The Nice Guy · Restaurant · Los Angeles
Italian-American dinner and a marble and brass bar on North La Cienega, open until 2am
The Nice Guy sits at 401 North La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles, and its look pays homage to a decadent era of Mafia bars and restaurants, the kind of room where the owners and their friends settle in for the evening. The doors open at 6pm every night and the room stays open until 2am.
A vintage marble and brass bar greets guests on the way in, sized and shaped to get conversation going. The booths along the exterior wall keep things intimate, while the larger booths flanking the room carry the party atmosphere through the night.
The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka is the dish most people come back for, a properly made vodka sauce with chili flake and real heat. The Black Truffle Bianca pizza is the splurge, with sottocenere, fontina and fresh black truffle, and the Bucatini Lobster Fra Diavolo brings grilled lobster in a Calabrian chili tomato sauce. Molinari's Meatballs with stracciatella settle you in before the pasta, and the Cacio e Pepe is clean and correctly executed.
The larger plates cover the Italian-American standards, from Chicken Parm and Lew's Chicken Piccata to Eggplant Parm, alongside a 16-ounce dry-aged ribeye and lamb chops, and the room expects you to pace yourself across several courses.
Address: 401 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, Los Angeles
The Nice Guy takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Los Angeles; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 18:00 - 02:00
- Tuesday: 18:00 - 02:00
- Wednesday: 18:00 - 02:00
- Thursday: 18:00 - 02:00
- Friday: 18:00 - 02:00
- Saturday: 18:00 - 02:00
- Sunday: 18:00 - 02:00
Frequently asked about The Nice Guy
How do I get a reservation at The Nice Guy in Los Angeles?
Tables at The Nice Guy are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Los Angeles plan, our Los Angeles partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at The Nice Guy?
The Nice Guy is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at The Nice Guy?
The Nice Guy keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is The Nice Guy located?
The Nice Guy is in Los Angeles, at 401 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. MyRSVP can build it into a full Los Angeles itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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