Best Italian Restaurants in Panorama City

Everything was perfect at Bacardi in Sherman Oaks. The food was excellent and the service was great!

OMG how come I never heard about this place before?? (Thank you OpenTable!) We were lucky we had made reservations because it really filled up fast--and now we know why--delicious food, gigantic portions, friendly service, & all at reasonable prices. I have tried cioppino at many restaurants but this was the best, and so completely packed with salmon, shrimp & calamari that I had to take some home. My daughter's chicken marsala is to-die-for scrumptious, and my husband absolutely loved his chicken Toscana. Our friend ordered the chicken parmigiana and it was huge, filling an entire platter with yum. His wife ordered the meatball appetizer and the 3 meatballs were so big that it became her entree. We will 100% be back soon!

Excellent food and friendly, attentive service are the hallmarks of this longstanding neighborhood standout. The fairly large, varied menu includes a good selection of appetizers, salads and soups, as well as pasta dishes, risotto, pizzas (including a luxurious Tartuffo with shaved fresh truffle) and full-blown Italian entrees like chicken piccata or milanesa, steaks and lamb. Additionally, there is a deep menu of daily specials, and so everyone should be able to build themselves an enjoyable and satisfying meal. The well-tended bar offers an excellent cocktail program, and their extensive wine list should please any oenophile. Desserts are equally creative, including bread pudding, panna cotta, a banana Nutella tart, and a weekends-only tiramisu, among a number of others. This is a stellar Italian restaurant with a friendly staff and a busy-but-comfortable vibe. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation to visit soon.

We loved our time here. The ambience is exactly what you want for a night out with family or your partner. The food was incredible. Our host was terrific. Looking forward to coming back.

Fantastic friendly service! Waiter was very helpful with menu suggestions Food was delicious!