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Trattoria No 25
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 7 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
48 reviews for Trattoria No 25
Review Highlights
"The chicken marsala was excellent."
(in 3 reviews)
"...fast, we were promptly seated and our pasta was divine."
(in 13 reviews)
"Best part: Gino offered a cappucino & dessert."
(in 3 reviews)
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48 reviews in English
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Review from Faye D.
Long Beach, CA
2/1/2012
Hands down, this is Vernon's finest dining establishment. Sure, it's not fine dining compared to the rest of LA, but it definitely beats Vernon's other dining options like Capri Cucina and Greenwich (barf).
The restaurant is clean, busy with a good crowd, good bread for starters, and large portions! I've tried a few different dishes here..but my favorite is definitely the cappelini in the pomodoro sauce. You can get it with chicken, shrimp or salmon (salmon is my fave...and they give you a generous portion of it!). They have a good menu selection, so everyone that I have been with has had an easy time finding something to order. and if you're feeling really jazzy, they also have wine...score!
Service can be slow...and if you're trying to have a quick lunch, it can be difficult. However, the waiters are really nice and we've actually gotten free dessert the last few times we've been. Definitely a plus. Especially because the tiramisu is bomb.
So...when you feel like something nicer than the normal king taco, el pollo loco, or waba grill...head over to trattoria...you actually forget that you're in smelly vernon for once! -
Review from Amy S.
Los Angeles, CA
10/10/2011
it is probably the only nice restaurant in Vernon. it's nice as in clean and fancy looking inside. It reminds me of pasta pomodoro, actually. so not impressive, but pretty "nice". my coworkers and i come here occasionally if we want a nice sit down lunch instead of going for the usual king taco fix.
food is average. like pasta pomodoro. nothing impressive. price range is slightly steep for lunch, but thats what we pay for a waiter and warm bread. honestly, i know i can get much better, and less greasy, italian food else where with the same price. so i would wait until i am in a better part of LA to get my italian fix.
service is always great. parking is easy. i'll probably continue to dine here only because it's couple blocks from work. -
Review from Josephine C.
Los Angeles, CA
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Random location, but I work at Guess corporate so it's really close! Definitely a nice restaurant - nice and trendy atmosphere. I've only been here twice but everything I tried is good. I've had two different chicken entree's and my friend had one of their pastas. All good =) The ahi tuna salad is good too but it's a little bland.
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Review from Marlene D.
Los Angeles, CA
9/19/2011
One of the nicer restaurants in our area. Great for lunch. Generous portions. Quick Service.
Love there lunch specials. -
Review from Judy S.
Van Nuys, CA
9/14/2011
An oasis in Vernon! Great food, wonderful staff! Loved it...Will visit again next time in Vernon.....
Had the minestrone soup! Delicious! the Margherita Pizza - wonderful!
Excellent coffee too! -
Review from Lance T.
Monterey Park, CA
1/19/2011
Disappointing!
I read all the hype about this place on Yelp so I decided to go check it out. Authentic Italian restaurant, huh? I walk in to a bunch of pink pinatas hanging from the ceiling and Ranchera music playing from the kitchen.
We sit down to order the basics: spaghetti bolognese, insalata salad, and Fettucini al salmon. Received: waterlogged spaghetti in a blandish-Prego'ish sauce, wilted lettuce in the salad, and oily, over-salted fettucini with fish that tasted like they plucked it right out an aquarium from a smelly pet shop.
I get it. The place is located in a cold business district where there is nothing but cheap food to eat. You'll see some nice cars here. The people that do business in Vernon don't want to deal with the madness of lunch time in DTLA.
In an area where there is cheap food abound, Trattoria 25 just presents the cheap food nicely and charges you high prices. They aren't fooling anybody. -
Review from Albert G.
Bell, CA
9/26/2011
As far as Italian restaurants in Vernon go this is one of the best. Their food always pleases but its never mind blowing. The biggest problem I have with this place is the service! It's always slow even to collect the check. There are a lot of business owners and people having meetings here which is expected in Vernon but it just makes waiting all that much longer. I don't enjoy their salmon to me it taste drenched in oil and their pizza was burned. Come here if you have a craving for Italian but I would visit Greenwich Village Cafe on Soto and Bandini Blvd before so you can compare both. While Village isn't as spiffy it certainly taste better and cost less.
