Patina Restaurant

I am amazed there is not one single review for this enormous catering company. They are the catering conglomerate that has taken over lots of venues in a wrestling match with Wolfgang Puck.

Our family celebrated a birthday at Patina on July 13 before heading to the Ahmanson to see South Pacific (which was amazing....)

Our meal was outstanding but we ran out of time for dessert...we had ordered and paid for it but didn't have

Pros: Superb service and food

Dinner for 4 people was about $500. Too bad the $55 foie gras & truffle ravioli was utterly bland and flavorless. The chicken was fair/okay, but not worth the $37 or so price. Service was certainly friendly, if not a little showy. Never,

Pros: Near 3 concert Halls

Cons: Truffles taste like dried cardboard

We decided to have dinner at Patina because it was close to Dorothy Chandler. The manager upon noticing the very expensive Prada bag my friend was carrying made it his mission to dote on her the entire evening. He was arrogant, shallow

Cons: Arrogant manager, drab, bland overpriced menu

The appetizer we ordered they were out of, so they brought a substitution without even making us aware beforehand.

We ordered several different bottles of wine, and the waiter poured a new bottle over a different glass of wine.

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Pros: None that I can think of

Cons: Read below

Went to Patina last night for a special occasion. We were a little concerned because of the recent poor reviews about the wait staff. Shouldn't have worried, our waiter Kevin was excellent. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. My wife

Had a business dinner in the downtown location at the recommendation of my client. All in all it was a pleasent dinner. Friendly staff. The food was really tasty although a few dishes were too odd for me. Great room. Enjoyed the downtown

Pros: most dishes are excellent

Cons: some are not

I was really excited to go to Patina, as it has a Michelin star, and had been well-written about in reviews. I was so disappointed by the experience, and now understand the controversy of the Michelin rating system.\r
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The worst offense

Romantic, good service, good food.
Good Italian cuisine and they seems to have good chief!
They also have Valet parking!

Pros: romantic, good service, good food

Cons: can not think of any

i was at the bowl for the opening night not too long ago and there were two things that stood out. first, they served their red wine warm, extremely warm. did the management there not realize that it was 100 degrees outside? terrible. The

Went into Patina a few days ago for a birthday celebration. Each one of us got the tasting menu, which was quite pleasing. Started off with a seaweed salad with a santa barbara spot prawn, which did not look too great, but tasted pretty

Pros: Cheese Cart and Dessert

Cons: Service

When I pay as much for a meal as I do at Patina, I expect excellence. The first time I went last year, the food and service were exemplary. Everything was tasty and the service, impeccable. Last month, I went again and was astoundingly,

Pros: Disney Hall location

Cons: Inconsistent kitchen and service

While the food is still high quality, I liked the decor and atmosphere of the old restaurant much more than the new location. The service is still one of the best and I love the cheese plate here.

Patina on Melrose was one of my favorite restaurants in the city. A "have-your-birthday-dinner-there" kind of restaurant". Well I went with it again for my birthday dinner in its new digs on Grand Avenue and it was very disappointing.

Pros: Good wine list; good location for an after-dinner show or concert

Cons: Average at best food; can be loud; not very comfortable

Patina, clearly, has haute cuisine down to a science. Dishes are creatively prepared, generous in size, and above all, sumptuously delicious. On a recent visit, I enjoyed a creamy lobster bisque, a huge piece of perfectly roasted

Pros: Superb food, desserts out of this world

Cons: Too much waiting for food, sometimes aloof service

Yum. The best dish in my 5 course tasting menu was listed on the menu as:\r
"Uovo in raviolo with shaved alba white truffles\r
filled with quail egg yolk, buffala ricotta-fine herb\r
parmagiano and buerre noisete".\r
Okay, the genious?

We saw a 2pm show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and knew that our reservation was not until 7pm (only time I could get 1 month in advance). The restaurant opens (including bar) promptly at 5pm, but we tried to talk to the manager before

Pros: Fromage, Location, Food, Parking

Cons: Acoustics, Concert Crowds

Great Service, great food. One of my most memorable meals ever. The prix fixe menu is expensive but worth it.

To celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary, we dined at Patina on a Monday. Wow, there were only 7 tables occupied (on and off) during the whole time we were there (8-11 pm). They changed the menu recently, so had a little trouble deciding

Pros: attentive service, not crowded, good seafood

Cons: limited menu, unattractive decor

I came here for a private party. It was absolutely amazing. Everything from the first course down to the desserts were just fabulous. The food had an incredible taste, and great presentation. The pastry chef made mini individual

Tried Patina for the first time the other week...wow. Yes we blew a fortune. But I thought the food was to die for; it was traditional French with some interesting twists. The desserts were incredible. The wine list is a bit over the

Pros: Service, Wines by the Glass, Food & Dessert

The head chef Teo does a good job with his creations, but there needs to be some improvements. Dessert, made by Ian Gresik was amazing! He should be voted pastry chef of the year with all his wonderful pastries he sent out. My friends

Pros: food, desserts

Cons: theater crowd

My boyfriend and I went to Patina's for his birthday celebration. I'm sadden to say that the restaurant was not worth the price they were charging. The ambience was nice however, the food was below average. We ordered four different

The food and drink from cocktails to dessert was prepared perfectly and brought out in a timely manner. The biggest piece of fois gras I've had in years. My wife and I went on a non-performance night, which I highly recommend. The

Pros: food, dessert

Cons: lighting, value, lavish wine list

Patina was a great place to dine. My husband and I came here on our anniversary and fell in love with it! The menus change every 2 months the waiter said, but everything they make is wonderful! My favorite part are the desserts. The

Pros: DESSERTS!!!!, DESSERTS!!!, DESSERTS!!

