. and the garlic bread was spectacular. if you like loud, crowded, beach-area restaurants, this is the place to be.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If your not jewish then your italian. so tonight I am italian. I love this place. Great waitresses, and food comes fast and BIG. They feed the hell out of everybody. Great place for families, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are huge and the garlic knots are amazing...fresh, hot and SO garlicy. too bad they dont have any ranch sauce to dip them in though. We celebrated our friends bday here last week, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I've been going to this place for about 4 yrs now and it is such good italian food that it is worth the drive through teh 405 and wait!The entire atmosphere is great, a bit crowded and loud but it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place a 4.5 i would. The garlic knots....I think I can eat plate after plate after plate of this stuff. The staff is so nice in making sure that your face will be completely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C and O always ensure fabulous food and a fun atmosphere. There is a choice of indoor and outdoor seating, but I always tend to choose outside. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and the owner is so nice as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a hoot. Great for large parties. Extra stars for the endless garlic knots they drop at your table. Come hungry, the portions are bigger than your head.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
College days, they were known for okay pasta but huge portions. As a starving college student that worked out to super tasty food for several meals worth of leftovers.Now, years later, the portions...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic knots were delicious but the food was average and overpriced. Calamari as an appetizer didn't have much of a kick and our waiter was impatient. The atmosphere was nice and its decent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good. Portions are ginormous, so if you're not Takeru Kobayashi, I'd suggest sharing. Go easy on the free rolls. They're mighty tasty, but you won't be able to eat your main dishes if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta give my first 5 stars to this place. It's my local spot to take anyone visiting out of town cause it never fails to give great service and even better food. Jus one thing don't get full on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super good - love the free garlic knots (just go easy on them, as a food coma is almost inevitable afterwards. The food is also really good, and you ALWAYS have leftovers for a few days.The only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What springs to mind when thinking about this unique eatery (The Trattoria, not to be confused with their sister restaurant the Cucina): fun, great food, large portions, family type seating that is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Omg the food portions here are mighty huge especially if you get the gargantuan portions. Beware of the garlic holes, they have 'sucker' written all over it and you won't be able to touch your main...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite italian restaurant. Plain and simple - I love it. The atmosphere is great. They have two sections; an indoor restaurant or on the other side of the kitchen is a fantastic heated (if you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The following things are awesome here:garlic rolesservicemost pasta entreescalamari(word of caution: drink the wine at your own risk, there's a reason it's cheap)Things that suck about this place:I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually when we came here, we'd have to wait a long ass time because of our large group. Why a large group? It's to make up for the large portion of food! Oh my goodness it's so filling.Three...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there's really nothing bad to say about this fine Italian dining. umm can you say best bread rolls ever, biggest dishes ever at great prices, best location ever....ok so u get the point, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place angers me. First, it's nearly impossible to find parking... You basically drive around for 20 minutes and then throw your hands up in the air and give up your car to valet (usually this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to write on what I consider one of my fave restaurants of all time. Yes it's that good...and when you live 3000 miles away..you miss it even more. While living in LA for 4 years, we visited this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks, the food is great and right next to the beach, a recipe for great sex and relaxtion. I like the crayons, I like to draw out what I plan to do to my dates after dinner, what can I say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good prices, good service, unpretentious environment, these are all requisites of an enjoyable dining experience for me.Of note are the garlic rolls (don't eat too many- you WILL ruin your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here to see what all the fuss was about with the garlic knots and they were delicious! They look like escargot. We had a pitcher of sangria and shared a portobello sandwich with pasta salad....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2nd time I went here and remembered why I liked it so much. The food is consistent and definitely worth experimenting and trying new plates. Patio seating is preferred because my friend, who went to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place is amazing from the KILLER garlic rolls to the nightly sing-alongs this has got to be the BEST Italian restaurant ever!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a;lskdjfliksdfhgvksdjf!this place gets a whole star for the garlic knots alone. not only are they delicious, they're totally dairy and egg free. nice for me! the rest of the food is good and generally...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for years. I found out about it from a friend many years ago and was hooked as soon as I tried their garlic rolls.During peak dinner hours there's always a wait but there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a splendid time looking across beach waters in the morning, a few of us trekked down to C & O's to grab a bite. I love that I live in LA. I love that Venice / Marina is only about a 10 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come hungryWe wandered in to C & O when visiting my brother and sister in law who were staying in Venice just for a day. The waiter graciously warned us that the portions were big, and he was right....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Starting your meal with garlic bread balls is the best!!! I've came here a few times and I've always had good food, good service and good times. The best part of this restaurant is sitting on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is always fun to eat here. Start with fun service with unlimited garlic bread balls, large portion of food, cheap. And, I think at night time, waiters and waitresses will sing their song ("That's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
C and O is classic italian great tasting food. Huge portions enough to share with everyone and not expensive for what you get. Great atmosphere, service and location. And yes those garlic rolls are TO...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good for large parties. However, make sure that all of your guests attend because if you do the party package and people end up not coming...you will STILL HAVE TO PAY for their portion...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went to dinner last night with some friends. i think i remember going here when i was college but that was a loooooooooooooong time ago! stayed in the patio area which was a good choice - it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been years since I've sat down at C & O Trattoria. When I was in college, this was the spot for good Italian food at reasonable price, set right next to Venice Beach. Perfect for just hanging out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not to be confused with the C&O Cucina down the road! Am I the only one who got thrown by that? Probably... It's so much fun and oh so delicious! You have to decide if you want to hit it on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for years to celebrate various b-days or just to hang out with old friends. I like that it's a super casual place and that they accommodate to large groups. The last time I came...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Venice beach is my all time favorite beach in Southern California. I've only eaten here once and it wasn't good enough for me to ever try it again. Everyone sits in a lil outside patio, not very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not terrible but nothing makes this place cool or unique, it has absolutely zero personality or elegance. Plastic chairs, crowded and wayyyyy overpriced. If you want a street cafe atmosphere that's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm garlic balls.... i don't really describe anything with the word balls in it as MMMM, but theres a first for everything.... i came here for a bridal brunch thing... and it was pretty good.... the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times for work gatherings and birthdays, and I've come to dislike the place. It seems like it has 4 stars on Yelp just for the free garlic rolls. The pros: delicious garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WHOA! CARB HEAVENNNN!I was super satisfied by the huge portions of pasta and limitless garlic bread balls that came out every 10 minutes. The bread balls were probably my favorite part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the endless yummy garlic bread that keeps on coming to your table like meat at a Brazilian BBQ place. Yum. Heart. Happy. =D
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food, fun atmostphere, killer garlic rolls are the best, good salad , good pasta, huge portions. a little greasy
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love C & O's.! Like everyone else says, the best thing about this place are the garlic bread balls!! They're so addicting. Whenever I visit my friend in LA she always takes me to this place. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't realize it was right by the beach until I tried parking nearby and found myself stuck in beach traffic. This place is by no means fancy.. it's a casual spot that serves Italian American food....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even on a Tuesday night, this place was packed (which is a good sign). My friends and I tried to eat here before on a weekend and the wait was too long, so we decided to go to another place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place through my fellow yelpers; however I learned from my mistakes of not having too high of an expectation. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! After a nice stroll at the marina, we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this location once...parking is horrific from what I remember so I deduct a star for that.Food is fresh and very good...sauces aren't overpowering as I remember, everything just blends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a fun restaurant and atmosphere! I have been several times and always have a great time. And to top it off, the food is excellent. The garlic rolls are amazing, the portions are huge...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As Hannah C. said: L-O-V-E carbs. I was unable to verbalize when they brought out those donut hole-sized garlic bread rolls:"GarlicSaltyBreadDoughWarmBallsYummyEatNow."Something like that. And they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a group of about 15 people and the service was very good. The table was really long so the server repeated everything twice- once at each end of the table. The food came pretty quickly....