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Review from Michelle K.
Los Angeles, CA
4/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Food is yummy. Generous portions. Meal is prepared super fast as this is where EVERYONE in the garment industry come for their business lunch.
Quick and fast service so you can haul ur ass back to work in a jiffy. Stop by when u get sick of eating at the taco truck! -
Review from Will M.
5/26/2011 6 photos
Hey, This is probably one of the places where the crooks of Vernon City probably wasted city coffers. They probably drank gallons of the decent wine and fattened their bellies with authentic Italian food. Though probably not a single waiter.is Italian, they know the menu written in Italian and they can help you decipher it. The food, based on yelpers before me, is mostly a hit with possibly some misses. But overall, I liked it and would return again. I want to support owners that had the guts to open a restaurant here.
The interior is minimalistic modern...Cushioned walnut colored chairs and booths, very while walls, dark walnut colored floors, and strange choices for wall art..pictures of coffee drinks, Yup, no flowers or beach scenes or photos Rome. I sat in the bar facing the entrance. This has to be one of the coolest people watching restaurants. They're not far from the headquarters of high couture BCBG, trendy Forever 21, and several other designers. Lots of fashion forward people wore outlandish to business suit attire. Some of them IMO did look right in those body hugging outfits, but it's LA. There were even a few people from da hood with their body tatoos, and I'm just talking about las chicas, They obviously have money because this place ain't cheap. I generally don't like to spend more than $10 for lunch before tax and tip, and today was $18 with a coke. (then you add the tip and it's a 20 plus dollar lunch). McDonald's is a mile east, BTW.
They have some cool looking salads, pastas, pizzas, and grilled meats, etc. Their pasta special of the day ($14) was rigatoni, bell peppers, sausage, and onions in a velvety creamy tomato sauce. Portion size was decent. I usually only eat half of an entree and lake the rest home. But it was so good, I ate it all like a famished pig. The sauce had just enough garlic, salt, oregano, and onions. I hope they put it on their menu full time. When you order, they bring some nicely grilled bread and butter, but opted to dip it in balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
The patio was kind of cool looking, but something about being a mile from Farmer John's pig processing plant made me choose a table inside. The view isn't great from there, but sometimes, you just want to be outside. It might not be a great dinner spot, but it's good for lunch.
Service is their weakness, however. While most places in this price range bring you bread and water as soon as you are seated, it took a while for the waiter to come by. He never returned to ask me how my food was, and though he passed by a few times, he never refilled my coke. And I noticed it took a while for salad plates to be removed from other tables. And that's the main reason they are 3,5 stars are not a 4,5. Their food this day for me was a 4 however. -
Review from Christina Y.
Los Angeles, CA
12/7/2010
Being a lover of Italian food, I was pleasantly surprised to find one near Lynwood. My friend is also a fan of Italian food, and I wanted to make sure that the both of us go our money's worth. After looking through the Yelp app on my iphone, I had a hunch that Trattoria No 25 would be a good place for the both of us, and it didn't disappoint!
The directions from the Yelp App on the iphone are a little unclear. It's even a little confusing to simply enter the restaurant entrance and the sign are not visible from the street, and although the restaurant is on the corner that is not where the entrance is.
The staff was very friendly and attentive. We were seated right away and they were very prompt with their service.
My friend and I ordered the Pizza Margherita and the fettuccine with porcini mushrooms and seafood. She's never had a Naples style pizza, and I was glad to see a look of joy when she took her first bite.
The pasta was good, but a little salty. I think the next time I go here I will order something different. It appears that this place serves great seafood dishes. I will definitely come back here again. -
Review from Vincent W.
San Jose, CA
Updated - 12/20/2010
In the past year or so I feel like the place has fallen more and more. The bread that arrives use to be an artisan, hot, fresh, and crunchy bread, but now it's cold and tastes rewarmed. Attention to detail is falling off a little because even the decor has degraded. I walked in today and saw this italian themed restaurant and saw pinatas all over the roof? and the soup of the day was chicken tortilla? wth... Then the well groomed mexican servers posing as italians were no longer well groomed, and took a pretty damn long time to get me a cup of water.
