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Caffe Pinguini, Playa Del Rey, CA

Caffe Pinguini

4.9
4.9
1632 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
We are open for curbside pickup, takeout and delivery and offering a 10% discount on all orders! Lunch will be open from 12pm-2:30pm & Dinner from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Italian owners, Tony Cotrufo and Enrico Fiorentini, both hail from Rome and have been serving fresh authentic Italian cuisine at their Playa Del Rey location since 1997. They offer homemade pastas, an excellent wine list, outdoor seating and daily specials.


Caffe Pinguini was awarded with the "Marchio Ospitalita" Italiana - Seal of Authenticity". The seal distinguishes those restaurants with the highest quality of Italian hospitality.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 306-0117
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerardo
  • Catering
    We do different kinds of catering from buffet to a full dining experience.
  • Neighborhood
    Playa del Rey
  • Cross street
    Culver Blvd
  • Parking details
    Choose of street or valet parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Beach Cities

    Best Overall

  • Beach Cities

    Best Food

  • Beach Cities

    Best Service

  • Beach Cities

    Best Ambiance

  • Beach Cities

    Romantic

  • Beach Cities

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Pinguini is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "authentic Italian" cuisine with "excellent service" and a "romantic atmosphere." Diners rave about the consistently "delicious food," with particular praise for the "amazing pasta" and seafood dishes. The outdoor dining patio is a favorite, providing a charming coastal experience. Frequent visitors praise its "friendly staff" and "memorable dining experiences."

1,632 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great hidden gem in Los Angeles. Great food, classic Italian menu, and great service.

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  2. Violet

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, from the hostess, busser to our server. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. The food was amazing my dish was a bit salty but everything else was good. Would go back.

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  3. LunchGrub

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go to Italian restaurant near Manhattan Beach. Usually available seating. Quaint. A+ food. Authentic!

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  4. Laura

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for outdoor dining and good food. Valet parking and very good menu and they will make any changes you need. Wonderful staff as well.

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  5. Cliff

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I lived in LA from 2007-2011 and Caffe Pinguini was our hands down favorite restaurant. We took a weekend trip back and Pinguini was top of my list to visit. Something changed. Food did not have the same quality or freshness and service was slower than I remembered. Still a solid B but I don’t know if I will be recommending it as I have hundreds of times before.

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  6. Maurice

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Now I understand why this restaurant has been here for so long. Excellent. Was a little noisy the night I was there due to a birthday celebration but otherwise wonderful

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  7. EDI

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here several times, if you want delicious real Italian cuisine this is your place👌👌👌

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  8. Kim

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it! Great service, terrific food snd nice atmosphere!

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  9. Clark

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Easy parking. Near the beach if you want to take a stroll after your meal. Will definitely go back.

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  10. Denise

    Baja California

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was not great which was a bummer. Food was very good.

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FAQs

Caffe Pinguini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 306-0117.

Caffe Pinguini is rated 4.9 stars by 1632 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffe Pinguini

6935 Pacific ave, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Culver Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Playa del Rey
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Choose of street or valet parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerardo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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