Group Dinner on the Westside?

[Betsy Sandler]

We hare taking 4 couples to a brithday dinner. They are visitng from NYC and want an "LA experience." We are aleady going to Koi and Mastro's. Italian might be a good idea, but Dan Tana's is too crowded. Westside is ideal (they are staying at Shutters). Any ideas?

[Betsy Sandler]

Thanks for the suggestions! I finally decided Ivy was the way to go!

[Emme]

Totally ridiculously priced, but the chopped salad is really good.

[tmd218]

How about Gardens of Taxco? It is really delicious, family style Mexican with a funky atmosphere. I am from New York, and before moving to LA I have to say that I used to always want some good Mexican where I came here.

[Emme]

If it's celebs you want, West Hollywood pics like Dolce and Katana, but you got Koi in.

Capo in Santa Monica

Ivy gets them.

Send them to Urth Cafe.. I always see people there

[maudies5]

Take them to Toscana. They will love it. Friendly service, great food and a definite potential for celeb-spotting.

[lapeepers]

Divino is my pick

[New Trial]

The best Italian places in the Santa Monica/Brentwood area are probably Drago, La Botte, Valentino's and Vincenti. Giorgio Baldi on West Channel is more "L.A." but is not as good in terms of food or service.