Welcome to Carasau
Carasau, located in Culver City, CA, offers a wide range of Italian dishes with a Sardinian twist. From perfectly seasoned focaccia bread to delectable beet fettuccine and saffron ravioli, the menu provides a unique dining experience. The restaurant's charming ambiance and attentive service enhance the overall dining experience, making it a go-to spot for those seeking authentic Italian cuisine. Highlights include the fritto misto appetizer and the pan-roasted salmon with black olive sauce. With convenient amenities like free parking and friendly staff, Carasau is a must-visit for food enthusiasts looking to explore Sardinian flavors.
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3912/3918 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232, United States3912/3918 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232, United States Hotline: +1 310-876-0058
Carasau, a Sardinian gem located in Culver City, CA, offers a unique dining experience that is not to be missed. This restaurant prides itself on providing a variety of options for its customers, from pescatarian and vegan dishes to limited vegetarian options. The ambiance at Carasau is described as casual, intimate, romantic, classy, and upscale, making it suitable for any occasion.
One standout feature of Carasau is its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, with amenities like wheelchair accessibility, gender-neutral restrooms, and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant also offers various parking options, including valet parking, garage parking, street parking, and private lot parking.
The menu at Carasau features a wide selection of Sardinian-inspired dishes, such as seafood pasta with calamari, fregola salmon, and Sardinian roasted pork. Customers have raved about the authentic flavors and unique offerings, with standout dishes like the fritto misto appetizer and tiramisu dessert receiving high praise.
With excellent service and a knowledgeable staff, dining at Carasau is not just a meal, but an experience. Whether you're looking for a casual meal with friends or a special occasion celebration, Carasau has something to offer for everyone. Don't miss out on this hidden culinary gem in Culver City.
Had a lovely lunch here and the food and service delivered! We started out with the focaccia bread and the crispy Sardinian bread, and both were perfectly seasoned with salt and rosemary. I went with the beet fettuccine with pesto sauce and it was delicious and the perfect portion! A tasty cappuccino completed my lunch. Our server was very attentive and outgoing, and he took very good care of us! I forgot his name but I know he is from Milan looking forward to going back and trying another dish, there are so many delicious options to pick from!
Very nice server. Ambience pretty good. Parking through the white gate was free. I liked the lasagna and the ravioli but I think the lasagna was better and I'd recommend that over the ravioli. The ravioli I got was the cheese one with white sauce (so not the pesto or red sauce ravioli). The lasagna was really good to me cause the texture was perfect. I like how you could cut into it and it doesn't fall apart. It was perfectly cooked. I'd say the marinara sauce for it was little too sweet, but overall it's a good lasagna.
Been here before and will be coming back! Tried a few new dishes this time like the pizza and they did not disappoint. I always order the fritto misto as it comes with a mix of calamari and fried shrimp. Their wine list is very authentic and everything comes straight from Sardinia! Servers are very knowledgeable about the menu and made some great recommendations. They are very attentive and came around multiple times to fill up waters and our wine glasses were never empty. The space has indoors and outdoors and can be a mix of casual or more of a special occasion. One of my favorite spots on the west side!
Parking: they have their own parking lot so you dont have to park on the street. Service: excellent. Servers were friendly and attentive. Food: the roasted pork has a slight smell and a bit salty. Other than that, the other dishes were good. I loved the tomato sauce because it wasnt very sour.
Charming Italian restaurant with a Sardinian flair. The food menu is fairly extensive with a choice of pastas, pizzas, and main courses. I had the salmon which was pan roasted, and served with a black olive sauce on a bed of pearled couscous tossed with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peas, and carrots. The salmon was done to my preference (medium-rare) and tasted delicious. My wife had penne arrabiata made at her request. It was tasty with just the right chewiness to the pasta. We shared a bottle of Sardinian red wine, the In Cantos Cannonau di Sardegna 2016. The wine is a full bodied and bold, with aromas of dark fruit but very dry, and with enough tannins to balance the heaviness of Italian food. Sipping with closed eyes, I might have thought I was drinking a Cabernet Sauvignon. For dessert we shared the tiramisu which was divine! The service was excellent -- attentive and pleasant -- with our server, Phuong, making sure that our table was attended to throughout our dinner.
