50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pacific Palisades

“Had lunch here with my friend and had a great experience! The salad wasn’t quite to our taste, but the staff kindly took it off our check, which we really appreciated. Everything else was delicious, fresh, and served very quickly. The service was excellent and attentive. Highly recommend this place, and I would definitely come back again!“

“Picked up dinner for the family. Delicious as always. Chicken saute was perfect!!“

“Had to give the food a 4 because my daughter's filet was a bit overcooked and when I brought it to the head waiters attention he just shrugged and didn't do anything. I did not want to make more of a commotion because she was fine with eating it. The other issue was when they wrapped the food to go, one of the bus boys accidentally threw out the remainder of my pasta. Although it was not a large portion, he too, did not escalate, nor did I but the restaurant should have made an additional serving to replace what was tossed. The food was good, the portion was on the smaller size, the service as far as always having a waiter or bus boy around was impeccable. Yes, I would dine here again, but unlikely due to the fact there are so many other places to try and I am just visiting. People watching was good. A lot of pretty people walking by, well dressed. Patrons at restaurant were mostly over 75, however we were there at 5:15 so they probably dine to eat and get home before the sun sets due to driving @ night.“

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

“Fantastic restaurant. The vibe inside is great and the space is really well built out. Their pasta is fantastic and I love their selection of different dishes. I am sometimes very picky about my pasta but they did a great job making it. I also thought the fish was very well made and the salad that comes with it was so fresh and good. Overall great experience.“

“My wife and I went to the Grove in Los Angeles last night and we had dinner at "Sogno Toscana," an it was outstanding. It was perfect in every way; great food, great drinks, outstanding and friendly staff, beautiful location, etc. I love Italian food but I can't think of one Italian restaurant that I like, until "Sogno Toscano." The food was outstanding, and there was so much more we saw go by that we can't wait to go back and try. And the drinks were outstanding. I love martini's and they served the best martini I've ever had. Giacomo was our server and took great care of us. He's from Italy and "Sogno Toscana" brought him to America when they opened their New York restaurant, and now he's in LA for this new restaurant. Although very busy, the entire staff were very fun to be around, and most of them are Italian which is also great.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“Had an incredible meal here on a Thursday night. Our server Ivette was /phenomenal/, truly the best service i’ve received at a restaurant in quite some time. the food was delightful. I was blown away by the delicious sauce in the squid ink pasta. The pesto was also excellent. after dessert, had to get a second tiramisu to go, it was just that good.“

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

“Our server Sean was amazing!“

“An Unforgettable Dining Experience at Spago Beverly Hills“

“Good food and good service“

“Lovely place for great pizza & great service. From the outside, you wouldn’t expect it to be a really chill, relaxing vibe type of place with open kitchen and great place of local neighborhood organic ingredients joint. Very organic kid’s drawing pics hanging throughout the place, it doesn’t look out of place but more of family & neighborhood feeling kind of place. It’s an all day place with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Got here between breakfast & lunch and both menu looks fantastic. Want to order them all but settled for pizzas and salad & of course lemonchello spitz. Great pizza dough and the ingredients are fresh and you can see and taste it that it makes with love for sure. Salad was good abit blanched for me but was focusing on the pizza so…very well make and well cook in the wood fired oven. The pastries look delish and smell fantastic. Service was attentive and friendly, no rush but chill vibe type of service. Prices wise, for 2 pizzas, a cocktail, and a salad and with tip…$150. Parking can be a hassle but if you are willing to walk a little, free neighborhood street parking or if you can find parking within 200feets, then it will be paid street parking or paid garage parking nearby. Still thinking of their pizzas, yum!“

“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!“

“Funke is an incredible dining experience! The food was beautifully presented, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere was elegant and vibrant, while the service was attentive and welcoming. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and made the meal truly memorable. I had a fantastic experience and would absolutely recommend Funke.“

“Delicious food and drinks!“

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

“Sophia was an INCREDIBLE server, whilst the food was phenomenal she made the entire experience so special and worth every penny. Highly recommend for a special occasion or elegant but still slightly casual date night. Will definitely be coming back and hopefully with miss Sophia as our server again!“

“A small spot right on Venice Beach with about 20 seats—all outdoors, but they have heat lamps, so it’s pretty cozy. Prices are fair for the area at around $ 16 a plate. We showed up at 7 PM, just 30 minutes before closing, but still found a table easily and got served super quickly. The staff was really friendly! As for the pasta, it was okay, but a bit plain and nothing to write home about. Overall, a convenient and affordable option near the beach.“

“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!!!“

“We were visiting from Pennsylvania and found this place. The food was absolutely incredible. Ingredients were all fresh and delicious. For such a small staff it definitely felt as though I was dining at a family member’s home. Every ingredient seemed like it was chosen with great attention. If I lived here I’d be back time and 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!“

“The pizza was very good. The Sei Margarita was a nice traditional tasting pizza and the Mala Lamb was a really good unique pizza that tasted like nothing I had tried on a pizza. The crust was excellent, bubbly and chewy. Save room for the tiramisu which was excellent.“

“Sooo yummy and good service!“

“I love the food and service at this restaurant.“

“Where do I start. Liz and Maggie are amazing. They made my family feel like some type of celebrity. I can’t state in this short paragraph how blown away I was by the service we received. THE BEST SERVICE, I’VE EVER RECEIVED. The drinks were excellent and the food was so good. I recommend the wagyu meatballs. The dessert was so tasty. You really can’t go wrong with anything you order here. The piano bar is a musical nice touch. I really appreciated the attention to detail on the decor of the restaurant when it came to the music. I’m so very excited and satisfied with Osteria Florence and I can’t wait to comeback again. 10 stars ⭐️ thank you Francesco 🙏🏽❤️“

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

“Be aware of a GOOD thing…these sandwiches are HUGE!!

