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- 14502 Ventura Blvd., San Fernando Valley 91403
- 818-906-3000
Robbie Mac's Pizza
Like a your favorite pair of jeans. Comfortable, dependable, and cheap. At Robbie Mac's, you know exactly what you're getting, and that's why you keep coming back. Baked ziti is a goopy treat, and ... read more
- 5936 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood 90028
- 323-924-2093
Delancey
Bowery restaurant owner George Abou-Daoud brings a mellow, East Coast vibe to Hollywood with his new Italian gastropub. The cozy spot features an oak wood bar, pressed-tin celings, brick arches, le... read more
- 300 S. Doheny, Beverly Hills 90048
- 310-273-2222
Culina
Modern Italian is served, along with the only crudo bar in Los Angeles. It's such a celebrity hot spot (the hotel owns press junkets in the city) celebrity sightings are de rigeuer. Larry Flynt has... read more
- 2128 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz 90027
- (323) 661-0055
Little Dom's
The new kid sister to Dominick’s has a cozy bistro vibe that’s made it an instant success. With oversized booths, flattering lighting, checkered-tile floors and kitschy figurines, it could be a Kei... read more
- 8868 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069
- 310-652-2233
Amarone Kitchen & Wine
Want to be in Italy? Or at least North Beach in San Francisco? The Sunset Strip has a surprise for you. Neighborhood’s tacky, so close the door behind you. Tiny little space with big personality, b... read more
- 7605 Beverly Blvd., Mid-City West 90036
- 323-954-0300
Terroni
Toronto favorite comes to L.A. by way of former employee. Then, a dishwasher, now, nightlife queen Shereen Arazm. She's a name. She gets impatient. Action-packed in the open kitchen, on weekends, f... read more
- 2315 S. Garfield Ave., Eagle Rock/Eastside
- 323-722-7600
Bollini's
Old Monterey Park: Famous for Chinese food. New Monterey Park: Let’s get some Italian. Thinnest crusts you’ve ever seen by a guy who studied the art in Italia and brought it back to his homeboys. T... read more
- 6602 Melrose Ave., Hollywood 90036
- 323-297-0100
Osteria Mozza
Sometimes what you want is a five-course pasta dinner with two desserts. Italians aren’t known for desserts, but Batali & Co. do them well. Or something from a world-famous mozzarella bar. Yeah, a ... read more
- 4745 Lankershim Blvd., Hollywood 91602
- 818-763-0131
Little Toni's
Unpretentious, old-school pizza joint with no-fuss pies. Thick, gooey mozzarella pizza, perfect for New Yorkers looking for a slice of the old neighborhood. Also perfect for nighthawks who've had o... read more
- 4342 Tujunga Ave., San Fernando Valley 91604
- 818-487-1717
Gelato Bar
Gail Silverton runs this locals-friendly gelato shoppe in Studio City. That's Gail, not Nancy, the bread-loving Mozza owner. Still, the sisterly affiliation gives it cred. Product not made in-house... read more
- 170 N. Church, Brentwood
- 310-481-7878
West At The Angeleno Hotel
No more chilling at the Holiday Inn. Now we're moving on up to the Westside! Sub-Getty tower-in-the-round hovers over northbound afternoon traffic. Banquets and dark wood recall our Old World vende... read more
- 620 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-576-3072
La Botte
Dine in the attractive cellars of a rich (anal-retentive) wino. Do we have to see your Amontillado casks, sir? Stacks of bottles frame white linens and wood floors nearly as hard as the chairs. Pas... read more
- 2903 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake 90026
- 323-644-2833
Aroma Restaurant
SilverSun mall is across from Silverlake Lounge, there's a band named after it, and the dude at the quick mart calls everyone "friend." It's a perfect storm of hipness. Wander into Aroma with your ... read more
- 410 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills 90210
- 310-786-8236
Enoteca Drago
Paparazzi post up at this Celestino effort. Authentic pizzas, Paninis, and perfect pastas reign along more serious pork cheeks with sausage, charred Piedmontese beef steak, and truffles. Pretty, si... read more
- 2538 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood
- 310-260-4900
Amici Brentwood
Brick walled band of happy Italians cook for you, serving osso buco, chicken parmigiana and smoked mozzarella pizza with warmth and smiles. The cooking isn't newfangled, just the sort Mama used to ... read more
- 11712 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood 90049
- 310-826-9222
Osteria Latini
Ultra-popular! Daily specials promote game, minus crazy Compton adventuring. Want oven-roasted rabbit? Kick in their door. Barry Manilow lovers, back lot despots, cougars and daddies, plus desperat... read more
- 5 Dudley Ave., Venice 90291
- 310-314-3222
Piccolo Ristorante Italiano
This is where the linen suit set of Nova Venezia take refuge from the spraypaint-toting, 'deck dudes on the streets. It's all very Jets and Sharks, really. Wall-bound Carnivale masks welcome the ar... read more
- 3016 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey
- 310-301-7278
C&O Cucina
Stiff pours from the Rat Pack, and extensive menu of pastas and salads in a cream-colored, checkered tablecloth charmer of oh-so-many black and white photos. Musical waitress might sling you garlic... read more
- 150 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills 90212
- 310-271-0030
Piccolo Paradiso
Very good-looking, if older, crowd for ass-booting Italian. Hey, there's Raquel Welch, for example, sitting in the small elegant room of softly high-lit artwork and small white draped tables. Simpl... read more
- 3009 Main St., Santa Monica
- 310-399-1843
Via Veneto
Hungry? Perhaps like the wolf, are we? Rustic chandelier-and-chipped-paint-chair charm, high-ceilinged with a balcony table fit for a king. Mysterious and moody. Simple, sumptuous porcini filet, mu... read more
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