Summer is the perfect time to romanticize your daily routine, and if a trip to Italy is not on the agenda, a little bit of appetizer will bring La Dolce Vita Go directly to Los Angeles. Similar to Happy Hour, aperitif is an Italian tradition that originated from ancient Rome. Now it’s time to gather and socialize before sitting down for supper.
The word “aperitivo” comes from the Latin word “aprire”, which means “on”, which implies the idea of stimulating one’s appetite before the main process of barbecue and cream pasta. Although it seems counterintuitive to snacks before eating, the small bites of marinated olives and meat meats make your taste buds seduce your taste buds without filling you up. Also, a meal before a meal is just the Italian way.
From Eagle Rock’s charming Capri Club to Marea in Beverly Hills, several restaurants in Los Angeles have brought the Italian lifestyle to one of Echo Park’s newest institution Bar Bacetti, focusing its entire identity around Aperitivo, while Coucou brings French twists to French twists in social time. Weho’s staple Olivetta also hosted an Al mural appetizer hour in the solarium, although the restaurant has been closed for repairs since March after a kitchen fire. Whether you’re mixing Italian snacks and low-level sippers or trying to ship yourself to Tuscany without air tickets, these are the best places in Los Angeles.
