Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Locanda Veneta

5.0

5 (1521)

$31 to $50

Italian

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

About the restaurant

One of LA’s best Italian restaurants, Locanda Veneta aims to transport you to Venice, Italy. Where the freshest and often deceptively simplest ingredients are combined and cooked into art. The cozy room, often dotted with celebs, is elegant but there’s nothing fussy about the menu. Here you’ll find favorites such as a fresh-vegetable minestrone; wild mushroom risotto; and spinach and ricotta cheese gnocchi. Garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil dress many of the pasta, meat and fish dishes; and the veal scaloppini gets a different preparation every night. When an Italian spot is as classic as this, how can you skip a dessert of tiramisu? Our extensive wine list complements your meal, with selections mainly from Italy, France and California.

Top review

ralphVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Back in Italy. Food and service I drive from Downey it’s worth totally.

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Popular dish

Rigatoni Bolognese

Amarone Kitchen and Bar

4.9

4.9 (91)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Amarone Kitchen & Bar is an Italian family owned restaurant where organic ingredients are used whenever possible. We make all our breads, pastas, sauces and desserts in house daily. Dining at Amarone is like being in Italy with an intimate and cozy setting and delicious simple food

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Norman

Dined 3 days ago

Food was prepared superbly and the staff was attentive and very friendly.

Cesare Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (53)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Welcome to Cesare Ristorante, where we bring the vibrant and irresistible flavors of Forte dei Marmi, Tuscany to the heart of LA. Indulge in the richness of our authentic Tuscan cuisine by Cesare Vietina. Cesare has been a restauranteur for over 30 years in Los Angeles. His resume speaks for itself as he previously co owned Madeo Ristorante for decades with his family. His latest project, Cesare Ristorante is a lively restaurant in the heart of Beverly Grove. Cesare enjoys shopping every morning buying the freshest produce and only uses the best ingredients. His new restaurant provides a great atmosphere and the new bar is incredible. Looking forward to hosting you soon!

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JanetVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We loved it. It was beyond our expectations. Food, wine, and service were excellent. I loved how we were welcomed by the manager, great touch. Keep up the good work.

Angelini Osteria - Beverly Blvd

4.8

4.8 (2588)

$31 to $50

Italian

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

About the restaurant

Celebrated and beloved destination for authentic Italian cuisine by Gino Angelini | Est 2001

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Barry

Dined 7 days ago

My go to restaurant in Los Angeles. Took my daughter and son-in-law and brother and sister-in-law from out of town and snagged a table in the garden. The ambiance there is great. Food was stellar as always. This is the only place you can get lemon pasta and it’s always outstanding.

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Deep Fried Zucchini Flowers

Mauro Cafe

4.8

4.8 (186)

$31 to $50

Italian

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

About the restaurant

Since 1992, Mauro Cafe has been a local establishment and Los Angeles destination in the heart of West Hollywood. Enjoy California Italian dishes all day in an extended outdoor seating area with music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and during Saturday and Sunday brunch. There is ample free parking as you shop Ron Herman and the neighborhood.

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SusanVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Love Mauro. Very sad that it is being forced to relocate.

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Popular dish

Fred's Pasta

Experience

Three Course Lunch Menu

Bacari W. 3rd

4.8

4.8 (2446)

$31 to $50

Italian

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Bacari W. 3rd is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 4th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.

Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, indoor dining room, our beautiful outdoor garden patio, and spacious indoor-outdoor bar, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari W. 3rd.

We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari W. 3rd is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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ArielVIP

Dined 1 day ago

I frequent Bacari W. 3rd St., and love it every time! The outdoor seating is such a vibe and makes you feel like you were not in Los Angeles. The food is phenomenal in the service is always top-notch!

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4.8

4.8 (1412)

$31 to $50

Italian

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

Piccolo Paradiso is a lot more than what you might come to expect from a neighborhood restaurant. Come in when you fancy freshly made pastas, meats, poultry, or seafood and are looking for an upbeat place that's ideal for business or casual lunches and dinners.

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marc

Dined 1 day ago

Priscilla and the entire staff and crew at Piccilo Paradiso is awesome. The noise inside however at dinner time made it really difficult to hear dinner guests at the table. Suggestion is not to host large groups at the bar in front of the dinner tables. And while a huge deal, having a large screen TV in the gorgeous dining area takes the experience down a notch! But LOVE you guys! M.F.

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Popular dish

Rigatoni

Ettore Vino e Cucina

4.7

4.7 (21)

$31 to $50

Italian

Central Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Ettore Vino e Cucina is the first restaurant and wine tasting room from Ettore Winery, a boutique organic estate and winery in Mendocino, CA, spearheaded by Italian-born winemaker Ettore Biraghi and Sofia Rivier.

In collaboration with Los Angeles' beloved Italian restaurant, Osteria Mamma, Ettore Vino e Cucina brought on Chef Mònica Angelats Coll, a culinary expert with a unique background blending aerospace engineering and fine dining, to lead the kitchen.

The menu is inspired by the team’s Italian heritage and will feature signature dishes like Ettore Tagliatelle Ai Funghi, a red wine pasta with mushrooms, kale, pecorino and hazelnuts and Stinco Di Agnello Con Patatine Al Parmigiano, braised lamb shank, fingerling potatoes and parmigiano reggiano. The restaurant showcases a beautifully-curated design of charming vintage pieces that have a story to tell, creating a one-of-a-kind dining atmosphere.

The restaurant will be open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm, walk-ins are welcome.

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LIZBETHVIP

Dined 2 days ago

I meant to give a 5-star review to every category but I touched the wrong star BY MISTAKE! Our entire evening was superb at Ettore and I will certainly return!

Nerano

4.6

4.6 (368)

$50 and over

Italian

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

Nerano is inspired by the beauty of the Amalfi Coast where the temperate climate influences the coastal cuisine, and the Italian culture is welcoming to every guest. Our virtuoso team of culinary and creative professionals fulfills a vision of a stunning contemporary space matched with exquisite dishes and hospitality reminiscent of the village of Nerano. Signatures include Crudo di Ricciola of Pacific Yellowtail Tuna, Tartufata Pizza, Pasta alla Nerano & Salmone Neozelandese.

Guests are encouraged to begin the experience in the sleek and lush BG Lounge upstairs, accessed by elevator. Here one can meet for more privacy, enjoy early or late bites paired with one of Nerano's original cocktails – the Costa Amalfitana or Pearbellini, or his interpretation of historic and contemporary classics like the Nerano Negroni Blanco, Aperol Spritz, Boulevardier and La Floridita Daiquiri. The lounge doubles as a private event space and includes a dedicated kitchen.

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JohnVIP

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Nerano is a jewel. A smallish local place with fabulous Italian food. The small pizzas are a perfect starter for friends having dinner together. The linguine with clams was perfect. The small (8 oz.) steak -- while not very Italian -- was wonderful, tender and tasty with mashed potatoes on the side.

Il Pastaio

4.6

4.6 (2099)

$30 and under

Italian

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

Gourmet Magazine calls il Pastaio "a taste of heaven," and says "the cooks in il Pastaio's kitchen have angel's hands". Los Angeles Magazine critics choice ranked it "one of the top ten new restaurants". It's no wonder this friendly neighborhood trattoria has been a favorite meeting place, satisfying locals and visiting customers with its mouthwatering pasta since opening in 1994.

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing service. Great food. Love this place. Can’t wait to return!

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Popular dish

Fettuccine Bolognese

Popular dish

Spaghetti Cacio & Pepe

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