Looking for some great Italian food in LA? Well you’re in luck due to the amazing places available in town which include charming and cozy restaurants to fine dining options. Amazing and appetizing food such as pasta, seafood, bread, an array of side dishes, and desert are awaiting for you to check out. Whether you prefer spaghetti, pizza, or cannoli, these spots offer some of the best Italian food in LA. Get ready for some delicious options and be sure to check out each restaurant’s unique menus.
1. Della Terra
Location: 7675 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036
If you’re looking for the freshest pastas, pizzas, and chic vibes, this is the spot for you. Della Terra is the charming Italian spot woth elevated dishes and cocktails. They also have an amazing Happy Hour deal every Monday-Friday from 3 to 6 PM, with $4 off all glass wines and hand-crafted cocktails. They also offer half off pizzas that pair perfectly. Wednesdays are even more enticing with 50% off all martinis from 6 PM to 10 PM. You have to start with the Funghi pizza, featuring mushroom, Nicoise olives, garlic and delicious herbs. For dinner, you can’t go wrong with anything but some of our favorites include the Brevi Costole, a wonderful combination of fresh linguine and braised short ribs, and the Chicken Marsala with sautéed chicken breast in a sweet Marsala wine with mushroom and shallots. We’re drooling all over again. From Happy Hour drinks to amazing meals, this is the Italian spot in LA you need to try.
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2. Antico Nuovo
Location: 4653 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Inspired by the Italian Countryside while keeping in tradition with wine and food at its’ core, Antico Nuovo is a beautiful restaurant featuring plenty of delicious choices on their menu. Along with their antipasti selections guests will find pasta such as ravioli di nonna filled with ricotta, tomato and basil plus spaghetti, and tortelli pasta with lemon, ricotta, marjoram and pine nuts. Side dishes include sprouting cauliflower, broccoli di ciccio, and pasta e fagioli. For those with a sweet tooth, their desert items are absolutely delicious and feature apple pie, honeycomb, coconut caramel, chocolate, and cannoli. With a charming and classic interior, the restaurant oozes comfort and is such a cute place for dinner with your friends and loved ones.
3. Chi Spacca
Location: 6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Located near the corner of Melrose and Highland, Chi Spacca origins stem from salami nights at Cuola de Pizza, which previously occupied the restaurant’s space. Chi Spacca is unique in that it highlights charcuterie style with meats as the highlight. Another highlight includes the fish entrees on the menu along with veggies from local farmers market and fresh salads. The restaurant is also committed to sustainability and utilizes locally sourced ingredients and reducing waste. We recommend trying the “Spacca Burgers” as they come with a variety of choices such as beef and lamb.
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4. Osteria Mozza
Location: 6602 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California 90038
Co-owned by award winning chef Nancy Silverton, Osteria Mozza is a restaurant that features exquisite Italian food including mouth watering grilled beef tagliata, tuna tartare, pan seared salmon, and ricotta cavatelli. Their all Italian wine options come straight from Italy from places such as Piedmont, Friuli, and Tuscany. An absolute must try is the restaurant’s signature Rosemary olive oil cakes which are wonderful and extremely delightful. Also committed to sustainability, Osteria Mozza incorporates some of the best locally sourced ingredients and commits to providing the best options for Italian food lovers.
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5. Pizzeria Bianco
Location: 1320 E 7th St Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Owned and operated by Chris Bianco, Pizzeria Bianco is a popular restaurant featuring some of the most delicious pizza around. On the menu find their small plates such as squash, antipasto, focaccia, and farinata, a chickpea pancake with red onions and olives. Salads are also available and ricotta pasta with arrabbiata sauce, basil, and parmigiano. For their pizza, 6 flavors and styles are available all named with fun and eccentric titles such as the “Wiseguy” featuring wod-roasted onion, fresh smoked mozzarella, and fennel sausage. Another fun and delicious pizza is the “Sonny Boy,” with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, soppressata, and Italian Gaeta olives. Owner Chris Bianco has also founded his own organic tomato products named Biacno DiNapoli straight out of California with fresh ingredients.
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6. Angelini Osteria
Location: 7313 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Originally from San Clemente in Northern Italy, restaurant founder Gino Angelini started cooking at the age of 14 and since has grown into an established chef creating innovative Italian food. One of LA’s most popular Italian restaurants, Angelini Osteria is known for their intimate setting and authentic dishes. Serving brunch, lunch, dinner, takeout and takeout wine, their menu features a wide variety of options including smoked salmon toast, Italian tuna panino, pizza by the slice, antipasti, soup, lobster, salads, and pasta such as pumpkin tortelli, and lasagna verde. Check out their desert items as well which include carrot cake and nutella, gelato, gluten free chocolate cake, and tiramisu.
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