50 Best Italian Restaurants near Marina Del Rey

“Good food and good service“

“Excellent food. We go there all the time. Traditional Italian fare.“

“great non greasy pizza Loved the dough“

“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“

“Fabulous pasta and tiramisu“

“The food was amazing. The service was impeccable. We had a great meal. Thank you!“

“Tasty good food, great cocktails and the indoor/outdoor dining area has a cool vibe that makes this a great dining experience“

“Great pizza and knots! Visiting from Arizona. Owners very friendly and great customer service. Wish we had one of these in Arizona. Definitely we would give 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.Thanks till the next visit!“

“Delicious authentic Roman cuisine …“

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

“I attend The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Life Afterparty there and loved everything about Mother Wolf! The food was delicious, the staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was very cozy!“

“great dinner here the best food“

“Went here last night with some friends who raved about this place, and it did not disappoint! We asked our server, Mickey, to bring us her favorites, with wines chosen by Rachel, our sommelier. The quality of the food, wine pairings and service rank among the best I've experienced -- and I say that having dined at Central in Lima, Peru (#1 restaurant in South America and #2 in the world) in 2022. An amazing meal!!“

“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“

“Angelini Osteria totally lived up to the hype! We had a great dinner there that night and I can't wait to go back again soon. Let's start with the star of this show: uni pasta. Oh my gosh, it was divine! The uni was so fresh and creamy and the pasta itself was cooked just right. Every bite was an explosion of flavor. We also tried the baked lasagna and it was delightful. The layers were perfectly balanced and each bite was full of rich, savory flavors. Let's not forget dessert! We shared a few different things and they were all great. The tiramisu was fluffy and decadent and the chocolate mousse was rich and smooth. Overall, Angelini Osteria is definitely a must-try for Italian food lovers in Los Angeles. The food is incredible, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We can't wait to come back and try more dishes on the menu!“

“Wow! This is a gem in Hollywood you cannot miss. Not only is the food amazing, but the service is unparalleled. My husband and I came here last minute on a Saturday before a Pantages show, sat at the bar… and everything from beginning to end was fantastic. As Pantages season ticket holders, this will definitely be our new go to spot before our shows moving forward!“

“Ambiance is exceptional!
The service was careful and attentive and the food is flavorful. For the price point I hesitate to recommend the chicken, and our pizza was a litttttle burnt but again the flavors are great. The Caesar salad really stood out for me. And I would definitely recommend this to a friend for an intimate dinner.“

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

“Yummy wine as be delicious food!“

“I think the face on the first photo says it all!
We came to celebrate and celebrate we did.
We loved the food, service and the ambiance.

We started out with a house salad and a mozzarella. We also had penne alla vodka, rigatoni and snapper. Hearty servings and it was all delicious. We finished it off with a peanut butter pie.

My boyfriend asked to see a specific photo and the manager knew where it was right away so he could snap a photo with it.

Highly recommend going!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Went to Chloe’s birthday party this past weekend and it was my first time trying Sogno Toscano’s food.

The catering was impressive. Everything looked so beautiful… and the flavor of the sandwiches was incredible…

All those cheeses and meat really got me!

I can’t wait to come to the restaurant and experience a full lunch and dining experience!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great place and very welcoming staff. Food was delicious and very Italian. Highly recommended.“

“Delicious food and drinks!“

“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!! ?“

“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“

“Love and Salt is a great restaurant if you are looking for loud and energetic! It is not romantic or for a large family. It is very overpriced to me. Great chop salad, Great pizza's and Pasta. The drinks are way over priced 24.00! My son and I eat out a lot and like boogie restaurants but for 2 people and it was way over 200.00! But for a one time experience it is worth it.“

“Excellent Restaurant! Delicious Italian food, great friendly, family atmosphere! Go and enjoy yourself and everything on the menu!! Love it!“

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“The creamy pasta is my favorite.“

“I recently ordered takeout from Pura Vita and I had a great experience! As someone who follows a gluten-free and vegan diet, it can be challenging to find places that cater to both, but this restaurant exceeded my expectations and IT TASTES DELICIOUS!

The menu offered a fantastic variety of dishes, all bursting with flavor. I tried the Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and the meatball and it was great —perfectly seasoned. The portion sizes were generous, and I appreciated the fresh ingredients used in every bite. I’ll be back and highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Good fare at a fair price...“

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

“My favorite part of my trip to LA/Beverly Hills! Edward is the GM. He is very personable, and he and his staff do a fantastic job! The homemade focaccia bread melts in your mouth. Yummy! Highly recommended!“

“We weren't spending a massive amount, but for us it was a lot, and our server made us feel special and went out of her way to make our entire experience special. The food was outstanding quality, with massive flavour hits in every mouthful. We loved the anchovies that came in their own tin, and whilst we each had very different primo dishes, each hit the spot for us precisely. My partner had a sorbet which was both rich and exotic - not a usual descriptor for a sorbet! We only ordered wine by the glass, but each choice met expectations precisely. All in all, a splendid occasion.“

“YO! This pasta. OH MY GOSH. I got the angel hair with the pink sauce and … it was one of the best things to grace my lips. It. Was. So. Good. I cannot wait to have my leftovers until later, so breakfast it is! Highly highly highly recommend checking this place out! And the service is absolutely incredible.“

“We arrived at 5:30 on a Sunday night without a reservation. I recommend you make one if you don’t want to wait. There is not a lot of seating. It’s definitely a popular spot
The amazing hostess Tiara was helpful and welcoming and very informative.
We waited about 30 min and sat outside with a heater. It was very nice.
We had a bottle of wine that was delicious
We had the cheesy garlic bread, it was delicious and homemade for sure
The Ceasar salad had a great dressing and the croutons were all chopped into the salad which gave it a great crunch.
The spagetti and meatballs did not disappoint and the red shrimp and grits was rich creamy and delicious. 10 out of 10.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Everything about this place is amazing. We were coming straight from the airport and ended up being 45 minutes late for our booking because of delays. Even though it was a Friday, the team accommodated us straight. The Roman focaccia is thin and crispy and perfect with the burrata. The peaches are the definition of California and go perfect with the salt and the burrata. For the mains the Margherita is light as can be with a fluffy crust. The limone, cacio e pepe and strangulate were amazing and the cacio e pepe was as good if not better than what I’ve had in Rome. The negroni was the ideal pairing.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“