Top 10 Italian Restaurant in Los Angeles

Breidi Caparatta
Pizza and pasta are often the choice for people craving Italian cuisine. When in the Los Angeles area there are many Italian restaurants to choose from. If you are looking for the best of the best in Italian cuisine there are defiantly some must try establishments.

I1 Grano11359 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90025. Here you will only find top quality ingredients in all of the dishes served by owner and chef, Salvatore Marino. The restaurant has been completely redesigned to add an upscale ambiance. Vegetables used in the making of all dishes are always organic and always fresh! Any fish plates are made from hand-picked fish from a Japanese fish market. The desserts are mouth watering and known throughout the city as being top notch! Make a reservation today by phoning 310-477-7886.

AGOLos Angeles at 8478 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069. Here the attire is casual and the chef, Agostino Sciandri will impress you with his rendition of traditional Italian cuisine. Some of the favorite dishes prepared by the well known chef include silken tuna capaccio, seafood risotto and veal ravioli with wild mushroom sauce, yum, yum! Reservations can be made by phoning 323-655-6333.

Drago2628 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica Blvd., CA 90403. The restaurants chef, Celestino Drago, is a Sicilian native. He brings his Italian heritage into his kitchen! Some of the specialty dishes include spaghetti with sardines, grilled veal chop and leg of lamb. The dessert specialty, panna cotta with fresh berries, has patrons raving and returning for more! Reservations can be made by calling 310-828-1585.

La' Opera101 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802. The attire of this establishment is dressy causal and come prepared to be pampered! Though the entrées are delicious, the pastries are Award Winning. Be sure not to each to much and save room for dessert! Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by phoning 562-491-0066.

Valentino3115 W. Pico Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405. For more than thirty-five years, Valentino has steadily flourished! Dressy attire is suitable for dining here. The 130 page wine list will only add to your dining experience. Known for a variety of simply exquisite Italian dishes, Valentino is the perfect place to go if you want true Italian cuisine. Private dining is available and reservations are required! Phone 310-829-4313.

Trattoria Tre Venezie119 W. Green Street, Pasadena CA 91105. Originally the building was a livery stable but after much work, you can know enjoy some of the areas most delectable Italian cuisine! The cuisine is more of an Italian, Hungarian combination and is definitely unique. The ambiance is casual but dressy and reservations are suggested. Call 626-795-4455.

Casa Bianca Pizza Pie1650 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90041. Here you can find some of the best pizza in the entire city! People come from all over just to order one of their amazing pizza pies! Salads and pastas can also be ordered in addition to the pizza. This is a kid-friendly establishment and casual dining as well. Reservations are suggested and can be made by phoning 323-256-9617.

Pit Fire Pizza Company5211 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood CA 91601. Here you will find specialty BBQ pizza! All pizzas are cooked over a hardwood-fired BBQ pit. Pastas can be ordered as well and the pricing here is to die for. All dishes are less than $10 and children are welcome. No reservations are required but you can phone the restaurant at 818-980-2949.

D' Amore's Famous Pizza Connection15928 Ventura Blvd, Encino CA 91436. The dough for the pizza here is made from water imported from Boston. The secret to the success of this restaurant is acclaimed to an old family recipe passed through the generations. Other dishes are available. Attire is casual and reservations are not required. You can phone the restaurant at 818-907-9100.

Zelo328 E. Foothill Blvd, Arcadia CA 91006. Enjoy deep dish pizzas made with cornmeal crusts when you visit the awesome Italian restaurant. Pasta dishes are also served here. Along with original normal pizzas, Zelos offers unique topping ideas as well. The attire is casual and the establishment is kid-friendly! No reservations are required. You can call Zelos at 626-358-8298.

No matter where you choose to eat, if you have a hunkering for Italian food, give one of these places a try!

Published by Breidi Caparatta

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