50 Best Italian Restaurants near San Fernando

“Great tasting food and very friendly service. The owner Antonio is the best!!! Will definitely be back and highly recommend“

“There was a lovely engagement last night in front of Prosecco’s . Young love, and she said, “Yes!”“

“Excellent food and service!“

“The food is delicious, normally I can't finish my plate but with my delicious pasta I made sure no single piece was left in my plate lol
I want to give 10 stars to the owner/manager who was the highlight of our day. He made us laugh with his jokes and funny sarcasm. It felt like we were invited to his home for a delicious meal, it didn't feel like it was a restaurant! The food and the atmosphere feels like home!“

“bomb bomb bomb! wont be disappointed“

“First time and it will be many more visits! The ambiance, divine food & amazing service surpassed my expectations! My friend recommended we go and from appetizers, main course and the dessert 😘❤️😁“

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

“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!“

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

“Yummy always. Great service and food“

“🥃🙂👍 Jeff is a great bartender!“

“5 stars sorpresa meraviglioso ristorante, my first time here and i love It Good ambiance excellent food very cozy. buon appetito.“

“Wonderful experience and great food“

“I’m big fan of wood fire Pizza. Finally a halal spot. MashaAllah pizza is amazing. I love the crust. And the pizzas are light, so we got a couple options for me and my family.“

“Our favourite Italian restaurant in LA is Vivi Ristorante in Valley Village, very happy to say they have started this weekend serving brunch

Started with the fresh fruit bowl , simply put fresh generous and delicious and a great way to wake up the taste buds for what was about to come

Tiramisu French toast .. unbelievably good, this was so delicious without being overly sweet, photo worthy beautiful presented and a star in its own right, it’s a must try

The Piccante breakfast sandwich - my new favourite breakfast sando , the Italian sausage beautifully seasoned, eggs light and fluffy with the Calabrian chilli’s sweetish subtle heat and the peppery arugula it’s comforting, delicious and a meal all on its own

Carbonara pizza - didn’t need it but ordered it anyway ! In house made base, light, crispy and the perfect base for the shredded mozzarella pancetta, parmigiana, black pepper and the most perfectly poached egg sitting in the middle, we had a slice each and boxed up the rest but just like everything else we tried , sensational

If you are on the Valley and want some seriously authentic satisfying and delicious Brunch then get your butt here , there is a whole range of mimosas and drinks plus espresso coffee ( menu in the pics )

Loved this place for dinner , love it twice as muc“

“We went to the coolest little Italian place in the valley for Valentine's on a total whim. The entire place was themed, they had a fun violinist, the wait staff wore Valentine's glasses & vests, they had pink and red lights on the palm trees out front, heart shaped straws... it was so quirky and fun. Service was awesome, like the staff was actually having a good time and glad we were there. The food was AWESOME quality... everything homemade down to the freshly baked heart shaped bread. I don't recall if we've ever really 'celebrated' Valentine's day but going to this restaurant made it feel like an actual holiday. So fun and cute. Also, the prices & portions! Highly recommend to check this place out. Guessing they probably do other holidays as well. Grateful for an unexpected awesome night 🥰🤗“

“This is the go to restaurant when staying in LA. Food is always perfect. Service is exceptional, and honestly made to feel like family. After an amazing meal Bruce and Rene treated us to the most exquisite desserts that were truely to die for. This was the dining highlight of our US trip from Scotland and the best genuine hospitality we've experienced. Well done to all involved, wish you weren't 5000 miles away from where we live. Can't wait to come back.“

“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.“

“Fantastic experience! I would’ve never known about this place had I not been passing by. Incredible selection of imported Italian goods. Try the imported prosciutto from the butcher shop, so delicious! We ordered a large meatball pizza and a bottle of mimosas and everything was tasty. Will be visiting this place often!“

“Their antipasto salad is fresh with a hefty serving of meats and cheese. Their Italian dressing seems like a secret recipe and their garlic bread is magical with the sesame seeds. I get one salad for dinner and one for lunch to take to work the next day.“

“Delicious 😋Alfredo fetuchine“

“First, I want to say that the restaurant is located in a beautiful area. Walking around the neighborhood was incredibly enjoyable and made the whole experience even better.

