Nicole Miller

Beautiful setting, this restaurant screams of romantic date night options. The outdoor patio is where you should request as it gets loud inside even with regular diner volumes. The duck confit was delightfully crispy and the finish of pot de creame was exactly what my taste buds desired. Overall attentive yet unimposing service made for a fabulous evening out.

Rachel Russell-Clark

Food was good, ambiance was top tier! Loved the selenite accents, really sets the vibe. Food was nice, I’d pass on the eggplant next time. I was expecting elephante whipped eggplant but it was not that at all lol. Not their fault it just wasn’t what I was expecting. My fav out of everything was the brown butter corn pasta! So good.

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Luisa Goncalves

Loved Casaléna! Went on a Tuesday and it was busy! Great selection of cocktails and wine/spirits. Friendly attentive staff, great ambiance, decor and amazing food! We ate everything but the plates! A must! Lots of sports people if you're into sports. My husband knew who they were since he loves the lakers and rams but I was oblivious.I care about the food!

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Advait Sukhtankar

Out here for lunch and had some of the best salads. We ordered a Falafel Bowl, Grilled Ceaser with Chicken, Poke Bowl with Tuna and a Stracciatella to share. The taste and the presentation was super. Sydney was serving us and was super friendly. High on the recommendation list.

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Yaz

We had a lovely experience at Casaléna! From the moment we arrived 20 minutes early for our reservation the hostess was incredibly accommodating and seated us right away, which was a great start to the evening. Our server was friendly, attentive, and impressively knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and insights into the flavors of each dish. The Mediterranean margarita I ordered was fantastic refreshing and perfectly balanced. The food itself was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The only hiccup was that the restaurant was quite busy, so we had to ask for water a few times and experienced a bit of a wait between courses. That said, the overall vibe and quality of the food and drinks more than made up for it. Definitely looking forward to coming back again soon!

+5

James Johnson

My wife and I had Saturday night plans to attend a concert in Northridge. We decided to have dinner in the area before the concert. After searching the web for a good restaurant, I landed on Casaléna. It was a pleasant discovery! The place is beautiful and gives you clean, classy and elevated casual vibes, though a lot of folks, including us, were dressed up. It's listed as Mediterranean, but I get American and Italian farm to table all rolled up in one. Being first timers, we asked our server (Charlie) to give us the run down on the menu and recommendations. With his help, we made our choices. For cocktails we went with the Maple Old Fashioned and a Golden Sour. For starters, we shared the Charred Octopus and the Grilled Cesar Salad. For the entrée, my wife had the Butterflied Whole Branzino, paired with a glass of Terras Gauda, Albariño. I ordered the Short Rib paired with a glass of The Walking Fool Red Blend by Caymus. and we ordered a side of Broccolini, Literally, EVERYTHING was excellent! One of the favorites was the Charred Octopus. It was cooked to perfection. The service was great, the food came out quick and hot. I recommend you give this place a try.

+5

Amit Naik

I booked a table at Casalena for a birthday lunch, and the experience was memorable from start to finish. The ambiance instantly captivated us, with stunning decor, intricate artwork, and a vibrant yet elegant atmosphere. The view of the valley outside added a picturesque touch, elevating the overall dining experience. Upon arrival, there was valet (we paid a $7 valet parking fee) and were promptly seated at our reserved table. However, the table felt a bit cramped for our party of four. When we requested a change, the staff quickly accommodated us with a more spacious and comfortable table, which we appreciated. Our waiter, however, seemed slightly aloof, lacking the warmth and enthusiasm we’ve experienced at places like The Cheesecake Factory, where staff often engage more actively with guests and explain the menu. This was a minor hiccup but didn’t detract significantly from the experience. The food was the true highlight. Every dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection—full marks to the culinary team! The menu offered a delightful variety, and each bite showcased the restaurant’s commitment to quality. Overall, Casalena is a gem worth visiting. The breathtaking decor, scenic valley views, and exceptional food make it a standout destination. I’d happily return for another unforgettable meal.

Toni Payne

Two things you must try at Casalena, their Pizza and their Tiramisu. This place is a fine dining restaurant located on venture and not too far from Topanga canyon blvd. Out of all the food we tried, the pizza for me was the most flavorful. I especially loved the taste and texture of their cheese. Highly recommended. I also enjoyed the vodka pasta. The ambiance here is nice and serene. They accommodate big and small parties so if you wanna have a fancy pizza party for 30, this might just be your spot. Keep in mind though, parking is either far up the street or Valet for 7 bucks. I’m not sure if the price is consistent on weekends. Anyhoo… I made sure to take a lot of pictures and videos for yall to see so if you do go, tell them Toni said hello. I’d definitely be back for the pizza and maybe this time I’ll get a cocktail too.

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Melissa Abdelkerim

I’m going to be honest here because I was super disappointed after having dinner here last night. When I came to casalena when it first opened two years ago or so it was good. However, something has changed. The short rib was the worst I’ve ever had. It was dry and tasted like they didn’t even put salt let alone any other seasoning. The seafood pasta tasted like biting into a garlic clove and was not edible. We tried to push through eating the short rib, but the whole experience was not worth the price. The ambiance is beautiful. But the food was absolutely not worth it.

Tabu P

We visited Casalena and decided to order a few dishes to share around the table. One of our guests eats gluten-free, and we appreciated that the restaurant was able to accommodate this by preparing a gluten-free version of the pesto pasta which was delicious. The Margherita pizza came out first. It was okay, nothing special at all. I've had much better versions elsewhere. The fig & beet salad was a big letdown - the portion was quite small which didn’t justify the price or my expectations of a salad! Literally 1 beet and maybe half a fig is perhaps all that was on the plate. And the taste was mid. The tuna rice cake was over-fried, making the rice hard and difficult to bite into. Overall, the food and experience felt pretty underwhelming. As for the ambiance, we were seated in the hall to the left of the entrance, which was extremely noisy. It was difficult to hear the person sitting across from me, which made conversation a bit frustrating. Service-wise, our server was kind and attentive, but the front staff we interacted with on our way out were not particularly polite or welcoming which added to our disappointment.