Garlicky yeast rolls, tied up into little knots, are what makes this place so popular. Eveybody’s heard of the term “Tex-Mex”? Well I regard this place as “Cal-Ital”. Not terribly authentic, but tasty-good, just the same. Also, it is very satisfying, mostly because they serve such large portions. Go with a friend(s) and plan to share every dish. Or take home enough to cover you for lunch for two more days. they have a fairly decent house chianti that is served by the glass from a large bottle at your table. T hey use the honor system and you pour your own. Don’t confuse this with the other place down the street. There is an original restaurant, C & O Trattoria, at 31 Washington, Marina del Rey, same owners. The menu is identical and they have a fun little outdoor patio with a fountain in the middle. Great for lazy afternoon lunch. But it gets REALLY crowded and the parking is tough. You have to use valet. I prefer the Cucina for street-parking and faster seating.
On my go-back driving scale of 0 – 10 miles, I give this a 7. I would drive 7 miles to eat here. And since it’s in my own neighborhood, I do so quite often.

Pretty good food! Their Garlic bread rolls are soo good!! (but also greasy)

Alot of Pasta types, each very good. a pretty good wine list (including half bottles XD). Greate quality Italian food and atmosphere without the cost of an expensive Italian restaurant.

Great place for a mom n’ pop style italian restaurant…loved the singing as well. if you decide to pay C&O’s a visit, be sure to go on an empty stomach. it’s definitely worth your money! :)

Delicious… must go restaurant if you want to have very good pasta as well as get your money’s worth of food.

Along with the good atmosphere and good pasta, the restaurant’s highlight is the garlic butter bread balls. You’re served endless amounts of them and it becomes up to you and your will power to stop yourself in order to be able to eat your meal. A recommended place for a group of friends out for dinner.

I love the pasta at this place especially those puffy bread balls they serve here are VERY ADDICTING. They have a family style menu as well as a menu for individual orders. Very nice atmosphere, great for friends to have meals together.