50 Best Italian Restaurants near Encino

“5 stars sorpresa meraviglioso ristorante, my first time here and i love It Good ambiance excellent food very cozy. buon appetito.“

“Il Nido offers a delightful dining experience, featuring excellent Italian cuisine and a well-curated wine selection. Set in a cozy neighborhood venue, it promises a warm welcome and great service, all without any pretension. It's the ideal spot for those seeking genuine Italian food in a comfortable atmosphere“

“excellent food great food great service and my family are so happy and excited to be having dinner at this beautiful restaurant ❤️ loved“

“excelent food and very friendly family. love this restaurant. one of my italian favorites Restaurant.“

“Good food - great service“

“Most of my party of 6 ordered the chopped salads and they said they were one of the best chop salads they ever had. I ordered the chicken piccata. It came with some pasta and spinach. It was a nice size cutlet with a big chicken bone in it. The cutlet itself was OK. The service was excellent, we dined outside in their patio at a round table. The atmosphere was very nice. I would go back again, but I would not order the cutlet again.“

“Under New Owner which was an amazing host (with ponytail and lots of jewelry)

We just had drinks and hookah.

The hookah takes about 45 minutes to come out, the staff needs to be more organized!

They need more hookahs it was packed and they ran out of hookahs which are $45 which is overpriced for an average hookah.

Live DJ and belly dancer made the night.“

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

“Almond cake and coffee were just what I needed after walking the Highline.“

“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“

“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!“

“Great tasting Italian food that’s consistent from the previous Andres. I strongly recommend this place for their spaghetti….“

“Really great service, way ahead of most LA restaurants. Food is delicious, staff is very attentive and well organized. There is always a “but”. Hostess are typical LA style “we are too important and fancy” girls making the very beginning of the evening pretty unpleasant. The rest of the night is 100% worth the time.“

“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!! ?“

“First time and will definitely return! Thank you all for the amazing experience! Can’t wait to try the next menu favorites ❤️❤️❤️“

“Good fare at a fair price...“

“First time dining here. Absolutely wonderful experience. The food & service was spectacular!! My friend & I split the lobster ravioli (as an appetizer) & we each had the Chilean sea-bass w/lentils & arugula salad. It was unbelievably delicious. I highly recommend Locanda Venetia. Nice ambiance as well. I would definitely dine here again.“

“Beautiful place to dine and enjoy the morning and afternoon coffee. One of my face place to dine when in the area! Highly recommended place to dine!“

“best pastas ever!!! And the tiramisu was fabulous“

“One of the best neighborhood restaurants in Sherman Oaks. The owner is so genuine and personable that every meal there feels like a family meal. I love the pasta here and they always give you complimentary Tiramisu that's to die for. Highly recommended“

“Cool place to chill eat and drink .“

“First time in this place and the place looks like a fairytale with the tree in the middle of the dining. The bar is everywhere is well lit. Service though, is just okay. We felt like we are being rushed by taking our plates and drinks when there's still food on the plates. The drinks are spectacular, pricey but you can taste the alcohol the food is amazing too. We got the brunch pre-fixed. I think for the value of the courses, it's better of to get al carte.“

“The food is very good. 5 stars. The waiter's service is very bad. I hope when I go back. I won't let him serve me definitively“

“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.“

“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!“

“Always excellent! And Wolfgang is a pleasure!“

“What an incredible hidden gem! We were craving Italian food and decided to check out Al Italiano. Walked in on a Tuesday night a little before closing. Eddie and the owner Robert greeted us warmly. The menu has some great options and we were indecisive what to order. Our waiter Eddie is a first class professional and answered all our questions with patience and in details. His recommendations were amazing. We ordered Eggplant Parmesan, Veal Piccata, Children’s cheese pizza, Salumiere pizza and their homemade Tiramisu. Everything was excellent and so tasty. The whole experience at Al Italiano was outstanding and unforgettable. Robert is a great business owner who actually cares and treats you like family. His whole staff is very respectful and helpful. The ambiance is very Italian and welcoming. We found a true gem! Thank you Robert, Eddie and staff! We will be back soon!“

“La Bruschetta I would say is one of my favorite restaurants not only because of the food but also the service, not only does Mr. Angelo makes you feel like family but the staff treats you like royalty I love everything about this place thank you Jonathan for always providing first class service.“

