Nerano

This subdued, contemporary and stylish space situated between Beverly Hills and Century City drew in the Hollywood power crowd soon after it opened in November 2016. Sister property to the venerable Toscana in Brentwood, Nerano had an air of intrigue before it even opened. The Italian menu by Executive Chef Michele Lisi includes its namesake Spaghetti alla Nerano (spaghetti with Italian zucchini, squash blossoms, provolone, basil and parmigiana), which is said to be offered at nearly every restaurant in the southern Italian village from which the restaurant takes its name. A wood-burning brick oven turns out perfect Naples-style pizzas, some visually stunning, like the Prosciutto e Rucola where arugula is piled high in the center surrounded by a vertical wall of prosciutto. The secluded BG Lounge is upstairs (accessed via elevator) and throughout the restaurant and lounge is an art collection that could potentially steal your attention away from your dinner date.