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Pace

2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-8583
peaceinthecanyon.com
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Casual and unpretentious but elegant, pace is the the place to go for a wholesome Italian meal. A charming owner, cozy ambience and live music make any visit here a pleasurable one. Enjoy the flavors and colors of the authentic Italian fare, while you take in the sights and sounds of local art works and performers. Join the locals as they dig into varied appetizers, pastas, pizzas, and tasty entrees ... more
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Though walk-in tables can be had, call for reservations on popular weekend nights.
Posted by Citysearch on April 06, 2008

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Valet is available on the north side of the restaurant for $4.
Posted by Citysearch on April 06, 2008

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The restaurant serves only beer and wine, no hard alcohol.
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In Short In this subterranean refuge, a luxurious tapestry-bedecked room buzzes with contented folks enjoying healthy, inventive Italian fare. Glittering starlets and industry hot shots lounge beneath folk-art paintings and hanging lamps that emit a subdued light to ensure everyone looks gorgeous. Salads and soups rotate, reflecting seasonal specialties, but Pace's mythical California-style ... more
Posted by Citysearch on April 06, 2008, (Edited September 08, 2004)

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Never go!

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I am a newly-wed and I wanted to try this restaurant for our anniversary. I never even got to ordering. Their attitude was too awful! We were the only ones in the restaurant and they head waiter would not allow us to sit next to each other because that would take up more room. Then he reconsidered and told us we could but only if we were out within an hour and a half. I don't know who they think they ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on February 15, 2008

Ask how much !!

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I love Pace and have eaten here many times over the years. Its quirky romantic ambiance, good food and service is always a draw. However, I finally had a meal there that was just so-so, and it was a $45 entree !! It was one of the specials and so not on the menu, but since the prices there are generally in the reasonable 20-something range I felt okay just ordering it without asking the price. ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on November 18, 2007

Third time not a charm!

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My date wanted to go to Pace so instead of mentioning my previous bad experiences I said sure. We were seated right away, ordered water and waited and waited. Our server finally came and asked us if we were ready and we ordered a bottle of wine and said we would order our food in a minute. 20 mins later she took our order (and brought us real red wine glasses that we requested, the one's they have ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on October 25, 2007

BEWARE!!!: Not Worth the Price

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I am giving Pace 2 stars for 2 reasons. One - this place is WAY WAY overpriced for the quality and presentation on the food. Two - The service is very fast in a "can you please eat and move on sort of way." Our server was very nice and the atmosphere is lovely, but overall there are better places to go in LA for the price.

Pros

+ Atmosphere

Cons

- Price Points
Posted by Citysearch user on October 15, 2007

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i love the atmosphere.. it feels like a little NYC hole. the food is okay. pizza is good. nothing special. watch out for giant cockroaches though you are in the canyon
Posted by menuism user on July 28, 2007

Good food, cool atmosphere, really pricey

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I like Pace. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is cozy and intimate. It is a great spot for a nice date. However, it is a little pricey (scratch that, it is really pricey). So expect to spend a little.

Pros

+ Good food, great ambiance

Cons

- pricey, crowded
Posted by Citysearch user on July 19, 2007

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bomb son
Posted by menuism user on June 10, 2007

No Soup for us I guess............

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I've never had a reservation cancelled on me last minute by the actual restaurant but I guess there's always a 1st for everything.
Be aware that should you have a party of 6 between the hours of 7:30 pm and 9:00pm you are not welcomed at Pace'.
Made my reservations online at OpentableDOTcom for 8pm with no issue I get a call at 3pm telling me no groups between 7:30 and 9pm.
I have in laws flying in ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on May 10, 2007

what happened to good ol' Pace

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I used to go here for dinner all the time with fellow Laurel Canyon friends and now I drive by on my way home each day and feel saddened by the changed Pace. The prices have SKY ROCKETED. Shame on the establishment for once catering to a cool unique crowd and now charging a crazy place for a simple piece of salmon and salty pizza. I prefer to take the hill down to a place where I dont shake my head ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on March 28, 2007

Good, but not worth the price

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Wow. Went to Pace last night for dinner, and while it was good, as it has been in the past, it is absolutely not worth the price. We brought our own bottle of wine, expecting a corkage fee, but $30?!? I'm sorry, but how do they justify that? My husband had the night's special pasta - which was also $30. $30 for a small plate of pasta? As previous commentators have mentioned too, $3.75 for one ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on March 22, 2007

Good food, horrible reservations and attitude

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I've been here twice, and the food it always great. HOWEVER, the place is always way too packed...I think they must have a fire marshall on the payroll to get away with this crowding. What made our experience so TERRIBLE was that we had a reservation made a day in advance when we called to confirm a few hours prior to our seating. They told us we couldn't be seated for at least another half an ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on February 03, 2007

Horrible Business Policies

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We ordered from Pace from their on-line menu. The price of the chicken entree was $17.00 on-line and when the bill came it was $23.00. The manager refused to honor the price on the website and just said "they have to update it". We also ordered the pasta special which had truffles added, but they neglected to tell us that it was $45.00!!! This restaurant is a rip-off.

