Pace Restaurant

René Kolpa

Great food made of fresh produce. Super waitress and a wow vibe

Keith Alvarez

What are wonderful restaurant! My daughter brought me to this little gem, Delicious food, great drinks, awesome atmosphere, very friendly staff. Definitely one of my new favorite spots. I highly recommend this place for everyone.

Dr. Peter Smith

Highly recommend, this is a hidden gem in LA. Best upscale but not stuffy organic Italian / farm to table restaurant in Los Angeles. The ambience and energy is the best I have seen in LA, dim lights , candles on tables and an attentive staff. Maybe I should say farmers market to table as the chef/owner gets ingredients from farmers markets twice a week. Hard to describe their food , maybe Italian country comfort food that is healthy. They make their pasta in house as well and you can tell each dish is made with a lot of love. What to eat?! Going to have to go back to try their home made ravioli with lobster and squash or lasagna or their cedar plank wild salmon dish and they have daily specials as well. The menu looks so good it’s hard to decide what to order so my mom and I split the minestrone soup and The Peace Pie which is their version of a margherita pizza and both were really tasty and perfectly seasoned. We also got the cedar plank roasted and grilled chicken , this dish is next level and it came with 2 sides, I got the asparagus and roasted root veggies, once again very tasty and perfectly seasoned. We also got the spaghetti bolognese and the waiter shaved some fresh Parmesan on it. Love the attention to detail and this dish was also great, although it could have used a little more sauce. We finished the meal with their warm chocolate cake that was so soft and moist and really perfect with fresh berries and vanilla gelato. Highly recommend this place and will be going back again. I often eat at their sister restaurant called Pace Joint on sunset, it is more of a no frills casual spot but the food is great there also and make sure to check out the outdoor back patio.

Rudy Lopez

Great atmosphere definitely a great place to have a great dinner

Michael DiGregorio

I’ll be back to Pace hopefully sooner than later. The melon prosciutto salad was amazing and so was the roasted red pepper soup I had. Not to mention the richest tiramisu I’ve ever had. Valet parking and friendly staff made this Laurel Canyon staple a place I’d bring (or meet) my future husband.

Marlaina Stoddard

This was recommended by a local. Dark, Cozy , and quaint Italian place under the General Store. We sat in the courtyard, which was closed in and heated due to the cold. The table arrangements made it hard for Staff to get around. Savannah was our waitress. She went over the special menu for the night. Suggested the chocolate cake, it takes 30 mins and cooks while you eat your meal.She was awesome! Helped us pick our meal. It was so delicious. The best pizza we have had in a while. We had the Mamas G's pizza and the pennette arrabbiata. Pasta was spicy and the best I've had. The pizza crust was perfection, a long with the toppings. Hope we can visit again to try the Salmon.

Stephanie R

Obsessed!!! Went here for my first time tonight with my husband. I had the salmon with root vegetables and asparagus, and my husband had the rigatoni. Both were perfect. The salmon is unbelievable! Best salmon ever! Seriously. It was like butter in my mouth. We also had the chocolate cake which was yummy. Service was great! Our server made sure we had everything we needed, and everyone was super pleasant. :) The atmosphere was awesome! Super cozy and chill with a good mix of classic rock playing. Will definitely return!

Marcella Bilotto

Dimly lit, cozy date night spot. It’s tucked away on Laurel Canyon with the perfect ambiance. The pasta was fresh and delicious without being too heavy.

Tastes just like Italy! Best gluten free pasta I’ve ever had. Full stop. They actually import it from Italy, so that explains the perfection of flavor! And the al dente texture, they mastered. Sauces made fresh daily. Very cozy vibes. And the cutest placemat drawings from over the years is displayed on the walls as artwork - clearly LA is full of artists because the pencil crayon sketches are incredible. I first came here on a rainy night and the ambiance couldn’t have been more perfect. Surprise jazz band performance too! Parking in the area is very hard, but they do have valet. All the times I’ve driven through Laurel Canyon and never knew this gem of a restaurant was there underneath the historic convenient store. This building has such a special energy that reflects the moments of history when Los Angeles was at its peak.