Screw it, if the food is good, they still uphold my standard. I got the rissotto nero with salmon. Salmon was cooked well, but the cut was terrible. A tapering large, flat, thin slice of salmon that was seared on both sides and probably 1.3435121324 seconds away from dry was slapped atop of some black rice rissotto that was cooked 5 minutes too short. Another 5 minutes would have made that rissotto a perfect creamy texture the way rissotto is supposed to be1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/26/2010
Amazing place hidden amongst the huge industrial buildings. Got taken here for a business lunch and… Read more »
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Review from E C.
Los Angeles, CA
12/30/2010
Went here the other day for lunch. Options are definitely limited in this part of town, so this is great if you are in this area, but don't make any special trips to come out here.
Very clean and modern decor. As others mentioned, they do have some interesting pinatas hanging from the ceiling, a lot of them. The service was okay, they were great at refilling drinks early on and then slowed down at the tail-end.
I had the shrimp gnnochi, which came in a pesto flavored sauce. My co-worker had the grilled tilapia. Both dishes looked great when they came out and they tasted good.
Next time I'm working in this area, this restaurant is definitely in the rotation, but only if I'm already nearby. No special trips. -
Review from Mateo L.
Huntington Park, CA
10/20/2010
"I usually don't write reviews of places I've only been to once...but WOW. This place is amazing!" -- That is how I started off my review of Trattoria 25 after my first visit.
We went back today. We had the linguine with clams in a white wine, garlic and butter sauce. Unusual, but the small clams were served in their shells. VERY tasty.
And the other dish was also linguine with a spicy tomato sauce with seafood. A nice mix of shrimp, mussels, clams, blue crab and a half LOBSTER TAIL!
Both dishes were large portions and quite filling. Let's just say, we left very little behind! The rest of this review still holds true.
The restaurant is large and quite nicely set up. It has dark wood tables, tasteful decor and uniformed waiters. Everything is very new (it only recently opened). The front and back walls are all glass--not much to look at in Vernon, but as it was raining, it was kinda nice.
The music they play is mostly a mix of sophisticated Spanish and Mexican music (Gypsy Kings, Alejandro Fernandez, etc.). Not intrusive and sets a nice atmosphere.
The food: I ordered the lunch special of handmade ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta in a pink sauce. VERY tasty! I was suprised at how good they were. A little parmesan cheese and parsley on top. I actually said ALOUD to myself, "this is amazing".
Before the main dish came out I was served a basket of freshly baked bread (baked on the premises). Again, WOW, the bread was flavorful, dark on the outside--just the way I like it--and soft and warm on the inside. This bread has character!
Finally I had a cup of strong dark coffee served with milk on the side. It was the finishing touch on a nice lunch.
The service was very professional and responsive. There is a large number of waiters and they are looking around to see if anybody needs anything. You don't have to struggle to get their attention. At least four of them, including the one who took my order, came to check up on me.
My only complaint is that the waiter who took my plate also took the remaining bread! I was not paying attention, so I could only look on with regret as he walked away. :-)
The menu is varied, soups, salads, pasta, seafood, chicken, paninis, desserts. The parking is ample. It looked like there is an outdoor patio area available for seating in the center of the building. I forgot to go and check it out.
Going back? Damned straight! This place has filled the hole left by the closing of Il Treno. -
Review from David H.
Temple City, CA
1/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place was OK. The only thing going for them , is that they are the only place within a 4 mile radius that you can sit-down and enjoy lunch.
Food was OK. - Bread was great. Ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna- they over did it.
Service was bad. - felt like you were being hustled by the servers and waiters. If you have been there you know what I mean. Had only one Refill.
Don't go during lunch... way to busy. -
Review from Suzane C.
6/17/2010
Definitely Juicy Italian Food
A gem in the heart of Vernon. This place is a life saver. Took my boss here and they loved their food, A++. This place is one of the nicest restaurants in Vernon and I am so happy to have been introduced to it by my buddy. If you've been to Vernon you know there's nothing to eat and go to that is half decent.
Now on to the grubs, they have this special sausage pasta that they always say is their special of the day. That dish is the BEST ever, awesome dish. This is the dish that I thought my boss was gonna lick the plate clean. I do the same too, I eat everything and even eat whatever sauce is left on the plate cuz its that good you just want more of it.
