50 Best Italian Restaurants near El Segundo

“Food was great! Wonderful dessert recommended by our server!!“

“Fantastic food! Chef Hannes created a great menu for us.“

“The food tasted really good!“

“Excellent food, & service . Jose was accommodating, friendly & courteous ‼️ Pizza , lasagna & sandwiches are excellent ‼️ Thank You“

“For this yankee, the pizza was as close as it gets to any NY style pizza! The crust was perfectly thin (not too thin), the sauce had just the right amount of sweetness and the cheese had a good bite. The service was neighborhood friendly. The young men working knew the teens coming in. They were all pretty down to earth and polite. To too off the experience, very affordable!“

“As an East Coast transplant, my search for authentic pizza in California has been a disappointing journey... until Prime Pizza. This El Segundo gem delivers the real deal that actually satisfies those New York/New Jersey pizza cravings.

Their round pies nail that perfect balance - thin, foldable crust with just the right chew, quality sauce that doesn't overwhelm, and properly melted cheese. But the true standout for me is their Sicilian square pizza - crispy bottom, airy interior, and those perfect crispy cheese edges that any square pie enthusiast knows is the hallmark of excellence.

The white pizza deserves special mention - perfectly garlicky with ricotta that's creamy but not heavy. It rivals some of the best I've had back east, which is saying something.

What makes Prime even better is the efficiency. Whether grabbing a quick lunch or dinner, the service is always prompt and friendly. The ingredients taste noticeably fresh, and they don't skimp on quality.

The space is casual and unpretentious - exactly what you want in a proper pizza joint. Prices are reasonable for the quality you're getting.

For East Coasters suffering through California's pizza scene or locals who want to experience what proper pizza should taste like, Prime Pizza in El Segundo is the real deal. You won't miss those cardboard-crusted, overly sweet sauced disappointments ever again.“

“My wife and I went to the Grove in Los Angeles last night and we had dinner at "Sogno Toscana," an it was outstanding. It was perfect in every way; great food, great drinks, outstanding and friendly staff, beautiful location, etc. I love Italian food but I can't think of one Italian restaurant that I like, until "Sogno Toscano." The food was outstanding, and there was so much more we saw go by that we can't wait to go back and try. And the drinks were outstanding. I love martini's and they served the best martini I've ever had. Giacomo was our server and took great care of us. He's from Italy and "Sogno Toscana" brought him to America when they opened their New York restaurant, and now he's in LA for this new restaurant. Although very busy, the entire staff were very fun to be around, and most of them are Italian which is also great.“

“This is a review by an Italian at an Italian restaurant in Santa Monica. The restaurant is in the heart of the city, a stone's throw from the shopping streets. The welcome is kind and the place has warm lights and a very well-attended environment. The cuisine is excellent. The pasta is as good as in Italy. Well done! Italian flavors on the Pacific coast“

“Beyond expectations! Best meal & service in at least 10 years. I’ll be back!“

“Delicious food and drinks!“

“This is the 2nd time in 10 days that we had dinner at Vinici! We came both times with friends who were visiting from out of town. The food was amazing at both visits and so was the staff. Food - consistent and delish! The Pane with butter and Brussel Sprouts are a favorite of both visits! Service - Everyone is friendly and attentive. Ambiance - Love the music they play in the dining area!“

“The food and ambience & wine selection was excellent! We will be back!“

“If I could give the service rating 6 stars, I would. This shop feels like it was started by a bunch of your friends from the neighborhood. Everything I've gotten there has been delicious too. The Dominic de cocco drink has probably been my favorite. And then on Wednesdays and Thursdays the chicken parm sandwich is a must try.“

“Why go 3000 miles away it’s just as good as Pat steaks and they got a roast pork sandwich too“

“Yummy wine as be delicious food!“

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“The creamy pasta is my favorite.“

“Great selection of cold cuts, bread and pastries but the service could improve, they expect everyone that goes in there have been there many times but there's people who have been there for the first time and they get treated rather harsh like I was“

“Great vibe, great food, AMAZING service!! Special shout out to Rachel who is fabulous and truly takes her time to make me and my partner feel so welcomed. Definitely get the garlic bread, spicy rigatoni or the chicken parm. Would recommend everyone to come here!! ?“

“Good food and good service“

“Went for Easter lunch and it was fabulous.“

“I've never been there but i have to say i love what they doing and hopefully we'll get to know each other and taste the beautiful pasta dishes“

“We love this restaurant and enjoy manager Mark when we see him (congrats on the baby!). We typically sit at the bar but had a table last night. Our servers were nice, one was training. Whether due to the bar or just training, it took us 20 min after sitting down to get our first drink and place our initial order. Not a big deal. Our reservation was at 6:00. We had two glasses of wine each , some food items, and then dessert. At the conclusion of dessert at 7:15, the check was dropped without asking if we wanted anything else. Then the manager came over at around 7:20, no later than that, and asked if he could take our wine glasses. I said “well I think we'd like to order another glass of wine if that's ok.” He seemed annoyed and said we have another reservation for this table at 7:30 but I'll let your servers know. (The server did return and told us we couldnt in fact order another glass of wine but could go to the bar.) So for our night out and reservation we had essentially a one-hour period to enjoy ourselves before being pressured out by the manager. Really unfortunate. We left a big tip for the servers because they were friendly and it's not their fault they were being pressured. But dang, poor people skills by the manager and way to make some regulars feel unwelcome. We left without spending any more money and not sure we'll actually return, which is unfortunate since we really like this restaurant, Mark, the bartenders, servers, food runners. If this is the only restaurant I've heard of that places 1 hr 20 min window for a reservation, no problem, just tell us and we'll reserve elsewhere. But springing that on us at the end and having us feel unwelcome, pretty passive-aggressive and poor customer service.“