I’ve been going to Pace since 2000 and It’s truly remarkable how flawless their consistency is. I’ve never had anything but an excellent meal there. The space is as warm and romantic as ever and the service is excellent, however it has never been better than it was when I was there last Tuesday. Allison is the best front of house I’ve encountered at any restaurant in LA. Everything was great that night, but she was the standout. We had a big party and she was the talk of everyone in my group as we waited for our cars at the valet. To me, great service is the most important quality at any restaurant, and it deserves a special mention here.

Overall a pretty good place to grab a meal. The food was tasty and the service was friendly. The atmosphere felt relaxed and comfortable.

Reserved a table for two a month ahead of Valentines, and immediately upon arrival my expectations were blown out of the water. Pace had graciously let us know a few days before that the menu would be a Pre Fixe special curated by the Chef, and when asked were happy to thoroughly confirm what was and wasn't celiac friendly. What I didn't expect was for them to go above and beyond -- upon arrival, we were presented with red roses, and upon seating we were greeted with complimentary glasses of champagne. The service was top tier, and yet every aspect of the venue felt accessible and universal -- a rare dichotomy to strike in Los Angeles. We will happily return to Pace to taste their regular menu, but I cannot understate the care and thought they put into tonight's offering.

Jon Gordon

I’ve been going to Pace since 2000 and It’s truly remarkable how flawless their consistency is. I’ve never had anything but an excellent meal there. The space is as warm and romantic as ever and the service is excellent, however it has never been better than it was when I was there last Tuesday. Allison is the best front of house I’ve encountered at any restaurant in LA. Everything was great that night, but she was the standout. We had a big party and she was the talk of everyone in my group as we waited for our cars at the valet. To me, great service is the most important quality at any restaurant, and it deserves a special mention here.

Melinda Michael

Tastes just like Italy! Best gluten free pasta I’ve ever had. Full stop. They actually import it from Italy, so that explains the perfection of flavor! And the al dente texture, they mastered. Sauces made fresh daily. Very cozy vibes. And the cutest placemat drawings from over the years is displayed on the walls as artwork - clearly LA is full of artists because the pencil crayon sketches are incredible. I first came here on a rainy night and the ambiance couldn’t have been more perfect. Surprise jazz band performance too! Parking in the area is very hard, but they do have valet. All the times I’ve driven through Laurel Canyon and never knew this gem of a restaurant was there underneath the historic convenient store. This building has such a special energy that reflects the moments of history when Los Angeles was at its peak.

Denise Rose

LOVED this experience. Highly recommend reservations. We shared focaccia, pecorino, olives, rigatoni, and ravioli. The freshness and the flavors are heavenly. Super cool vibe, crayons on the table and art on the walls is fun. Really great friendly service. Would love to return, I'm convinced there can't be a bad choice...

Cheyanne G.

Best salmon I’ve ever had and the food is always delicious. Wine is great. Service attentive and friendly. The crayons and tablecloth are always delightful too. Great vibes. So lucky we have this place in the Canyon!

Very lively spot made it feel extra festive. Loud but easy to talk and the service was fast. It was my first visit to this spot, I would probably go back.

M. MENA

Very lively spot made it feel extra festive. Loud but easy to talk and the service was fast. It was my first visit to this spot, I would probably go back.

We dined at Pace for my fiancé’s birthday. We arrived and were briefly sat on the patio all the way in the back last table. We thought it was fine until we realized that no one could see us and we couldn’t call any servers. After we were sat we read our menus for a full 20 mins before anyone came back to get our order. We ordered drinks and food together as we were worried if we didn’t order everything we would be waiting even more. The rest of the evening went better but service just wasn’t all that great. Food was good. Nothing mind blowing. Good portion, clams were great, raviolis nicely packed with lobster. But just missing depth of flavors I think. Presentation of the raviolis could be nicer… I noted on the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday. Was excited to see the people sat next to us got a candle for their birthday. My fiance pointed out how cute it was that they were also celebrating a birthday. We ordered the chocolate cake - didn’t come with a candle so felt a little awkward… but it tasted very good. Not dying to come back tbh, for all of the above reasons. Checked it off our list after having been there for quite some time.