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend recommended this place for brunch after we came back from our cruise and I must say...I wish I had discovered this place sooner! All this time, I feel like I've been missing out on this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C&O is excellent and a must for Angelenos. The garlic knots are delicious and everlasting, haha, and the food is very tasty. I recommend penne and sausage dish, or the gnocchi. But then again, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Popular place and as my friend would say it 'the only place i'd pay for italian is this'. We came by here and had some wait, but this location has both indoor dining and a nice gated patio area with ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think I was expecting more because of all the good reviews. It was just OK. Not fantastic I gotta go there again kinda feeling after, but it was OK. Service was cool and friendly. They swear they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been in love with this place for quite some time now. i fell in love as soon as one of the guys passed by and said "killer garlic rolls?" L-O-V-E carbs. L-O-V-E killer garlic rolls. i've had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Those garlic knots are killer, and some dude with a tray full of them will continually stroll by and drop a tong full on your existing plate. Crispy on the outer layer but doughy inside, buttery...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If Disneyland opened a Little Italy section in between FrontierLand and TomorrowLand, I would imagine something just like C&O. It is themey to the max, large portions to the max, busy to the max, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place. The food is very good and it comes in huge portions that you most likely take home with you. If you like lobster and you like pasta..... Get the lobster pasta in cream...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's really the whole package you get with C & O's. The garlic knots are FAANNTTASTTIICCALL (just writing this makes me hungry for them). The food is good but HUGE PORTIONS. Definitely split your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Load up on the garlic rolls! =)A great place for lunch, too packed for dinner at times...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to one of my top "cheap eats" on the westside. You could go and get a large portion of food that guaranteed leftovers, some cheap red wine, and walk out not too much poorer. But I recently...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C & O, won't be your FOE! I normally come here, well for any reason possible! garlic bread is mouth watering! I love it love it! This place is romantic, fun, and delicious! This is a place where you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best italian food I've had in a long time!!!!I just got back from dinner with my family here and it was one of the best I've had in awhile!We came with a party of 9 and we got Calamari Fritti - So...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
all i can say.. is endless GARLIC BALLS!! MMMMMMMM pastas are good, my favorite dish of theirs would be the Linguine Mare.Parpadella pastas were fun to eat... i personally like to order the gargantuan...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I L-O-V-E this place! The ambiance is amazing since it's mainly outdoor seating and they are right next to the beach. I have tried almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spent the majority of dinner feeling a bit nostalgic for the carefree week I spent in Florence last summer. The restaurant didn't mimic the city visually, but there was definitely something in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The C&O is an old favorite, as we went there several times during visits to L.A. between 1996-2003. We were really glad to return there two months ago and it was as good as ever! Their food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went back for the second time to this place last night. I have to say the best thing about this place is the garlic knots. The rest of the food is okay, but they must be putting addictive substances...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Endless basket of garlic knots and delicious pasta! What more can you ask for?!
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their pasta is fine. Better than fine, really, especially for this area. I'd compare it to Fritto Misto. They have regular and jumbo-sized portions, but seriously the regular is enormous. I'm a big...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is FREAKIN amazing. We were intown on vacation and one of my friends cousins took us to this restaurant and it was great. The garlic rolls are fantastic! You can order items per person...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic knots are to die for. It's hard not to fill up on them before you get your entree. The food prices are reasonable for the portions that you get. My wife and I had dinner here where we each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been quite a number of times, and never got the chance to review it. There is a C&O Cucina down the street on Washington as well, but I think the Trattoria is much better. The prices are better,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!!! I've been here a couple of times. Most recent was yesterday. I went there with my son and 2 nephews and they loved it. It was their first time there. We ordered a half size of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only writing about the delivery from this place as that's the only thing I've had from here.I was in the mood for some serious Italian food last night, but too lazy to get into the car and drive....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A quirky Italian joint known for their price and appetizers!First, every student and other wallet-conscious foodies around the Westside knows about C&O. We used to drive all the way from UCLA to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i havent been here in a while but i remember great times during college here - have a bottle of chianti and some pasta during finals!atmosphere is fun fun funyou get to sing and eat garlic knots while...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm updating my rating from 3/5 to 4/5 after another visit and some take out about a week ago. This place is pretty darn good.As always, great prices, friendly service and really good Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One can go here for two things: To eat an obscene amount of garlic rolls and to sing cheesy songs while toasting the waiters with cheap table wine.If you order food, you're also covered for lunch the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atomosphere here is awesome! It is a stone throws away from the beach, and has an overflow seating in the alley. Before you begin to judge the alley, let me tell you, that you can't even tell!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got a few pastas to split and some salads. The salads were both very good, and the lobster pasta was outstanding. We could not stop eating the garlic rolls... damn addicting! Super nice service,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think that if I could an affair with a food it would be these olive oily, herby, garlic rolls. They are generously piled on each table when ever they come out of the oven. Once you bite into the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Since we only came here for a pitcher of sangria and the free garlic rolls I don't have much to review about. One of my friends was annoyed at the hostess's rudeness toward the 4 of us because we had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! Need I say more?1: I get seated right away every time. 2: They give me those delightful Garlic Rolls as soon as I sit- well almost as soon as I sit. INSTANT...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I gotta say is...BOMBA$$GARLICROLLS.wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Plus, most of their pasta dishes are LEGIT. AND, it's by the beach. I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is always my go to spot when someone wants to visit me and have a nice meal. not only are my guests satisfied with the food, but they get a nice quick view of the venice boardwalk. oh and how...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here twice. The first time I was too hung over to even eat the garlic bread.However this last experience was really nice.I love the honor system for the wine, that is truly fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C & O is a very cozy restaurant located right next to the beach. The service is great & the way the staff works as a team is definitely a plus. My favorite dining experience at C & O was when the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very cute. love the outdoor sitting atmosphere. very busy and hectic but fun. their garlic balls do live up to their reputation but the wine on the table is dangerous. when it's in front of your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
seriously the freaking garlic roll balls that they hand out... only reason to go. well not the only reason, but the main one. being a college student in the nearby campus of LMU everyone knows about C...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic rolls are killer! Take-out is easy and you get the same great food and some garlic rolls too. The only bad thing I have to say about C&Os is their prices have gone up quite a bit over the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I had our engagement party there. It was fun. The food is so so. I'm not a big fan of their pasta. Their rolls were pretty good. The wine was decent. I think what was fun was that the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Epic things are said about these garlic rolls.. or as our server referred to them, "crack balls." And that they were. I was a carb beast to begin with though, so that might not be saying much....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I never reviewed this place! I've been coming here for years!!! 2 words: GARLIC BALLS!!! Love, love, love!!! Love sitting outside in the patio area and singing along when all the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the memories! I remember my big sister taking me here when I visited her in LA and then making my whole family go back next time I was in LA. They come around and bring SUCH delicious garlic rolls....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic knots alone deserve 5 stars. The service, however, is hit or miss.I planned a dinner party here, spent like $600, and was rushed out by the manager. BOO!I have very fond memories of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance really does it for me. I love the outdoor seating near a heater and a candle. I don't have to tell you ( because everyone else has...) but I feel obligated to mention the amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I need not talk about the awesome appetizers, pastas, and atmosphere. Be sure to try their coffee/espresso/latte. I had a mocha and it was "especially delicious"
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BOMB! BOMB! BOMB!!!!so it's official, the garlic knots = C*R*A*C*K*!!!!that's amore!c&o, totally lived up to the hype, the food is great, the portions ridiculous, and the staff and atmosphere are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to C & O for years, ever since a coworker in Canoga Park waxed rhapsodic about C & O's unlimited, free, unbelievably delicious garlic rolls. That was enough to get me there. The good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
C&O... Great Italian food and even better ambiance!! This is a very cozy restaurant. This place is outdoor seating only because it's an open roof. It gets kinda chilly in the winter, but best enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I come here, I fill up on the garlic bread knots, eat a little bit of pasta, and take the rest home. Then I try to pack as many of the garlic bread rolls into my take out container as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Hmmm... I think I had the fettuccine last time I was here. I really can't remember because I was busy stuffing my face with the delicious garlic rolls. I think I ate about half a dozen in all! I love this...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!Garlic rolls! Garlic rolls! Garlic rolls! Oh, and they're free.I have never left this place disappointed. If only they had one in the Bay Area... Great staff, great food, decent...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm... I think I had the fettuccine last time I was here. I really can't remember because I was busy stuffing my face with the delicious garlic rolls. I think I ate about half a dozen in all! I love...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Open air, very family oriented, Italian, everyone seems to like. Perfect for a large group
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I come visit LA...I come to C&O Trattoria. I love love LOVEEEE killer garlic rolls! They pass at these dinner rolls drenched in garlic and just fills your mouth with flavor. And they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the last post, the garlic rolls are awesome and they give you an unlimited supply, which is especially bad since none of their actual menu options taste as good. The service is very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty good for a reasonable price. I personally think people should be sharing the regular sized entrees and an appetizer here especially since they are going to be wolfing down the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food and atmosphere. Near my sisters place so we eat here pretty often and they have never disappointed us yet. Great for big family gatherings or large parties.The garlic rolls are so good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic rolls are delicious, but all the other food is pretty bland even though the portions are huge.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place never disappoints in terms of food, but the wait is another story. Anyone who has ever been to C & O's know that the garlic rolls are to die for! The pastas never disappoint either....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE pasta and I LOVE garlic so therefore I LOVE this place!First came here when I was in college down in the area, and now I'm living in San Francisco and try my best to make it over there anytime...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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For years, C & O has been the tourist trap that locals can't help but love. Italian singing in the garden patio, glorious toasts of cheap wine, decent food made delicious by the setting. Not having been since...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think it gets any better than C&O's. Ever since being introduced to it my first year of college eight years ago, it has become a staple for any large gathering. There is nothing better or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's okay. The killer garlic rolls are fantastic and the deserts are so yummy. I am disappointed with the pasta. It is bland, but the portions are huge. The servers are very attentive. To be honest, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic experience! The garlic bread balls are wonderful and I love that someone is constantly wandering around the place looking for low-ball quantities or empty ball plates so they can load you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooo Good. What a great restaurant! I have never been to one that was so great! Garlic rolls and all yum!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only need 1 reason to get my ass to this place: the Bread Knobs. It's definitely To Die For! Been here more than enuf times, even the food can't beat the bread knobs. I don't know what they put in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fun place, good food, and great for large groups because of their gargantuan portions. and the garlic balls are free and plentiful and TO DIE FOR! i have been here a million times and i love it. i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give this place a 4.5 stars because their prices have gone up. But "That's Amore...."!!!!I only come here to devour the GARLIC ROLLS!! I've been here many, many times. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was surprisingly nice and toasty to be sitting in the outdoor patio on this cool west coast winter night - a hop, skip away from the Venice beachfront. we were nicely warmed up by the tall heating...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to C & O Cucino before. I think the food is the same (is it the same? I'm not so sure) but I love the atmosphere here at C & O Trattoria better! Once you walk into the restaurant you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gave C & O four stars because of the experience. The food is good, big portions, but not great. We mostly continue to return here due to the fun times we have. Its great to go with friends and a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in West LA. I decided to stop by one more time before I move back to SF. Once again, they did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, it was all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had Italian food in a while because it's an instant food coma, but it was well worth it here. Let me start out by saying their olive oil-dipped garlic bread is addicting, toasty-soft and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, quirky Italian restaurant that is entirely outside, but not on the street. This restaurant just made me happy to be in LA. In 95% of the US you couldn't operate a restaurant that completely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bravo!!My first experience here was a little horrible. My boyfriend and I sat inside and they had the heaters on so he was seriously sweating through his shirt. The second time though, we took the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my hands-down favorite places of all time on the LA Westside. Large portions, great atmosphere, cheap house wine. I had my college graduation dinner here!
