Italian Restaurants

The aptly named All’Angelo, which translates as “To the Angels,” serves up a divine dining experience. The blonde wood beams and warm, creamy walls evoke the soft light of a Renaissance painting, creating an atmosphere that is both inviting and almost religiously tranquil. Chef Mirko Paderno takes traditional Italian cuisine to new heights of satisfaction, transporting taste buds to a similarly transcendent state. The vintage Berkel meat slicer that serves as a focal point in the restaurant shaves meat impossibly thin, creating a wonderfully ethereal yet intense flavor sensation. All’Angelo manages to combine all the sinful delight of a decadent … Learn More »

Award Winning Food and Wine are just a few reasons why Christy's Ristorante continues to be a Local hot spot when it comes to fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Chef Miguel Aburto sources the highest quality meats and produce for his dishes while desserts and breads are both made fresh daily. Learn More »

Melograno is centrally located on Hollywood Boulevard, a few blocks west of Vine; although the area is not synonymous with fine dining, the cuisine here is worth an excursion. Owned by chef Alberto Lazzarino and his sommelier/business partner, Giuseppe Cossu, Melograno is focused specifically on Northern Italian cuisine from the Piedmont region. This means rich, authentic dishes such as house-made agnolotti with black truffles and carnaroli rice risotto with wild mushrooms. Lazzarino and Cossu bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from their respective disciplines and by joining forces, provide Los Angeles with an original and adventurous spin on Italian … Learn More »

Ciao Trattoria has established itself since its opening in 1993 as one of the premier dinning destinations for guests patronizing the Performing Arts Center and Sporting events at the Staples Center and world and business travelers from around the globe. Learn More »

At Massimo, we strive to bring each customer an innovative, relaxed and very personal dining experience. The foundation of the experience is our food to which Chef and Owner Massimo Ormani gives a contemporary twist to the Florentine cuisine of his heritage. Co-Owner, Daniela Judah-Ormani, manages the restaurant and ensures that you will enjoy the high standard of service, authenticity and individuality that she and Massimo long dreamed of bringing to Los Angeles. Learn More »

Hollywood’s Bella Cucina Italiana is just steps from the city’s iconic “Walk of Fame” and an Oscar’s throw from glamorous Kodak Theatre. The restaurant draws a modern, hip, and eclectic crowd keen on casual cucina dining. The menu dishes up classic pasta favorites and sumptuous Southern Italian entrees. Bella Cucina Italiana is a member of Los Angeles’ Dolce Group. Balancing a hip lounge with cozy, unpretentious dining, Bella mixes it up with a modern take on the classic trattoria. Learn More »

Two floors and 25,000 square feet of sprawling entertainment space establish J Lounge in a league all its own. Rich tones of chocolate and deep burgundy carry through this multifaceted venue, and provide an air of elegant exuberance. Visitors may dine in the white linen clad dining room or on the adjoining patio complete with a massive fire pit. Complementing the exquisitely detailed décor is a menu that highlights similarly thoughtful and flavorful dishes. Favorites include the Fritto Misto Tempura, the Crispy Grilled Salmon, and the Braised Beef Short Ribs. An impressive specialty drink and wine selection provides a fitting … Learn More »

The best Italian Food in Malibu....that is what locals have called this great find. Now considered one of LA's best, Allegria gives you a hometown authentic feeling with a special romantic twist. Learn More »

Homemade pasta and a flair for the less-familiar cuisine of Coastal Northern Italy are the hallmarks of this unassuming and friendly Trattoria located on a quiet, tree-lined street near Old Town Pasadena. Diners are treated to delicacies such as fresh fish, venison medallions, stewed tripe, and whipped salted cod as well as more traditional fare of assorted fresh pastas. The small restaurant (17 tables in all) has a comforting feel, with cozy banquettes, sound-absorbing carpeted floors, white walls, and white linens. With ample space between the tables, it doesn't feel cramped. Servers are knowledgeable and friendly. Learn More »

Mi Piace Italian Kitchen, Bakery and Lounge is the very heart of Old Pasadena. Mi Piace is wildly popular, offering New York-Italian cooking - fresh, light Italian cooking embellished with New York flavors. A wide selection of appetizers, salads, pastas, seafood and speciality pizzas put Mi Piace on the culinary map. Learn More »

If you’re searching for the quintessential L.A. celebrity dining scene without the über swanky and often pretentious setting, look no further than Il Sole, an intimate trattoria discreetly tucked away in the midst of the glamour and grit of Sunset Boulevard. Serving a steady stream of classics such as Osso Bucco, al dente pastas, tiramisus, and antipasti, it’s the place to go to satisfy your craving for authentic Italian cuisine. A dimly lit dining room is conducive to romantic candle-lit tête-à-tête, while the shaded patio is ideal for people watching and enjoying the lively surroundings of West Hollywood. Learn More »

The traditional dishes of Cucina Picarelli make this Long Beach place an exquisite one! Seating inside or out, you will definitely enjoy some of the best Italian food Long Beach has to offer. Dinner selections vary from seafood dishes such as halibut checca, frutti di mare and Picarelli’s great and flavorful tri-tip meat sauce atop rigatoni pasta. Vegetarians are also welcome! Learn More »

Chef Celestino Drago has been cooking up some of the best Italian food in Los Angeles since 1991. This jewel in Santa Monica has been wowing critics and locals alike ever since. Drago offers private dining and catering to accommodate those special events and occasions. Try their Tortelloni, which is filled with pumpkin, sage, butter and parmesan cheese or the Petto Di Pollo, a tomato and parmesan crusted chicken breast, broccoli, peewee potato in a prosciutto parmesan sauce. The cozy ambience along with the classic atmosphere and delicious food creates an unforgettable experience. Learn More »

Why confine oneself to only tasting one region of Italy’s fine cuisine when we may savor the many flavors that make the country the dining destination of the world? i. Cugini serves up authentic specialties from Sicily, Sardinia, Naples, and Tuscany in a dining space fit for the Amalfi Coast. Once visitors enter the restaurant, passing the luscious display of fresh fish and the open kitchen, they begin to understand what sets i. Cugini apart. The extensive seafood selection offers the unique opportunity for patrons to dine as native Italians do – the salt-cured whole cooked fish are favorites, and … Learn More »

As its name implies, Fraiche is an ode to the pleasures of fresh ingredients. Executive Chef Jason Trevi has built a skillfully paired-down Mediterranean menu around the seasons, with simple, masterfully prepared dishes that change subtly with the time of year. Tracking these flavor transformations is like anticipating the turning of autumn leaves, a welcome dose of seasonality in the perennial spring of Los Angeles. Glowing from the warm open kitchen and the Culver City sunlight filtering through street front windows, Fraiche creates an inviting atmosphere that delights in the simple subtleties of the passing of time. Learn More »

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