IL Bambino

1403 Hooper Ave., Los Angeles
(213) 536-5149

Recent Reviews

Natty Xiaojin L.

Service is amazing and the food is very delicious. This is the place I come back to regularly and it's in my list for recommendation for more than 3 years! Recommended :)

P M.

Eaten here many times. Cool little place, Good people and great food. Everything dish on the menu is fresh and tasty. The Amatricana is fire.

Carlos Glez

Highly recommended

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Andrew H.

Sitting at the restaurant right now. I drive and thought I'd just try it out! This is a total hidden gem!!! I got the spaghetti seafood! Amazing!! It's nice and spicy!! I totally recommend this. If you are in the area... stop by! It's a bit pricey, but if you are looking at sporting yourself out... come here!! Wanted to add that after dinner I got myself a tasty espresso!! And I talked to the chef Omar and Luis. They were telling me how every much is homemade and fresh. That sauce that I had wish my dish was a homemade deal!! Very friendly atmosphere and very inviting! Yes it's a bit pricey, BUT all worth it knowing the love and care in each dish! This is definitely a place I'll return to!!!

Ivan Hamelers

I recently dined at Il Bambino, and it was an absolute delight! The cozy ambiance and charming decor made for a welcoming atmosphere. I tried their famous paninis, and they were exquisite - perfectly toasted bread filled with flavorful meats, cheeses, and spreads. The combinations were creative and delicious, with each bite bursting with flavor.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ateya B.

This place was amazing !! As soon as I walked in I turned to my friend and said "oh yea this is about to be fire"! We ordered the Calamari Ravioli And spaghetti bolognese 10/10 recommend - there was only two guys working. One cooking and one handling the floor.

Abigail P.

Food was amazing. Service was fast and caring. Sadly this place is really hidden but once discovered you can never miss it. Atmosphere was nice and quiet except for all the trailers passing by hehe. 11/10 for the pastas. I can't wait to go back to try their pizza

Sal De

Prices are way over priced water 4dollars a 12oz can of soda $5.50Food was way to salty.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jose Murillo

It is small place but very nice and quiet the food is excellent perfect Italian

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley Woltje

I ordered Mr. Dans Pasta and it was absolutely delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

EDO 13

Delicious pasta and very good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

alejandro ramirez

It's in its own corner of LA, seems like nothing going on. Inside is outstanding food that the cooks clearly care about. It's just the perfect spot. The mushroom ravioli was outstanding. Planning my next trip back. Calamari alone was so delicious, promise you won't be

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari Fritti

Anthony Bongiovanni

I don't like doing this to a hard working business but they did something wrong to me and they were not reasonable and they did not attempt to help me out, so here it goes.........My first time here because I was driving home a different way from my job and I never knew about Bambinos.I ordered Spaghetti Carbonaro. Then the waiter and chef suggested a salad so I looked at the menu and noticed the salads were over $20, so I said no because in my mind, $20 for salad for one customer is not reasonable.After turning down the salad, the chef said "How bout special white truffle soup". I asked what that was, I never had it. Chef stated, "It's wonderful, wild mushrooms, very delicious". I looked on menu before I responded and under "Zupa" it said $10.50. So I said, "ok, if you reccomending it I'll try it".Soup comes out, it's brown thick creamy soup with thin slices of mushrooms on top. Then my spaghetti came and then the bill.Spaghetti carbonaro $23....not badBottle of water $4.... not badWhite truffle bowl of soup $36.50. ?Total spaghetti lunch :$69.50 I calmly explained that the price of this soup ($36.50) should be on the menu or atleast posted on the board or tell your customer how much before you lay this "sneaky tactic" on your customer.They would not compromise and only told me that white truffle mushrooms are $2,000 or more per pound. (I'd never buy those ?)I still have no ideas what white truffle mushrooms are, never seen one and my italian mother never cooked these ridiculous priced foreign objects .Just BE CAREFUL and don't get sucked into their $36.50 scam.....Ciao- Tony

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Sara Chen

Il Bambino is a cozy mom and pop shop that impressed us from the start with its warm and friendly staff. The complimentary bread was a delightful beginning, followed by a flavorful bruschetta and perfectly seasoned calamari.The real stars of the show were the pastas - Lasagna Bolognese, Linguine alle Vongole, Risotto ai Funghi, and Pappardelle Pasta Calamari Rucola e Pomodorini - each a culinary masterpiece. Although I opted for the New York Steak for a healthier choice, I couldn't help but regret not indulging in their pasta or risotto dishes.One thing to note is that bottled water was available at $20 per bottle, though I'm unsure if tap water was an option. Despite this, Il Bambino's exceptional food and inviting atmosphere make it a must-visit spot for Italian cuisine lovers. Can't wait to return for another memorable meal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sabina B.

Great food for great price, good personal. Love there pizza and Pasta's. You can even ask for additional truffles.

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