When it comes to the restaurant itself, I honestly don't have enough words to describe how amazing it was. I found out that the pasta is handmade rather than pre-made, and it's brought fresh from Italy every evening. That surprised me and made dining there even more special.

The pasta I ordered was prepared with white wine. The portion looked a bit small at first, but it was very filling and absolutely delicious.

I would also like to give special recognition to the manager. She was incredibly kind, welcoming, energetic, and made us feel comfortable throughout our visit. We were even treated to a delicious pasta that wasn't yet on the menu, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I will definitely come back just for that pasta!

Everything was excellent—the atmosphere, the people, the food, and the service. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.

I would love to see more seafood pasta dishes added to the menu, and I can't wait to visit again.“

“.  We usually have a very good experience however there was something off this last time. It was towards the end of the evening and they were only a few people left at the restaurant, we had to ask the waitress for our bread four times which was unusual. Otherwise, we appreciated the quiet atmosphere, the very nice wine and high  quality, wine glasses and the good food. We were a little bit disappointed because at the end of the evening we noted we smelled cigarette smoke coming from the back of the restaurant we felt was quite unprofessional. This is the only time we have been at the restaurant. The owner wasn't there and our perception was that there was a step down in discipline among the staff that day“

“great atmosphere..great service fine dining with fresh view spent 101$ feed five people with drinks 3 appetizers very fine experience..“

“Today was the first time I ordered anything from here I have been wanting to for awhile and I just found my new favorite place to eat chicken Alfredo it was bomb and I’m picking when it come to Alfredo dishes,great portions too.“

“Had the calamari, beef ravioli and bread pudding, it was very good.“

“Came just before close on a Monday night to pick up a pepperoni. The shop is often bustling during lunch and dinner and the last few orders where getting boxed up as I came in. Grabbed the sodas we ordered and the pizza and headed out.

The pizza is delicious. A crunchy chewy crust throughout that makes you want to dip those crusts and a not too sweet sauce. While greasy, the pepperoni and cheese taste great and the ratio of toppings is perfect. Even the flat parts of curust offer a little crunch as you bite. I'm not an expert by any means but my wife who technically came from Brooklyn as a wee lass gives it a stamp of approval. If I recall correctly we had a couple slices ages ago here and the white pie should not be missed.“

“It looks perfected, they are very generous with the amount of cheese and toppings. I look forward to seeing you again :)“

“excelent food and very friendly family. love this restaurant. one of my italian favorites Restaurant.“

“I've been going here for 15 years. I also order out. I wanted to put a 4 stars.
Ok here's the deal. I get PERFECT meatballs each and every time.
ALMOST.
Sometimes the meatballs taste OFF. Once in 20 times.
I just tastes like they ground other parts into the meat stock which shouldn't be there. Like entrails or something.
And there no warning us patrons.
As if I couldn't tell.

Since I get 19 out of 20 perfect ground meatballs, its hard to complain. But I wanted to get that out there. I mean, WHO LIKES SURPRISES? You know?“

“Our waiter, McKinzie, is amazing. My work colleagues and I go out for lunch at least twice a month, and we always ask for her. She makes us feel like we're part of the family, not just another table she's serving. Her friendly attitude and outstanding service keep us coming back.“

“The pizza here is absolutely delicious! The dough is light, fluffy, and full of flavor. They have a great variety of toppings, so there’s something for everyone. Both kids and adults love it, and we always finish every last bite! The staff is friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Highly recommend this place, and we’ll definitely be coming back! 🍕😊“

“Quality ingredients and exceptional service with consistency make this a great experience for every visit. There is something for everyone on the menu. The place is approachable, the people are friendly, and the food is delicious and fairly priced.“

“This has ALWAYS been thee place to get a Delicious Pizza, scrumptious Bread, and yummy Lasagna! After 60 years, it is still Simply the Best! Outstanding service provided by Ricci which made our dining experience wonderful! Everyone cares about the customer all the way to the top! Joan listens to the customers to make sure that the food is the BEST and it IS! You MUST go to Chi-Chi's when you're in Northridge!“

