Ugo Italian Cafe
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Message from the Business
Inspired by the fresh food and sunny coasts of Italy, Cafe Ugo offers you pasta prepared with vine ripened-tomatoes, thin-crust pizza with fresh buffalo mozzarella and homemade cannoli--made to perfection. Everything on our menu is made to order, including our bread baked daily. We invite you to savor the authentic taste and freshness of Ugo.
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Customer Reviews (39 reviews)
by stevehamilton1 at Citysearch
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2011Food took 45 minutes to be served with excuses every few minutes. Got hit by the sun because they don't have enough umbrellas. Awful tables. The food was not properly cooked. The should learn how to do an... (more)
by Sharam at Citysearch
on Citysearch Aug 31, 2010After waiting 25 minutes outside, We were sit close to the door and It was frustrating because the only available table was that awful table. We did not have any other choice because we did waste our time for 25 minutes... (more)
by theminty at Citysearch
on Citysearch Mar 25, 2010In Downtown Culver City, there are a lot of options for dining. So, I knew eventually I'd get to Ugo. I find its name a bit funny. An Italian Cafe? Do the prices match a cafe? Sure, I thought my orecchiette pasta was... (more)
winey1
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2009I've been here a few times...not by choice..and EVERY single time I've been here the pasta dishes have come out cold. Was there last night, same thing. The service is slow which I guess explains the temperature of the... (more)
Hothouseflower
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2009I ordered a filet mignon and it tasted like liver, salted to the nines. It was inedible. The vegetable medley was cooked in a hurry, it seems, with carrots so hard no fork would penetrate, broccoli overdone and... (more)
LizzieBinLA
on Citysearch Apr 11, 2009Highly recommend Ugo as a spot for a casual night out where you want more than the typical bar scene. Sit and chat with friends and other customers as you choose different wine to taste. We kept asking the bartender... (more)
Poeticalmath
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2009This place took forever to seat us, and we waited so long to be seen that we just left and went next door to gyenari's. I recommend you go there......... the service is way better! (more)
lady_s
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2008Ugo is fantastic. I've been twice in the past week. The first time, I had the salmon with pesto; it was delicious! My boyfriend had a chicken dish that was tasty, (although I preferred my fish.) We both had wine with the... (more)
anne90034
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2008I love Ugo! I've been a few times recently, the food is always delicious and it's easy to park in the lot on cardiff (2hr free). Both their pastas and salads are excellent, and the gelatos are amazing! I would recommend... (more)
HulaGirlK
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2008My husband and I decided to try this after seeing how lovely the location was. Well, that's about all that was nice. First of all, only 3 white wines were available by the glass. When we ordered our preferred wine, we... (more)
ajp16
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2008After many times passing Ugo by to eat at nearby restaurants, my wife and I decided to give in and try the reasonably priced Ugo. The crowd there always seems happy, but from our experience I can't imagine why. I am not a... (more)
Greekwino
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2008My boyfriend and I had dinner on a friday night at Ugo. We usually go to the wine bar next door, but passed on Ugo because of the mixed reviews. Well, I must say that we were passing up a great restaurant experience. The... (more)
druissa
on Citysearch Jun 22, 2008The portions of pasta were small and overpriced. Our waiter was nice enough, but the rest of the staff seemed intent on clearing our plates before we were finished, trying to turn the table over. I had the rigatoni... (more)
healthynut
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2008Simply put..Ugo is so classy..I love the guy and the food. I have followed his success from a simple place on Pico in West LA to taking up quite a bit of real estate with his new gellato bar alongside his restaurant.... (more)
captainmidnight
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2008My wife and I went for lunch one Saturday afternoon. While it didn't take long to get a seat, it did take long to see an indifferent acting waitress. I ordered a beer with my meal. They do not have your typical beers which... (more)
muli
on Citysearch Apr 21, 2008I was introduced to Ugo during an office social outing. We ordered our food and it took a long time to come. I had a panini sandwhich which was not even close to a panini. It wasn't grilled, the bread was dry and the filling... (more)
vshin23
on Citysearch Apr 16, 2008(-) bad food (salad was disgusting and drenched in dressing; steak was burnt; pasta was overcooked) (-) dishonest server added additional tip to my credit card after i had already tipped 20%, which i later caught... (more)
hokudadja
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2008I was surprised when I saw Ugo's 4-star average - I do not normally write negative reviews, but after two negative experiences I felt obligated to dispell this restaurant's mystique. On my first visit, the food... (more)
dottie1277
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2008My husband and I really enjoyed siting outside, drinking wine, and having their delicious pasta. We definately recommend this as a place to visit! Cheers! (more)
yellowbear
on Citysearch Jan 14, 2008We just visited Italy this past winter and have been looking for authentic Italian food. So, I went to Ugo twice. First time the minestrone was great. Second time it tasted like ketchup w/ veggies. The pizza was good... (more)