We had the Caprese and the Veggie and clearly we could have shared one sandwich as we ended up having half and then having the other half for dinner at home.

For five dollars extra you can upgrade and include a drink and a bag of potato chips. Very good food, the bread was fresh out of the oven and the ingredients were amazing.

Outside seating in a nice shaded patio. I definitely recommend.“

“A friend and I visited Il Forno Trattoria last Saturday. After we left, my friend realised she had lost her grandmother's ring, of great sentimental value. We telephoned the restaurant even though it had already closed for the night, and the team immediately invited us back to search. When we arrived, the staff were cleaning up but had already started to look for the ring and helped us look through the restrooms and, kitchen. At least three or four employees actively helped, including providing gloves and helping us go through the trash to ensure it was lost in a restroom trash can. It was clear that everyone was genuinely concerned and willing to do whatever they could. Although the ring was not found, their professionalism, empathy, and willingness to stay late and actively help without question have left a lasting impression. I mustn’t forget the meal itself had been excellent: well‑prepared dishes, attentive yet unobtrusive service, and a well‑chosen wine list. Taken together with the staff’s extraordinary support, the experience showed Il Forno Trattoria at its best. It is the epitome of excellent service. Whether you are looking for quality Italian cuisine or a restaurant where the team truly cares about its guests, I cannot recommend Il Forno Trattoria highly enough.“

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

“Hands down, one of my favorite restaurants in LA. My husband and I visit here 2-4 times a month. All the locations are beautiful and unique, but our favorite is Sherman Oaks. It's our home local restaurant, and the entire staff knows us and takes great care of us. It was just our 17th anniversary, and the staff made us feel so special. But then again, they always make us feel special, so we just love everything about this place. Our go-to must-haves are the chicken sliders, fries, and the little gem. And to end the meal, we order vanilla lattes, the best cake and ice cream. It's simply the best!“

“I love the Classic Setting: flowers, wooden tables, Energetic Server without Fail!
3 years and the same consistency of delicious Italian dishes and amazing cappuccino with tiramisu.
I rarely see restaurants like this, service that is always inviting you to come back for another dinner and another dinner AND another dinner😀.
Highly Recommend. I want to give this place 10 out of 5 stars.“

“great venue. great customer service, excellent appetizers.“

“Delicious food and friendly atmosphere.We had a great time.Thank you.🙏🤗😇😋“

“100/100 recomendable Pasta echa en casa puedes comer ahí o si prefieres solo pides para llevar al igual es la misma calidad y cantidad buen ambiente personal amable. 🥂“

“Wonderful! family owned and run.“

“Obsessed. Literally everything was perfect down to the striped napkins. First of all, you are literally transported when you come in off Melrose to a chic, open atmosphere, that feels like some place on the coast of Italy. The bread is the best bread I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. In fact, I want to come back and just eat the bread for dinner next time. The melon tomato salad was citrusy and sweet, the pastas were ALLLLLL insane but my favorite might have been the truffle one (not pictured) and the eggplant. Anyway, great date spot or friend hang and you won’t be disappointed in anything you order“

“This is my absolute favorite restaurant ...and I eat out 3-5 nights a week. I can always count on All Roads to be 100% perfect! The food is BEYOND delicious and I have had almost every single item on the menu. Never once was I dissappointed. A MUST try is the BIANCA PINSA as well as the Faro and Romini salads....Dessert brownie is spectacular too. Everyone I've brought here has fallen in love. The service is timely, professional and friendly. The manager Alexandra is the hardest working restaurant I've ever encountered! You will be thrilled with this restaurant...I was there last night and am bring another new friend this Friday night!😋💗“

“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😋🤤“

“I cannot say enough good things about Lexi!!! She makes this place the best! My group (3 of us) showed up without a reservation on a UCLA home Basketball night. She and her team made us feel right at home, even with a full house!!! Food was excellent, service was even better! Can't wait to go back!!“

“Cool place to chill eat and drink .“

“Love Vitellos, feels like an awesome local secret, while being a classic la restaurant at the same time. Great food, amazing staff and fun night out. They always seem to find a way to connect to the neighborhood in new and interesting ways as well.“

“The best comfort food for our family!“

“Osteria Vera is a great spot for an authentic Italian meal. The food was delicious and service was great. The menu is a bit limited, but all dishes were top rate Italian. The place is low key and has a very cozy neighborhood vibe. Lovely and fun and easy. Highly recommend for a pasta centric meal and they only have beer and wine and no bar so that's why I didn't give it 5 stars.“

“Good fare at a fair price...“

“I've been here a handful of times, and it never disappoints! I rented out the private dining room for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and it was truly one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Everyone who works there is incredibly kind and welcoming, and the ambiance is absolutely perfect. Not to mention each food plate we’ve gotten there is to die for. It's the kind of place you can't wait to bring your friends to. Every visit has been amazing, and I'm already looking forward to coming back. Without a doubt, it's my favorite restaurant in LA.“