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Ago

8478 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 655-6333
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Ranked #42 of 211 restaurants in West Hollywood
4.0 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
Price range: RM79 - RM314
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Description: Ago, the elegant Italian Trattoria named after its celebrated executive chef partner Agostino Sciandri, is one of the latest additions to grace the enclave of prestigious restaurants in West Hollywood. Satiating the palate is an unusual and enticing variety of pasta dishes, seafood and steaks, Spaghetti allo Scglio, and Risotto Ai Funghi.
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duchess86
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We booked in here last minute and it didnt disapoint. It took us a few turns round the block to find the entrance but when we did they made us feel really special. The service was great and the food was amazing the cocktails were great both alcoholic and non alcoholic. The menu was extensive with lots of choices even... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Great simple classic Italian food. Huge wine list, attentive waiters, reasonable prices, beautiful atmosphere...what more can one ask for? Loved it. More

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toronto
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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this is a simply splendid italian restaurant in west hollywood. great food. great energy. been there at least 10 times and will likely go back. this evening however the server crossed the line. firstly, the service was poor tonight. wrong dishes to wrong people at the table. water glass constantly empty. no offer of fresh paper with mains. and then... More

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chicago,il
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

excellent service & food, good location, not pricey. would definitely go back there. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

I did not believe I would get Italian food this good outside of Italy. It was a very pleasant surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed all my choices. I had a Caprese salad and the Wild Boar as an entree. Five stars from me! Others in our group had the Funghi Special and were pleased as well. More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

We went to Ago on our first dinner in LA. The concierge of the hotel said it was a very nice place, offering good Italian food. The place looks nice, not topical Italian and very simple. We ordered water, and right after I got it into my glass, we realized my glass was totally dirty. They immediately changed it and... More

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Minneapolis
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We went to Ago last week while I was in town for the Grammy's. Ambiance is nice, the waiters speak Italian and the food is good but not great. The service can be spotty - I had to ask twice for my drink order (I was the only one not drinking alcohol). It took forever for the desserts to come... More

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Santa Monica, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

The food was above average and the ambiance was nice. However, we were seated in the back of the patio area. The waiters kept turning he heat lamps up and down and up and down. Our dining experience was incredibly uncomfortable. We didn't even finish our meal and were not happy. I would expect better service, especially on valentines day... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

As Italian, I find food at Ago very good, but overall very expensive. Go there if you want to indulge and have a good glass of wine accompanied by a plate of their famous langoustine ! Be prepared to a pricey restaurant, but good Italian food. Not the place to be, but a good alternative when looking for some Italy... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

We ate dinner at Ago based on a recommendation of a friend. We were seated on the patio, which is lovely on a warm night. It is dark and very romantic. Ago had the potential to be so great based on the atmosphere, but the food just wasn't anything special. I ordered a salad and the dressing was so sour... More

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