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Gucci Osteria
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At Gucci Osteria, luxury is always on the menu, even if you don’t have an appetite for $1600 handbags. Located above the Gucci flagship store on Rodeo Drive, this breezy Italian rooftop offers an over-the-top experience that makes you feel like the most pampered pup in Beverly Hills. The service is fantastic, the palm tree-lined views are straight out of a movie, and elaborate plated dishes remind you that in fashion, looks do matter. But such luxuries don’t come cheap—expect to spend.
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photo credit: Emma Swanson
After you’re sent up an elevator by the restaurant’s host, you’ll arrive at a flashy patio fit for eccentric millionaires lounging with an espresso. The floor is covered in Roman mosaic tiles, the velvet booths are a deep magenta, and there’s a collection of bird paintings that matches the lush scenery. If it all sounds campy and a touch gaudy, that’s the point.
Besides the obvious brand association, there’s another big name thrown around here: Massimo Bottura. The Italian fine dining star (of Chef’s Table fame) helped create Gucci Osteria’s menu, which features a few of his signature dishes from Italy, like tortellini, plus some exclusive dishes created by the LA restaurant's chef. For the most part, the food is more memorable for its stunning presentation than bold flavors. There are few dishes that deliver both, however, like the grilled artichokes with a runny farm egg and shaved truffle. There’s also a Gucci-themed burger that sounds gimmicky but is surprisingly tasty. And don’t ignore the excellent complimentary table bread, served with whipped ricotta and butter shaped like a Gucci bumblebee.
Dinner is a prix-fixe menu that starts at a steep $190 per person, but if you prefer to order a la carte, go for lunch instead. Not every dish merits the wallet drain, but you’re paying for something else at Gucci Osteria: a VIP experience. Courses come with detailed storytelling and attentive servers refill your water glass with every sip. If that level of Beverly Hills luxury sounds enticing, use this spot as an excuse to wear a fresh outfit and eat food that looks as fancy as you feel.
Food Rundown
Grilled Artichokes
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Tortellini
The City Is In Bloom
Spring Is Here To Stay
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Emilia Burger
Cod As Milanese
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