Cons: Too busy on weekends

The old Patina was my fav. Nothing compared. I wen there on birthdays, took my family when in town. They moved and I heard of only negative experiences. It took me a while to force myself to give it the benifit of the doubt. Mistake. Its

Pros: Near the music hall, Fools tourists, no more pros

Cons: you feel like cattle, Food feels mass produ, Charm is gone

I first tried the Patina on Melrose and was very unhappy with the service, value, presentation and ambiance. My wife wanted to try the new Patina, so to Patina we went. It had been a few years since the first visit so I was willing to give

I've been to Patina several times now and each time my experience has been exceptional. The service is attentive but not intrusive, and the food is beautifully presented and delicious. On our most recent trip we had the Summer Truffle

Pros: Presentation, Taste

I was very surprised to have such a terrible lunch experience here. I've heard so much about Patina, but after trying it for lunch, I'll never go back. My friend got the caprese salad which was supposed to have heirloom tomatoes, and came

Pros: Decor

Cons: Disappointing food

I feel bad for those people who had bad experiences. I think I came on a good night. No crowds and the dishes came out right on que. The monkfish, the lamb chops, the Diver Scallops with Heirloom tomatoes, the Ocean menu, truffle

Pros: Great Service

We walked in without reservations and had the best meal we've had in LA. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We ordered a wide variety of dishes--several appetizers plus the ribeye and lamb saddle, and a cheese plate for dessert.

Pros: Personal service, Divine food

Cons: Pricey drinks

Patina serves as a great upscale restaurant. The food is great, and the desserts are to die for. I would have to say that this was the best dessert I have had in awhile. My husband and I requested to meet the pastry chef because we

Pros: desserts are amazing

We experienced an al fresco lunch in the patio and had a teo and a half hours. We enjoyed the market lunch menu and shared a wine pairing (we had to drive, and it seemed no problem at all by the friendly and helpful sommelier). Everything

Pros: food and wine, service, outside dining

Be prepared for what Patina has to offer...

They give you plenty of time to enjoy your meal as well as to enjoy your company. The wine list is the primary focus; the food is secondary -- in other words, choose wine carefully because it

Pros: Ambience, Wine

Cons: , "relaxed" service

The old Patina on Melrose was used to be my favorite restaurant with the best tasting menu and best service. I have to say I'm totally disappointed with this new Patina at disney concert hall. My boyfriend and I were sitting there for 10

Cons: , pricey, stingy portion

Our friendly yet professional waitress asked for my temperature preference for the venison I had just ordered. Even though I understood what she meant, I couldnt help but laugh at this affected question. Its not her fault; its the

Pros: Service, Cheese cart

This is a perfect special date/occasion place. Be prepared for an exquisite dining experience. The staff is well trained, the food is AMAZING, the wine list extensive... and the cheese!! the cheese selections and sommelier is one of the

Pros: Great Food, Excellent Service, Ambiance

I went to Patina last weekend and was very impressed. The orange and yellow hues and the retro decor were trendy but elegant. The service was outstanding and not stuffy. We decided to go last minute and were in blue jeans and shorts but we

What a waste of $200+! My wife and I went for our 2nd Anniversary in early July. Overall, the dining experience in a word was underwhelming. Space, nice but noisy and a little cramped, drinks and wine were good, food: average to below

Pros: service, wine

Cons: , noise, front door staff

The new Patina was not trendy or cozy enough. The tables are too closed that can shake hand with next table.

Totally disappointed on their service. The hostess was mean and horrible, kept talking on the phone. At first she made us sit

Pros: Deserts

Cons: , Tables setup

We went to the new Patina location with a confidence that this "New" Patina would live up to it's prior location and it's prior standards... We were sorely disappointed. I cannot remember being so disappointed in a restaraunt and it's

Pros: Friendly hostess, knowledgeable staff

Cons: Pricey, Sub-par food

Patina at Disney Hall.
The ambience was not cozy. The lady waiter was less than friendly. The food was not attractive in both presentation and in taste for a restaurant of such high caliber. I am not impressed with what comes with the

Cons: Overpriced, Unfriendly service, Lack cozyness

Even on opening night at their new Walt Disney Concert Hall location, everything about our dining experience went smoothly. The room: calm and understated; the food: delicious; the presentation: beautiful; and the service: top rate. Also,

Pros: food, ambience, service