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Warning! Warning!Overrated restaurant ahead! Do not drive for over 30 mins for their slightly better than average food!What makes this restaurant worth a try is the atmosphere. The table wine, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i don't like italian food (with the exception of the godmother-with the works, spicy-, aka prosciutto mortadella and crack, at bay cities). but every now and then, i get dragged to an italian...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, I don't know if we broke some unspoken code of conduct for Yelp or what, but the staff members told us they had never heard of Yelp or its purposes when we came here to celebrate. It made for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place that is near Venice beach, we arrived at 9PM and had 8 people in our party and was seated fairly quickly. The restaurant has a really nice, fun family/friend kind of feel. Definitely offers...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good and very, very plentiful. Left with an over-full belly of garlic bread balls and pasta. My main beef with this place is that if you call for delivery you get some caricature...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants! Garlic rolls are to die for of course! Good house Chianti. My friends and I love this place but unfortunately it's too far from Orange County. I generally...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As part of a Thursday-no-work-bonanza, we headed up north for a little LA adventure. Arriving around one-ish, we were starving and begin the wandering to find a place to eat. The original thought...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is muy importante, when I'm at a restaurant. Whether its a cheap place or a expensive place. Food just taste better when your serve is in a good mood, and you are too.To top it all off this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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My friends have been raving about this place ("you've got to try the garlic rolls!") so I went with them one day. I love a garlic roll as much as the next person, but these garlic rolls were not good. Stale...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would say that foodwise I am between a 3 and 4 here. I do LOVE their garlic breadrolls. They are just divine and the fact they constantly refill them? How can you go wrong? The best time to come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can stand the long ass wait, then order anything in the Gargantuan with the house chianti. just make sure you gorge yourself with the free garlic rolls so that you can take your pasta home and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Awesome service plus awesome food. SOME of the pastas might be too hearty........but everything in all is delicious. They are known for the rosemary chicken, so if you don't know...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place five stars because at this stage in my life, this is exactly what I love: a restaurant that serves good food, employs good waiters, is fun for large groups of loud, socializing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's really around 3.5 Stars. I would give this place higher stars if it weren't for the DREADFUL parking situation. I dread coming here just thinking about how to park in the narrow streets. Kill...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
finally i got some good food delivered to my crib!!! i had the lobster pasta, and some other sides. there was so much leftover, it was plenty for the entire next day. it was quick. kinda on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun. I think everything that can be said about this place has already been said in the 200 reviews.The food isn't really authentic, but it tastes alright and is cheap. It's great coming...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for some fun italian dining. The menu's nothing special, but the atmosphere is fantastic. It's right next to the beach. At night, the staff stops serving for a few minutes to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There are some restaurants that are not just terrible but optimize everything I detest...And to those whom love C&O...we stand on either side of this divide....Some bad restaurants are empty and some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOTS of food... CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP... Quality: not the best quality pasta, but for the price, one cannot complain. The big deal here is the killer garlic balls... those are damn good. One large...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give this place more stars, because I enjoy coming here with my wife. It's only couple of blocks away from the beach and the canal street (good for a nice stroll). We like eating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Parkings tough. Watch out, we got a few parking tickets. Service is fast. Food used to be good a few years ago before I moved away. I recently moved back into the area and went to C&O three times and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to this place last night for my 3rd time there and everything is the same as always - good service, good selection, good food, great ambiance, etc. But Not very clean so I had to knock...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have nice bread. It's by the beach. Good food. Reasonable prices. Recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love coming here for pasta. Big portions, tasty fresh garlic knots, drawing with crayons on the table and the singing!!!! Sadly ... that was then... on my recent visit to this place,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i know i know, swarms of college kids annoy me too, but this place is still fun for groups. family style italian and plenty of delicious garlicky knots of bread to go around. i enjoyed their policy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went, the food was good. This last time that I went, the food was meh. My ex and both had pasta which were pretty icky. Maybe it's because they both were in white sauce? Maybe the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Be prepared to jump through some hoops if you have a large party. Parties over 15 people require a pre fixed menu. For around $25 per person (includes tax) they get a choice of 2 pastas, a salad and a chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i worked here for a little back in 2000. i loved working here, even tho it was CRAZY packed all the time and there was always at least an hour wait on the weekends in the summer. people get pissed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times, and the last time I went was on a Saturday night, around 10pm and it was still packed. Waited about 20 minutes for a table. The parking sucks since it's at the end of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great quantity and quality of food, reasonable prices. I've been here several times and the food has been pretty consistent. I won't elaborate on that stuff, but it's enough to give the restaurant 4...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well.......to start off....I joined this site to write this review......... My girlfriend and I ate at C&Os about a month ago. It was nice, affordable, and the food was good. Good enough to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went to C&O again last night with the bf, so yum! I used to go to this place a lot but kind of forgot about it for a while (trying to eat healthier.. hehe). It has these great garlic rolls that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OMG - Already 251 reviews - that makes me 252.And the overall is 4 stars - So, there you have it.It has been said over and over again about this place - And it is a solid place for good food (lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say anything that hasn't already been said about C&O. Go hungry. Fill up on the best garlic bread balls in the world while you wait for your food. Sing Amore. Take your food home for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Huge portinons, it's a place to share a dish, typical family style Italian restaurant near the beach.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know what, the food i must say isn't THAT great (i've tried way better italian food, and im sure that goes the same with everyone else) But! For the price, its as good as it gets. The one thing i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place! The food was great and the service was top notch. I'm pretty picky about my Italian food but I had the penne with spice italian sausage. I was very happy with how it was prepared....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was staying at hotel a stones throw from the washington blvd/ venice pier restaurants ( my guess, about 10 places you can eat at ) - i wanted to order something to go so i can sit on the hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is terrific if your either A) don't really care about quality and want to have left overs for later or B) are completely wasted and want fulfilling grub. On a grading system, I give this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good points: - fantastic garlic rolls that they refresh throughout your meal- large portions- near Venice Beach- standard Italian restaurant atmosphere- cute background musicBad points:- food was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can hear the Ocean and parking was only $4.....seemed like a no brainer to check out what Frommers once called the best Tiramisu in America and California's best "cheap eats." Beginning with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite place of mine and if it weren't for lousy LA traffic, I'd visit more often.Don't get me started on the delicious garlic rolls that they provide at all times.The honor system in pouring your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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This is honestly my favorite restaurant up until now. It's where I take everyone that comes visit me in Socal. The service is great, the patio seating is cozy, the garlic rolls are AWESOME ( I even take some...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the moon hits your eye . . . Just thinking of this restaurant makes me happy. Pene al fumo with sausage, garlic rolls, and the salad with sundried tomatoes and goat cheese, helping yourself to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their Killer Garlic Rolls are AMAZING and addictive. My friend and I came here solely for this, and we kept eating them as fast as they put them out. Sadly, they started being less generous when our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What keeps me coming back to this place is a fun environment, huge portions, pretty good food, drawing and tables, and garlic balls. I've been here quite a few times, ranging from huge business...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay Ivy. Funny story. I got sick from the food at this place, and guess what they gave me? A gift certificate.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am sad to report that my previously fiery, passionate and pasta-filled love affair with C&O has dwindled to a semi-erect flicker.The location is lovely but the food is lackluster. I ate there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Italian place in Los Angeles! The garlic balls are addictive and its hard once you have had one. Defintitely come hungry....pasta is great but large so there will be plenty of leftovers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sooo yummy! pasta bolognese is the best comfort food in the world. the spinacchi penne is yummy! the pesto pasta is not traditional because they use whole pine nuts and basil leaves (instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best! Food is great, wine is great, vibe is great, prices are reasonable, location is great. A fun place all around. As you can read "great" is what this place should be called.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch and had linguini & clams and their spaghetti verdure - and would not go back! The clams were from a can, not something I expect from a restaurant, and the verdure had a mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful Italian food. Pasta so overcooked and pasty I had to cut into my bowl of pasta with a knife and fork and lift out chunks. Their pesto was orange and filled with carrots...um...? Long waits for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for my husband's birthday as suggested by many of our LA friends - we were looking for yummy food at reasonable prices. We had a group of 20. When we arrived there must have been 3 other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Really cool place that is definitely worth the wait, which you can usually avoid if you call earlier that day. Has a really nice, hole in the wall kind of feel. Definitely offers solid, authentic Italian with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, it's a nice italian restaurant. They have awesome killer rollls, but be careful to not too many cause it is filling. You can order the large portion of food and share with a lady...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend used to live near by and would frequent C&O for lunch with coworkers so it wasn't a surprise on our recent visit to Marina del Rey that we had to go for his favorite-the garlic knots.We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Sitting out on the patio is the best. This place has never let me down. My favorites are the stuffed mushroom caps and the garlic rolls. I can eat those two things and I'm full.