Trattoria Neapolis on South Lake Ave.

         So by now you may have guessed that I revel in the art of being transported purely by opening the door into an establishment with ambiance!! Eye candy, elegance and uniqueness!! Next on my list of places to share with you is Trattoria Neapolis on South Lake Ave. Formerly occupied by a Real Estate Company, it is now 2 stories of international delight!! The design of the front entrance allows a great deal of light and almost a patio feel, known as the "Garden Room". The chairs remind me of patio dining in Europe and the golden accents and light colored floor makes it a perfect location for a Sunday Brunch! The main restaurant area is long and narrow with the bar featured on one side and cozy booths on the other. The back bar is custom, dark wood and practically goes up to the ceiling, stocked with the liquor of the full bar, wine bottles, menu items, televisions and a train station style clock! The bar itself is a gorgeous, huge slab of strikingly white marble!  Then, up a winding staircase there is more seating that looks down onto the bar/restaurant area. I love this idea, it reminds me of balcony seats at the opera and of such favorite dining spots as Monsoon Cafe on 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica and Cafe La Boheme in Hollywood! (More on them later!) In addition to the regular seating there is a large room, perfectly set for a large dinner party or company party! A perfect, private room for wine tasting as well!!

      By the exclamation points you probably get the idea that I get excited when I go there because it is a feast for the eyes, it does remind me of Italy and actually a bit of Paris as well!! The bar specializes in the true mixology of ingredients and there is a little tray on the bar with delights and accoutrements to add to your beverage on your own. Also there is entertainment! Unfortunately I have not viewed it yet but I will be sure to give you an update but there is Burlesque!

 Great for a date night, after work libation or just a treat!!

These photos are courtesy of their website:
The Garden Room

Trattoria Neapolis