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Off Street Parking and Valet Parking Available
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Located in the heart of Hollywood The Fabiolus Cafe is the best place to enjoy authentic homemade Italian food. Our wide selection of Italian & California wines and our exemplary service make the The Fabiolus Cafe the ideal place to dine, relax and have fun.
The Sunset and Vine location offers an outdoor patio with a smoking section and ample off-street parking. It is also within walking distance to The Pantages Theater, Doolittle Theater, The Hollywood Palladium, The Palace and Cinerama Dome.
Planning a party or a corporate event? Let the experienced staff of The Fabiolus Cafe make it something special help you. Our full-service crew will create the perfect menu for your sit-down or buffet style dinner.
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Top Sentiments among Fabiolus Cafe Reviewers
Wonderful table bread
Good wine list
Good pastas
Favorite calamari salad
Large misto salad
Hearty meat sauce
Excellent eggplant ziti dish
Cute dinner
Great tiramisu
Wonderful desserts
Customer Reviews (40 reviews)
jhs876
on Citysearch Feb 16, 2009The food was excellent. I had the lasagna and it was very well prepared, home made style and was a good sized portion. The calamari was light, crispy and non-fishy, and the misto salad was large and fresh. The bread and... (more)
jpl779
on Citysearch Feb 07, 2009Myself, four other adults and two six-year-olds went here (2/8/09) before going to see "Phantom" at the Pantages. This was the second time two of us had been here. The food was superb, the spaghetti con vongole the... (more)
JJFenton
on Citysearch Jan 22, 2009I work across the street so we dialed in a takeout order. I love that the takeout prices are lower than the regular lunch prices. Not only did they deliver the food, but they gave us extra bread. I like a real piece of bread... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 01, 2009One of my favorites. Their salads are fantastic and so is their pasta. Service is always great and it's quiet enough to do business without feeling like you are shouting. You can choose to sit indoors or out.... (more)
Stevyg
on Citysearch Sep 24, 2008Go anywhere else ! ---Food was very average. The prices for the entrees were way overpriced for what you received. I ordered the lamb chops (recommended). They were very "gamy". If not for a heavy sauce, they would... (more)
enticing1jen
on Citysearch Jul 07, 2008After reading the great reviews I was very excited to eat here. The appetizer I had, the caprese, was pretty good, but that was the extent of the good food. When the entrees came we were all very disappointed (there were... (more)
millsmgnt
on Citysearch May 05, 2008Fabiolus is my absolute favorite place to eat in LA. Parking on Sunset in sometimes a challenge. Vallet in the back is really rude. Past is wonderful and the desserts are wonderful. I could eat here everday and be... (more)
sweetlee
on Citysearch Apr 21, 2008Every time my boyfriend and I have gone here we have had a wonderful experience. The food is so good we don't understand why it isn't always busy. There are so many selections on their menu to suit anyone and the prices... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2008I love this place for lunch or dinner. The management are the most accomodating and the food is divine. I love to take friends and family to this little Italian kitchen. Their wine list is superb and the service is... (more)
highnoon
on Citysearch Mar 04, 2008the food was below mediocre. its like a bad italian restaurant you would find in the midwest where there are none. just because your italian doesnt mean you can cook italian food.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2008Really cute atmosphere with slightly high lunch prices. Sometimes is a little too crowded. Really good food. Parking is a little scarce. I enjoyed my experience and recommend it.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 19, 2008I have had several lunches and work birthday celebrations at this restaurant. The food is really good and the prices are reasonable. Just as any great Italian Cafe the Bread and olive oil dressing is delicious.... (more)
jessmcd
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2007If Fabulous Cafe asked me to marry it, I would say 'yes' with tears of joys streaming down my face. From the waiter holding the door open and pushing our seats in for us to the AMAZING food (especially for the price), I... (more)
veracruz25
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2007The service was very good. The calimari need a little more kick, but stll good. Nice first date location. (more)
lalique818
on Citysearch May 05, 2007I'd made reservations there for dinner through Open Table because of its close proximity to the Pantages. The day before the show (May 3rd) I just happened to drive by there only to find out that they are CLOSED. The day... (more)
saraboo
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2007I stopped by here based on the great reviews from fellow CitySearch-ers beacuse I was looking for good pasta that was East of Fairfax. When we arrived we were greated by a great ambiance and were hopeful about the meal... (more)
dominowarlock
on Citysearch Apr 12, 2007On a whim, decided to drop in at 9 pm on a Wednesday night. The food was WONDERFUL, portions were generous, atmosphere was inviting, relaxing, pleasant. The service was so lightening fast - we were shocked and amazed.... (more)
twnk4
on Citysearch Apr 04, 2007i went for lunch and it was good, but the dinner i had there was fantastic! the atmosphere in the evening is so much better (maybe it's the darker lighting or the bigger crowd?). the food was fantastic and the ricotta... (more)
khleigho
on Citysearch Oct 22, 2006The food is fantastic. Very fresh and authentic. Wonderful friendly service. They have an arribiatta to die for. Their ravioli is my all time favorite HIGHLY RECOMMEND (more)
kyju
on Citysearch Sep 05, 2006this place has a great outdoor patio with a low-key atmosphere. the prices are very reasonalbe and the portions are huge. a risotto dish is big enough for two to share. there is a free parking lot in the back of the... (more)