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right off of Washington Blvd. Before you hit the beach is an inconspicuous Italian restaurant that is worth a peek. Outside the restaurant the sidewalks permeate with the aroma garlic and basil that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Dewd the garlic balls are so siiiiiiiiiiiiick"This is probably what you lame-ass neighbor always tells you when you remind him for the umteenth time that you've not been to C&O.The only thing to tell...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Where else do the waiters & hosts sing and clink their wine glasses in delight with their patrons swarming the outdoor patio? The trattoria is very festive and fun and the menu offers endless options of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place came highly recommended from my friend Cori she has been coming here for years.For my birthday I wanted to do something different, well it's not like I don't know where to go eat at....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place (though Buca Di Beppo stil stands at number 1 for me), HOWEVER. Either it wasn't lobster season or they just did a terrible job, the famous lobster linguini tasted like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh baby! say no more cause this place is where i put on the pregnant pants and get DOWN! :) So much food and the garlic rolls that come around top it off. The food is simply orgasmic and this is hands...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C&O Trattoria is one of my favorite places to go and really get down to some serious eatin'. Bring your fat pants, ladies and gents, because with the huge portions of both soup and salad, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love C&O!!! love the pasta, the garlic bread, the ambiance...They give you the biggest servings of pasta that could last you for like two days. Plus their little garlic rolls are super yummy.We've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm mmm good!Garlic knots; angel hair pasta with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon; a variety of other choices, wonderful red table wine, tiramisu. I just love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a landmark for Venice/MDR residents. It's probably the most popular spot near the beach and deservedly so. The oft-mentioned wait can be tough, but it's definitely worth it.Once you're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great experience.Although the wait IS a million hours..it's well worth it! During the wait, they come out with their famous rolls..piping hot and everything! I'm not sure how the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place. Great staff and customer service. My co-workers and I came here for dinner one night and we had a blast. Will come back soon. I'm addicted to italian food anyway...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I came here for lunch a couple weeks ago. We had to wait in line, which is kind of expected when you go out to lunch on a Sunday. The garlic balls were delicious, the service was slow...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for warm garlic balls and never ending house wine (Chianti) measured on the honor system- 8pm sing along- thats amore! gets me every time. Huge portions and everything I've tried is very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was long but worth it. My pasta was very enjoyable, the service was good, the atmosphere was pleasant, and their free bread was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their pastas and the portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place to take a group. The food is fairly authentic Italian, simple flavours and lots of pasta. The portions are huge, we always share and those little garlic rolls that just keep coming...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this place. And the weird thing is, I say that every time I go there, and then I manage to completely forget and not go for a while. So every time I'm there, it's like a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the one closer to the beach. To my knowledge there are 2 on Washington. While this isn't the most authentic fare, the food and ambiance are fun. If you are coming with a decent size group,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic Knots are delicious, and I am so happy that they refill it faster than they refill your drink! I recently came here for the first time after years and years of people telling me to try C & O....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! Fun atmosphere! Delicious Food! Attentive service! We went on a Thurs. night at 630pm and there were still tables available. The hostess, however, would not let us sit down because...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Having moved to Los Angeles from the East Coast, I was one that some would call a "food snob". When my new L.A. friends decided that it was time for me to try C & O Trattoria, I was doubtful that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Upon first moving to Los Angeles, I was told the best place to find Italian food was at a local place in Marina Del Rey. I drove 40 minutes in crazy traffic to get to this "gem," and brought multiple friends....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I give this place 5 stars? Is it the food? Food, I'd give it 4 stars... but the atmosphere, the price, the fun everything... well, it pushes it over 5 stars!! Their garlic rolls are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's true the pasta might not blow some pasta-lovers out of the water but there's still some really solid dishes here. Especially for how much carby-goodness you get for your pasta buying dollar....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love C&Os, both locations. However, I give this location 4 stars cause I dont like the "inside" area or the plastic tables that are always a little unever and shakey. The Penne Spinaci is always a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They are known for their garlic rolls. You can order family style, but they also have smaller sizes if you are going with 1 other person. The wait gets kind of ridiculous at peak hours. I believe they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
C&O's is a fun place to go. Most people seem to enjoy the sing along and it's a noisy and festive...great if that is what you are looking for.On the down side the food isn't very good. Don't get me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a huge crave for Linguine Mare. It's a must-order for me every Italian restaurant I've been to (well, as long as they offer it). The best Linguine (Ai Frutti Di) Mare I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit the food is so-so, but you get ALOT of it, unlimited garlic break rolls, the friendly waiters, and the great ambiance. I always go here when I'm around Venice Beach. I would give 3.5 for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place always has lines out the door. I like the noisy atmosphere, the staff, even the singing- the every dish I've had here has been disappointing. More quantity over quality. Big portions but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
two things that make c & o completely and totally worth spending those precious minutes searching for parking in venice:1) garlic knots. and plenty of them. if you're waiting for your table on a busy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walked around the Venice Beach area with friends during the day and stopped here before we headed home. The food was good for the price and the atmosphere was the perfect mood uplifter. We sat in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To me, C&O's is like your first crush when you're 16 years old and madly in love. Then you see your crush again when you're 23, a grownass woman, and realize that maybe you fell in love due to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is amazing. My husband took me here on our first date and we've been loyal customers ever since. I've tried several of the pasta dishes and they have all been tasty. (Lately, my fave is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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You feel like you're in a busy Italian city in this place. The wine is charged by how much you drink and the food is amazing. We love to meet firends here, as kids are very welcome. Bring your appetite because...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a solid dining venue for a casual, intimate event. Or just to mow down on the uniquely tasting garlic rolls which come complimentary with your meal. The one thing I found foul was the "pour...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this place used to annoy me in college because I'd be on a date with a girl, it would be going well, we'd be chatting, and the mood would be just right--and then the music would start. The servers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute restaurant to go to while in Marina del Rey. My boyfriend at the time, now hubby, would take me here on dates a lot. I did enjoy it, but would say that is probably a better group...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel a bit guilty trashing a fave spot of some of my fave Yelpers, but this might be helpful to others, so here goes...We chose the place figuring Italian food has a decent vegetarian selection. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time last night and it was delish. On a different street than C & O Cucina, so don't get mixed up (almost dished out valet money). Valet parking was the easiest way to go,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
wine: 1 starfood: 2 starsatmosphere: 3 starsprice: 4 starssinging and unlimited garlic knots: 5 stars!The wine selection is very average, but not priced as fairly as the food. The glass of Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While C&O is not gourmet, as casual Italian food goes, it is top notch. They have a large variety of pastas as well as non-pasta dishes. The menu has everything from spaghetti and meatballs to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Please, sir. I want some more." So yummy! Great portions at decent prices. God, how I wish there was one in the Bay. In the middle of your dinner, the waiters/waitresses break into song and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pasta is my weakness, as are the garlic balls they serve here (rolls, balls, whatever). The bad aspects of C&O's are the super long wait time, lack of parking, and the busy-ness of the place (waiters...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Italian restaurant in LA. Wonderful food (favorites include the Eggplant Lasagna, Stuffed Mushrooms and any of their salads).. pour your own wine by the honor system, and all their staff...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I do like the courtyard seating and that they pour generously on their wines. Food is standard Italian fare as nothing really stands out to me. I do find myself coming back here every so often for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting C&O a few times now, I feel like i can really give it an in depth review. Other than the food quality, I judge Italian restaurants based on 3 key factors:1. Atmosphere - Italian food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to give a place that caters so much to large groups more than three stars, as those groups usually have a number of obnoxious people that no one really likes to socialize with but feels...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great for outdoor dining, but can be crowded and cramped. Food selection is not has great as the Cucina down the street.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was definitely underwhelmed by the food here... but then again, I came for a birthday brunch and breakfast foods aren't what they're known for. I had a pretty nice time overall though - this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look...go hungry. Plan on overspending on wine from a tap, cheesy singing and garlic balls that are beyond description. DON'T GO DURING TOURIST SEASON. Go on a windy Spring day when it is quiet and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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The ambiance is nice enough. The food palatable. But they really screw you when the bill arrives. They misrepresented the pricing and denied any wrongdoing when challenged. In the end, our party didn't want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Back in college days, we used to come here for all the celebrations. Why? Because it was cheap cheap cheap.Today, equipped with a developed palate, I realized how wrong I was in the past. Do you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place was really crowded when my boyfriend and I got there. There were people waiting outside and we didn't know where to sign up for a table. (it was our first time) One of the hostess was really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I was judging the garlic balls alone, there would be five stars. Alas, there are other things that I need to take an account, so here is an average trip there....1. Drive around for a good 15...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food- 2.5 stars .. sorry but was not impressed. However the garlic rolls i have to say were the best thing I had all night. One dish is enough to feed 2 people but there is a $10 min per person....