50 Best Italian Restaurants near El Monte

“Best Italian food in town. Delicious pizza, lasagna, pastrami sandwich and of course Great people.“

“This place is the best in town good customer service always hot always on time and good prices. I’m a loyal customer and I would never go anywhere else.“

“Had to stop by my favorite Italian grubbin in the heart of Old Town Pasadena all the way from Boise. This was my 3rd time and each time just keeps getting better; definitely the bigger the party, the better. We paid $225 for 4 pasta entrees, 3 appetizers, & 2 glasses of wine for a party of 6. I’ve learned to like my pastas al dente after having them here. The meatballs are banging, the wine-pairing was delightful. Our service was attentive and pleasant; the vibe is always vibrant and homey. Highly recommended.“

“Very good food , friendly and attentive waiters especially Antonio and Claude thank you for your hospitality“

“Muy buen servicio Comida deliciosa…“

“Pizza was fantastic!!! Rivaled Chicago!“

“Excellent customer service and food!“

“Pssing through. Hilton Hotel in Montebello said tgey had the best pizza around. Very true. Loved the New York.“

“Great food at good prices“

“Best Italian food I’ve ever had!“

“My daughter took her dad here for father's day. It was a great vibe, we sat outdoors, they had tv so he could watch the word cup. The food and drink orders came out in pretty quickly. I had the wings in hot honey bbq, my husband had the meatball sub which came with fries and our daughter had a 10 inch pizza, which took longer but the freshness, flavor, and quality of the meal was there.“

“4 out of five ★. Love the concept. The ambiance is nice, the service very nice and the food very very good. The concept itself is spectacular. Sadly, it does not work as well in all locations - our visits to the Pasadena location always led to disappointments. Worse: many communications were exchanged, which led nowhere (and we never went again). I highly recommend this particular UOVO. Why "only" four out of five stars then? I do n to like to be bullshitted. They strive that they are a "no-tipping" restaurant as they properly pay their employees - which sounds amazing, in every aspect. Then they charge you an extra 16% "fee". C'mon guys. No one likes to be bullshitted. You offer an excellent deal for Wonderfull food. If you like to keep the "no-tip-strategy" raise food and drinks by a dollar or two. No one would complain.“

“Great food and great service! What more can you ask for!“

“Seasoning is perfect! Taste is everything!“

“amazing doesn't even describe my Garlic Knots and Spaghetti Caprese. loads of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil. The price was also amazing. wish this was vloser to home!“

“best food and the very best customer service ever!!!! we love love love the quality meats and the catering is #1 :)“

“Family-run! Father cooks while daughter is front of house — love to see it! Their focaccia is so good, and the Daviola pizza was awesome too. The dough was airy and light while the meat was super juicy. Service was excellent: they really take care of you there. They really pay attention 💕“

“Food and Service was great!!“

“Curbside pickup First time“

“Delicious!!! Best Pizza in LA. Mimosas are super yummy I recommend the guava mimosa and brunch on a Sunday is a must!! Dog friendly and Morty also loves the pepperoni.“

“Such a hidden gem in Pasadena! The Italian Deli Co. has everything you could want from a great Italian restaurant. The food was delicious—I had the pecan, peach & goat cheese salad and the truffle ravioli, and both were excellent. They also have a wonderful wine selection.

The service was incredibly warm and welcoming, with that personal, family-run, mom-and-pop feel that’s becoming so hard to find. There was live music when we visited, which made the experience even better, and the restaurant itself is modern, beautiful, and has such a lovely atmosphere.

Delicious Italian food, great wine, live music, genuinely warm service, and a beautiful setting—what more could you want? Definitely a hidden gem in Pasadena, and I’m so glad I found it. I’ll absolutely be back!“

“I arrived during a week day for lunch with my dear friend who lives within walking distance. I was pleasantly surprised with quality and good tasting food. I had the egg plant sandwich's lunch special and salad, very good. The owner/waiter and wife were very nice and friendly, everyone that was there were return customers and very familiar with restaurant, it had family atmosphere. The only thing that drew me back was its dark colors, the room needs a little lighter color. The chief lived in Italy and Paris where he learn to cook, I thought it was very interesting because originally he is from El Salvador so that’s where he gets his Latin infusion. Prices were affordable.“

“Always good food. Always a good time.“

“the pizza is ausome been going to Angelo's pizza many years ago and it still the same“

“I’m big fan of wood fire Pizza. Finally a halal spot. MashaAllah pizza is amazing. I love the crust. And the pizzas are light, so we got a couple options for me and my family.“

“love the food and service is great“

“love the food and service is great“

“love the service here. been coming here for over 22 years“

“the food was really good and service was great“

“Worst Alfredo Sauce ever! Extremely disappointed. I'm not sure what happened to them, but I'm guessing they ran out. And someone tried to put some together quickly with milk and water. Because that's exactly what it tasted like. And so expensive too. Huge let down....“