Carla Gonzalez

We dined at Pace for my fiancé’s birthday. We arrived and were briefly sat on the patio all the way in the back last table. We thought it was fine until we realized that no one could see us and we couldn’t call any servers. After we were sat we read our menus for a full 20 mins before anyone came back to get our order. We ordered drinks and food together as we were worried if we didn’t order everything we would be waiting even more. The rest of the evening went better but service just wasn’t all that great. Food was good. Nothing mind blowing. Good portion, clams were great, raviolis nicely packed with lobster. But just missing depth of flavors I think. Presentation of the raviolis could be nicer… I noted on the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday. Was excited to see the people sat next to us got a candle for their birthday. My fiance pointed out how cute it was that they were also celebrating a birthday. We ordered the chocolate cake - didn’t come with a candle so felt a little awkward… but it tasted very good. Not dying to come back tbh, for all of the above reasons. Checked it off our list after having been there for quite some time.

Pasta not full of flavour. Service not the best super busy I would say, good atmosphere, good wine (but glasses are chunky) Prices high for quality of food

My boyfriend and I came for a date night, and were really disappointed with Pace. It had been recommended by a friend who said it was her favorite Italian in LA, but we found the food pretty lacking in flavor. My boyfriend ordered the lobster ravioli and said it was the worst pasta he had ever had. My butternut squash ravioli were much better but didn't blow my mind. The bread and butter course was fine. The salmon carpaccio needed salt. The oysters didn't taste super fresh. The wine was horrendous (but that's on me for choosing a bad bottle). All in all, as someone who loves food and eats a lot of it, this was underwhelming.

A bit of a mixed bag. Our appetizers were great - fresh, pillowy focaccia, a deliciously balanced beet salad, and hearty minestrone soup. We all ordered pastas as our mains - the arrabiata, tortellini, and tagliatelle - and were slightly disappointed. Good portion sizes, but nothing special and a bit under-salted. Really fun vibe and atmosphere but likely will not be coming back for the food alone.

Griff

Pasta not full of flavour. Service not the best super busy I would say, good atmosphere, good wine (but glasses are chunky) Prices high for quality of food

george

A bit of a mixed bag. Our appetizers were great - fresh, pillowy focaccia, a deliciously balanced beet salad, and hearty minestrone soup. We all ordered pastas as our mains - the arrabiata, tortellini, and tagliatelle - and were slightly disappointed. Good portion sizes, but nothing special and a bit under-salted. Really fun vibe and atmosphere but likely will not be coming back for the food alone.

Patricia Ades

I dined at Pace this evening and ordered the spaghetti. Bolognese and I was truly looking forward to the dish but was terribly disappointed. It was the most tasteless spaghetti Bolognese I have ever eaten. However, the wine was great. The dessert was great. The service was excellent and. the atmosphere is wonderful. They need to spend more time on pasta sauce. That’s what makes a great pasta.

This place has missed the mark and made a special night disappointing. Went for my birthday, service was super rushed with empty tables around. My partner had written down birthday and asked for a candle as a request in the reservation and wanted to surprise me. For the supposed quality and price of the restaurant you’d think the hostess had gone over each reservation to check for these things. Apparently not. Quality of the food has gone down like crazy and personally I’m getting tired of paying crazy prices for such low quality restaurants. That are staying busy because of their history but don’t maintain an actual standard.

Eva Bergeret

This place has missed the mark and made a special night disappointing. Went for my birthday, service was super rushed with empty tables around. My partner had written down birthday and asked for a candle as a request in the reservation and wanted to surprise me. For the supposed quality and price of the restaurant you’d think the hostess had gone over each reservation to check for these things. Apparently not. Quality of the food has gone down like crazy and personally I’m getting tired of paying crazy prices for such low quality restaurants. That are staying busy because of their history but don’t maintain an actual standard.

We came Saturday, Sep 20, for my girlfriends birthday. We had to wait forty minutes past our reservation time. I made sure to explain it was for a birthday and that I would be happy to pay for a piece of cake to come to the table at the end for her. Never came. Second round of drinks we ordered, never came. Extremely disappointing as we had a wonderful experience last year for our anniversary. Others sat around us had to constantly get up and find someone to help. The food is good but the service was horrible, never felt more forgotten about at a restaurant. Avoid for special occasions.

G D

We came Saturday, Sep 20, for my girlfriends birthday. We had to wait forty minutes past our reservation time. I made sure to explain it was for a birthday and that I would be happy to pay for a piece of cake to come to the table at the end for her. Never came. Second round of drinks we ordered, never came. Extremely disappointing as we had a wonderful experience last year for our anniversary. Others sat around us had to constantly get up and find someone to help. The food is good but the service was horrible, never felt more forgotten about at a restaurant. Avoid for special occasions.