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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if you love pasta, not carb-conscious at all, & don't mind putting on a little weight, you should definitely come here. as soon as they seat you, they give you endless garlic rolls, 1st of all. then they wow...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If anyone tells you that C&O Trattoria has the most amazing Italian food in the world, they're probably lying or they were probably just in a really good mood when they went there. I'm not saying the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I'm giving this 3.5 stars. Mediocre food. Average fun singing (to which everyone must participate). Cold night. What were we thinking -- having an outside seating at a restaurant by the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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C&O Trattoria has the best ambience I have seen in awhile. The restaurant also has amazingly authentic Italian food and really nice and attentive wait staff. Be prepared for a long wait BUT get excited for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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The owner of the restaurant is Bob (Robert) Singer, and gives a bad name to all the rest of the chosen people by being as cheap as the stereotype preaches...... re-using old food and hounding his staff in all...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God. This place is AWESOME. I love the gorgonzola penne with chicken and they have fresh baked garlic rolls. I've eaten the best (and worst) of all varieties of foods from around the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is nice, and the food is decent. Nothing in the menu really stayed with me, except their killer garlic rolls.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE portions, good pasta at average prices with UNLIMITED garlic rolls. What's not to like about this place. Didn't think much of this place at first since we were seated on plastic patio...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic bread was heavenly....are you single? we don't have to be in love...we can just be friends.At any rate, the food was generous, but not well seasoned. VERY PRICEY. They handled our large...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I freakin' love this place. All you can eat killer garlic rolls? Awesome! The pastas are all delicious, too! The service is great, the atmosphere is really relaxed and the price is fair.Only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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C&O is not on the cutting edge of cuisine. C&O is not fine dining. C&O confuses the hell out of people by having two locations on the same street (0.5 mile apart). C&O doesn't offer anything that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great vibes at this restaurant! We were seated quickly, even though there were many people waiting for a table as well... i don't know how we got the table so fast, but it was great! The waiters we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What we ordered:Calamari Fritti - your standard fried calamari, no complaintsMediterranean Salad - i think possibly the best salad i've ever hadFettuccine Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto - lots of veggies and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had a diet coke, lobster ravioli app and the calamari. One of these, or maybe all three of these, got me sick as a dog for the rest of the week. Never again.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my friends on a Friday evening for dinner. Parking is available in the lot by the beach for ~$3. You will be seated as a group and you will have to wait till everyone in party...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all i have to say is garlic breadballs. I hardly even touched my dinner i ate so many rolls. lol!
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore this place, it's location is great right off the beach; however their parking is not. The wait is a bit on the weekends, but seriously, it's worth it. I drive here in the pouring...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Instead of a basket of bread they serve these little, warm garlic rolls that are amazing. If you ask, they'll even bring you a little dish of freshly grated parmesan cheese to dip them in. I could be perfectly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Personally i love it here. Even if my Italian friends despise it and they think its TGIF, but my friend from Japan loved it. Honestly i don't care, its always a good time.Its loud, its crowded, its by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place a ton of times and never received anything but good food and service. I got the wrong order one time and the manager came over and apologized and I got a free desert. Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow HANDS DOWN ---- WORST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE EVERRRRRRRWe had a party of 16, no wonder they gave us bad service! [set gratuity]We were short of a chair and we asked for one, and the MANAGER...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate a baker's dozen garlic knots which made me too stuffed for the rest of the meal. Our party of 6 shared tomato basil soup, insalata spinaci, linguini mare, linguini pollo marsala and the house...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
C&O is more about the beach Italian experience than it is about food. The pasta portions are gigantic (even the individual sizes) and they are not that great. Also, I tried the meatball sandwich today...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT COME HERE. ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE IN BIG GROUPS OR YOU LOOK YOUNG. Once I stepped through the door, I was excited to experience C & O because 1. I had never heard of the place but was told it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my friends really like this place. cheap wine, free garlic rolls (which might be the best thing they have), huge portions for the money, but it's pretty bland for italian food. heavy, yes, but light...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Typical American Italian place. Lots of ooey gooey sauces and cheeses and mediocre food. The best thing about them, when they are hot and sizzling with olive oil, are the garlic knots. I could eat a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic rolls, I say it needs more garlic, but that's just me, I'm a garliholic!Usually I eat about 15 little rolls then about 5 bites of my actual pasta, which I'm not too upset about, their food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you doug c., I hated this place. The food was fine but the service was pushy, the wine was bad, served out of a plastic jug and I when I'm eating I prefer not to participate in a sing-along (the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The key to this place:Order very little real food. Fill up on unlimited garlic balls.The best garlicky little soggy rolls you could ever imagine. I ordered a full meal the one time I went, and STILL...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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one of the best italian places around. the best garlic rolls that are never ending, pasta that yakes 5 days to eat, and house wine that is fun and flavorful. awesome atmosphere a block from the beach and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I was wooing my girlfriend, I took her here on our first date. Thank you C & O Trattoria for providing such great ambiance and making up for my lack of smoothness that night. If I had taken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"That's amore...for garlic...the songs...the manager...When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine... wait, wait the hell is that smell? Cow Pies?"It's all been said before so let's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it....The place is filthy dirty, the chairs are lawn furniture, my calamari was soggy...If you like garlic powder, free bread and cheap wine, you love this place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portions are huge!! Its not too expensive. Jugs of wine. and never ending garlic rolls (knots? they are small...)In a word: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.Eat here. Bring foreign friends who...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I try to go here whenever I'm in the area. I've been here with large groups and small groups and the experience is awesome every time.The portions are huge as many others have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the best place to get dumped by a woman who hates food and fun.Food andServicePLENTIFUL!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is great and it's perfect for large groups. I much prefer the original restaurant near the ocean as opposed to the satellite restaurant they opened closer to Lincoln. Somehow I end up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is sooo good here. The wait is worth the experience.Pasta is always cooked to perfection and the marinara sauce is fabulous.Parking can be annoying so valet in front.It is really hard to find an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for lunch, but be careful not too stuff yourself with too many of those amazing garlic knots. Oh no, it's too late. You cannot resist. It's okay to eat about ten garlic knots once you get there,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hello Everyone. My name is Chubby M. and I'm a carb-aholic. Three words: Endless....Garlic...Rolls. The calamari is delicious...as well as the Rosemary chicken. What I like most about C & O is the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service is HORRIBLE, but the food is great. I suppose that's why I come back for the beating over and over and over again.My advice:Come early. Economical street parking is limited, but lot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. If you like lobster you have to try the Lobster Pasta. Great meal, excelent selections, great price, and the portions are HUGE!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Garlic Balls. Main dishes are Olive Garden-like---which is to say yes, it's "Italian", but not really. Portions are very big--definitely either take home big, or split with 3 people big. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about a Marina del Rey/Venice landmark that hasn't already been said!You can tell the popularity of this restaurant before you even walk in...in fact, just try and get through the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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This place has a great ambience and is good for groups, but I don't understand why some people are obsessed. I think Fritto Misto has better food, but again, you can't beat the ambiance here. I love how they...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you have to have Italian, go here instead of Olive Garden.Or better yet... just don't go. Seemingly canned or Stouffer's entrees continually interrupted by service that forces you to sing "That's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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I did dinner there a couple of weeks ago with my girl friend. We ordered the gargantuan portion of the pasta and wine. The service was quick and the food was tasty. I especially love the garlic rolls (though...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great to take a large group or a date. It's right by the beach and makes for a good place to start your bar hopping adventures. I love the sausage penne and their buttery bread balls. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lil spot on the Westside. This restaurant has such a warm ambiance. The service is excellent! The garlic knots are soooo yummy! They refill your plate with fresh baked knots every 15-20...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GARLIC KNOTS!!!C&O is a great place for groups to go. They have generous portions and it is just a fun place to go for dinner. One gripe though is that they need more bathrooms. For a place this size,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C & O is great. I like it better then the Cuccina cause it's more casual. $12 for 3 meals worth of tasty pasta is a pretty sweet deal. Not filling up on the garlic rolls is a sign of the strongest...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C&O is a great place to go with a group. The food is pretty good (the Gnocchi Bolognese, the Mediterranean salad and the canolli were the stand outs). Everyone goes gaga over the garlic knots, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here at 3:30pm today. It is now 10:37pm. I'm still full. That's one mean meatloaf.Believe the hype about the garlic rolls. They are even better than the bread at the Stinking Rose! Take...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Fun place, music, honor-system wine, huge delicious portions, and the best little garlic knots ever! Sometimes there is quite a wait to get in, so be prepared or go early.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Saturday i ate at the beach c and o and when i bit into the garlic roll i found a clump of white or blond hair,I gave it to a passing waiter how said sorry,my black hair waitress asked what happened and when i...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A decent place to take a large group out for dinner, especially if the group has kids. The restaurant is loud and crowded. We ate family style and ordered the calamari and stuffed mushroom caps for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word, CIOPPINO!.....Actually another one too, PLEASE!
