Issima

" Issima is that lowkey West Hollywood restaurant you can always count on for a solid cocktail and some Mediterranean small plates by the pool. The buzzy back patio usually has a few tables reserved for walk-ins, but we recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you want to guarantee a poolside table. The pleasant, plant-covered space is intimate enough for dinner dates, and spacious enough for birthday groups, but it’s unclear whether anyone actually comes here to get wet. " - Nikko Duren, Kat Hong, Brant Cox

"Issima is that lowkey West Hollywood restaurant you can always count on for a solid cocktail and some Mediterranean small plates by the pool. The buzzy back patio usually has a few tables reserved for walk-ins, but we recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you want to guarantee a poolside table. The pleasant, plant-covered space is intimate enough for dinner dates, and spacious enough for birthday groups, but it’s unclear whether anyone actually comes here to get wet. photo credit: Moses Truzman (@audiomoe)" - Nikko Duren

"Heading out for a big show? Why not make it a big day with a starter meal at Issima, one of the hottest restaurants in greater Los Angeles at the moment. Here the room is as much a feast as the menu itself, thanks to big colors and boisterous tables that keep the action lively — along with the amped-up music and free-flowing drinks, of course." - Mona Holmes, Farley Elliott

"The Boujis Group behind Olivetta on Melrose and the Draycott at Palisades Village is certainly staying busy. This week the team has also opened Issima, the first phase of their eventual total takeover of the food and drinks across the La Peer Hotel. And while this early version is centered around the open-air pool, with light bites, a raw seafood section, and drinks to match, future plans include a full remodel of the interior of the building as well, where the former Viale dei Romani was. Check out the opening menu from group chef Michael Fiorelli below, and head over for dinner service at 627 N. La Peer Drive between 6 p.m. and midnight, Wednesday through Saturday." - Farley Elliott

"Issima is a new coastal pan-Mediterranean dining concept at La Peer Hotel, managed by Marissa and Matt Hermer. The menu, crafted by chef Michael Fiorelli, includes Italian and wood-fired dishes, seafood towers, and steaks. The dining experience spans indoor, poolside, and rooftop areas with a vibrant design." - Farley Elliott