“Good fare at a fair price...“

“Venice Cucina in Venice Beach is amazing! Antonio went out of his way to make our engagement dinner extra special. The food was incredible—fresh, made-to-order pasta and perfect pizza. The cozy patio with string lights made it feel magical. Good guy, good food. Highly recommend!“

“Had a wonderful time trying this place for the first time today for my sisters birthday . One can taste that the ingredients were fresh and quality . The pasta dishes were Al dente and homemade 🥰 loved the Italian salad , fried crunchy chicken cutlets and the dessert (bread pudding) was so delicious ! Every server was delightful and it was kid friendly !. (But no changing station :( ). The portions are not as big ,however , the authenticity made up for it . Go try this place now !“

“We catered a Christmas dinner for 8 with Il Moro and all the food was delicious! We especially loved the melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, divine vegetables and pasta with olives dishes. We will definitely be back!“

“I took my daughter and we had a really nice dinner. We started with the Caesar - it's not a creamy Caesar dressing, more like a vinaigrette. It was tasty. My daughter ordered the vodka pasta with chicken and she loved it. Just a little bit is spice and great flavor. I ordered a pepperoni pizza. It's not paper thin but it's not thick either. The pepperoni on it was delicious. It was a bit noisy because there were lots of kids as it is sort of a neighborhood spot. As it got later in the evening the kids left and it was quieter for sure. overall great food and service. Will go back.“

“Felix Trattoria never disappoints in the culinary department! Dishes are as phenomenal as ever. BUT the acoustics are challenging. Don't come here for an intimate conversation as you'll be shouting over the noise! Plus prices are a bit over the top! Still, it's a buzzy, fun place to spend an evening with friends!“

“I’m new to this not true to this lol. I never had Mortadella and it being pork scared me. I still ordered the La Paradiso (Mortadella, Stracciatella, Pistachio Cream, & Pistachio crumbles) bc WTH right? And I enjoyed it. It’s not like OMG but it feels really nice and comforting to eat. I’m glad I left it alone and didn’t substitute for Turkey! I would definitely buy again. The pistachio cream is very light but flavorful along with nuttiness and I never had such combination with a savory bread.

I know I’m going to be thinking about it for days. It leaves a nice after taste lol! It is $20 but it’s a big sandwich. I think it’s worth the price. Quality ingredients!“

“Delicious food and friendly atmosphere.We had a great time.Thank you.🙏🤗😇😋“

“Service was great
Octopus delicious
Crostini favorite
Black ink lobster ravioli was okay was hoping more favorable
A little loud for conversations
Wine list average
Overall a good meal would go again“

“Came in tonite every thing was great Our server was great aswell food excellent will be back“

“Soo Amazing!!! Still my favorite Italian restaurant in LA. Been dining here for nearly 20 yrs and have only ever had incredible experiences! The food and service are outstanding and the ambience is just as amazing! You truly feel like you're in a romantic restaurant in Italy. Thank you! GS“

“😋Delicious Italian Homemade Food“

“服務員態度親切，讓客人覺得溫馨“

“Sat at the bar. Great atmosphere. One of the bartenders (seemed to be either mgr or owner) was great, but the other guy was new and not great.
The pizza was pretty terrible,*if* you know what good Italian pizza is. I could barely eat it - crust was not right, and there was so much cheese you couldn't even find that crust.
I'd visit again for the drinks, but never again would I try the pizza. Sad.“

“Love the California sunshine pizza, the penne pasta with pink sauce and mushrooms, Caesar salad, garlic bread, calamari, shrimp scampi, chef extraordinaire Julie Munn and crew! Food is always delicious whether eat in or takeout. The California sunshine pizza is even better the next day unheated! That's how good it is. All vegan 🌱 and organic greens😋🤤“

“A fantastic discovery. After almost ten days of burgers and American junk food, finding a place that does real Italian food was like finding heaven!! Fair prices compared to average and fair portions.
I had the spaghetti with pesto and burrata and it was really good! A small clarification: the pasta was a little overcooked, I prefer it al dente.
Don't pay attention to the negative reviews, coincidentally they are non-Italian people who know little or almost nothing about pasta.
I highly recommend you try it!!“

“Always a great experience and meal at Orto, strongly recommended!“

“Cucina italiana eccezionale. Mi sono sentita come a casa. Personale gentilissimo. Super consigliato!!!!“

“Absolutely amazing spot. Friends brought me to try and loved it! Wonderful customer service too.“

“My family and I capped off a great vacation with a dinner here on a whim.
1st) We didn’t make a reservation and the host made it happen to get a party of 6 seated in no time at all
2nd) They were extremely accommodating of 3 kids in a party of 6 which many restaurants are not
3rd) Food was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. From the bread, to the pasta, to the prosciutto to the pizza, and even the mocktail. 5 stars all the way
4th) The service was tremendous and especially when our oldest son, who’s on the spectrum, lost something and the server held onto it for him, which absolutely made his day.

From a restaurant owner in New Jersey, we all left filled, happy & was the perfect ending to our vacation.“

“Cool place to chill eat and drink .“

“Sooo yummy and good service!“

“Excellent restaurant, we got the prosciutto pizza and the beef short rib pasta. Both were really fantastic.
Pizza has a wonderful crust, and toppings were balanced. Pasta had a really rich sauce with the wonderful braised short ribs.
Staff were super friendly from the moment we were greeted until we left.“

“Excellent food. We go there all the time. Traditional Italian fare.“

“I'm a huge fan of cheese, and was looking for an opportunity to try some new ones. They had a very bold Parmesan that wasn't overly salty. The 10 year aged cheddar melted in my mouth. The coconut Gouda from Holland was a surprise hit with the table. But my personal favorite was the french triple cream. I'm going to have to see if I can find some when I fly home.“