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pasta here is mediocre, but the portions can't be beat. The garlic knots are the best I've had (in California), and the salads are a 7 1/2 out of 10. That being said, the ambiance is really loud...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously I don't know why so many people like this place. Its mediocre at best and not even authentic. Every dish is some kind of pasta and a heaping portion of pasta too. If it weren't for its huge...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i go for the garlic bread. (those greasy puff balls...)and for the sing along.but the pasta is nothing special. most of them are bland. i like my food with lots of flavor..
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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The C&O never fails to give me a great meal and great memory! The staff are wonderful and their style is very original. I feel like i've been teleported to Italy everytime I sit in their outside pation. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This night was great.Wednesday night for 2 is absolutely no wait, but still crowded enough to make it feel like the whole kitchen wasn't waiting on your order. I had the Penne *something...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it for this dish, I've been many times, and it is the only thing I've ever ordered. Spaghettini Bolognese-Rich Meat Sauce, Sliced Mushrooms, Parmigiano, Cream and Sweet Basil (there is also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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I miss their mango dessert so I went there for dinner tonight. Food was good but service was terrible. Someone other than our waiter brought out our food and our waiter never stopped by to ask what he can do...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the most astounding food, but very good for location and price range. Their garlic rolls are addictive, and the outdoor seating is wonderful for nice, sunny LA weather.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch today with a big group of friends and we all loved it! I didn't think I was that hungry so I ordered the antipasto salad. After sharing a fried calamari appetizer, the garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I called in an order here for takeout..it was ready and still hot when we arrived and the prices were fairly reasonable.i had Fettuccine Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with vegetables, my friend had the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My buddy, Francis took me to C & O Trattoria, an Italian restaurant that offered the largest portions this side of Mars. Imagine eating a large bowl of Pho,except that it's full of pasta. Ready to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a long time, but from what I remember, it was incredible. I'm not sure if it was the honor system house wine or the large portions, but I remember that my walk away from the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will be satisfied.Excellent service, garlic bread balls, delicious/fairly priced meals, and a great atmosphere with an outdoor patio which is fantastic. Whether it's a large group or an intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't go there expecting much but food was quite good. Fresh, good tasting. Too much on the plate though - could serve 2 with that amountVery affordable, almost cheap. Nice outdoorsy ambience. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trattoria. Period. Yeah, there are plenty of Italian food everywhere, even in your own kitchen. BUT, do you have garlic rolls and gorgeous patio to eat on? Well, I don't and I probably never...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Large portions are large portions, you will never get me to complain about them. But the Italian food here is just not that spectactular, the large portions are nullified by the mediocre food. Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think that my nostalgia for C&O positively overrides my most recent experience there. I used to go here all the time when I visited LA from the east coast, and when I first moved here, I went...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my birthday dinner here....great food with Italian music playing in the background.A bit hard to find parking
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
dare i go against the consensus of 111 yelp reviews that C&O's deserves a solid 4 stars? for fear of a mob attack i will round my 2.5 stars up to 3. here's the deal, like any other starving college...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Pretty much everything you get here is a good bet. To start, they bring you "killer" garlic rolls (more like little balls). The waiter/waitress will tell you that they'll fill you up and they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Trattoria, although I also have great affection for Cucina. The parking is pretty bad but there's something called "public valet" which still charges you $6.50. It's better to park next...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've been here twice. I think most of its credibility goes to its location and atmosphere, which is really nice for a...date! Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeee!Anyways, parking is full, because this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's one in Old Town Pasadena, but I always thought it was some kind of steak house because of the C & O... I don't know why.This one in Marina Del Rey is next to the beach, which makes for a big...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:-Fabulous atmosphere. If you love that Italian home style where you feel like you're dining in an intimate atmosphere with the people around you. Otherwise, try some stuffy fancy schmancy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth it!Not worth the drive over,Not worth the time waiting (and for my party of 4 on a Sunday evening, it was only about 15 min),Not worth the money,and most def. not worth the calories and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that the popularity of this place tells me that most people in the area have no idea what real Italian food should be like. Firstly, it should not utilize dried, grocery-store bought...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Chiante and the little bread bites. So good, so cheap, and such a nice location near the beach.The outdoor patio is a must, they have the wall painted and set up to make you feel as if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Elite yelper James L. treated us to a tour of his hometown. We started with an ocean walk past multi-million dollar beach houses, and ended with a tour of multi-million dollar canal houses. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is just damn good....nothing else to say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really good, but the waiters were a little overbearing.While I'm all about the customer, I don't need every waiter that walks by to ask how my meal is (not joking, it happened 6 times)....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only tried take out from C&O but what we had was pretty damn good. The garlic rolls were awesome (and a pleasant surprise since I wasn't expecting them). We ordered two individual sized...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed a nice dinner here last night. The crowd, the conversation, the food, the wine..."that's amore".The linguine mare can't be missed. Pasta tossed with a spicy tomato sauce and tender scallops,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, didn't know there were so many C&Os! I hope I'm reviewing the right one... near Venice Beach pier. Anyways....Rolled in, dinner for 2 sun nite around 6:30? Told there'd be a 10-15min wait...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great but it is not fabulous. You can get more authentic Italian food elsewhere but their gnocchi is good and a staple to the menu.My advice is this: If you have some out of town...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a sleeper location for C&O-- same great food without going through the hassle of waiting near the pier. Just down the road too, near Lincoln Blvd. C&O Cocina serves up the best garlic balls...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Don't go here if you're looking for good food. It's a nice atmosphere, but besides the garlic rolls the food is terrible. The manager is also very rude. I went there with a few friends for my birthday and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good selection on their menu and when we were seated, we weregiven a plate full of garlic bread balls.. which are freakin heavenly.I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich w/ roma tomatoes and buffalo...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
.. 'tis one of those sunny Fridays I was off from work, I decided to take my parents for a pre-father's day outing to Venice Beach visiting the infamous canals there. Later we stumbled upon C&O about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Giagantuant plates! Awesome hot fresh garlic rolls. Service wasn't the best. Flies flying around every so often and would "land" on the window next to our table. I got their special that day and it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Good 'ol school Venice. You ready to eat and get your wine drink on? Then this is the place for you and your crew to go to. I'm not a wine drinker by any means, but its fun here and the place just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ooooooo garlic balls!11 out of 11 dinner-goers give C&O two big thumbs up!When I graduated, I threw myself and my guests a party at C&O. In retrospect, this was a horrible idea because everyone who...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Italian places by the beach. The location is great and the food is awesome. The garlic knots are yummy and the portions are HUGE. Not kidding. Don't even try to get the "full'...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good food. good drinks. good gawd the garlic bread! I would just go here for their garlic bread. The pasta was great too, but the bread were little balls of garlicky goodness.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first arrived at this restaurant, there was a wait of about 20 mins (for lunch). Since I'd heard so many things about it, I decided to wait it out. It's a good thing I did! Their garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There may be a time when I come to you for a favor... And will you refuse? If I make you an offer you can't refuse and you refuse it, you'll slowly see dripping red underneath your comforter... but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic knots are fab and the portions are huge. Even the biggest eater can order a half-portion and leave with left-overs. The food is pretty good too. The waitstaff are friendly and attentive ......