I've also gotten the chicken marsala another time which was also good. I also got a chicken sandwich there that was pretty good. But I always just get the pasta dish because I can't get enough of it. If you have vendors or coworkers that want a nice Italian place, trust me this place will make you look good. That's what it did for me. It looks like Mi Piace in Old Town Pasadena but in Vernon. Everyone I took here loved it. It's convenient, fast, high ceiling, nice ambiance, decently priced, and yummy. -
Review from Jessica Y.
Los Angeles, CA
7/13/2010
This is probably the only nice Italian and nice restaurant in the area! There's plenty of parking, food and service is great, but definitely pricey for lunch! But it's a great spot for a celebratory meal or to take customers to during the workday!
Portions are fairly large and for those with smaller stomachs, you'll probably have enough leftovers to take home for a small meal or afternoon snack at work! -
Review from John M.
Los Angeles, CA
10/16/2010
What a pleasant surprise in the heart of the ghetto that is Vernon.
The parking lot is packed with 6 figure cars but the menu is pretty affordable. The selection is authentic and broad. The portions are generous and my chicken breast with rucola and potatoes was near perfect bar the slightly overdone chicken. The decor is nice and LA crisp with white walls contrasting with the dark tables and floors. Service could have been a bit faster but it's probably tough to manage a place that big and busy.
Be sure not to show up for lunch after 12.30 or you might have to wait. Mind you, dress code appears to be a button down shirt with or without leopard motif, untucked, -
Review from Mel L.
Arcadia, CA
4/12/2011
The seafood pastas are delicious. Like everyone else said, this is just about the only option for sit down food in Vernon. Gets very busy during lunch.
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Review from Sam N.
7/31/2009
The Best Kept Secret in East Los Angeles
All the five star reviews piqued my interest, and there wasn't even a photo put up! Luckily I had a meeting in Downtown LA today and I was in the area so I thought I would give this place a try.
Trattoria 25 is located in Vernon, the industrial district of Los Angeles by the garment district. Its a little strip mall with the restaurant in the corner.
The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the beautiful ambiance. Its a modern contemporary vibe, high ceilings, white walls, black tables/chairs, and dark hard wood floors. Its very modern, like one of those restaurants on "Sex and the City"
Many of the patrons here worked in the fashion/garment, textiles and manufacturing industries.
I ordered an appetizer called "MELANZANE AL GRANA PADANO" which was a grilled eggplant sauteed in marinara sauce, herbs and topped with melted mozzarella. It was a dip and it was soo good! The dip itself is only 7 bucks! They give you fresh soft Foccacia bread on the table.
Next came my Chicken Marsala with herb potatoes and sauteed green beans. The chicken was so tender, juicy and moist. The marsala wine sauce was great and the chicken had the spices infused into the meat (similar to how Indian Tandoori chicken has spice in the meat itself, same with greek style chicken souvlaki)
The vegetables were so tender, soft and flavorful. The chicken marsala mushrooms were plump and juicy, coated in thick sweet marsala sauce. Its only 11.95!! This is pretty cheap for an entree this size!
For dessert I got the Tiramisu. O ! M ! G ! The tiramisu was heavenly! Wall to wall layers of soft sweet mariscapone cheese, chunks of chocolate and infused with mocha cakey goodness. Drenched in whipped cream, drizzled with shredded chocolate all over and topped with chocolate chips!
The food here is incredible!! I dont get out to east LA much, but this place is definitely a winner!
Cafe Trattoria 25: clean bathrooms, great food, wonderful service, low prices and an upbeat vibe ! A Five star rating is richly deserved!!
Even if you don't come to East LA often, its worth mapquesting this place, driving down to East LA and trying it out!Listed in: Hidden Gems in the LA and OC…
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Review from LiLLy C.
Norwalk, CA
4/14/2009
I work close by and drive by Trattoria's daily. I believe they've been there for about 4months now & I've heard nothing but good things. My lunch buddies and I decided to come try this place yesterday. It was a great lunch choice! The food was delicious.. I had the Pollo Picatta (chicken in lemon sauce topped with capers) complimented with vegetables & potatoes. Very tasty. I practically licked my plate =P My co-workers also enjoyed their meals. This place will definatley be one of our TOp lunch picks!
Don, you're right, Gino is great! -
Review from P T.
Whittier, CA
7/7/2010
After visiting the Mummies of the World exhibit I needed some lunch somewhere close by that was not in the heart of downtown. Thanks to Yelp I found Trattoria 25. This place is located in the heart of Vernon, which is a culinary dead zone, unless you like fast food.