“Wonderful! family owned and run.“

“DELICIOUS! You gotta try Julie Goes Green in L.A.! Even my non-veg friends want to come back! Thank you Julie for all you do!“

“Uovo dishes up everything a person could want in a restaurant: *Fresh, delicious food (and at a reasonable price) *Incredibly friendly and attentive staff -- professionalism is clearly this business's pride and joy *Extremely quick meal preparation (according to my recent experience) *A welcoming, customer-first atmosphere that doesn't feel obligatory or fake; these guys genuinely care about your complete dining experience! I don't usually write restaurant reviews, but this place wowed me in every way, and I want them to know it's appreciated... and potential customers to know that Uovo is a *must* for hungry Wilshire Boulevard wanderers!“

“Very friendly neighborhood deli/diner. Delicious food served from the counter. Plenty of seating so you probably won't have to wait.

Parking: There is much more seating than parking, but you can just feel that many folks walk there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.“

“My husband and I tried this restaurant today and we were very happy with the food. The chef took our order and took the time to explain that the lasagna recipe is from his mother. The lasagna sauce was amazing and so was the Diavola pizza. Very authentic and intimate restaurant. Great place for a date night, or quiet dinner with friends.“

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

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

“We accidentally stumbled upon this coffee shop in Beverly Hills while on vacation. Good lattes & homemade apricot cookies. What really made this memorable was the owner's little dog, Biscuit, and the friendliness of Carla's regular customers. Will definitely be back for some lasagna next time. ❤️❤️“

“Sooo yummy and good service!“

“Hands down one of the classiest good vibes restaurants in LA! The food is excellent. The wait staff and bar staff super friendly and personable and Jill (bartender, wine connoisseur and server extraordinaire) is a great reason to keep coming back! It’s like stopping by to see one of your closest friends. Oh…and the olive oil lemon custard cake is AMAZING!!!“

“I took my husband for Father’s Day brunch/lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant here in the Palisades and as always it did not disappoint. It never does. He loved his steak and eggs, steak was Devine and I loved my chick pea soup. Always have the panne cotta and the cherry gelato and an espresso in their delightful patio and you’ve been to Italy!“

“We dined here with a large group for our pre funk to our CA Winemasters event with close friends and it was a magical experience. The staff was top notch, all dishes were fantastic and the wine pairings were exquisite. The simply delicious deserts were just lovely to top off the whole experience. Thank you for a memorable night with our close friends. Truly unforgettable ?“

“We dine here often. Food & service keeps bringing us back.“

“Fantastic pasta, fish, appetizers. The best octopus I've had in LA. Run don't walk to try this place if you haven't already.

The walk to the patio past some dumpsters was less than stellar and that is my only criticism.“

“A lovely spot for a delicious dinner. Homemade spaghetti and meatballs, beet and spinach salad, grilled calamari all outstanding. Veal good but a little tough. So appreciated the extra kind valet, waitress, and owner's attention and help and tastes of wine.“

“Eaten from here several times recently, all near closing. The food was really good, we got birria tacos and burritos, and they were delicious. The oreo shake was good both times and the churro was tasty as well. Staff is very friendly and this seems very family run. Didn't eat in, but theres adequate seating and room for wheelchairs. They are currently doing a toy drive for kids which is very sweet. Recommended“

“First time trying this place with my wife, and it was definitely an experience. We tried the regional tasting menu because we had never tried beef tartar before and wanted to try something new. It's definitely not our favorite, but that's not the fault of the food or service. It was mainly us just not having the taste for tartar. Overall, the pastas on the regional tasting menu were an average score of 4.25/5 between each other. The atmosphere was relaxing and the service was good. Great wine recommendations for the menu or dish you're trying, and we will definitely be coming back in the future. Colin was our server, and he definitely did a great job . If he sees this review, give yourself a pat on the back. You're great, and we'd love to see you again!“

“Exceptional authentic Southern Italian food made by people who actually care about food authenticity. It's a great restaurant. Valentina, the owner and chef, is genuinely fabulous.“

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

“Sweet workers, fast service despite being so busy! Food was delicious, My pesto gnocchi was great, my friends had the chicken parm, other gnocchi dish and carbonara and loved it. We came in on a saturday night and had no wait! Thanks again ☺️“

“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.“

“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.“