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That's Amore!I'm so down with a place that encourages singing while waving your glass of wine! If you're the jolly type of drunkard, this is the place to shine! As for the food, the portions are huge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance makes me want to have a girlfriend just to take there. While waiting, you can snack on garlic knots, or take a stroll down the beach. If weather permits, try the outdoor patio/courtyard....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Jesus, Mary and Joseph... I think I just passed a 5 lbs. garlic bread ball!!!... no? Not diggin' the visual? .... okay... I can understand. But I just did.ANYWAY! I just came back from C & O...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore.........I don't know why I don't go here more often. Probably because I'd gain 50 lbs...but still.Killer Garlic Rolls are DELICIOUS...the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I stepped into this place I was sent into a world of fine Italian dining and cute decor. We sat in the patio with the sun shining down upon us and the cute white Christmas lighting surrounding...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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They have a very cute outdoor patio. The calamari is very good. The chicken parmesagn and the eggplant parmasagn are both really good. The lasagna, however, is not. I would definitely skip it. The pesto here...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This will be part one of my two part series, "What happens when you let a Californian reccomend Italian restaurants." I've never bought pasta sauce from Trader Joe's, but I'd imagine this is about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we HEART carbs!yummy little 'death' bread balls.you are meant to share your food when you eat here. the portions are huge and the dishes are usually good. although i have had a couple of 'need more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With so many passionate and eloquent reviews, why am I adding another to the list, you might ask. Because of the gnocchi!!! Definitely concur with all the other yelpers. Particularly about Valentine's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm craving...endless BREAD BALLS......and pasta, wine, and singing in the middle of dinner! It's worth the trouble of finding a parking spot and definitely worth the wait (and it's always a long...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place......Its a annual Valentines day spot for me and my boyfriend. So perfect for a romantic atmosphere.......with the lovely al fresco dining area complete with a fountain, fairy lights...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's amore!($10 minimum/person sucks. Don't serve us so much damn food for so little money and you wouldn't have to try enforcing a minimum! Weak.)
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time recently after hearing SO many good things about it and honestly I wasn't impressed. Their garlic rolls are great and their dishes were good but nothing spectacular. But I do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is the best part, while the service was good, and the food simply decent. I went with a big group to the casual spot and took advantage of the cheap Chianti and garlic rolls. The main...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for breakfast and the food was just ok. I was looking for something that would make me want to come back for more. Both my wife's and my food were bland and a bit boring. The ambiance was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Generous portions of yummy pasta and garlic knots. The tables are a little squished together. We happened to sit in an area where all the waiters pass through to get to the kitchen. They all bumped...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I HEART this place. Here are the positives:1. Lots of food2. Garlic Rolls3. Wine4. SingingHere are the negatives:1. Waiting, but its not that bad.So, if you do the math -- food garlic rolls wine ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everything on the menu sounds good but just struggles when it actually gets to the table. The entrees are not worth the hour long wait to be seated but I might wait that long for the rolls. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has covered it already (all the positive comments anyway). I was there during Lent and had given up booze (not recommended, but very much in line with the spirit of Lent) and so I didn't try...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
was not to impressed I like the Riggationo dish baked pasta dish
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
With mediocre food, hurried service and plastic lawn chair furniture, I don't see the appeal of this joint. Maybe it's the enormous portions or the self serve Chianti dispenser...I dunno. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't think of anything bad about this place, except for maybe the wait. The food is delicious, the wine is accessible and the atmosphere is fun.My ex-gf and I loved this place and especially the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place and it really deserves 3.5 stars, but you know the drill. It's not often that you can get quick, casual italian food that's actually good and I think this place lives up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On my recent visit to LA, we had brunch here right after I got off my flight. Considering how hungry I was, you'd think that the food could've tasted a lot better... It was only okay.I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The things that makes C&Os stand out is being able to drink as much wine on the honor system as you want, marking down with crayon on your table how much wine you consumed, large portions, KILLER...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hokey but fun is the atmosphere here, where they serve huge portions of simple and somewhat uninspired dishes of pasta and other basic Italian dishes while guests and servers sing along to "That's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their garlic rolls are a thing of Heaven. I swear, I could just eat that and I would be satisfied.Moving on, I had a generic pasta course (penne with bolognese sauce with melted mozzarella). My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the garlic bread at this place. I normally will be full by the time my pasta comes. The chicken marsala pasta is yummy! It's good for big party since they have big pasta portions which you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many a times before while still living in LA and the best things I love about this place (in order of fantabulousness) are their:1) mushroom caps (can't get them anywhere else), 2)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Since we live nearby, we've tried to give this place a chance but it seems to disappoint every time. Yes, the garlic rolls are great, and so is the cheesebread at Sizzler but you're not aching to wait in line...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I'm not a fan of the somewhat nice chain restaurant... you know, the Buca di Beppos and Macaroni Grills of the world. However, C & O's is a different story. After heartily consuming my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost: the garlic balls are heavenly. I could have just eaten those as my meal.Second: the pitchers of house wine are worth it for big groups and it tastes good to boot.Other than that,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Italians are so friendly to vegetarians! I love taking my friends here when they visit. They give you free garlic bread balls. Self serve Chianti jugs.Around 8 or 9PM the waiters pass out the lyrics...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go on a date, to celebrate an occasion, or just to eat a HUGE portion of pasta. Their motto is literally that you won't leave hungry. They have portions that you can share and their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
C&O's is the first place I ever went out for dinner in Los Angeles. For nostalgic reasons and for the garlic balls I will give it five stars. Otherwise its a nice place to go out for dinner but the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loud, cantankerous, raucous and good, this is a place you come with friends or family and have a good time.BE READY TO EAT.Your night starts with a congenial waiter who informs the party that everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Garlic roles by the dozen....by the pound. God they're good. Did you ever notice how much better of a mood you're in when you get free stuff? I mean seriously...they even give out their garlic goodness to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes for garlic rolls! The only thing better than the scent of a plateful of steaming, buttery garlic rolls is the TASTE of a plateful of steaming, buttery garlic rolls. I can personally vouch for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I didn't review C & O before. It is a favorite restaurant for my friends and I. Just like everyone says, the portions are HUGE. Two people can split one, but they look down on that. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm...garlic rolls.Mmm...garlic rolls.Mmm...garlic rolls.Mmm...go to the other location -- this one is too damned busy ;)
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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I've been coming to C&O's for years and now also enjoy the Cucina down the street. I love the family-style dining and their garlic rolls are to die for! The whole atmosphere is great, but... I went here a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That's amore!You'll sing this exactly twice during your dinner. Don't worry, they bring out the lyrics.You'll also drink way more (cheap table) red wine than you ever thought possible, with the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good place to take your friends to celebrate a bday or get-together. good pasta, garlic rolls, wine = good times. romantic too since it's right next to the beach.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay guys, here's what you need to go into C&O's. Arm yourself now! Everyone ready? Let's go! "When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pieThat's amore (That's amore)When the world seems to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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I've only been here once before, but I think I'll come here much more often. I LOVE pasta and although I don't pretend to be a "pasta-know-it-all", I think I know when it's good and when it's not... and this...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the few places that I used to go to in college that I still go to and don't feel like I'm a starving student again. The portions here are eee-norm-us. We would go here in college, get a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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I have eaten here about 50 times over the past 25 years and have seen the progression from very good to good, to mediocre, to below average. The homemade Pasta used to be plenty and good. It still plenty but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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Highly over rate; very over priced. We ordered the Antipasti Platter, $17.95, for an appitzer that contained: Roasted Peppers- two small slices, Artichoke Hearts- a huge pile straight out of the can, Kalamata...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Ok, I will say the good first: Killer garlic rolls that will make you want to eat here often, great food, and large portions. Now for the bad: Service was horrible. We had a medium size party of 8 and as we...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I imagine everything's been said about this place, but my two favorite things about it...they offer you complimentary garlic bread rolls WHILE YOU WAIT!!! And their house wine is on the honor system....
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite spots.The food is good. I've tried a few different dishes. Their regular specials are always good. One or two of their pastas could be prepared better. So while some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great garlic rolls, great calamari, really good pasta, HUGE portions, reasonable price. End of story.Oh wait... I forgot about the damn "That's Amore" thing. You know what? I'm dinging them an extra...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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This is the spot to bring family to when they visit. The bread knots alone would be worth it, but then you also get inexpensive, gargantuan pasta dishes, too. Hard to beat.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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This is some good italian food. I really liked the endless bread rools that they bring to your table. I got a pasta dish: penne with a tomato sauce with chicken, and an ice tea. It was pretty good. We sat in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Very casual restaurant steps from the Venice pier. Hearty portions. Great food. Good spot for kids.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Killer Garlic Rolls!
