50 Best Italian Restaurants near Lawndale

“Since ordering for the first time a few days ago, we have gone back two more times. The food has been very good, the staff has been friendly and the pickup has gone smooth. We love how many choices there are all in one place. We will be frequent fliers ?“

“For my latest short movie production, I was on the hunt for a catering company that could deliver delicious food without breaking the bank. I found exactly what I was looking for in Amo Italia.

From the moment I met Cinzia and Gaetano, it was clear they were dedicated to making our production a success. They were incredibly understanding of our budget constraints and went out of their way to accommodate our diverse dietary needs.

The food they provided was nothing short of amazing. The entire cast and crew were raving about it, and I've never seen food disappear so quickly! Amo Italia offers a wide variety of cuisines, from classic Italian to American and international dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone.

If you're looking for a catering company that is not only professional and kind but also committed to providing exceptional food, Amo Italia is your answer. They have a keen eye for food restrictions and allergies and offer a variety of options to cater to all dietary needs.

I highly recommend Amo Italia for your next film production. You won't be disappointed!

Dietary restrictions: They have any sort of dietary restrictions and they are personalizing their dishes depending on your dietary needs!“

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

“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“

“Delicious food and drinks!“

“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.“

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

“Yummy wine as be delicious food!“

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“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“

“Good food and good service“

“Went for Easter lunch and it was fabulous.“

“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 !“

“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!“

“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“

“服務員態度親切，讓客人覺得溫馨“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Highly recommended, this is a very good restaurant“

“Delicious home made pasta ! Friendly staff !“

“Loved Vincent and my amazing cup of coffee.“

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

“lovely food and service, nice atmosphere too“

“Very good food and the owner very good person“

“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.“

“Service and food is amazing. Would definitely recommend.“

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

“We went there Saturday evening, and we (party of four) were lucky to be seated without reservation. Started off with a glass of wine, we ordered a couple of appetizers followed by entrees. Everything was a top notch, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant!!“

“Great folks, diverse clientele and awesome food!!“

“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 ☺️“

“autentic italian restaurant !! délicius food... enjoi 😉“

“The Spicy Italian Chicken sandwich is the bomb!“

“Best, most authentic Italian food I have had on the West Coast, period.“

“Great neighborhood gem. This was our 6th visit and we will go back.“

“10/10 Recommend. When I’m in the area, I always gravitate to this spot. I love everything on the menu.“