I have to commend the owners of this establishment for opening this restaurant. More places like this are desperately need in these industrial zones. I ordered the grilled rib eye in arugula, tomato and balsamic. This is served with a side of green beans, carrots and potatoes. The rib eye was not that good. Wasn't very flavorful and the quality of the steak was bad and it had a big piece of fat right in the middle of the steak. I think this would have been an awesome lunch had they used better quality meat. The veggies and potato were fine.
For dessert I had a slice of cheesecake. It is served drizzled in white and dark chocolate. The cheesecake was excellent. It was light and airy. Really good. Also, the focaccia bread they served was nice.
I give it 3 stars just due to having the balls to open a much needed place like this in Vernon. I was disappointed by the steak. Had I received a better quality steak I would have given them 4 starts minimum. Not sure if I will ever be back. If i worked in the area I would come back and try something different. -
Review from Gayleen W.
Pasadena, CA
7/12/2011
What a pleasure to eat at Trattoria in Vernon! Always treated with friendliness, quick service, excellent food and reasonable prices. I've never had a bad experience there! Way to go!
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Review from Lila F.
Hermosa Beach, CA
5/1/2011
This place was way better a year ago... While their service has always been pretty shoddy, the food used to be really good, thus making the service tolerable even if my take out orders were messed up 50% of the time. There's not much to eat in the Vernon area where I work so this is amongst the better options. However lately, my go to entree, the Ensalada de Palma has been gross. There is something weird going on with their chicken.... it seems very pink and not cooked through. Last Friday I tried a chicken panini of some sort and it was the same situation. If you're going to go here, try one of their pasta dishes or their caprese salad. Much better selections.
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Review from Alison B.
Sunset Beach, CA
1/26/2009
Gotta love a contemporary Italian restaurant in the middle of a manufacturing district.
Such a clean and fabulous place- great location- right on the corner of Santa Fe.
I work close by and was craving some pasta for lunch (I never bring a lunch with me and am usually starving by 2 or 3).
I ordered a pasta dish to go and the manager insisted I stay and set me up at a table in front.
Yum! They let me custom order the ingredients.
Penne past in a tomato cream sauce with chicken and spinache.
Bread that was served first was ok- kind of dry.
At the end of my lunch, they brought me a complimentary slice of their Tiramisu- I usually don't like this dessert- but I must say it was so very good.
Sooo good. Rich and moist and had a creamy flavor. Not watery and over soaked like others I have had before.
I will be back again and am here to tell other designers/ assistants/ fashion people to check this place out.
Delicious and ooh yeah, very reasonable. And clean!!!
***Update- came here again the other day and ordered a pizza.
Again I had it custom made- artichoke hearts, olives, sundried tomatoes and capers.
Soooo fabulous!
I ate 3 slices and saved the rest for the end of the day.
Again, the manager set me up in the front while I was waiting and brought me a glass of water and bread to try.
They changed their bread and now I think it is pizza bread.
LOVE!!!
I will be back.
Staff is great and attentive. -
Review from Ross J.
Los Angeles, CA
6/13/2011
Only good italian place to eat in Vernon! Service and portion are up to par!
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Review from Crystal K.
Los Angeles, CA
9/25/2009
I work in Vernon and this is one of the few nice restaurants we have in the area. I remember seeing this place under construction for a long time on my way to work. I was more than thrilled with it finally opening and ecstatic when first tried this place. I've tried about 4-5 different dishes and they are all yummy. My favorite is the margarita pizza. Sometimes, I wish it was closer to my house so I could take friends here for lunch & dinner.
Great food and fast service which is important since I'm here on my lunch hour. -
Review from Daniela K.
Los Angeles, CA
10/3/2009
Nicest italian restaurant in the area!
Have a business lunch and dont want to go downtown? Have only 30 minutes for lunch and want to impress a cute coworker? Simply feeling like indulging on a Friday just because you deserve it?
I recommend this place!
The service was super fast, we were promptly seated and our pasta was divine. I had the "frutti di mari" and my friend had the "fettuccine al funghi with scallops and shrimp". Their sauce is light and delicious. I am definitely coming back for more.
