Hippo – Italian
Sunlight streams through the soaring windows of this vibrant Highland Park haunt, where a spirited energy pulses through the airy, industrial-chic space. The bar serves as a creative laboratory for cheeky, expertly crafted cocktails like the "Dangerous Animal" and "Angeleno 75," offering a sophisticated yet irreverent backdrop for sun-drenched afternoons that effortlessly bleed into lively, starlit evenings.
5916 1/2 N Figueroa Street https://hipporestaurant.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the intimate setting and polite service, frequently highlighting how the attentive staff makes every visit feel special with regular check-ins. Standout dishes include the flavorful sandwiches, which diners praise for their tasty preparation and high-quality ingredients. Celebrated for offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the space is highly recommended by reviewers for providing a consistently excellent and personal dining experience.
Menu
House Cocktails
- Back On Our Bullshit - $12: Vermina Vermouths, Fino Sherry, Citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Angeleno 75 - $13: Gin, Amaro Angeleno, Citrus, Cava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lucy, I'm Home! - $12: Vodka, Ginger, Basil, Apricot, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Patio Paloma - $12: Tequila, Aperol, Grapefruit, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Some Beach, Somewhere - $12: Tequila, Mango, Citrus, Five Spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Dangerous Animal - $14: Mezcal, Passionfruit, Chile, Citrus Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- LAX - $15: LA Whiskey, California Strawberry Brandy, Amaro Angelo, Citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Rum Runner - $12: Rums, Pineapple, Chai
- Santa Barbara Negroni - $15: LA Gin, Santa Barbara Vermouth, Campari Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hippo Old Fashioned - $14: Bourbon, Walnut Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Forked Tongue - $16: Mezcal, Suze, Dry Vermouth, Celery Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Beer
- Boomtown “Nose Job” IPA - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Peroni Lager - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
White Wine by the Glass
- Cava "Brut Nature" Vinyes Singulars - $14: Penedes, Spain 2016 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Palomino Bodegas Yuste Manzanilla Sherry "Aurora" - $10: Dry - Andalucia, Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Finca Viñoa (Treixadura/ Albariño/ Godello / Loureiro) - $14: Ribeiro, Spain 2017 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Orvieto Classico "Vignarco" Palazzone - $12: Umbria, Italy 2017 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Vermentino di Sardegna Antonella Corda - $14: Sardinia, Italy 2018 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Rully "La Cree" Pascal Clement - $18: Burgundy, France 2015 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- "Subida" Palmina (Skin Contact/Orange) - $15: Santa Barbara County, California 2010 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Pink Wines by the Glass
- Azimut Cava “Brut Nature” (Garnatxa/Monstrell) - $16: Penedes, Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- "Ercavio" Tempranillo Mas Que Vinos - $12: Castilla La Mancha, Spain 2018 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Château Coupe Roses (Mourvedre/Grenache/Syrah) - $12: Minervois, Languedoc, France 2017 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Red Wines by the Glass
- "Grololo" Pithon-Paillé (Groleau) - $15: Loire Valley, France 2018 - Served Chilled Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Côtes du Rhône Domaine La Réméjeanne - $12: S. Rhone Valley, France 2018 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Noir J. Mourat "Roquin De Jardin" - $14: Loire Valley, France 2018 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Syrah Jelly Roll "Vecino Vineyard" - $14: Mendocino, California 2016 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- "Tutti i Giorno" Antonio Camillo - $12: Tuscany, Italy 2013 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rioja "Crianza" Viña Santurnia - $15: Rioja, Spain 2016 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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