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- 231 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-451-3525
Locanda del Lago
An old-school Italian ristorante that saw the Third Street Promenade come up around it. But it's still holding on to classiness, Urban Outfitters and buskers be damned. Check out the Antipasto Bar ... read more
- 617 S. Olive St., Downtown 90014
- 213-488-9488
Cicada
Former haberdashery boasts opulent, 30-foot high, gold leaf-etched Lalique glass ceilings and sweeping, double-sided staircase. Ideal for weddings and parties (long as we ain't paying). Dishes care... read more
- 141 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena 91101
- 626-795-4006
Celestino
The Italian regions are represented. North, south, soup, spaghetti. Check the panzanella (bread and vegetables in sweet, tart balsamic). Service and ambience high end, semi-formal, just like curren... read more
- 114 W. Channel Rd., Malibu
- 310-573-1660
Il Ristorante Di Giorgio Baldi
Area's best for Northern Italian—date spot with ocean nights, open-kitchen delights and Spielberg sights. Super-exclusive. Jay-Z brings Beyoncé, but you and Midori might not get into t... read more
- 1616 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-392-8777
Capri
Their Cal-Tal formula seems to be working: tea candles in a modern date spot, simply beer n' wine, simple one-page menu of Northern Italian dishes served by a sun-kissed waitstaff. It looks so L.A.... read more
- 147 W. Channel Rd., Santa Monica 90402
- 310-459-8823
Caffe Delfini
Beach-established Riviera-esque charmer packs the house with hopeful Romantic/Date Spots. Fortunately any Malibu resident knows when it is time for a facelift and Caffe has taken years off its appe... read more
- 11633 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood 90049
- 310-820-2448
Toscana
If you can hear over salad crunching and agent big talk, you'll enjoy swapping gossip about the legions of familiar faces stuffed with bistecca alla Fiorentina and ricotta cheesecake. Though we wor... read more
- 1978 N. Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz 90027
- 323-661-7365
Farfalla Trattoria
Authentic rustic Italian room of wee proportions consistently delivers incredible pastas—with pumpkin ravioli a huge favorite. Dependable since parachute pants and doing the dolphin. Caesar on ... read more
- 8897 Beverly Blvd., Mid-City West 90048
- 310-859-4903
Madeo
Comfy WeHo joint, competitor for best Italian in the city. Bustles with loyalists who come for strong pours and better than solid fare. Kitchen kicks out expected home-style standards: risotto, hea... read more
- 9018 Burton Way, Beverly Hills 90211
- 310-276-9990
Il Cielo
Deeply Romantic/Date Spot fairytale inspired garden courtyard. Serious love coming to the man who brings his squeeze here, especially when she tastes that simple but flawless Nor.tal food. Not a sc... read more
- 8401 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood 90069
- 323-654-3993
Hugo's
Top end WeHo diner fare in unglam atmo. Look. In the corner of this awesome celebrity breakfast nook, which often gets best brunch nods. It's Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame! Don't look, that... read more
- 806 S. Robertson Blvd., Mid-City West 90035
- 310-659-8069
Al Gelato
The secret is in the authentic sauce, which cooks longer than a Marlborough girl fake-baking for a trip to Westwood Westfield. The à la carte menu details giant portions. The meatball is so big you... read more
- 1621 Westwood Blvd., Westwood 90024
- 310-477-1052
La Bruschetta Ristorante
Quality neighborhood fave celebrating 22 years of homemade eats from Italy, and still blessed with hospitable host and visits from Olsen twins, Banana Republicans, and Diesel democrats. Values to b... read more
- 11740 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood 90049
- 310-826-6100
La Scala Presto
Where our city's hottest shots go when they want to feel like regular people. Classic Italian with locally cherished chopped salami, garbanzo, and mozzarella Leon salad, with soups and desserts a s... read more
- 641 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood 90036
- 323-297-0101
Pizzeria Mozza
Do believe the hype! Batali and Silverton join forces, to tackle the L.A. pizza deficit. While the often strange varieties of pie sometimes reach the sky, the non-slice dishes—eggplant capona... read more
- 424 N Canon Dr., Beverly Hills
- 310-274-6534
Porta Via
Fresh, uncomplicated fare in elegant, authentic bistro with considerably less pretension and price than its neighbors. Grand Marnier French toast, and turkey maple sausage for brunch. Awesome pasta... read more
- 28915 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu
- 310-457-0711
Sage Room
Small n' secret seaside Italian bliss. Feels like we've come home again and Mama left the light on, while our mob friends circle on their ear-shattering Harleys. No artsy plates, just authentic bru... read more
- 12740 Culver Blvd ., Culver City 90066
- 310-578-9399
Ronnie's Diner
Ronnie's is no frills dining to its core. Nestled up in a teeny plaza, the diner serves up homestyle fare in big portions. The breakfast menu is extensive, featuring all the classics, plus more int... read more
- 7533 W. Sunset Blvd, Hollywood 90046
- (323) 850-7070
Cheebo
This organic, orange-colored eatery in Hollywood is known for several things: overpriced pizza, homemade potato chips, rigatoni bolognese, fresh lemonade, and free valet. YES, free valet - the two ... read more
- 100 Terranea Way, South Bay 90275
- 310-265-2836
Catalina Kitchen
With its ballroom-esque interior and generous outdoor dining area situated just steps from the pools and the Pacific Ocean, Terranea Resort's Catalina Kitchen is one of those casual and family-frie... read more
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