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Evan Funke’s newest venture MOTHER WOLF finds its home inside the historic Citizen News building in Hollywood. Chef Evan Funke is a steward of Italian cooking traditions and culture. His latest venture, Mother Wolf, pays tribute to Rome’s mythological origin story of Remus, Romulus and the Lupa Capitolina. With Rome as the singular inspiration for Mother Wolf, Funke’s rich and soulful cooking is a mosaic of the ancient, pastoral and urban culinary heritage of la cucina Romana. The menu echos themes of shepherds, popes, farmers and artisans with wafer-thin wood fired pizzas, hyper-seasonal antipasti and the exceptional pastas for which Funke is renowned.
Upscale choice with a genteel vibe serving thin pizzas, handmade pasta & other Italian staples.
Hours
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 515-1077
Website: http://motherwolfla.com/
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Reviews
Lindsey Williamson Christy
All around an excellent experience at Mother Wolf. Service was top shelf, friendly, fun, attentive but not irritating and everyone made sure we had everything we needed at all times. We went for a 6 person work dinner and had an extra person join us for dessert and the table was a perfect size for our group. Food was excellent and we ate family style which I love so I can try all the things. I’d like to come back for a date night and try some of the meat dishes. Also don’t skip dessert!
… moregt
Sat as a table of 4. We ordered most of the menu minus entrees. We got cocktails to start which were pretty off balanced and not good so i switched to wine. Started with arancini best thing we had. The arugula salad was bland like really bland. Had to ask for lemons and salt so we could brighten it up. They were out of meatballs so they sent shrimp. Again no much flavor. We share the margherita pizza which j thought was okay not bad. Then came the pastas. Couldnt believe how bad these all were. Amatriciana is by far my favorite pastas tasted like chef boy rd and was terrible. Carbonara tasted like vomit and the fusilli was just okay and the pasta was really overcooked. The kitchen sent out aglio e olio which i loved. We ended with the tiramisu which was also amazing. This restaurant in my opinion is terrible and will never return. I can’t believe how this place is in business. Overrated and disappointing
… moreDerek W
We’ve dined at the location in Vegas a few times and decided to dine at the LA location with a few friends. I really should’ve paid closer attention to where this restaurant was located as Hollywood has absolutely gone downhill. We luckily found street parking but found myself constantly checking video footage to see if something happened to my car (yes I am aware there is valet but I never let strangers drive my cars). I was actually surprised at how big the restaurant was inside and still can’t figure out why I’ve had such a hard time getting reservations in the past.
Our waiter was awesome but sadly some of our favorite dishes in Vegas weren’t on the menu at the Hollywood location.
Started the meal with the Sfincione which is always awesome along with the Ruchetta. I warned my friends that the Ruchetta would be enough to feed the 5 of us but we also ordered the La Panzanella. This time the Ruchetta had the perfect balance of lemon and olive oil. I found the last dish in Vegas being overly lemony. The La Panzanella was good but wish there were bits of prosciutto in the dish.
Next appetizer we ordered was the Gamberi in Salsa Verde. The prawns were cooked perfectly but was never a fan of Chef Funke’s salsa verde. The next
appetizer was the Polpette Di Coda. Can’t go wrong with this appetizer but wished I had more of the Sfincione to mop up the pomodoro sauce. Finally finished our appetizer order with Suppli Al Telefono which I surprisingly enjoyed.
Up next were the pizzas (Diavola and Salsiccia?). I absolutely loved all of the char bits of Chef’s pizzas so needless to say both were perfect in my opinion. The Diavola was a bit spicy but my 2 favorite pizzas are the marinara and the funghi.
For the pastas we ordered Spaghetti Arrabiata and the Spaghetti Al Arragosta. Both were phenomenal in my opinion and would highly recommend both if on the menu.
For the main entree we ordered the Tagliata Di Manzo. Needless to say I was stuffed by the time the entree came out so this really didn’t taste great in my opinion. Wasn’t a fan of the petite frites either. I think they could improve this dish with some sort of sauce to go along with the ribeye cap.
Ended the meal with the sorbet which was very good.
Only complaint was with the waitstaff constantly asking if we were done with the food and ready for him to clear the table.
Can’t say I’ll be back to the Hollywood location as the. surrounding neighborhood is less than desirable.
… moreOur waiter was awesome but sadly some of our favorite dishes in Vegas weren’t on the menu at the Hollywood location.
Started the meal with the Sfincione which is always awesome along with the Ruchetta. I warned my friends that the Ruchetta would be enough to feed the 5 of us but we also ordered the La Panzanella. This time the Ruchetta had the perfect balance of lemon and olive oil. I found the last dish in Vegas being overly lemony. The La Panzanella was good but wish there were bits of prosciutto in the dish.
Next appetizer we ordered was the Gamberi in Salsa Verde. The prawns were cooked perfectly but was never a fan of Chef Funke’s salsa verde. The next
appetizer was the Polpette Di Coda. Can’t go wrong with this appetizer but wished I had more of the Sfincione to mop up the pomodoro sauce. Finally finished our appetizer order with Suppli Al Telefono which I surprisingly enjoyed.
Up next were the pizzas (Diavola and Salsiccia?). I absolutely loved all of the char bits of Chef’s pizzas so needless to say both were perfect in my opinion. The Diavola was a bit spicy but my 2 favorite pizzas are the marinara and the funghi.
For the pastas we ordered Spaghetti Arrabiata and the Spaghetti Al Arragosta. Both were phenomenal in my opinion and would highly recommend both if on the menu.
For the main entree we ordered the Tagliata Di Manzo. Needless to say I was stuffed by the time the entree came out so this really didn’t taste great in my opinion. Wasn’t a fan of the petite frites either. I think they could improve this dish with some sort of sauce to go along with the ribeye cap.
