Most of us would do just about anything for a relaxing sojourn in Napoli about now. If you’re stuck in LA, you can skip away for a long al fresco lunch or dinner, complete with a glass or two of Prosecco, Calamari Saltati, a Margherita pizza, and zucchini flowers filled with ricotta.
The famed L’Antica Pizzeria da’Michele opened its first U.S, location last month in the former Cafe Des Artistes spot in Hollywood. Just blocks from Highland on McCadden Place, owner/designer Francesco Zimone has created a magical indoor/outdoor space for Angelenos to eschew cauliflower crusts in favor of traditional delights.
“We have meticulously brought the same standards, recipes, ingredients, and respect for Neapolitan pizza to Los Angeles,” Zimone says. “Our Hollywood location serves as a flagship to plant our roots in the U.S. and share our passion for this unique pizza experience.”
Head Pizzaiolo Michele Rubini prepares sophisticated, authentic pizzas in keeping with the exacting standards of Neapolitan pizza making, using imported ingredients, high-protein flour, fiordelatte cheese, and imported tomatoes. Guests can watch the preparation as it takes place in Da Michele’s signature stone oven as they relax in the restaurant’s charming courtyard.
The restaurant’s sophisticated indoor lounge area and bar are appointed with a fireplace, natural woods, and Baltic stone. The decor also features blue and white tiles, iron from historic buildings in Naples, and leathers influenced by Zimone’s family home.
The pizza selection includes a classic Margherita, a cheeseless Marinara, the fried and baked Montanara, Cosacca with marinara and Pecorino, and Bianca, with double Mozzarella, Pecorino, and basil.
Under Executive Chef Antonio Giordano (an Italian restaurant owner, formerly of Gujsta Bakery and Terroni), the restaurant also features a complemetary menu of Italian coastal cuisine. Aperativo selections include meatballs, calamari dishes, a variety of salads and vegetable selections, and pasta dishes.
Lunch Menu:
Da Michele – Lunch (1)
Dinner Menu:
Hours:
Sunday
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
L’Antica Pizzeria da’Michele
1534 N. McCadden Place
Hollywood, California 90028
323.366.2408
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