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love C & O's. Solid 3.5. But in all honestly, the food is relatively tasty. Not unbelievable, but tasty, and you certianly won't break the bank. Try anything with the lobster sauce (ravioli, lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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This place is great for the money...The portions are huge, the flavor is there, and who doesn't like Frank and Dean singing in the background??? The garlic rolls are addicting, and you have to make yourself...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Those garlic rolls are great, but... I think they might have been the best thing. I had the lobster pasta, the lobster seemed more like langostino and it wasn't fully cooked. The other members of the party had...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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Everything you hear about this place is true - it is fun, the atmosphere is relaxed, and great to go with a group.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that trusts me to keep count of how many glasses of wine I have consumed gets at least 4 stars. I don't mean to be dishonest, I just forget how to count after 3,4,5,6 glasses of cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Many helpful yelp reviews of C&O have been written. I would like to add a few thoughts to the mix after a recent visit with a family group. First, the servings ARE garguantuan so the reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will always come back to C & O's when I visit. I will always get the tapenade, bug the waiters for more garlic rolls, and eat my entire half order... or whatever they call it now.Great atmosphere,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmmm, whenever I'm down in LA I try my best to go to C&O SIMPLY FOR THEIR GARLIC ROLLS!I remember the first time I ever went down there, I tried to "order" them only to humiliate myself because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great, but the lines BLOW. There's another little known C and O up the street with much smaller crowds.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason to go here is for the garlic twists, which are hot and plentiful. The food is marginal, but stick to salad, and you won't go wrong. Proximity to the beach gained the extra star.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
"Bleeeech!Pasta - lots of it - that looks and tastes as if some horrific monster bird has regurgitated into your bowl.The noodles are almost always overcooked and never properly drained thus the bland...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, unlimited garlic bread balls, chianti in a huge jug on your table, yummy pasta, sitting outside admist twinkle lights AND singing? What more could you want? Its wonderful, and the service walks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a more comprehensive review of the food (esp. veg options), see my review of C & O Cucina. As other reviewrs have noted, Trattoria tends to get crowded and the waitstaff are less-than-attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
An immensely (and undeservedly) popular place.The service was atrocious, the food was mediocre, and the bill was larger than it had any right to be.But on to the story: I went here for a friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I've changed this to three stars. I've given it another try for dinner, and I can't help but like the convivial spirit, wanting to please staff, and decently prepared food.But I'm leaving my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer C & O Cucina to Trattoria, but it's all a matter of preference. Why is Trattoria cool in its own way?It's a hop, skip, and a jump from the beach. It has outdoor seating.Some differences:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been disappointed by this place. The food is always incredible, the service good, and the drinks delcious. THe garlic bread rolls are killer, definitely worth the visit. The chiati is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like everyone and their mother has eaten at C & O's, which may in fact be LITERALLY true, because tons of LMU families take their parents there when they visit. It's a good spot for large...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It always feels like a huge Italian family party when we eat here. From the generous portions of food to the boisterous crowd and energetic wait staff, this place gives that happy feeling you get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I believe we have all hit it... The bread alone makes it worth a visit. I never really saw this restaurant as touristy but maybe I still have my rose colored glasses on. The servings are large and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Most overrated restaurant in the area. "Huge potions and low prices"? They boil 2 order of pasta and cook in one order of sauce, and then charge you $5 extra. And the pastas itself makes me wish i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for young people, with lots of friends and very little money. You can have a great time drinking the house wine and splitting a birthday cake. It's been around for 20 years for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic twists. The design of true culinary brilliance. Chianti. Buy it by the glass or buy it by the carafe. I recommend the carafe. The food. Massive quantities of home-style Italian cuisine. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The garlic rolls are amazing. It's almost worth it to come here just for the garlic rolls. The shrimp raviolio in the lobster creme sauce is also very good, although there's not much shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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This place is wonderful and the garlic knots are to die for. The pasta is delicious, but listen out for a good special! I got a wonderful mahi mahi special with garlic mashed potatoes and Italian spinach, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants! It's always fun to sing "It's Amore" with the entire restaurant also. I almost always get their ravioli. It's something about that sauce that is sooo yummyy!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When your stomach, she criesfor a big pizza pieyou-ra hungry!C&O has two locations, the Trattoria (on the beach) and the Cucina (one block west of washington/lincoln intersection. The Trattoria by far...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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This place is great. I don't know what some of these haters are talking about. The food is delicious, garlic balls are to die for and the best part is that the wait staff hands out the lyrics to some fun...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place deserves more than a yelp ... it deserves a WOOF WOOF! The ambiance is perfect for large groups, but for couples on a date too. The best place to sit is outdoors. At 8pm every night,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Great Food. Great service. It is my favorite place to take all my family and friends. The portions are BIG so you might want to get a half order not full. The garlic balls are to die for. I always order the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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we made reservations but they did not have a table inside for us so we were seated outside. it was very windy that day and we had one of those heaters next to our table that did not keep anyone warm. many...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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Adding a ton of spices to a sauce does not make it good!!! It should be good on its own. This is by far one of the worst Italian places I have gone to in Los Angeles. Thank goodness we got there early and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just as everyone says, you won't leave this place hungry or broke. The only thing that threw me off here was that garlic bread = garlic knots. I wish they had real crispy garlic bread topped with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pasta, pasta, pasta...and MORE PASTA. That's the only way I can describe the portions. And the garlic rolls...need I go on? They're enough of a reason to go! The ambiance is great and the place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Great for large groups that like to be loud and always laughing, but make sure to have a reservation and EVEYONE must be there to be seated. You can order larger portions of pasta and everyone at the ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want large portions, good food and decent prices this is place to be for Italian food. The garlic rolls are killer! If you go on a Friday or Saturday night make sure to call ahead and make...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's ok, but there's a bit too much gimmickry for my tastes. The garlic rolls are very yummy, and plentiful. Every few minutes they burst into "That's Amore", which gets old after a while. The chianti...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C&O's is famous for their bread rolls. On more than one occasion I have eaten too many rolls, ordered dinner, and taken it home for a couple meals the next day. Chianti by the glass is charged by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is insane and there's no parking save for the valet at dinner... but they'll ply you with garlic knots and maybe bruschetta while you wait... and then you can have a ginormous bowl of cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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I can't believe that i never been in this place before...it's such a great place, great servers, the best italian food i eer had here in California!! Can't wait to try their breakfast on weekends!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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The C&O serves outstanding Italian food that comes in giant portions. Arrive early for dinner because the line forms quickly, but the wait is tempered with servers who emerge frequently with the rest...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, and the garlic knots are delicious. Pretty inexpensive, too. After dinner, have a cup of coffee--they serve the good stuff. It's kitschy fun to serve yourself cheap chianti from a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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the prices are cheap, the food the best, service is awesome, atsmosphere is superb and fun for dining whether on a date or with a group of friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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C&O is a cheerful place, with a crowded open-roof dining area that manages not to be too loud. The atmosphere is festive, the waiters are attentive (we were told that we could call on any waiter, not just the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
C&O is a low quality tourist trap witha reputation for abusive treatment of their employees. Yes, the portions are huge and the prices are low. So if you're looking to eat way too much pasta, drink...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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came here once, with a large group of friends. the food was sub-par, although the portions were big; if that's your thing, this is your kind of place. personally, i didn't enjoy the school cafeteria-like...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place...looks so underrated from the outside though. Portions are huge and food is great. Service is wonderful.... about every hour they pas out song sheets and you must sing with them and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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C & O Trattoria goes off on the weekends. It's filled with everything from yuppies, celebs, high school kids and families. Did I mention a room full of birthday parties? The restaurant is hectic and crazy, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great group dining spot. The more the merrier, but theres always a long wait. The place is crawling with UCLA sorority girls and birthday parties. The garlic dough balls are insanely addicting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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the pastas here are great and they give you LARGE portions...for a very reasonable price. and they give out garlic bread for free..and those are seriously to die for! and the environment is great and fun...its...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C & O is the place to go when you are starving and really want Italian food. There is usually a wait but put up with it since you'll be half a block away from the ocean and able to eat as many fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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The food here is top notch, but C & O Trattoria did not stop there. They decided to give their patrons huge portions of this delicious food. The pasta dishes are very fresh tasting, and the all-you-can-eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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Not exactly what I'd choose for a romantic dinner alone, but if you've got family in from out of town and you don't know what to do for dinner - take them to C&O. The servers are always friendly and make...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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A nice place to go for dinner on a date. It's busy and happening, the food is inexpensive and great tasting. If you order the "gorgantuan" sized entree, you'll have enough to feed a family of four or ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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Another rave review. The food here is fantastic & the portions are gigantic. Wine is self-serve, using an honor system. Starting at around 8pm or so, the staff sings to That's Amore while toasting patrons....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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Everyone's already talked about the food and garlic rolls, so here's my review about the atmosphere. Pros: The atmosphere touches on romantic, cheerful, titillating. Dimly lit with heatlamps, strings of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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My husband and I recently had dinner at c&o trattoria with our out of town guests. The food was delicious and very affordable. I had a pasta with seafood and it was great. The service was fast and courteous...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2005
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This is my absolute favorite restaurant ever. They have the best pasta dishes you can imagine and a huge variety too. The service is always excellent and the portions are huge. The restaurant has two parts,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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the best garlic rolls in la!
dine.com - user review
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located right off the beach, the c&o always packs a crowd seeking out its hearty portions and festive atmosphere. dishes are served family style and there are freshly baked piping-hot garlic knots constantly...
wcities.com - user review
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this place has been a well-kept secret since the i60s, and when you see the prices, youill think they havenit changed since then. imagine paying $10 for a plate of spaghetti thatis easily big enough for two....
gayot.com - user review
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come starved, leave stuffed as a cannoli...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for C&O Trattoria in Marina Del Rey, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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c and o's was a regular dining experience for me while i was in college. it has a really fun atmosphere.....
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