16 Best Italian Restaurants in Culver City

“We came on a Friday for lunch and it was nice and quiet. The staff are friendly and nice. The bread was complimentary and came out warm. Delicious Diavola Pizza was delicious. The spicy kick was well balanced with the sweetness of the honey. The crust was not floppy or soggy, but soft with a slight crunch. The gnocchi was soft. My husband liked the pine nuts in the pesto sauce. Branzino: This was my favorite dish. The sea bass was nice and light. The capers and lemon complimented the fish nicely. The asparagus was cooked perfectly. The potatoes were good and some had a nice crisp. Blanca Dessert was okay. I liked the chocolate and crunch of the cookie crust, but it was mostly cream. Definitely a great place to try with reasonable prices!“

“Pasta Sisters is a real treat and on our list of places to dine at whenever we’re in Culver City. Our kids love it here and their pasta always comes out so good. The never ending bread service is amazing as well. Today we tried the Bottarga, Tomato and Basil topped with burrata, and the Truffle from the Not So Secret menu. We took a tiramisu to go because we were so stuffed. Afterwards we walked our pasta off at a few of the furniture stores within walking distance.“

“The Bianca restaurant in Culver City is a collaboration between Gianni and Nicola Vietina of Madeo Ristorante and former Four Seasons Hotel executive pastry chef Federico Fernandez.Even if you don’t have a meal, their bread and pizza are delicious?Fruit Danish~yum!You can see the boss kneading the dough and it feels very warm Organic bread and pastries are made fresh daily~“

“Love their pasta and order delivery often but had a babysitter last weekend so we got to go to the actual space for the first time. Very lively and cozy and friendly - the staff and clientele alike. We've yet to encounter a dish we haven't loved. The papperdelle and bucatini are my favorites, and our family enjoyed the mushroom fettuccine and lamb gnocchi. The shrimp diavola and the meatballs make excellent sides/starters. All of the desserts are fantastic - pannacotta is a huge hit, tiramisu is on point and Nutella bites are a pretty unique snack-size dessert.“

“I am glad to see this New Romantic and hip restaurant take over this spot. It is beautiful and great for groups. Staff is kind and helpful. Parking options include self paid parking as well as valet. If you want free parking you will have to walk quite a bit. Prices and portions are as expected. Everything was delicious including the pesto and Tierra Donna pasta, branzino, mushroom and margarita (not a margarita fan since the sauce is normally whatever and there isn't enough cheese but this one is my fav since it has a good amount of cheese and the tomato sauce is robust) pizza but my favorites include the eggplant parm (my favorite one as it was delicious without being a messy heavy dish), tortellini, arancini, and their sundae/ice cream. A great spot if you are a vegetarian. We got salads as well including the Caesar but in the future I would skip them to make more room for the other items.“

“Great local Italian market with all the staples - 00 flour, guanciale, nduja, etc. also amazing and varied selection of regional Italian wines. Sandwiches are solid and have never tried their prepared foods but those look good as well. Always a treat to pay this place a visit!“

“This is a neighborhood gem. The staff is friendly, the food is very good, portions are generous. We started off with the fried calamari. The breading was light and it was nicely seasoned. The dipping sauce was flavorful and garlicky. For dinner, I had the Cioppino. It was more saucy than soupy, but I found it very tasty with plenty of seafood. It was very filling and warming on a cold evening. My son had the Penne Alla Genovese. A picky eater, he loved it and that's saying a lot. My wife and I are always looking for new "go-to" places to go for a nice meal, and this is the newest addition to our list.“

“Honestly, the best burger in town. Juicy, char grilled taste, filling and seasoned so darn well. Fricken love it. Plus, you get good friendly attentive service in a steakhouse environment. The cheeseburger is now $21 and to upgrade to a baked potato is an extra $3. BF got his baked tater fully loaded and it was an extra $4 for a bacon (worth it, so smoky and generous portion!). Total for two burgers + tax and tip was $68 tho. Again, so good but not a place I can go on the regular, but you will not be disappointed.“

“My Goddaughter, her Grandmother and my self had lunch at this FABULOUS restaurant this pass Wednesday. This is the only Olive Garden I go to eat great Italian food. The atmosphere is nice, food is always hot and the waiters are always pleasant. But what I love the most, is how the managers are so attentive and are willing to go beyond to make sure you have a wonderful experience. Looking forward to return again soon. Oh and the chocolate lasagna is sinful!!!! “

