Convivial, throwback Italian hub, known for its garlic rolls, generous portions & singing servers.
Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3016 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 301-7278
Website: https://www.candorestaurants.com/
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The menu is quite large and has a lot of great options on it and almost each dish has the option to make it a “gargantuan” portion aside from certain specialty dishes. One thing that sets this place apart is they put garlic knots on your table and as soon as you eat them, they bring more over. They are honestly really good and it would be almost impossible to eat just one. For my entrée, I chose the Osso Buco, which was a special for the evening and upgraded my side to linguine with clams on it, which I thought was great. The Osso Buco was a bit fatty and I prefer when the side is risotto, but it was still very good and I would recommend. This would be a great casual option for a meal with friends or family and would also be a great option for kids. I would recommend if you are in the area and feel the price point is especially fair for the portion size that you get.
However, despite the large portions, the food was a letdown. The chicken marsala pasta had little to no flavor, and the spaghetti and meatballs were dry and lacked enough sauce. The food seemed much more Americanized than Italian. It was a big disappointment since the online reviews are so overwhelmingly positive. While the portions are definitely generous, the actual quality and seasoning just weren’t there. It’s frustrating when a place with such a great reputation didn’t deliver on the plate, making for a lackluster meal despite the fun vibe.
I tried the ribs, which were soft and tender, though I felt they could have used a little more flavour. The mashed potatoes on the side were unfortunately a little cold and bland. Desserts are a highlight — definitely try the Snickers one, it’s fantastic.
The atmosphere is lively and fun, with a strong Italian theme. As an Italian myself, I didn’t find the flavours to be fully authentic, but I can appreciate the effort, even when singing happy birthday in some form of Italian to customers.
Happy hour only applies if you are at the bar, not at the tables.
They have parking on site, but unfortunately you have to pay $10 for it, so I personally turned around and was able to find free street parking nearby.
Delightful patio atmosphere with warm heaters all throughout. Service was excellent! Staff continually came to table throughout our meal. Would visit again!
The plates were perfectly plated!
We enjoy unlimited grilled knots, crispy calamari, fire-grilled shrimp, chicken fettuccine pesto, and Pappardella shrimp, all of which are delicious! We shared the dishes among the three of us and had leftovers!