RivaBella, (9201 Sunset Blvd.,West Hollywood, 90069; 310.278.2060) a collaboration between Los Angeles-based Innovative Dining Group (IDG) and Executive Chef/Partner Gino Angelini, opens its doors in West Hollywood. Open for lunch and dinner, signature dishes include Tagliatelle allo Zafferano Con Ragu di Prosciutto, housemade saffron tagliatelle and prosciutto ragu; and Ravioli al Granchio con Riccio di Mare, squid ink crab ravioli with sea beans and lobster sea urchin sauce; Crostino Con Pate Di Fegatini di Pollo, chicken liver pate with marinated cannellini beans; and Seppiolini Con Melograno, grilled cuttlefish salad with arugula and pmegranate. Favorites from Angelini’s namesake Osteria make an appearance too, including the Lasagne Nonna Elvira, with layers of housemade spinach pasta, meat sauce, and ricotta. Designed by award-winning Studio Collective, the 8,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor space is like stepping into a centuries old, rustic Tuscan farmhouse, accented by sleek elements.
Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Dinner: Sunday-Monday 5:30-10:30 pm; Tuesday-Wednesday 5:30-11:30 pm; Thursday 5:30-11:30 pm; Friday-Saturday 5:30-midnight
Bar: Opens daily at 5 pm
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 5-7 pm
Nidi di Rondine, Photo Credit: Claire Thomas
