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American Restaurant, Sandwich Spot, and New American Restaurant$$$$

Mid-City West, Los Angeles

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Khalid ItumJune 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I love Ink. I moved here and my first night in LA -- I live a block away -- walked in and their wait for a table was 14... days!!! When they found out I was new to town, they sat me right away.
Los Angeles magazineJanuary 10, 2012
The Must-Have Dishes: This menu changes so often, it’s hard to say. We loved the lamb neck dish with chickpea poutine, the kale-burrata salad, and the octopus... Read more
Los Angeles magazineJanuary 19, 2012
The Must-Have Dishes: This menu changes so often, it’s hard to say. We loved the lamb neck dish with chickpea poutine, the kale-burrata salad, and the octopus. Read more
Arthur SabintsevApril 4, 2015
The chocolate dessert, the scallops and the salmon are amazing!
Los Angeles magazineJanuary 24, 2012
Simply dressed kale chiffonade with pumpkin and burrata showcases his more restrained side, while the blowtorched dollops of maple foam crowning the chicken with waffle... Read more
Felix TsangNovember 4, 2012
one of my favorite restaurants hands down. creative dishes and awesome for sharing. go on a weekday to ensure a spot!
Cheryl NguyenJune 28, 2013
The duck rillette is like pillowy melt in your mouth heaven with the charred leeks and charcoal waffle. Amazing
Kaitlin LeeMay 19, 2013
Banh Mi hands down fave :) with the empire diet or ginger beer. It seems peak time is around 1 - 3pm not so much... seating is limited
Gloria ChinApril 22, 2013
come for burnt wood ice cream!! great pork belly, beef tartare, lamb neck, octopus, crab and charred avocado, pig ears
Food & WineApril 3, 2013
Chef Michael Voltaggio’s modernist cuisine pushes boundaries—he’ll serve octopus over buttered-popcorn puree—but it is still delicious. Read more
Katherine TsayMay 7, 2012
if they're still available, you absolutely must try the lamb, foie gras and pork belly dishes! cocktails are amazing too
Caroline On CrackJune 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Try the Fernet soda cocktail! Inspired by this Argentinian staple.
KellyApril 14, 2015
Amazing presentations, but some of the flavors were surprisingly lacking. Not the beets tho - fantastic.
Sarah PharesJuly 16, 2015
Mixed, super innovative/creative cooking. I remember a really good squid ink pasta with octopus. (from a friend)
Yaqoob AlobaidliDecember 28, 2013
Unbelievably fabulous ,I really liked the egg yolk gnocchi , octopus and the apple sweet is a killer
Jeff GoldbergAugust 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The Jose Andres (aka the Spanish Godfather) takes Bay Cities' Godmother and amps up the flavor with roasted red peppers and top quality meats. Amazing!
Maxwell MojoMarch 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Spicy Tuna is the best tuna salad I've ever had. I get it almost everytime and I never get Tuna anywhere else.
StephNovember 21, 2012
The Banh Mi is all the rage. Pork belly and pork rind sandwich deliciousness. Best to order 2 since they are small.
Cheryl NguyenJune 28, 2013
Egg gnocchi is pillowy soft with a melty surprise. Like clouds!!
Edward ForteApril 7, 2013
Amazing food, atmosphere, presentation. Favs: gnocchi, octopus, and branzino. Yogurt is favorite dessert
Natasha AApril 21, 2012
Pork belly entree and apple dessert with burned wood ice cream should not be missed. Also must get the carrots in frozen coconut milk.
Abi PanickerSeptember 21, 2015
Great food overall, usually easy to find street parking, worth a visit
Steve HassJuly 14, 2013
We had the Rueben, Cold Fried Chicken, and the Spanish Godfather. All delicious and high quality.
Josh GuesmanNovember 16, 2013
Great food. Great service. Beef Tartar is a MUST have. Can't wait to go back.
LA WeeklyNovember 12, 2015
That the food might make you giggle becomes beside the point when you taste it — despite appearances, it’s engineered for taste above all else. Read more
@irabrianmillerJanuary 29, 2012
The sea bass, the fluke, the crab, the pork tenderloin, the beef tartare... the service. This place is phenomenal.
Amanda VinciApril 12, 2015
Start with the gnocchi and then deconstructed desert is a must.
Danielle RutherfordMay 28, 2013
You must try the buckwheat noodles. So yummy!
Carsten SchmidtAugust 7, 2014
The corn Doritos and the tartar are out if this world
Los Angeles TimesDecember 15, 2011
Ink, the new restaurant by 'Top Chef' champion Michael Voltaggio, features cutting-edge cuisine that is exciting and very much the chef's unique vision. Read more
Jennifer HahnMarch 10, 2012
The poutine & the pork belly are amazing. The gin & scotch cocktails are pretty damn good as well!
Caroline On CrackJune 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Don't overlook the cocktail program. Gaby has created kickass cocktails and it would be a shame if you defaulted to vodka.
Ma MaFebruary 22, 2013
Fantastic inventive dishes. Highly recommend kale lollipop, egg yolk gnocchi, shishito peppers.
Brian TothMarch 6, 2012
Manchego biscuit/proscuitto/marcona almond butter, beef carpaccio, and charcoal/bbq pork belly with mac & cheese.... PERFECTION
Whitney FNovember 22, 2011
it's inventive, sure. but don't worry, not everything is covered in foam. i loved the pork and the lamp neck dishes.
Abby FinkelSeptember 1, 2015
Amazing and fun. Try the paella and the corn.
Nicholas AbouzeidMarch 24, 2015
They served vinaigrette for the potatoes in a perfume sprayer. Love it.
Mary LeahyMarch 16, 2014
Apple shortbread dessert. You absolutely must. #ink #veronicamarslaweekend #veronicamarsmovie
Adam SegerFebruary 27, 2013
Simple Soulful Brilliance: Orio Cookie Cookie-a must get at ink.sack in LA
Judy L.February 11, 2012
All male waitstaff. The hype is real. Portions are also small for the tasting menu. We ordered a Poutine addition. I keep wanting more.
Caroline On CrackJuly 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Little known fact: you can enjoy your cocktails out front, as long as you're within the gate. No smoking though.
Chris LamberthSeptember 20, 2012
Try eating at the bar - service is still tops and drinks are always at the ready.
Sam AlonMay 20, 2013
Must try the beef tartare, lamb neck, lollipop kale, and apple dessert
Ryan WMarch 1, 2013
Get the corn. And the lamb neck. Amazing. Burrata ice cream starter was disappointing.
Sumeet MarwahaApril 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I always get the cold fried chicken and never regretted it!
BollareMarch 30, 2012
Michael Voltaggio’s newest restaurant on Melrose, across from Alexander McQueen. Amazing “creative American food” and drinks. -Carolee
Chris KMay 10, 2015
Place to go for exotic dessert.
Chris EOctober 30, 2014
Get the black snapper and the lamb belly.
Cheryl NguyenJune 28, 2013
Lollipop kale with pig ears and lardo. Crispy textures of delicious
Kelly PerronMarch 4, 2013
Get the charcoal potatoes and the hamachi. Seriously. Do it.

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