“If you crave Italian food with a slight California twist, look no further. The carrots were our favorite appetizer, slightly spicy and extremely flavorful with the tahini, tajin and pine nuts. The pistachio pesto rigatoni was also a standout. If you are comfortable paying slighly more for higher quality food you wont be disappointed. My wife and I will certainly be visiting again.“

“Love this place, my wife and I try to go at least once a month. Great job to the entire staff.“

“Our server was awesome... her recommendations were spot on! the food surpassed our expectations! exceptional...The ambiance was relaxing for a Friday night and perfect for our friend's birthday celebration. thank you for making it so special. Very happy party of 4 enjoyed dinner at Marina!“

“Incredible service, ambience & food. �����“

“Truly a hidden gem. Several levels of dining space combined with the big fireplace gives the restaurant a unique ambiance. The food was superb, incredible pasta. There was a live pianist playing that made the evening even more memorable. As it often happens with places like this, service was impeccable.“

“Had a delicious Supreme sandwich so delicious also had broccoli salad and macaroni salad 😋 so delicious ❤️“

“Let me first say that we reside in Tarzana so when our friend who lives in Sherman Oaks told us that they selected a restaurant in Sierra Madre for the four of us to try I thought he was insane. Then I thought we were just going as a novelty as my wife’s name is Bess. Boy was I wrong! Bess is not only a wonderful wife of almost 36 years but Bess is a fabulous restaurant in Sierra Madre. Not only were we new to Bess the restaurant but also to the charming community it sits in. Bottom line the four of us all ordered different entrees and they were all consistently fantastic. My wife and I also ordered the broccolini as a starter. Perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful with a tad of heat. The Caesar salad may have been the best I have ever eaten. The mushroom cavatappi was out of this world. The lasagna, a signature dish, was fabulous. And the chicken Parmesan was bordering on perfect. To finish our evening we had a “secret” dessert of a peanut butter moose, layered with chocolate, whipped cream in a traditional pie setting. Wow!! The physical space is charming if not a little deceiving. The front of the restaurant has limited seating but there is an entire back area that looked like it was twice the size of the front. The service staff were consistently helpful and charming. I could go on and on… just go. Life’s short. Great food is one of the joys of life. Bess did not let us down. So much so that, even though it sounds crazy, we intend to venture back from the West Valley. I “only” gave it 5 stars. I wish I could have gone to 10. Bravo Bess. Both the restaurant and my wife!!!“

“It was delicious and my waiter was awesome.“

“Their UBER YUMMY Spumoni ice cream and their EVEN YUMMIER Masterpiece shake!!!!“

“Everything about our experience was great! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The menu offered a nice selection of choices. We ordered the lunch special and it was delicious. Beautiful presentation, and in my opinion, we were served a lovely amount of food for a “special.” The service was very good. We do not live in the area but I would definitely make the field trip to eat here again…and bring my friends!“

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“Great customer service. delicious fresh pizzas !“

“At the moment you come to this restaurant the waiters give you a great feeling. Very congenial team, it is a good restaurant to enjoy with buddies or with your date. delightful cooking, specialist chief cook and stuff, honest price and attentive service. Warmly recommended.“

“Okay if you’re looking for tasty pasta that tastes just like your Mexican grandmother or mom makes, this place is it ! I tried the blackened chicken spicy fettuccine and it was pretty tasty! Only thing take out still took 20mins so order ahead . As I waited, people kept trickling in which is a good sign always!“

“I'll be honest the east LA location which is the newest one face a lot better than Huntington Park well the pizza anyways if you like shaking kind of thin crust with a sweet sauce then you will love it here it has its own taste similar to Shakey's and I mean that in a good way I still got to try most of the menu if you're in East LA the service fee is like $2 for delivery from doordash“

“Good pizza. Not the best I have had but I think i should have asked for it to be good a little longer. Crust was a little too floppy.

Nice staff. No place to sit it is basically a hole im the wall.

I bit overpriced for a pizza.

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“Beautiful ambiance Good Food and Good Drinks The GM Alex was very friendly and hospitable Thank You Alex We will be back!“

“Neat appearance and delicious food“

“I hadn't visited O.G. in a while. This time it was exceptional. The manager was personally walking the restaurant and recommending plates and services. Our server, Naomi was super attentive!

Food was very well made and portions were large. Overall, my wife and I will definitely be coming back.“

“One of the best kept secrets in the SGV. It's rare to come across such an authentic Italian restaurant nowadays. The moment you step in, it transports you back to nonna's kitchen back in Sicily. The smell of the home cooked rigatoni with the melted aged Parmesan always fills the air and slowly breaks you down as a person, as you step in with a strict diet because you're still trying to lose the 50lbs you gained during COVID. The endless soup and salad never fails to remind me how I lack discipline and self control as I finish up my 5th bowl of soup.“