
5730 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Mamma is something of a local celebrity. Family-run restaurant. Good, homemade pastas and original pizzas.
3115 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Not many restaurants can claim 30 years of continuous service in L.A. Piero Selvaggio is the ultimate host.
11633 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Tuscan-style Italian food with long-standing reputation. Very old-school feel with amazing Brentwood people-watching. Good pizzas and pastas.
525 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA
Crown jewel in the Drago empire. Best of the bunch. Great service and wine list. Very NYC feel to the gorgeous, open dining room.
11359 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Great seasonal food and fresh seafood. Outstanding crudo. Chef/owner Sal is a character.
6602 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Mario Batali and Nancy Silverton collection. Gorgeous dining room, impressive Italian-only wine list. Celebs and foodies both love it. Nancy does amazing thing
225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Scott Conant (who also has restaurants in NYC, Vegas, Miami) is famous for simple but stunning Italian food.
119 W Green St, Pasadena, CA
Rustic regional Italian fare sometimes rarely seen on L.A. menus. Guests treat it almost reverentially.
7274 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Evan Kleiman does a great job at serving fresh, seasonal fare, while still providing a great price point. She's locally recognized as a foodie treasure and is
7313 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Gino Angelini is considered one of the best Italian chefs in L.A.