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- Bad service and ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on January 27, 2007

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dinnernightly. if youre up for clever pizzas (chopped clams, homemade sausage), pastas, grilled rib eye, sautÃed chicken breast, or a knockout salmon fillet on a cedar plank, this ones for you. for dessert try the cookies and berries... more
Posted by lamag user on January 15, 2007

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the organic gourmet in laurel canyon... more
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$15.50 Chocolate cake

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I went to Pace two years ago and was impressed. I went there again this month and was disappointed. The bread was good, and the pasta was good. A bit over priced but nice atmosphere. Disappointing was the fact the cake was $14.50 (and average) and a $1.50 was added for ice cream (a la mode) even though the cake was $14.50? Sorry, will the cheapskate running Pace just include the measly extra ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on December 02, 2006

One of the best restaurants in Los Angeles

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This restuarant is one of my absolute favorites. I have been here half a dozen times and it never fails to be less than excellent. The food is so good. The service is great and the atmosphere is perfect. It is tucked away in a charming building on Laurel Canyon. You definately do not feel like you are in LA. I wish there were more restaurants like Pace. The pizza is really really good.

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Posted by Citysearch user on November 05, 2006

Romantic, elegant, warm and cozy with great food and wine - always satisfying.

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Pace is elegant, romantic, warm, sophiticated and charming. It is hidden away in Laurel Canyon under the little convenient store. It's a true gem! Pace is owned by the same people who own the fabulous Cheebo on Sunset Blvd. But is a little more sophisticated and high end. The food is to die for. The steak will melt in your mouth. The salmon is cooked on a slab of cedar and the wines are all top of ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on October 29, 2006

AWESOME

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I have never had anything short of spectacular here....the food is always great. Love the pizza and the pastas!!!
Posted by Citysearch user on October 18, 2006

Always a good time

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I wind up eating here a little more than I like, because it's close by and my girlfriend's favorite place. I really don't understand - it's in a basement, very loud, and too dark. I guess she likes the cozy feel. There is always interesting people watching, however. The service is pretty decent here - efficient, but not overly personable. You can tell they are always busy. In the kitchen, they ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on September 15, 2006

Our favorite restaurant in LA. Best atmosphere in town.

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We eat at Pace about once a week, and have never been disappointed. The food has only gotten better over the years, and the service is great. We even had a wedding party there- rented the whole inside for our rehearsal dinner, and everyone loved it. This is also a great place for a gathering of friends. Definitely make reservations if you want to sit outside. And you do want to sit outside. The atmosphere ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on July 07, 2006

Used to be great....

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I went back to Pace last week. The menu is smaller and more expensive than before. The wine list decreased and is pretty much restricted to expensive wines now. The service is OK. The place is still a nice spot for date/friend dinner.
But totally disappointing compared to what it was 8 months ago.
Posted by Citysearch user on June 03, 2006

A Hidden Gem

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I took my boyfriend to Pace last week and was blown away by the experience. This is easily one of the best restaurants in LA. The ambience is beautiful, warm, and romantic, tucked away in the canyon (there was construction on the road but it was still easy to get to). The whole vibe is so unbelievably warm and chill. Our waitress was beautiful AND a good server-- a rare thing in LA... The food is ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on April 13, 2006

give it another go...

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in the last 2 years Pace has become even more unbelievable then before. 2 years ago it was great and fun, now it is a destination with fabulous food, gorgeous waiters and wonderful ambience. Worth every penny and every trip. A must go to place..I swear by the rib eye and the taglietelle pasta!!!

Pros

+ great lite italian, hot people, wonderful food

Cons

- busy, small valet lot
Posted by Citysearch user on March 19, 2006

fantastic italian food

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this is a great neighborhood restaurant. the food was amazing and the service was great. it was worth the trip.

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+ great food

Cons

- no booze
Posted by Citysearch user on February 05, 2006

Wonderful!

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I love Pace. I love the quaint atmosphere, the gorgeous outdoor seating, the food has been wonderful on all of my visits. The service has been great as well. Good wine list, and tasty fresh baked bread.The only complaint I had was that the brownie a la mode was served cold. Maybe it was a mistake, but how could you serve a brownie cold? Especially with icecream. Its just not right.

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+ environment ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on December 23, 2005

The Battle Of Meat

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When I arrived my table was not ready. So I ordered a bottle of the Sangiovese. It was awesome. Only then we got our table.
I ordered the Wheeler Plate and minestrone. Best minestrone I've ever had. You don't get a 54 inch waist without trying a few soups along the way. The chopped salad was also great. When our entrees arrived, I did a double take. The wheeler plate was meat, rolled up ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on July 28, 2003

Quaint, but not the best food

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The place was charming, i will give it that. Great lighting, very romantic, has an outdoor patio, but the food did not impress me. I got the chicken, which really, how can you screw up chicken, but it was dry and tasteless. Now, their side dishes of roasted roots and mashed potatoes, those were very flavorful.

Pros

+ Charming, Romantic, Good wine selection

Cons

- No parking
Posted by Citysearch user on March 27, 2003

Hell Takes to Laurel Canyon

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A seemingly excellent venue seated comfortably in Laurel Canyon, the experience was far less than the nearly $100 tab for two. Pace offers little more than average Italian fare. While the specials offered more variety, getting our waiters attention was IMPOSSIBLE to say the least, despite a 10 pm reservation. We were treated with the kind of respect you expect from the DMV. Never have I considered ... more
Posted by Citysearch user on January 17, 2003
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