Alejo's Presto Trattoria
4002 Lincoln Blvd.
Marina del Rey, CA
Washington Boulevard
310-822-0095

Home of the Italian Extra Value Meal -- with garlic for an air freshener!

Popular food: Spaghetti with meatballs or meat sauce; linguine pescatore; Eggplant Mama Mia (Alejo's parmigiana).

Unique food: Multiple kinds of gnocchi specials.

Drinks: Soft drinks, espresso and cappuccino; bring your own wine -- no corkage fee.

Seating: Enough booths and tables to seat 30.

Ambience: Cramped and loud in a Little Italy way.

Extras/Notes: Everyone leaves with a Styrofoam container packed with tomorrow's breakfast. Seafood dishes pass the $10 mark. Calamari appetizer and salads are massive.

Hours: Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat., 4-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 4-10 p.m.