The world has been a pretty unstable place the last few years, and for a myriad of reasons – from political upheaval and what felt like protest overload to this seemingly never-ending coronavirus pandemic. Everyday life for so many of us has changed in a relatively short period of time, but while the goalposts for vaccine success and mask regulation easing continuously move – ultimately confusing and frustrating us all – some restrictions have been lifted, and that’s a positive sign.
Here in sunny California, many dining establishments have been given a new lease on life as they reopen amidst the ongoing pandemic, and in this issue of Woodland Hills Magazine, we’re going to take a look at six great restaurants you can now patronize in the wake of grueling lockdowns, masking requirements, and shelter-in-place orders.
Adagio Ristorante, located at 22841 Ventura Boulevard, is a premier and authentic Italian eatery that has been proudly serving Woodland Hills and the Los Angeles area community since its inception, and loyal fans of the restaurant will be thrilled to learn that it’s ready to welcome them with open arms. Serving sensational dishes that run the gamut from pastas and chicken to seafood, veal, tableside Caesar salad, and more, Adagio brings friends, families, and couples together in an upscale yet casual setting. While the restaurant’s dining room has been closed during the lockdown period, takeout and delivery service has been available and very popular among Woodland Hills residents; we recommend calling Adagio for up-to-the-moment information regarding dining room seating and restrictions.
Leo and Lilly, located at 22420 Ventura Boulevard, is now open for dine-in service and offers a wide range of pastries and bread, plus a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu – with all dishes made from scratch. Here, European and Mediterranean flavors are fused to create healthy, unique, and delicious meals while the restaurant is renowned amongst its legions of fans for its use of fresh, organic, and top-quality ingredients. Everything is made in-house at Leo and Lilly, with meats and seafood boasting hormone-free, sustainable, and/or grass-fed and free-range characteristics, its owners striving to use produce from local farmers whenever possible.
H.O.M. Italian Eatery, located at 21136 Ventura Boulevard, is now offering outdoor sit-down dining and serving its legendary large portions of lasagna, spaghetti, squid ink spaghetti, roasted beets salad, gnocchi, Caesar salad, lamb chops, linguine, Margherita pizza, and more. Tables are spaced outdoors on the sidewalk and a patio area, allowing customers to safely revel in H.O.M’s Chicken Parm, Burrata Salad, Caserecce Pasta, and Montanara specialty dishes – to say nothing of the incredible and homemade desserts everyone always raves about. For authentic Italian dining in the Valley, it doesn’t get much better than H.O.M. Italian Eatery.
Nicola’s Kitchen, located at 20969 Ventura Boulevard, is a purveyor of fine Italian food influenced by cuisine from the California coast to the shores of Thailand. Established in 1990, Nicola’s has been serving the San Fernando Valley for over 20 years with its expert chefs fusing unique, homemade food with the management’s insistence of prompt and friendly service. The restaurant is open daily from 11 am to 8 pm for dine-in, takeout, and delivery, with curbside pickup also available.
Anarbagh, located at 17312 Ventura Boulevard in Encino, brings more than 20 years of experience making delicious traditional Indian dishes, all of which have won the recognition of LA Times and Daily News as the best Indian restaurant in southern California as well as being critically acclaimed by AAA Magazine, LA Times, and Daily News. Once stepping through the doors of this charming Indian eatery, you will be smitten by the cozy and warm environment that only a family-owned restaurant can offer; indeed, at Anarbagh, each member of the staff is committed to putting hard work and dedication into serving customers in the very best way. Anarbagh is open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 3 pm for lunch and 5 pm to 10:30 pm for dinner, and on Saturdays from 11 am to 11 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 10:30 pm.
The Vegan Joint, located at 20855 Ventura Boulevard #3 in Woodland Hills, was established in 2006 and offers breakfast, appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and dinner plates for those keeping to the vegan lifestyle – a cultural staple in Los Angeles. Customer favorites include the Fresh Spring Roll, Hot Drum Sticks, Pumpkin Curry, and Black Bean Burger, all of which can be thoroughly enjoyed with newly re-opened outdoor seating at the West LA and Woodland Hills locations. The Vegan Joint offers free delivery and free pickup when you order directly from the restaurant.
For the first time in more than two months, cooped-up Angelinos can now grab a bite to eat at the area’s most popular restaurants and stay awhile to savor the menus. We hope this guide to the top dining destinations in Woodland Hills in the midst of the ongoing pandemic helps you navigate the eatery landscape during these uncertain times.
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