Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Westside

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Pastina Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (549)

$30 and under

Italian

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Casually elegant, Pastina is home to some of the best Italian cooking in town inspired by the freshest ingredients, cooked simply and prepared beautifully with excellent service and a warm comfortable atmosphere. Many of the clientele are on the first name basis with host Franco Catullo who supplies ample amount of Italian charm to go along with delicate antipasti, splendid pastas, fresh fish, hefty veal chops and fabulous desserts flown in from Italy. Pastina strikes a perfect balance between favorite dishes of the moment and trusty standbys with waiters that have the Italian enthusiasm for seeing diners happy.

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Linda M

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food, friendly yet not intrusive service.

Vito Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1603)

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Vito Restaurant is celebrating over 44 years of delighting its customers with the best in fine Italian cuisine. As a family-owned-and-operated restaurant located in Santa Monica, California we are dedicated to providing exquisite food and impeccable service to create the perfect dining experience. Step through the front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy.

Ernesto has been our Chef for over 32 years. He continues to Wow us and our guests as he cooks every meal with love and unmatched flavor. Our signature dish, Spaghetti Della Casa, is a guest favorite and often called the best pasta dish you've ever tasted.

Vito is proud to offer customers an outdoor dining experience. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful Cities in the Nation and our weather is usually fantastic. If it's a little cool, we have heaters to keep you comfortable. Come experience it for yourself, nightly starting at 4:30pm.

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JaneVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always love dinner at Vito! Best food. Best service. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! ❤️

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Popular dish

Chicken Caesar Salad

Popular dish

Caesar Salad (for two)

Popular dish

Spaghetti Della Casa

Divino - Brentwood

4.9

4.9 (881)

$31 to $50

Italian

Brentwood

About the restaurant

Soft-green walls, black-and-white photos and high ceilings illuminate the affluent crowd for lunch and dinner.
The intimate family setting combined with the professional service just add to the fact that DIVINO is a little culinary diamond in the rough.

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Alissa

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely family run neighborhood restaurant. Wonderful food and very cosy

Barrique Venice

4.8

4.8 (1347)

$31 to $50

Italian

Venice

About the restaurant

Indulge in the exquisite world of Italian cuisine curated by Chef Antonio Murè at the enchanting Little Yellow House in the heart of Venice. Driven by his Italian heritage and a deep passion for fresh, flavorful ingredients, Chef Antonio has crafted a unique style of Italian cuisine that promises a delightful experience, featuring handmade pastas, a selection of meats, traditional desserts and an extensive wine list.

Join us for a candlelit dinner, perfect for your date night, special occasion, or grand celebration.
Gluten-free options are also available.

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SamanthaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Unbelievable - easily one of our fave meals of the year. The scallops, quail pasta, and filet are not to be missed!!! Will def be back soon.

Via Veneto

4.8

4.8 (1080)

$50 and over

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

An authentic, Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Santa Monica, VIA VENETO fuses organic, locally grown & sourced ingredients with the delicious, traditional flavors of Italy.

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Stephanie

Dined 1 day ago

It was a delicious meal with wonderful service, except for one minor matter (our tap water was not refilled at all during our meal). Yes, it is quite expensive but sometimes a good meal is worth the splurge. The bread was fantastic as was the olive oil accompanying it. The Prosecco was very good. Our appetizers were very special — I had the bone marrow and my husband had scallops — both were among many specials offered tonight. The tomato sauce on my pasta was among the best I have ever tasted — and I come from an Italian family and have traveled to Italy multiple times. The tartuffo affogato was so good I’m not sure I can ever order one anywhere else. Is $70 a lot of money for a piece of fish? Yes it is. I can’t mislead anyone on that but quality and selection come with a price tag. If you feel like it’s time for an excellent meal then by all means treat yourself to an evening there. Your wallet will be lighter but your stomach will thank you.

La Vecchia Cucina

4.9

4.9 (2102)

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

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Pete

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent Service and great food. Looking forward to next visit

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Popular dish

Branzino al Forno

Il Segreto

4.8

4.8 (950)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bel-Air

About the restaurant

Nestled in the hills of Bel-Air, Il Segreto is the newest addition to the group of restaurants owned by Chef and restaurateur Giacomino Drago.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Another amazing experience. Food was excellent and phenomenal service. Truly a hidden gem highly recommend

Il Moro

4.8

4.8 (1979)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND FOR OUR PATIO, PLEASE CALL US TO CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY.
Il Moro features exquisite Northern Italian cuisine served in a classic restaurant with a modern ambiance. Enjoy al fresco lunch or dining in the beautiful open-air and heated patio garden. Our Gastrobar offers a wide variety of wines, cocktails, liqueurs and bar menu, as well as live music every Friday night at our Piano Bar.

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LenoreVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The food is always delicious and the service is always great!

Ospi Venice

4.8

4.8 (1532)

$50 and over

Italian

Venice

About the restaurant

Ospi is the sophomore restaurant of Jackson & Melissa Kalb, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. The name derives from ospitante (“host” in Italian), with the expectation that guests will feel as comfortable at Ospi as they would at a friend’s dinner party. There will be plenty of house-made pastas as well as an expanded offering of pizzas. The beverage program crafted by Kalb features mostly Californian and Southern Italian wines and a full bar with a special negroni section. At Ospi, the pizza is inspired by the techniques of Antico Forno Roscioli which Jackson and Melissa frequented while visiting Rome. Focusing on Romana Tonda-style crusts that are cracker-thin, he is adapting a recipe that he feels will resonate with the LA diner. Jackson feels it extremely important to not take food too seriously. Take a trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

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Kathy

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Our Server, I think her name was Rebecca and she was just wonderful.

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4.8

4.8 (561)

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Childhood friends Alessandro Ercoli, Gianpietro Silardi, and Lino Savoia opened this typical Italian restaurant back in 1990. Continuing the adventure now with Alessandro are Riccardo Menichetti from Tuscany, a long-time friend with a strong passion for food and cooking, and Teri Ercoli (Alex's wife). Caffe’ Delfini has become synonymous with romance. As soon as you step inside, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that transports you to the cobblestone streets of Rome, and soft music fills the air, adding to the intimate ambiance that permeates the restaurant. The menu is a culinary journey through Italy with dishes that are prepared using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Caffe’ Delfini isn't just a place to eat, but a destination for lovers to come and create lasting memories. In fact, it’s not just the food that makes this restaurant so romantic. The attentive and friendly staff go above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels special and cared for.

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Amy

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Haven’t been in years. Charming wood floored, inn-like dining room. Friendly service and excellent risotto del mare(?) (fresh shell fish), others enjoyed the veal scallopini, walnut crusted trout. Very nice barolo by the glass.

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