The Italian vibe and the food is just amazing the service is very quick and the space around it smells fresh and no one smokes near the place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Petersen
Terroni used to be one of our favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, over the years our experiences have steadily declined, due to consistently poor service. Nearly every recent visit has ended with us leaving frustrated and with a bad taste in our mouths—certainly the opposite of how guests should feel after dining out.
My party of six visited for dinner on January 3, 2026, and once again had a disappointing experience. Our server, Jassmin F., was uninformed about the menu and unpleasant throughout the meal. For a restaurant that prides itself on fresh, house-made pasta, it was surprising that she didn’t know the difference between wheat pasta and regular pasta, had no knowledge of the fish dishes, and could not distinguish between branzino and sea bream—both listed on the menu. At one point, she even argued that the restaurant only served branzino, seemingly unaware of her own menu.
The lack of attentiveness continued with dessert. One guest returned a hazelnut ice cream, not realizing it contained hazelnut. This was explained to our server. The replacement dessert—also hazelnut, though not clearly labeled as such—was brought without any explanation, resulting in the same issue all over again.
Requests for cheese were also met with refusal. We were not given cheese for a salad, and another guest was told outright that if they had asked for a side of cheese with their pasta, the answer would have been no. The overall demeanor from our server was rude and dismissive.
Sadly, this experience is not an exception. More often than not, we’ve encountered rude or uninformed servers here. Ironically, the host staff has always been pleasant—but once you’re seated, you never interact with them again.
Terroni was once a place we loved and recommended. At this point, repeated service issues have made it difficult to justify returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Daniel P
Food was nice overall. Above average Italian. Nothing to write home about. Main issue is service. They refuse any and all modifications or requests. Period. You want a condiment? Forget it. It’s really really weird. “It’s how they do it in southern Italy” ummm wrong. Give the customers what they want.
daniel faust
Came in today around 3:30, sat at the bar with the intention of having food and drinks. The vibes were so off from the guy behind the bar that we got the check right after our first round of drinks and ate up the street. Seemed to be in the middle of a shift change but there was zero hospitality from the bartender and my husband and I felt unwelcome. 3 stars because we have been to this place a few times prior and didn’t have this type of experience. Also, the martini he made was good.
Cyd Zeigler
I've kept my old review below but yours Terroni isn't that Terroni. The service was quite bad. Saw our waitress when we ordered and when we paid. Odd interactions with others. Olives were quite good. The lasagna was too mushy and cavatelli just isn't the same. Not sure we will be going back. Sad. We really enjoy the food, in particular the reginete, tonarelli, bucatini. The wait with a reservation has gotten better. Always busy, loud atmosphere, high energy. Wait staff is very nice. Disappointed that they would not give us cash on our credit card to pay the valet. We have visited 100+ times and no effort to help us out. Still, it's 5 stars. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Benjamin Deutsch
Great freshly made capunti pasta and pizza.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Connor Waters
White prosciutto pizza is top tier
Jennifer Hall
One of my all time favorite restaurants, and one of my all time favorite Italian places in Los Angeles- everything is divine. Especially the spicy peppers!! Brunch is absolute perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Cohen
Decent food and great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
V -
What kind of pizza place does not SLICE pizza?? No. Just no.
This is a homey destination for us for great pizza & pasta. Terrific bar! My Penecillin was perfect. There's an atmosphere conducive to an intimate evening out or a table filled with 3 generations. A new one for us is the car emptying 6 teen girls for a nite in their own! Cute! Mom was free for day drinking!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Zro Robinson
The staff here are painfully unhelpful, even on a large bill. We were a party of 10, ordered many bottles of wine and cocktails, they brought a birthday scoop of ice cream which we thought was sweet until they charged us for the unrequested item (our birthday guest doesn’t eat ice cream so it was definitely not requested.) Yes, there was a $5 charge specifically for the CANDLE! We also missed the part of the menu that stated Sicilian pizzas come unsliced (odd since in Sicily you can absolutely order a slice of pizza,) and kindly asked for it to be sliced and were told they would not accommodate such a request; we were told that communally picking at the dish with forks was the appropriate dining method. I understand delivering a dish in a culturally appropriate manner, but we also tried asking for a better cutting knife or scissors or a slicer so we could cut it ourselves, and were denied the request. I asked to have the $26 pizza removed from our$1300 bill and they refused. The fact that mediocre pizza, pasta, and wine that requires you to prepare it yourself at the table costs $130+/person is criminal. Don’t waste your time or money
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Salvo B
Very good genuine italian food! As Italian I struggle to find real italian restaurant abroad, but this place is surprisingly good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sahand Pourghasemi
Loved everything about this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Misha Rice
This is hands down our favorite Italian spot! The customer service is truly exceptional — everyone makes you feel like family the moment you walk in. Huge shoutout to Alex and Denise at the bar — they always remember me and my husband, and make us feel so welcome every time. Their attention to detail and warm personalities are just the cherry on top of an already incredible experience.
The food? Always delicious. Every single dish is flavorful and fresh, but the spaghetti limone is an absolute must-try — bright, creamy, and perfectly balanced. We keep coming back for it!
