Trattoria Amici
469 N. Doheny Drive
Beverly Hills, CA
Santa Monica Boulevard
310-858-0271

There are just a handful of tables under the big canvas umbrellas outside this diminutive spot annexed to the Beverly Terrace Hotel. But often when you can't score a reservation inside, you can get one outdoors. The lemony shaved artichoke, hearts of palm and Parmesan salad is among the town's best. And the hearty tomato soup with basil just may have curative powers.


Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-2:30 p.m.; daily, 6-10:30 p.m.