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Hippo
- American
- Los Angeles, CA
About this business
One of the finest Italian restaurants in the city, Hippo is a haven for authentic Italian cuisine lovers. Headed by James Beard Award Winner Matt Molina, the restaurant takes its name from the Highland Park Post Office and is a culinary tribute to the neighborhood. Rustic wooden decor with quirky wall murals adds a touch of playfulness to the vibe. Serving a variety of Italian delicacies, the food menu features specialties like Fresh Ricotta tortellini and gnocchi, to name a few. All the pasta dishes in this restaurant are h... read more
Location details
5916 1/2 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90042, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | Closed | |
| Wed | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Came for a Friday nite dinner with friends, 90 percent of what we got was fabulous, leaving me wanting to order the same thing over and again, great starter menu. My friend who ordered the steak has to send it back but I loved my striped bass. The cauliflower was our favorite and my 7 years old nephew licked the plate of the duck ragu…. The sea scallops were so tender and scrumptious!
The hippo rolls were excellent. Our favorite item that we tried. Also had the prosciutto. For mains we had the tortellini duck ragú and broccoli rabe ravioli. The flavors in the dish were excellent. I used the bread we still had to dip it into the ravioli sauce. For dessert we tried the warm strawberry cake and the Kentucky butter cake. I enjoyed the strawberry one more. Nice anniversary dinner.
The food was delicious. The chicken plate was nice and spicy with soft potatoes, super savory. The hippo bread was made fresh with a butter cinnamon spread that made them taste like cinnamon rolls! The duck ragu was meaty and filling. The pasta was perfectly al dente and the duck was flavorful. Could use more cheese, but that's just because I love cheese. The dessert was mouthwatering basque style cheesecake which was thick and creamy throughout and accompanied by some blueberries and whipped cream. We also had the Kentucky ... read more
The Sabado Picante cocktail 🤩 The texture of the duck ragguu pasta 🤤 The flavor and perfect cooking of the Chicken tighs 🤯👌
Frequently asked questions about Hippo
How is Hippo rated?
Hippo has a 4.6 star rating with 547 reviews.
When is Hippo open?
Hippo is closed now. It will open at 5:00 p.m.
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