Terroni LA

Terroni LA is not the kind of place for MS. He absolutely loves the tart flavors of aged balsamic vinegar and needs to douse his bread, pizzas, and sandwiches with this dark Italian beauty.

I, on the other hand, like the yin yang balance that it brings to my olive oil and bread.

So when I asked for a side of balsamic vinegar from our dark haired server, this was the surprising reply I received:

We do not give out balsamic vinegar with our bread. The olive oil is expensive and the balsamic vinegar would ruin the flavor of the olive oil.

Or in other words...

I spit on you. And I spit on your request, you ignorant American fool who knows nothing about real Italian food.

But I have to admit - the food was fresh and delicious. Yes, the olive oil had a nice flavor (although it left a little bitter taste after the reprimand I got from our waitress), and my Homemade Gnocci alla Simi [16.00] made with tomato sauce and a dollop of ricotta cheese was the right amount of tenderness and creaminess.

One of my lunch partners was not so lucky. She ordered an Italian sausage sandwich and asked for a side of tomato sauce. And unfortunately, our server made the same kind of rejection:

The sausage sandwich is the way it is and should not have any sauce with it. We do not give sides of sauce.

Or in other words...

I spit on you. And I spit on your request, you ignorant American fool who knows nothing about real Italian food.

In any case, I ate the entire plate and although I was full, I went against my better judgment and ordered dessert.



With a berry sauce and fresh fruit, the Panna Cotta [7.00] was milky smooth and refreshing. But after gobbling the whole thing up, my lactose intolerant body started acting up and I knew I was in trouble.

For an Italian meal out on the town without any extras, substitutions or anything other than what you see on the menu, this corner restaurant is a good choice. But if you're on the west side, stick with my favorite without any kind of pretentiousness - Pomodoro Trattoria.

Terroni - "traditional southern italian food"
street: 7605 Beverly Blvd | Los Angeles, CA | 90036
tel: 1.323.954.0300