Eataly recently opened in the Century City mall, just a mile east of where I live in LA. To be honest, I was underwhelmed when it first opened. It was smaller than some of the other Eataly's I had been to and the food was good but not great. That all changed when they opened their rooftop restaurant, Terra. I don't have a photo of the restaurant itself or the view, but both set a wonderful ambience for an amazing meal. It is even a great place to grab a happy hour drink (they specialize in Italian wines and Gin & Tonics). Then there is the food.
Terra's menu is centered around the grill. Most dishes come out with a nice charred, oaky flavor that cannot be beat. In terms of traditional Italian, there are several pasta dishes on the menu but no pizza. I really think it's their grilled appetizers (especially the artichoke and whole eggplant) and their main dishes (whole fish or lamb chops anyone?!) that steal the spotlight. I cannot get enough of this place, it has become my weekly go-to restaurant. They just started opening for lunch and you can definitely find me there on my next day off to check out the lunch menu and sip some Italian wine. Cheers!
Gin & Tonic with grilled Pineapple
Whole Roasted Eggplant with Raisins, Celery, Pomegranate and Capers
Grilled Artichoke with egg yolk emulsion - my fave!
Calamari
Chitarra con Pomodoro
Overview of all our wonderful dishes
Lamb Chops with mint and a pomegranate reduction
Whole Wild Snapper
Tiramisu in a Jar (someone may have snuck in a bite pre-photo)
Awesome Gelato Cart!
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