“We had a wonderful experience dining here and I do emphasize '"dining" as we felt like we were in Europe enjoying the perfect meal. We sat outside in the cozy patio on a chilly night but we noticed the inside dining room was very well appointed and comfortable as well. The four of us had the price fix dinner which was spectacular and so reasonably priced for the the number of courses. I had the meat set menu and my partner had the fish. Both sets started with a wonderful cauliflower soup with no cream that was hot and tasty. After that we were served a wonderful and generous dish of four meatballs that were out of this world. The fish set was served an amazing burrata that was to die for and we shared both dishes which could have been enough for dinner but more was to come. Next the meat folks were served a pasta dish with pork in the best sauce with freshly made pasta that was crazy good. And that was followed with a roasted suckling pork dish which is a Sardinian specialty and a first for me. A huge portion and plated with a very special bread/cracker from Sardinia and the best raw carrots I have ever had ( i am a real carrot person and these were certainly farm to table). The fish folks at a seafood fast on pearl pasta that was also perfect. I also want to give a shout out to the owner and our server who was so flexible. Often on a price fix meal they won't really substitute but one of our group is gluten free and they easily accommodated. And the attention to detail was just incredible. Almost like a fine dining experience but I loved the Sardinian informality of the place. Our server pared our meals perfectly with great wine suggestions. The last course was delicious light lemon pastry in a wonderful sauce that wasn't too sweet or tart and our gluten free friend was treated to some gelato that was kindly substituted. Be sure to park in the City structure across the street as Culver City is quite busy or ask the restaurant in advance where to park so you don't waste time. We noticed so many guests were sharing the most delicious pizzas which must be a Sardinian specialty as well and we are going to try to get back there in the next week to try those as well!“

“I went to Margot's for a dinner my job was sponsoring and it was really nice. From the little shops on the street level to the atmosphere of the actual restaurant. I would describe the design style as maybe organic boho. It was really cute! The bathrooms were really nice too. Unisex though. They reserved the private patio for us and it was nice and secluded. Someone that was at the diner said they were there for a birthday dinner just the weekend before and it was in the main dining room but it was noisy and people kept walking through their party to get to the bathroom. So if you want to go here and want a private, quiet experience then reserve the private patio. If you want to meet other people or don't mind the noise of other people and the kitchen then the main dining room is fine. The food looked and tasted gourmet. I loved the presentation.Kid-friendliness: I would not call this a kid friendly place maybe more during the day. I was there in the evening with adults drinking.Wheelchair accessibility: From the valet parking there is a ramp up to the elevator. So it is nicely wheelchair accessible.“

“My husband and I have been eating here for the past 10 years. It’s one of our favorite places for sandwiches, salads (their ranch is Midwesterner approved), and sometimes pizza. My favorite sandwiches were the meatball sub and Philly cheesesteak. I still love the meatball sub but recently the Philly cheesesteak has changed and just isn’t as good - makes me sad because it was my favorite. I’m not sure if we will order that anymore as the cheese tastes more processed and it doesn’t have the same perfect mix of grilled onions on top. Otherwise, still pretty good.“

“My bf and I went last night to watch the Laker game, and we enjoyed ourselves! Fries are a cool 6/10! Cheese Pizza 8/10! Beer 10/10! will say that the service is slow, I had to go to the bar or flag someone down quite a bit for help. Our waitress, Janet wasn't the sweetest grape in the bunch either, I felt rushed because we were forced to close out before we were ready to leave. Nonetheless I would come back it's a fun place to watch sports and have a drink!“

“The customer service was amazing, nice, and friendly! The atmosphere was cool. Not too busy when I walked in. The pizza slice was thin, crispy, and delicious. The sauce was ok, the cheese was good, and the crust itself was delicious. The price was a bit high for a slice of cheese but still good.“

“In Culver City searching for a latte & randomly opted for Ugo , not knowing anything about the restaurant. I was astonished! Their latte was super deep, rich & creamy in a ceramic cup ! Their pizza had the best crust ever , Napoleon style . The waiter Marian, told me they have teachers from Italy come to the restaurant to review the authenticity of their food to meet genuine Italian standards! So impressed w the Parmesan cheese too ! I'll be back to try more dishes.“

“In Culver City searching for a latte & randomly opted for Ugo , not knowing anything about the restaurant. I was astonished! Their latte was super deep, rich & creamy in a ceramic cup ! Their pizza had the best crust ever , Napoleon style . The waiter Marian, told me they have teachers from Italy come to the restaurant to review the authenticity of their food to meet genuine Italian standards! So impressed w the Parmesan cheese too ! I'll be back to try more dishes.“