“we were lucky to have our baby shower at casa de pizza and joel and eddie are amazing owners. i was getting overwhelmed looking for venues and catering our baby shower, and we were so grateful that casa de pizza were open to having us. from day one, eddie and joel were responsive and put together a really nice menu with a drink package that was EXTREMELY REASONABLE for pricing. the baby shower itself was fantastic - pizza was solid, the pitchers were flowing, and the antipasto salad, wings, and lasagna were delicious. joel was on the floor making sure everyone was taken care of, and i cannot tell you how nice it was to walk in, celebrate, and walk out without having to worry about a thing. they even offered to let come a little earlier to decorate which was a nice gesture.

i also wanted to mention that we live in the neighborhood and have been going to casa de pizza since before new ownership. i've felt that the pizza and pasta are still very good, so i am surprised to read that people aren't satisfied. they've made some very positive changes by opening orders up for online and pick up. if you OG customers remember, we'd all have to fight each other calling the phone line just to get an order in, and it'd take us a solid 20 minutes of hearing the busy tone before getting someone to take our order, wait an hour, then pick it up. change is scary because it's new, but i feel like eddie and joel honor the tradition and respect of what casa de pizza was meant to be - your neighborhood pizza parlor.

we look forward to celebrating future birthdays and events here - they made it so easy and effortless so that we could enjoy our day.“

“There were 4 of us dining in for a late lunch/ early dinner. It's a very comfortable place with a great menu and awesome desserts. The owner works there and the staff is awesome and friendly. If you want to adjust your selection a bit they are happy to help in any way possible! The portions are good size to share. We love going there and the staff makes it cozy and welcoming. Thank you Antonio's for taking such good care of us and making our visit a wonderful experience. We look forward to our next visit soon!“

“Delicious food, I enjoyed myself there and the spaghetti was great just like expected 🧡“

“Awesome dinner and dessert 🍨“

“Nice clean store and food was delicious. The girl at the front was so friendly and answered me questions about the menu. I ended up getting the lasagna garlic bread salad combo and it was so good and for less than $15! I ate the garlic bread first cuz it was so good that's why it's not in the picture LOL.“

“Excellent Italian food. Fine dining. Great for special occasions.“

“We had wonderful food and service. I had the gnocchi with meat sauce. Absolutely delicious.“

“Been going to this restaurant for years. The food has always been good, particularly the pizza.“

“The hostess/server was welcoming and had a pleasant smile upon arriving. We were able to pick our own table and was attended right away. Ordered the Fried Calamari to start-lightly breaded with a really good marinara sauce. Ordered the Lasagna-super decadent in sauce and cheese, very good. Didn't feel rushed to leave by staff to accommodate other reservations despite being a Friday night. Wonderful spot if you love a great selection of Italian food. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Will definitely come back in the near future.“

“You need reservations although they have a bar you can sit at but that gets crowded too. As Jon & Vinny’s is popular. They also have outdoor seating with heaters (if needed). A take out window at the back of the building where valet is.

The interior is modern, simple and clean. Every time I come in here idk why but it reminds me of the show “The Bear”. Maybe it’s cause everyone’s on top of it, services is quick, everything is calculated and very organized. I would assume so because they’re always busy and they gotta keep a smooth rhythm which you can tell.

Food is always delicious no matter what you order. Portions are a perfect amount. Pizza’s are 6 thin slices.

My favorite pasta is the Spaghetti Limone and Corn Ravioli two completely different flavors but each an explosion of unique flavors.

My favorite pizza is White Lightning although this time we ordered the pepperoni Little Nat’s which was great too.

Dessert wise all the cookies are great! I love the Nonna’s lemon cookie and the rainbow cookie. They used to have a dessert with olive oil I never got the chance to try it and it’s currently off the menu.

I had my birthday dinner here and enjoyed it!“

“Good food. Not a huge menu but good choices. Kids like their food“

“Good food … we go there a lot … garlic bread, Italian food. I love the turkey and provolone salad.“

“The staff is amazing. Especially Ramon and Garrett“

“We came here to wait for our hotel, Peter at the bar was wonderful. Great atmosphere, food, and staff!“

“Been coming here for years, and they recently did some renovations like replacing the patio roof outside. Cash only, bring a $20 for a large and two drinks; a large with two drinks is enough to feed myself and my partner for dinner.

Love it, can’t speak positively enough about Giamela’s!! They need merch, ASAP“