Highly recommend this place for anyone who appreciates great food and even better service. It never disappoints! 🍝🍷
The Italian vibe and the food is just amazing the service is very quick and the space around it smells fresh and no one smokes near the place
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terroni used to be one of our favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, over the years our experiences have steadily declined, due to consistently poor service. Nearly every recent visit has ended with us leaving frustrated and with a bad taste in our mouths—certainly the opposite of how guests should feel after dining out.
My party of six visited for dinner on January 3, 2026, and once again had a disappointing experience. Our server, Jassmin F., was uninformed about the menu and unpleasant throughout the meal. For a restaurant that prides itself on fresh, house-made pasta, it was surprising that she didn’t know the difference between wheat pasta and regular pasta, had no knowledge of the fish dishes, and could not distinguish between branzino and sea bream—both listed on the menu. At one point, she even argued that the restaurant only served branzino, seemingly unaware of her own menu.
The lack of attentiveness continued with dessert. One guest returned a hazelnut ice cream, not realizing it contained hazelnut. This was explained to our server. The replacement dessert—also hazelnut, though not clearly labeled as such—was brought without any explanation, resulting in the same issue all over again.
Requests for cheese were also met with refusal. We were not given cheese for a salad, and another guest was told outright that if they had asked for a side of cheese with their pasta, the answer would have been no. The overall demeanor from our server was rude and dismissive.
Sadly, this experience is not an exception. More often than not, we’ve encountered rude or uninformed servers here. Ironically, the host staff has always been pleasant—but once you’re seated, you never interact with them again.
Terroni was once a place we loved and recommended. At this point, repeated service issues have made it difficult to justify returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Food was nice overall. Above average Italian. Nothing to write home about. Main issue is service. They refuse any and all modifications or requests. Period. You want a condiment? Forget it. It’s really really weird. “It’s how they do it in southern Italy” ummm wrong. Give the customers what they want.
Came in today around 3:30, sat at the bar with the intention of having food and drinks. The vibes were so off from the guy behind the bar that we got the check right after our first round of drinks and ate up the street. Seemed to be in the middle of a shift change but there was zero hospitality from the bartender and my husband and I felt unwelcome. 3 stars because we have been to this place a few times prior and didn’t have this type of experience. Also, the martini he made was good.
I've kept my old review below but yours Terroni isn't that Terroni. The service was quite bad. Saw our waitress when we ordered and when we paid. Odd interactions with others. Olives were quite good. The lasagna was too mushy and cavatelli just isn't the same. Not sure we will be going back. Sad. We really enjoy the food, in particular the reginete, tonarelli, bucatini. The wait with a reservation has gotten better. Always busy, loud atmosphere, high energy. Wait staff is very nice. Disappointed that they would not give us cash on our credit card to pay the valet. We have visited 100+ times and no effort to help us out. Still, it's 5 stars. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Great freshly made capunti pasta and pizza.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
White prosciutto pizza is top tier
One of my all time favorite restaurants, and one of my all time favorite Italian places in Los Angeles- everything is divine. Especially the spicy peppers!! Brunch is absolute perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent food and great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
What kind of pizza place does not SLICE pizza?? No. Just no.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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This is a homey destination for us for great pizza & pasta. Terrific bar! My Penecillin was perfect. There's an atmosphere conducive to an intimate evening out or a table filled with 3 generations. A new one for us is the car emptying 6 teen girls for a nite in their own! Cute! Mom was free for day drinking!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The staff here are painfully unhelpful, even on a large bill. We were a party of 10, ordered many bottles of wine and cocktails, they brought a birthday scoop of ice cream which we thought was sweet until they charged us for the unrequested item (our birthday guest doesn’t eat ice cream so it was definitely not requested.) Yes, there was a $5 charge specifically for the CANDLE! We also missed the part of the menu that stated Sicilian pizzas come unsliced (odd since in Sicily you can absolutely order a slice of pizza,) and kindly asked for it to be sliced and were told they would not accommodate such a request; we were told that communally picking at the dish with forks was the appropriate dining method. I understand delivering a dish in a culturally appropriate manner, but we also tried asking for a better cutting knife or scissors or a slicer so we could cut it ourselves, and were denied the request. I asked to have the $26 pizza removed from our$1300 bill and they refused. The fact that mediocre pizza, pasta, and wine that requires you to prepare it yourself at the table costs $130+/person is criminal. Don’t waste your time or money
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very good genuine italian food!
As Italian I struggle to find real italian restaurant abroad, but this place is surprisingly good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved everything about this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is hands down our favorite Italian spot! The customer service is truly exceptional — everyone makes you feel like family the moment you walk in. Huge shoutout to Alex and Denise at the bar — they always remember me and my husband, and make us feel so welcome every time. Their attention to detail and warm personalities are just the cherry on top of an already incredible experience.
The food? Always delicious. Every single dish is flavorful and fresh, but the spaghetti limone is an absolute must-try — bright, creamy, and perfectly balanced. We keep coming back for it!
Highly recommend this place for anyone who appreciates great food and even better service. It never disappoints! 🍝🍷
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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