50 Best Italian Restaurants near El Segundo

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

“Prime is a really good pizza spot on the Westside that my partner and I always hit up when we’re flying out of LAX, sooo good! It’s a chain with spots all over, except in the Inland Empire.
But this time, the service was kind of a mess. We had a new server, which is totally fine — I’m usually pretty patient — but they were really ignoring us, like just not paying attention. C’mon, bruh!

We ordered a white slice, a meatball hoagie, and lemon pepper wings with ranch. To wash it all down, I had a white ale from Avery Brewing Co. The food was still fire, but the service definitely needs some work.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Recently went to this restaurant with a friend and while her food was delicious, mine was very plain and very undercooked. Disappointed since we had to wait almost an hour for a table. Otherwise, the service was excellent and the overall vibe was super warm and inviting.“

“This Lilttle Italian store is the best!! Their torpedo sandwiches are a classic for years!. They have the best meatball and cheese sub around. Their cheese, deli and bread selection is excellent. This is a must try spot and make sure you take enough $$ because you are for sure find plenty of deliciousness you will want to take home.“

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

“Delicious food and drinks!“

“I’ve dined here both as a walk-in and with a reservation, and each time I was greeted with the warmest smile. This restaurant is so intentional—from its cozy neighborhood charm to the elevated, seasonal menu and the ambiance set by an amazing record player and vinyl collection. The staff went above and beyond, even sharing local stories that made us feel truly connected to the space. The food was absolutely delicious, and I really appreciated the thoughtful touch of nonalcoholic wine options. Highly recommend!“

“Fantastic meal at Felix! You really can’t go wrong with an Evan Funke restaurant. The pasta was perfectly made, and the flavors were spot on. That said, I do wish the menu felt a little more distinct from his other restaurants. It’s definitely in line with his signature style, so if you’ve been to his other spots, you’ll find a lot of overlap.

The quality and service are definitely there—the staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere is cozy but lively, with a great energy for date night or a special dinner with friends. Overall, Felix is absolutely worth a visit.“

“Yummy wine as be delicious food!“

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

“The creamy pasta is my favorite.“

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“Good food and good service“

“Went for Easter lunch and it was fabulous.“

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

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

“We live in Laguna and were up in Westwood for an art exhibition. We were referred to Ospi Brentwood by a friend. Upon arrival, we found the atmosphere alive and energetic, replete with college grads and their families and couples out for a nice evening. The mozzarella was phenomenal and the tagliatelli delicious.

The star of the play however was our waiter, Christian. He has this electrifying personality that is engaging, warm, really fun. He saw to our every need and was detailed oriented, which we love. The surprise of the evening was when Christian brought a newly frosted martini glass, unprompted. I've ordered martinis a million times, all over the world and never has anyone cared that much, or thought of the detail.

Christian is a true professional that has that balance to keep things light, fun, and all business.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Good fare at a fair price...“

“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 !“

“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“

“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!“

“All of the food was incredible! However tables were insanely tight but maybe that was just on NYE. We had to literally get up out of chairs to let other people in and out of their tables. When we mentioned it to our server she said “what do you expect with 160 reservations”.. which was awkward. That said, she warmed up throughout the night and you could tell she was just insanely stressed. There was a gentleman who was incredibly helpful wizzing around and welcoming everyone. Overall we'll be back since the food was so good and hopefully we'll see it less sardines-packed“

“How cute is Met Him At A Bar?! Initially, we went to Met Her At A Bar, the brunch spot. 25-minute wait there, but the hostess was gracious enough to tell us about their brother property that has a lot of their breakfast favorites. Greeted by the cute and stylish hostess, Campbell, we entered a fresh and tastefully decorated atmosphere. The lemons trees and cute light fixtures made me feel so LA. The food matched the vibes with a cute presentation and was delicious. I had the chicken and waffles and classic mimosas, and my daughter had the Mama's omelet with potatoes. Come and enjoy! I definitely left satisfied and full. Dont miss Met Him At A Bar :)“

“Celebrated my birthday dinner with my bf, our moms, and his sister. I live up north, Bay Area, so wanted a local-ish spot where I could bring the family together. First off, let's talk about so the service: the host was SUPER kind and sat us at a table that was more accessible for the older ladies. The ambience is lively so please don't come and expect a quiet meal. Our server was VERY attentive and took care of us throughout our meal. We brought a bottle of wine, the corkage fee is super reasonable, and then ordered a bottle for the table before the meals arrived. I ordered the pork chop and it came with potatoes (the potatoes tasted like the ones my dad would make me as a kid (insert happy tear emoji)). We had such a great time and were well taken care of, which is hard to experience in this hustle and bustle era. Every single staff member was genuinely kind and I will recommend Love & Salt to my friends.“

“They have a full vegan menu and can even customize some vegetarian meals to be made vegan. All very delicious - highly recommend their green power pizza, rigatoni with eggplant, eggplant pizza, and pesto vegan caprese! The artichoke wasn’t that good but have loved everything else I’ve gotten there.“

“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😋🤤“

“On vacation with friends, we decided to stop here to eat. Firstly, we appreciated the contact with the staff, who were adorable and attentive to us from the first seconds. We ordered two spaghetti carbonara (special) and it was delicious!!!! At the end of the meal, the manager took the time to chat lightly with us. This restaurant is flawless. Both for the welcome and the taste! Thank you“

“The foods are amazing … i had the salmon creamy pasta and i liked it so much, the salmon with cherry tomatoes are very refreshing , porcini and mushroom are the new favorites , but the black truffle was the most unforgettable one , once you taste it, it seems you are watching a classic italian movie. The employees are friendly and very accomodating. The atmosphere itself makes you feel like home.“

“old school~ great food~ great host~ a treasure~“

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

“服務員態度親切，讓客人覺得溫馨“

“Exceptional and delicious food. You can taste the thought they put into every dish. The service was perfect as well, it was attentive but at the same time it did not feel forced or too pushy. Perfect place with a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend and would come back. I also appreciated that they add 4% health service charge to provide health care for their employees. It felt like they care about people working there and it was reflected in the atmosphere of the place.“

“Via Veneto in Santa Monica is my go-to spot for a romantic dinner, and it delivers every single time. The service is warm, attentive, and authentically Italian—the kind where the staff remembers you and genuinely cares that your evening is perfect. The food is just as consistent. My staple order is the lobster pasta, which almost every other restaurant gets wrong—it’s overcooked, rubbery, or lost in sauce—but here it’s perfection every time. On a recent visit, I started with burrata and prosciutto, which was fresh, creamy, and balanced, the kind of simple dish that shows off true quality ingredients.

Another favorite is their ravioli of the day. They usually feature three different varieties, and each one is delicate, flavorful, and perfectly cooked—never heavy, always satisfying. The fish soup is another standout; it’s made to order, never sitting in a pot, and you can taste that freshness in every spoonful.

The atmosphere is pure old-world romance. Chandeliers cast a warm glow that makes every guest look like a movie star—fitting, since you’ll often spot real ones dining here. It’s intimate without feeling stuffy, glamorous without being pretentious. A Santa Monica staple for decades, Via Veneto is one of the few highly rated spots that still feels like an underrated gem.“

“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.“

“Delicious home made pasta ! Friendly staff !“

“Highly recommended, this is a very good restaurant“

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

“Amazing staff, fantastic food, great atmosphere. 10 out of 10 for me!“

“Best Pasta in Los Angeles!🤤😋🍝🍷“