And if you're questioning why the 4 stars only: its a little pricier than i expected. We've ordered 2 dishes and drank water, and the bill came out 31.00 (w/out tips). I was not prepared to spend 35+ to dine in Vernon. -
Review from Jessica M.
Los Angeles, CA
10/15/2010
This is probably one of the few decent sit-down restaurants near my office. The restaurant is very nice inside and I think there is an outside seating option as well. The food is delicious and fairly gourmet for Vernon, CA. I love the heart of palm salad and all of the pastas are delicious. The tuna salad didn't taste that fresh when I had it but I've been pleased with everything else I've ordered here. The bread is probably my favorite part. I could just eat that stuff all day! I don't think reservations are necessary but if you have a big party then I'd recommend making them, since it's usually quite busy at lunch time.
Listed in: Entourage friendly
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Review from Jewlz M.
Glendale, CA
6/28/2010
Lovely lunch. Free parking & when you are walking up doesn't look like much. Walk in the restaurant & you are in a modern, open-air, loft-esque busy spot. Sat next to the bar. Brasil v. Chile game was on in HD.
Was greeted & seated by host who happened to be the owner. Gino is his name.
Ordered the Caprese Salad to start which was fresh, lovely, mozzarella was just right. Not small salad but not huge either.
Then got the Risotto w Porcini mushrooms. Risotto was piping hot and a little over-cooked. Creamy though & that was the redeeming factor. Honestly, in terms of the risotto, I feel like I could've made better.
Best part: Gino offered a cappucino & dessert. I was stuffed & could only handle the cappucino. We spoke about the world cup, chatted a bit and he told me he's opening another Trattoria at Melrose and La Brea. Excited for that! The cappucino was great. Strong, just enough foam, delicious. (I am a coffee/espresso addict.) Check comes & it turns out the cappucino was free. I imagine if I had accepted then the dessert would've been too! Next time.
Go here - Gino is charming, service is swift, atmosphere is perfect. Lunch is a lot of working professionals. When I pulled in the parking lot the minority were the Toyotas if you know what I mean.
Go & order a pizza pie, pasta, salad (very fresh) & def dessert! Just stay away from the risotto. Wasn't terrible just wasn't worth the $12.
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Review from Bryan R.
Buena Park, CA
5/27/2010
I passed by this restaurant more than a dozen times and didn't even realize it was there. Based on the reviews I read here on yelp (and due to the lack of "fancy" restaurants in the downtown area), I decided to take one of my clients here for lunch.
The chicken marsala was excellent! The atmosphere was very classy and elegant, which was surprising given the fact that it's located in the middle of an industrial area. My client was impressed, needless to say.
I would highly recommend this place if you need to impress that important potential client or just want to have a decent lunch in a nice, clean upscale restaurant. -
Review from Nelson W.
Arcadia, CA
11/5/2009
I was with a client in Vernon and we wanted to grab dinner at a nice spot...I suggest WABA grill, lol...
The client suggested Trattoria No 25.
I was pretty floored by the place when I walked in. Totally unexpected.
Lofty ceilings, beautiful photos/paintings on the walls that were huge in size - it kind of reminded me of vegas. But done in a calmer way.
The food was prompt and it was good, although I wouldn't say it was the best italian ive ever had. Worth a dinner stop by though. -
Review from Oriana B.
Alhambra, CA
2/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Clean and simple decor/atmosphere. Starts getting busy around 11:30 at lunch time on weekdays. Staff members were attentive and were willing to substitute food if you don't like what they have on their menus.
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Review from lehautedau g.
Los Angeles, CA
1/19/2009
Great new place located in the heart of industrial Downtown L.A./ Vernon. Perfect lunch spot of fashion industry people, being that it is located near many manufacturing companies and right down the street from the Forever 21 factory.
Lets see-- To start, I was the only person in the place! They are BRAND, SPANKING NEW, so I suppose that was to be expected. When I first walked in I felt like it was going to be a bit pricier than I had in mind, but after asking for a menu, I realized the prices were just in my range- with most things ranging between 7 and 15 dollars per item/ entree. And the menu is great! Lots of good stuff at reasonable prices.
The complimentary bread was delicious! It had sundried tomatoes on it! Paired with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or butter. Not too heavy- it was perfect for an appetizer!
