Cuisine:

• Tapas
• Californian
• Mediterranean
• Others
• Fast Food and Hamburgers

Jonathan's At Peirano's Description:
The chef and owner who is named neither Jonathan nor Peirano (his name is Jason Collis) knows his way around seafood and meat. These proteins are always nicely cooked and properly tender. Collis (who bought this restaurant from Jonathan) likes to incorporate locally grown products like Ojai olive oil and Ventura tomatoes into his seasonal menu. His Mediterranean dishes benefit from a few Moroccan spices and ingredients. You might even find a Moroccan pasta with smoked chicken and tomato curry. The fish and paella dishes are particularly nice but don't pass up the bolognese sauce made with Kobe beef and Kurobuta pork if it's available. The rustic surroundings began life in 1877 as the Peirano Italian Grocery. Weather permitting, the outdoor patio overlooking Figueroa Plaza with its fountain and adjacent park is decidedly pleasant. A wine room in the back of the restaurant can be booked for private parties. It holds bottles from California, Italy, Spain, Argentina and New Zealand. By the glass, a number of interesting varietals can be had like Syrah, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio. The list of half and full bottles is quite long. Martinis and tapas from J's Tapas Bar next door are available, too.


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