Ended the meal with the sorbet which was very good.
Only complaint was with the waitstaff constantly asking if we were done with the food and ready for him to clear the table.
Can’t say I’ll be back to the Hollywood location as the. surrounding neighborhood is less than desirable.
W
I wanted to personally leave a review after visiting Mother Wolf several times now. I’d like to start by offering special thanks to managers Adolfo and Alex, who treated us like family after we decided to give Mother Wolf a second chance. Their hospitality did not go unnoticed, and a special thank you as well to Cheyenne, who was an absolute blessing during our visit. The entire staff this time around was exceptional, and it genuinely felt like everyone cared about the experience.
Some of the best food I’ve ever had has come from Mother Wolf, and this visit absolutely reinforced that. We were able to try a variety of menu items, including a few dishes on the house, all of which were outstanding. Standouts included the Rigatoni alla Vaccinara, a rich and deeply flavorful oxtail pasta, the Spaghetti all’Arrabbiata, perfectly balanced with heat and depth, the Polpette di Coda, and the Fiori di Zucca, which were light, crisp, and delicious.
To top it all off, dessert was just as memorable. We enjoyed the cheesecake with mango, along with a refreshing fruit sorbet (possibly peach) and creamy Italian gelato, which were the perfect way to end the meal.
We frequent both the Los Angeles and Las Vegas locations, but this one is closest to home, so whenever we’re lucky enough to snag a reservation, we always make the most of it. Do not hesitate to come here — all of the pasta and pizza is made fresh daily, and being able to view the kitchen and watch these dishes prepared in house only adds to the experience.
We will definitely be back.
… moreSome of the best food I’ve ever had has come from Mother Wolf, and this visit absolutely reinforced that. We were able to try a variety of menu items, including a few dishes on the house, all of which were outstanding. Standouts included the Rigatoni alla Vaccinara, a rich and deeply flavorful oxtail pasta, the Spaghetti all’Arrabbiata, perfectly balanced with heat and depth, the Polpette di Coda, and the Fiori di Zucca, which were light, crisp, and delicious.
To top it all off, dessert was just as memorable. We enjoyed the cheesecake with mango, along with a refreshing fruit sorbet (possibly peach) and creamy Italian gelato, which were the perfect way to end the meal.
We frequent both the Los Angeles and Las Vegas locations, but this one is closest to home, so whenever we’re lucky enough to snag a reservation, we always make the most of it. Do not hesitate to come here — all of the pasta and pizza is made fresh daily, and being able to view the kitchen and watch these dishes prepared in house only adds to the experience.
We will definitely be back.
Aziel
Pricey place , but good. Our server was very accommodating & friendly. Made us feel welcome. Food was high quality. The thing I loved the most was the squash flowers, had never tried them before and was blown away. A plethora of pasta choices as well. Only come here on special occasions or you’ll go broke !
… moreA Ehl
The food, service and ambiance were all really wonderful…but esp the food and service. The meatballs, pizza and pasta were phenomenally toothsome and the arugula salad was refreshingly pleasing. Our wonderful server had such a contagious, joyful, fun energy that elevated our experience. He made thoughtful recommendations and always kept an eye on us to make sure we were want for nothing (without being intrusive). All restaurants should have staff like him. All in all, a wonderful meal…and we would heartily recommend and happily return here to try other dishes.
… moreBrad Ripple
Everything about this place was exceptional! Oxtail ragu for my main after the squash blossoms. All recommended by the most eloquent bartender, Jordan. His attention to detail and the synergy of teamwork displayed made this my new favorite spot in LA.
… moreShaun Young
Mother Wolf is a large, beautiful restaurant in the heart of Hollywood. Yes it’s trendy. Yes it’s pricey. In my experience, it was worth it and I would return.
We went for a birthday dinner and all in the party really enjoyed the meal. Highlights were the squash blossoms (really fantastic!), Quattro Formagio pizza and the Rigatoni All’Amatriciana.
My main critiques would be the lag time between courses and the number of dishes they were out of. Our initial dishes came quickly, but it was about a 40 minute wait between the pasta course and the secondi. 3 of the dishes I wanted to order they were out of.
Overall I loved the space and food. I would return to explore more of the menu.
… moreWe went for a birthday dinner and all in the party really enjoyed the meal. Highlights were the squash blossoms (really fantastic!), Quattro Formagio pizza and the Rigatoni All’Amatriciana.
My main critiques would be the lag time between courses and the number of dishes they were out of. Our initial dishes came quickly, but it was about a 40 minute wait between the pasta course and the secondi. 3 of the dishes I wanted to order they were out of.
Overall I loved the space and food. I would return to explore more of the menu.
Eva BitterSuite
I’m missing the prawwwwwwns … they were sooo good, they disappeared before I could take a picture. And the bread…omg.
The drink$ were really good … not watered down.
I will definitely come back … stay longer and enjoy the atmosphere, food and drinks. Such a great time…music was fire too.
Great job to the chef/owner Evan Funke!!!
… moreThe drink$ were really good … not watered down.
I will definitely come back … stay longer and enjoy the atmosphere, food and drinks. Such a great time…music was fire too.
Great job to the chef/owner Evan Funke!!!
Mario Giampaolo
Celebrated our wedding anniversary here. Excellent service from the moment we were escorted to our table. The manager and wine sommelier came to our table to thank us for dining with them on our anniversary. Our server, James, was fantastic – warm, hospitable and quick. The food was terrific including bolognese, Margarita pizza, and ribeye. Dessert was out of this world with banana foster ice cream and tiramisu.
I am so happy we celebrated at Mother Wolf. Thanks to James and the entire staff for a lovely evening.
… moreI am so happy we celebrated at Mother Wolf. Thanks to James and the entire staff for a lovely evening.