The manager also gave me free chicken vegetable soup! Was very yummy-- especially with the Parmesan cheese the waiter put on it for me! Next I ordered the peperoni pizza. It was the perfect size-- about 8- 10 inches, with some left over to take home. The cheese was light, and so was the dough, so at the end of the meal I was full but not weighed down, which is so nice! Most Italian food makes me want to sleep for days after.
I asked for the check, and to my surprise they also gave me some tiramisu-- on the house! Im sure they are trying to promote their menu and business, hence the free stuff, but what good service! And the tiramisu was GREAT!!! SOSOSOSOSO GOOD!
So basically, the service was A+, the food was A+, the location is A+ because there needs to be more reasonably priced GOOD food in Vernon because lets face it, Joe K's Deli is kind of gross (they dont even have DELI MUSTARD.. and its an effing deli!), and so are the fast food places. It's walking distance from my work, and close to many other spots in the area as well. Totally worth the drive if you work near DTLA, because how many times can you eat quiznos, green bamboo, subway, and whatever other places there are in that neck of the woods? OVER IT!
Viva La New Italian spots! I support local restaurants.
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Review from jim k.
Park La Brea, CA
10/17/2010
i work in the area and was taken here a few weeks ago by my boss. Wow! what a space!! i agree with the other yelpers, one of the best rest. in the area including DT. There should be more of these types of establishments in the area- great food, good ambiance! the food was very good as was the service. def a garmento spot if ever!
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Review from Vivi T.
Los Angeles, CA
1/12/2011
This place is a hidden gem! I usually come here during the day where the service is great and accustomed for the quick lunch crowd. A clean and modern restaurant in an industrial area - this restaurant is a great break from the other lunch spots in the area. Most of their pasta dishes are well prepared but the linguine and clams is excellent. A must if you're in the area.
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Review from Chris C.
Liberty, SC
2/21/2011
The atmosphere and service is top notch. The restaurant is very close to major businesses, which is a plus for commuters. Great tiramisu too.
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Review from Valentino B.
South Gate, CA
5/12/2010
So it's almost time to go to lunch at the office, and so I wanted to know where there was an Italian place to eat. Apparently no one knew of such a thing in East L.A. so one of my co-workers had suggested to yelp it! :D
I did!
And Oh Wow! Trattoria 25 came out.
Yes, finally what I was looking for! An Italian place near East Los Angeles. Is true of what some other reviewers said about this place, really hidden in the Industrial part of Los Angeles.
I had to order for pick up. My order was fast only because it took less than 10 minutes for them to have my order ready!.
My order came to about no what i would normally spend for Lunch but its totally worth it.
I ordered a Capricciosa this is a Great Pizza by the way, it comes with artichokes, ham, black olives, and mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella. I also ordered a nice Moca Latte! Perfect man!
This is for sure a great place to dine like when you are on a date!
The place had great tall ceilings, full of decor, great displays of awesome paintings. There is also a patio to eat on.
Even though it is surrounded in the Industrialized place its so worth the time to go! Its like a hidden Gem Stone!
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Review from Lala Y.
Los Angeles, CA
4/29/2010
I work at Vernon and it is true that this is prob the best restaurant around the area.
The food is not bad and the servers are all trying, but to be honest, they really should hire more servers, all of them are so overwhelmed and struggling between tables. -
Review from Richard J.
West Los Angeles, CA
3/19/2010 1 photo
As I sit at the bar in Trattoria 25 I am stunned at how nice of a place this is smack in the middle of Vernon! This is the type of restaurant I have come accustomed to seeing in a place like downtown Culver City! The only downside is that for lunch prices can be on the higher side. I saw prices ranging from about $10-16. Although the prices are high, I felt that the portions (at least what I ordered) were a pretty nice size. I ordered the chicken panini with eggplant and fontina cheese with a side salad. Everything was really tasty. I will definitely be back here.
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Review from Mono S.
Los Angeles, CA
12/15/2010
anyone for mediocre Italian?? Now taking into consideration the industrial setting of this location and the fact that its the only real sit down restaurant, with a pleasant and clean atmosphere (Quiznos and Mc Dees dont count) along with good service and not to mention bread.... the place is good, not great, but I'm there at least once a week, go figure!!
the pastas, pizza, and daily soups are generally what I eat, Ive tried the veal, steak, fish etc but I feel all lack freshness....
