Angelini Osteria
Whether you are in search of an unforgettable plate of pasta or a fresh platter of seafood, here are Modern Luxury's top picks for Italian restaurants in Los Angeles.
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Website/ 7313 Beverly Blvd 90036
Celebrating more than 20 years in L.A., Angelini Osteria is best known for its authentic Italian cuisine with a side of honorable hospitality. With staples such as sea urchin linguine and lasagna verde, there’s a reason Angelini Osteria has been awarded for being a top Italian restaurant in the world.
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Website/ 4653 Beverly Blvd 90004
Antico Nuovo has consistently wowed diners with its seasonal Italian fare featuring high-quality ingredients and exceptional wines. Chef Chad Colby elevates every dish with an artisanal approach, be it duck liver pate, beef cheek and veal tongue ragu bolognese or the Tuscan-grilled pork ribs.
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Website/ 2121 E 7th Pl 90021
Italian for “beast,” Bestia was opened by husband and wife duo Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis in 2010. The downtown L.A. hot spot specializes in woodfired cooking, exceptional pastas and a stellar wine program. Menu staples include a classic margarita pizza and cavatelli alla Norcina. Don’t forget to snag something off the dolci menu, especially if it’s the crème fraîche panna cotta.
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Website/ 4921 W Adams Blvd 90016
With an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, chef Avner Lavi of West Adams hot spot Cento is known for making elevated, delicious handmade pasta. Menu favorites include the Gem Caesar, sweet corn agnolotti and the can’t-miss spicy pomorodo. For dessert, try the decadent banana pudding tiramisu.
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Website/ 9785 S Santa Monica Blvd 90210
One flashy Italian player holds court in 90210. La Dolce Vita had a past life with Frank Sinatra as an investor and several ex-presidents as diners. With its reopening in early 2023, it returned in full force thanks to hospitality group Call Mom. With a posh twist on a classic red sauce establishment, La Dolce Vita delights taste buds with branzino picatta, spaghetti and meatballs, lemon-parmesan bucatini and more.
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Website/ 1538 Sunset Blvd 90026
Donna’s presents East Coast Italian dining right in Echo Park. Cooking up dishes with an L.A. sensibility, you’ll find plenty of California ingredients stuffed in this flavorsome menu. Just consider the must-order garlic bread, parmesan-loaded Tonnato Caesar and the ever-popular fusilli alla vodka . Moreover, this neighborhood gem effuses an Italian spirit down to the friendly staff and laid-back vibes.
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Website/ 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd 90291
Felix—chef Evan Funke’s ode to pasta—offers a traditional Italian menu infused with fresh California-grown ingredients. With beloved starters such as the Polpette Della Maestra Alessandra (prosciutto di parma, mortadella di bologna and salsa verde) and renowned pasta and pizzas, Felix has been one of the hardest restaurants to book for years for good reason.
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Website/ 114 W Channel Road 90402
Santa Monica harbors a white-tablecloth darling whose name needs no introduction: Giorgio Baldi. Ravioli filled with sweet corn in white truffle sauce, pan-fried veal chops and porcini mushroom risotto rank among the specialties. With its ivy-covered patio and top-notch service, Giorgio Baldi provides the epitome of Italian fine dining.
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Website/ 8490 Sunset Blvd 90069
Since reopening on the Sunset Strip within the 1 Hotel, Madeo continues to prepare some of the best old-school Italian dishes in L.A. Inspired by cooking techniques from Italy’s coastal Forte de Marmi, the menu features all of the classics like bufala alla caprese, veal Milanese and a memorable spaghetti alla bolognese.
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Website/ 8899 Beverly Blvd 90048
The Michelin Guide-approved restaurant dazzles in both cuisine and style. Immersed in a midcentury Italian-inspired setting, visitors feast on dishes that honor pastoral and coastal Italy but with an added WeHo flair. The carpaccio di branzino is a must-order, while pastas like the hand-rolled strozzapreti and Su Filindeau (the world's rarest pasta cooked in bone broth and served with pecorino dolce and braised lamb neck) complete the experience.
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Photography by: Ryan Tanaka
