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This cozy, 35-seat restaurant is the perfect replacement for the defunct Allora Cucina Italiana, and although the cuisine hails from the same region, chef Vic Casanova (formerly of Four Seasons) pr... read more
Pizzas topped with prosciutto, fig jam and goat cheese--or duck sausage and gouda--or several other mouth-watering combinations reign supreme at this east-side trattoria. The Silver Lake Italian ea... read more
This laid-back version of Paolo Cesaro's Venice hit eatery, Ado, dishes out the same kind of authentic Italian dishes Cesaro is known for, but here there's a full bar and a distinct living room-lik... read more
This modern trattoria in the heart of Beverly Hills lets you swing both ways; take a seat in the casual and bright cafe portion of this Italian space, or get a little more serious in one of the t... read more
Taking over Burger Kitchen is this elegant Italian joint with its dim lighting, leather booths, and communal center table. The plates are just as classy -- think lobster ravioli in lemon sauce an... read more
As if you didn't have reason enough to want to swing by the L'Ermitage on any given night, now you've got several. Namely spaghetti carbonara with wagyu and soy mirin pork belly. Chef Joseph Elevad... read more
The chef at this Italian-with-a-Korean-twist restaurant comes straight from Seoul, where he did stints at several top-notch hotel restaurants like the Four Seasons. The clean, modern space proves... read more
This modern, bi-level Italian eatery showcases the latest from Chef Danny Elmaleh who tries his damnedest to evoke fresh-from-the-market cuisine. The buffalo mozzarella, pork osso buco and homema... read more
This casual, reasonably priced Italian restaurant would seem out of place in Beverly Hills without factoring in the thoughtfulness of the food or the pedigrees of the owners. Private celebrity ch... read more
An unassuming Italian restaurant, perfect for second dates or business lunches. Aiming to keep things simple and authentic, the menu focuses on classics like marinated quail with wild figs, squid ... read more
This secret garden patio stowed away in Brentwood proffers some of the best Italian food in the city. The pretty stucco walls, fragrant potted herbs and gently whispering trees around your tables... read more
Don't come looking for the bleeding edge, but rather a sincere homage to the celebrated chef's travels throughout Italia, including signature dishes like creamy polenta with a fricassee of truffled... read more
Pizza is the focus here, and the dough is the hyper-focus. Fermented for a few days, then thrown in the 800-degree oven for three minutes. Topped with things like arugula and sausage. Eaten at just... read more
A mozzarella-based restaurant seems an odd concept, but Obika's not just thriving, it's expanding. The L.A. outpost of this international chain has custom-ordered mozzarella flown in from Italy thr... read more
Standard selection of simple dishes, inspired by Italy and California. Pizzas, sandwiches and skewers are the center of the menu, with smoothies and pastries (breakfast and dessert) filling out the... read more
This very basic place is no-frills. You want pizza? You got it. Nothing fancy (well, artichokes, but this is California), but freshly made, even the sauces. Pizzas are thin crust, as a rule. Decor ... read more
Mom cooks, son runs the show. Previously at Osteria La Buca down the street, this team found that the goals of the ownership differed from their own, so they moved on. Problem solvers! Expect very ... read more
Pitfire Pizza is a pretty decent collection of three restaurants around town; Pitfire Artisan is meant to be the shining jewel. Decor is less CPK and more industrial-chic, with an open kitchen and ... read more
Bev Hills may not have Long Beach's authenticity, but does have it beat for pure proliferation of Italian restaurants. The latest comes from a well-known L.A. eatery family, and this outpost fulfil... read more
Fabio was way, way up in the Valley, now he's firmly in the city-adjacent, ritzy part. He heads up a Tuscan, but very California-influenced, kitchen. Beef carpaccio, ossobuco meets pear salad, whea... read more
The guys behind Dry Tour went to great pains to make/keep 80 Windwa...
Offering seasonal selections of artisanal cheeses, locally sourced ...
Squeezed into the up-and-came Sawtelle stretch of West Los Angeles,...
On a semi-remote stretch of PCH, nestled between the Hungry Cat and...
I mean, this breakfast place REALLY wants to kill you. From the guy...