Maccheroni Republic

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  Jon Beasley

  ·1 month ago

  “Here's a comfortable slice of Tuscany served-up with pride. We were turned off by the noise and traffic at Grand Central Market across the street and opted for an evening here on the patio. My generous square of lasagna was exceptional. I was pleased with the culinary twist of creamy bechamel, and the refreshing lemon cello prosecco with fresh mint. Gracie mille!”

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  Lamination Station

  ·1 month ago

  “Maccheroni Republic is an absolute gem! The pasta here is some of the best I've ever had fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. The portion sizes were generous and the presentation was beautiful. Service was warm, attentive, and very …”

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  Ladyperson369

  ·2 months ago

  “With all due respect, this was a very average experience with a high price tag. The wait staff was fine, wait times okay, the food was average. We got the truffle special with gnocchi and the wild boar pappardelle and it was mid. The truffle sauce had a lot of nutmeg flavor, and the boar sauce was lacking flavor. The bill was $75 for two pasta dishes and one cocktail. Pizzeria Republica down the street on Main has an incredible happy hour with some of the best pizza and pasta I’ve had in LA. Go there instead.”

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  Hyunjae Jeon (全 賢宰)

  ·3 months ago

  “Came here around 5pm and got seated right away, but by the time we left there was a line. Definitely recommend coming early ⏰ First off, the vibe. Outdoor seating with this slightly European feel, which I honestly did not expect in Downtown LA 🇮🇹✨ It just felt really nice and relaxed. Food came out super fast, which we appreciated. We got the calamari in zimino and the meatballs, and both were great — but also really good value. The calamari portion was generous (lots of squid 🦑), and the meatballs came in a solid portion too, like around 8 pieces. Not small at all. The house salad was kind of a last-minute order because we saw it at the next table and it looked so good… and yeah, no regrets 🥗 Really fresh, nice mix of veggies, just very well put together. For mains, I got the gnocchi and my partner got the frutti di mare pasta 🍝 The flavors were honestly so good. Rich, well-balanced, and just satisfying. I have to say — the seafood pasta was loaded. If you have eaten around LA, you know how rare that is 😭 They were not holding back at all, especially for the price. As for the gnocchi, it was more on the softer side rather than super chewy, but it worked really well with the mushroom ragu. Paired it with house wine and it just made sense 🍷 Finished the whole plate without even realizing. Dessert was the cannoli, and wow… crispy shell, super creamy filling, not too sweet. I almost ordered another one 🥲 Overall, great vibe, great food, and really good prices. Definitely adding this to my “come back and run it again” list 💯”

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  Martin Brand

  ·3 months ago

  “Front of house's hospitality was outstanding despite my inexpensive, solo dining. Fiuggi's light, soft sparkling water let my food on Center stage; even the sliced lemon on top added a volatile citrus aroma. The bread had a good contrast: thin crunchy crust, soft crumb, with good olive oil bringing it together. The spinach‑ricotta filled pasta in butter & sage is a magnificent art of gastronomy: soft, pillowy filling, butter (fat) carrying the dairy flavor. Fresh dough was thin but elastic skin, soft filling. Butter & cheese gave creaming effect. I was glad I declined the server's courtesy offer of more cheese: Parmegiano and salt perfectly finished it. The sage was aromatic, present, warm but never bitter or dominating. It was well calibrated; truly skilled. Tiramisu, my favorite dessert was very disappointing, unfortunately. The deep ceramic bowl was my style: the thermal control maintains the whipped cream's texture. But the cream was very stiff, so it stabilizes in the fridge from the productivity aspect. And there was no lady fingers but the thin sponge (it was soaked in espresso at least). I paid $12 for flavored overly whipped cream, basically. This tiramisu was definitely "Do not order item". I gave 20% tip, because everybody else's performance and execution were awesome.”

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  Anna

  ·4 months ago

  “I went on the last day of Dine LA for lunch and there was no wait! I was honestly prepared for the worst. I got three courses: burratina, gnocchi with mushroom sauce, and panna cotta. We started with the free bread, which felt a little dry …”

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  Chris Shaul

  ·4 months ago

  “It has been 10 years since we were last here. The food is still outstanding. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and we were able to get in right away. The restaurant was full, but we timed it just right The food was great, starting with the Friti Misti. We then had the Caesar salad. Also good. For our mains, I had the Cacio Parpadelle with Chicken, and my wife had the Bianchi and Neri Pasta (Black and White pasta). We really enjoyed the food. The service was great and the outdoor patio was really comfortable and pleasant.”

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  Hoan tran

  ·5 months ago

  “I wanted to share a recommendation for an authentic Italian restaurant in DTLA that I’ve been enjoying for years. It is a wonderful, cozy spot that I frequently suggest to friends and family. The food is excellent, with everything—including the pasta—made in-house. The owners, who moved here from Italy, are incredibly friendly and make every guest feel like part of the family. Despite the high quality, the pricing remains very reasonable. It is a great location for a meal with friends or a date. I highly recommend visiting, though I suggest arriving in the late afternoon or early evening to ensure you get seated quickly.”

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  Maxwell L. Alexander

  ·5 months ago

  “After living in LA for more than five years, I’d walked past this spot countless times without stopping in. A friend picked it for her birthday because it’s always reliable, and I’m glad she did. Every dish we ordered was impressive, and I …”

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  Alejandro Cruz

  ·5 months ago

  “This restaurant is amazing! From the staff to the atmosphere, and especially the food! Everything was as fresh and authentic as anything I've had in Italy. The biggest surprise was the flan! I always order it at restaurants and then compare it to my mom's flan, but from my first bite I had a "Ratatouille" moment where I was thrown back to my mom's kitchen as a kid and could see her smiling at me as I ate it with a big grin on my face. Can't recommend this place enough.”