Cannelloni di Verdure - Veggie stuffed pasta with a tomato cream sauce

Cannelloni di Verdure – Veggie stuffed pasta with a tomato cream sauce

I used to come to La Bruschetta all the time when I worked in the area almost ten years ago.

(However, I never had any bruschetta there)

I often dined with my coworker and friend, Natasha, when we would sneak away for the occasional 2 wine lunch.

Natasha was a troubled soul who eventually took her own life.

We didn’t have any wine this afternoon but I did snarf down my beefy, saucy lasagna and think fondly of her.

BTW, nothing has changed about this place since I was last here…

When I eventually travelled to Italy, I came back and found this place to be one of the most understated, authentic Italian restaurants in LA.

No celebrity chef, no mindblowing decor, no fancy culinary tricks or trendy ingredients.

Just super simple, high quality tasty and traditional dishes.

1621 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 477-1052
http://www.labruschettawestwood.com

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Cesare - Ceasar Salad

Cesare – Ceasar Salad

INSALATA DI BARBABIETOLE E BURRATA - Beet and Burrata Salad

INSALATA DI BARBABIETOLE E BURRATA – Beet and Burrata Salad

Lasagna Alla Bolognese

Lasagna Alla Bolognese

LINGUINE GAMBERI & CAPESANTE FRADIAVOLO - Shrimp and jumbo sea scallop in a spicy tomato sauce

LINGUINE GAMBERI & CAPESANTE FRADIAVOLO – Shrimp and jumbo sea scallop in a spicy tomato sauce