First time here for a friend's birthday and my first experience with Sardinian food! Loved the waiter and his recommendations. The ambiance was a vibe, with an intimate setting and perfect lighting. We started with a few wines and complimentary bread. The fritto misto appetizer is a must-try, packed with shrimp, calamari, fish, and more--sooo good. We also got a Caesar salad because, you know, health! For the mains, we had two pizzas: the Inferno Spicy (10/10) and the Prosciutto and Funghi, which was also fire (10/10). We finished with some bread pudding, and it was sooo delicious. I would definitely come back!
Parking around here is difficult. They have their own lot, but it's not always open and the neighborhood parking is restricted to permit parking only. You might have to park in the public parking structure (pay per hour) nearby. After finding a parking spot, it's about a 5 minute walk away. This tacks on a lot of extra time if you don't know the parking situation in advance. We started off with the Bruschetta for an appetizer. It comes with three pieces of toast cut in half, topped with tomatoes, olives, mint, basil, and olive oil. A light, yet refreshing way to start the meal. I got the Fregola Salmon, which was pretty tasty. It was my first time having this pearl pasta, that comes from the Sardinia region of Italy. Reminded me of a cous cous with it's slightly chewy texture. The pasta was in a lobster sauce with dill and asparagus. I tried a bite of the Fregola Mediterranean. This one was a little richer, as it had a pecorino cheese sauce with gorgonzola, pork sausage, mushrooms, and walnuts. I also tried a few bites of the Spaghetti Primavera, and despite it looking like an ordinary vegetable pasta dish, I was surprised at how good it was! Another person in my party ordered the Lasagna, but it was about half the size compared to the photo on their online menu. That was disappointing and didn't look very filling.
Delicious Sardinian pasta dishes are made at this restaurant. I ordered the saffron ravioli & Mixta salad which I enjoyed. The foccacia served in the bread basket is exceptionally tasty. My spouse ordered the pre-fixe dinner (meat) . The cauliflower soup was smooth and had a delicate flavor with mushrooms. Every course was delicious and artistically presented. Service was on point. Inside dining for the two of us was pleasant. I would definitely return to try other dishes and the pre-fixe menu.
I don't think I have been to a Sardinian restaurant before, so this was a nice first time experience. Fortunately, now, there is free parking, which is a blessing in this area of Culver City full of street parking with lots of restrictions and paid parking everywhere. Perhaps this can incentivize me to visit this place again in the future. We made a reservation just in case, but it was not too busy overall. They have prie fixe options available which I'd say is very good value compared to getting the dish a la carte, as you get 5 courses for $65, versus one entree can be $30-40 easily. We got the seafood prie fixe and the maialetto secondi a la carte, as well as 2 glasses of wine, which came to around $90 per person after tax and tip. It is quite expensive but the food quality is high up there, along with the service. Here are the food we tried: Cauliflower veloute - fairly light yet creamy, with small chunks of cauliflower here and there House bread - complimentary but you have to request it, refills cost extra though Moscardini - octopus - fairly spicy but fresh; my friend loved this dish a lot Fregola ai Frutti di Mare - fregola is a Sardinian pasta and it reminds me of a circular farro. The texture is pretty interesting and works with the seafood that comes with the dish. All the seafood there are fresh. Branzino - crispy skin with slightly tender meat. The sauce that comes with it is like an olive sauce, and the side is some more mashed cauliflower with carrots Maialetto - Sardinian roasted pork - very delicious. The skin is very crispy and the meat is juicy and tender. This dish is very huge and filled us up at the very end. There were slices of carrots and celery served along the dish. It would have been slightly better if there was some sauce, since this dish portion is huge and can start getting one dimensional in flavor. Seadas - pastry with soft pecorino cheese - not too sweet, my favorite level of sweetness! It is fairly crispy and fried, but it is not too heavy. I like the pink cream and mint that came along with the dish. Service is fairly good as water jugs are refilled regularly and the server checked up on us multiple times. In between some courses, we had new plates to ensure we don't mix up flavors from prior dishes.