Italian Restaurants

New Port Beach's Cucina Alessa is an easy going, fun family restaurant. A great place for sunday brunches, lunches, and dinners, Cucina Alessa has been praised in both the OC Register as well as Coast for its Italian cuisine. With Master Chef Ugo D'Orso by its side this restaurant brings to Orange County some delectable Italian dishes for the entire family to enjoy!

With stunning lakeside views, Boccaccio's draws interest from all over Southern California. From Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, diners come to enjoy our serene, peaceful setting, exquisite service, and delectable menu. We host rehearsal dinners, bridal & baby showers, birthdays, anniversary parties, and corporate events.

Ciao Trattoria has established itself since its opening in 1993 as one of the premier dinning destinations for guests patronizing the Performing Arts Center and Sporting events at the Staples Center and world and business travelers from around the globe.

If you’re searching for the quintessential L.A. celebrity dining scene without the über swanky and often pretentious setting, look no further than Il Sole, an intimate trattoria discreetly tucked away in the midst of the glamour and grit of Sunset Boulevard. Serving a steady stream of classics such as Osso Bucco, al dente pastas, tiramisus, and antipasti, it’s the place to go to satisfy your craving for authentic Italian cuisine. A dimly lit dining room is conducive to romantic candle-lit tête-à-tête, while the shaded patio is ideal for people watching and enjoying the lively surroundings of West Hollywood.

At La Terza, Chef Gino Angelini combines a lifetime of Italian techniques with California’s seasonal ingredients, resulting in a cuisine that’s entirely his own. Unique creations make use of seasonal and organic ingredients, resulting in such inspired dishes as agnolotti stuffed with veal ossobuco, ricotta, swiss chard and marjoram, and seared venison chop with roasted polenta and mixed mushrooms. A wood burning rotisserie imparts a smoky aroma into many dishes, often used to prepare weekly specials such as rotisserie pork belly and rotisserie veal shank. A starkly minimalist setting is a fitting counterpart to Angelini’s far from minimalist dishes; the …

At Massimo, we strive to bring each customer an innovative, relaxed and very personal dining experience. The foundation of the experience is our food to which Chef and Owner Massimo Ormani gives a contemporary twist to the Florentine cuisine of his heritage. Co-Owner, Daniela Judah-Ormani, manages the restaurant and ensures that you will enjoy the high standard of service, authenticity and individuality that she and Massimo long dreamed of bringing to Los Angeles.

Homemade pasta and a flair for the less-familiar cuisine of Coastal Northern Italy are the hallmarks of this unassuming and friendly Trattoria located on a quiet, tree-lined street near Old Town Pasadena. Diners are treated to delicacies such as fresh fish, venison medallions, stewed tripe, and whipped salted cod as well as more traditional fare of assorted fresh pastas. The small restaurant (17 tables in all) has a comforting feel, with cozy banquettes, sound-absorbing carpeted floors, white walls, and white linens. With ample space between the tables, it doesn't feel cramped. Servers are knowledgeable and friendly.

Award Winning Food and Wine are just a few reasons why Christy's Ristorante continues to be a Local hot spot when it comes to fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Chef Miguel Aburto sources the highest quality meats and produce for his dishes while desserts and breads are both made fresh daily.

The best Italian Food in Malibu....that is what locals have called this great find. Now considered one of LA's best, Allegria gives you a hometown authentic feeling with a special romantic twist.

The traditional dishes of Cucina Picarelli make this Long Beach place an exquisite one! Seating inside or out, you will definitely enjoy some of the best Italian food Long Beach has to offer. Dinner selections vary from seafood dishes such as halibut checca, frutti di mare and Picarelli’s great and flavorful tri-tip meat sauce atop rigatoni pasta. Vegetarians are also welcome!

Chef Celestino Drago has been cooking up some of the best Italian food in Los Angeles since 1991. This jewel in Santa Monica has been wowing critics and locals alike ever since. Drago offers private dining and catering to accommodate those special events and occasions. Try their Tortelloni, which is filled with pumpkin, sage, butter and parmesan cheese or the Petto Di Pollo, a tomato and parmesan crusted chicken breast, broccoli, peewee potato in a prosciutto parmesan sauce. The cozy ambience along with the classic atmosphere and delicious food creates an unforgettable experience.

Mi Piace Italian Kitchen, Bakery and Lounge is the very heart of Old Pasadena. Mi Piace is wildly popular, offering New York-Italian cooking - fresh, light Italian cooking embellished with New York flavors. A wide selection of appetizers, salads, pastas, seafood and speciality pizzas put Mi Piace on the culinary map.

One step inside from the bustle of Melrose takes you into Dolce, a trendy Italian restaurant with a cozy dark decor and some fantastic people watching. Known for its ambiance, tasty Italian classics, and hip crowd, Dolce is perfect for a romantic date, or a pre-club meal. From the traditional Pesto Gnocchi and Osso Bucco to the more fusion-based Tuna Tartare and Mango Bruschetta, Dolce's menu caters to all tastes and appetites. Drink options include a full wine list, including selections by the glass, as well as a large selection of cocktails. It is certain that Dolce's decor and ambiance …

Hollywood’s Bella Cucina Italiana is just steps from the city’s iconic “Walk of Fame” and an Oscar’s throw from glamorous Kodak Theatre. The restaurant draws a modern, hip, and eclectic crowd keen on casual cucina dining. The menu dishes up classic pasta favorites and sumptuous Southern Italian entrees. Bella Cucina Italiana is a member of Los Angeles’ Dolce Group. Balancing a hip lounge with cozy, unpretentious dining, Bella mixes it up with a modern take on the classic trattoria.