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Carasau, Culver City, CA

Carasau

4.8
4.8
51 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
My name is Vincenzo Porcu as my grandfather, Vincenzo Porcu, who owned two restaurants in Sardinia. I come from Sinnai, a small town in the mountains of Cagliari. I've been working in the restaurant business since I was 14.

The idea of visiting America first came to me when I was 22. Since then, I have been back and forth to NY many times until I decided to stay in LA, where I was able to have many work experiences. It was during a vacation in 2005 to Los Angeles, that ultimately persuaded me to make this my new home. I love Los Angeles and, in some ways, it reminds me of Sardinia. After working for a large family of restaurateurs, the Drago family, 4Sicilian brothers who have many places in this town, I decided to open my Carasau Sardinian Restaurant in Culver City.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Café
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 876-0058
  • Website
    http://carasauristorante.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo Porcu
  • Location
    3912 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Area
    Culver City
  • Cross Street
    At the Culver Steps behind the Culver Theater, across from the Pali Hotel
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carasau offers an authentic Sardinian experience in a charming setting, praised for its "amazing food and wine" and attentive service. Diners rave about dishes like Mediterranean fregola and traditional Sardinian items. While some report mixed experiences, many highlight it as a "hidden gem" with a "lovely al fresco" dining atmosphere.

51 Reviews

  1. Diandra

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience!! First time diners along with friends and we all enjoyed our time and food at Carasau. Tucked away in downtown Culver City, Carasau has private parking with security. The food was prepared and displayed with love and quickly. As fast as the food was delivered, it was devoured.

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  2. Vogt

    Los Angeles

    480 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    480 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cornish game hen is one of my top five favorite dishes of any restaurant in Los Angeles. The vegan cauliflower soup is also delicious

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  3. GRACE

    Los Angeles

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Carasou never disappoints. The food and service are always very good. The fettuchini in saffron cream sauce with scallops was perfectly comforting and delicious on a chilly fall evening.

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  4. Nick

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, food, and atmosphere! And I didn’t catch her name, but our hostess/waitress - a very kind Asian woman with short, black hair - was stunningly-beautiful!

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  5. Heather

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carasau is a go to for us. There are so many great choices in downtown Culver and this Carasau is always consistently yummy.

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  6. Miriam

    Los Angeles

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and reasonable prices. Our waiter was very pleasant and helpful.

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  7. Rosanne

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Carasau is exactly the kind of restaurant I love. We were greeted with warmth, friendliness, and humor! At our request, we were seated in the outside patio dining area. I loved my view of a tree wrapped in pink lights! The Sardinian dishes were marked with an asterisk on the menu, so we gravitated to ordering those, and they were delicious. We even ate the rose petal garnishes! Our server was exceptional! She was knowledgeable and had a wonderful tableside manner. Also, the communication via Open Table (before and after our visit) was prompt. We'll be back! 10 stars!

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  8. Shannon

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely al fresco meal with homemade Sardinian food last night. It was delicious, the service was perfect and we had such a memorable meal. The patio was quiet and perfect night temperature to host a client meal and catch up conversation. We asked for some traditional fare and were guided to delicious choice. Definitely will be back to enjoy more! What a hidden gem!

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  9. George

    London

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to this restaurant and will definitely be back. Had a great dinner.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our food and the server’s recommendations were spot on. Would definitely come back!

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FAQs

Carasau offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 876-0058.

Carasau is rated 4.8 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Carasau

3912 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    At the Culver Steps behind the Culver Theater, across from the Pali Hotel
  • Area
    Culver City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia), Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo Porcu
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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