19 Best Italian Restaurants in Sherman Oaks

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

“We’ve been coming for over a year now, and every time we go the service is top notch. The owner takes a moment to talk to us and to make sure we are having a great time. Their cuisine is exquisite, better than other over-rated Italian restaurants in the valley. They always surprise you with their delicious tiramisu dessert.
If you’re craving Italian food, this restaurant will always hit the spot.“

“Service was friendly and efficient. Wasn’t too busy for a Tuesday night. We were a large group of business travelers and the servers were always very helpful. Food was good, not mind blowing, but our large group of 10+ collectively agreed this was a nice find and a good meal.“

“I recently visited Oliva Trattoria, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The restaurant has an immaculate, authentic Italian atmosphere—warm lighting, clean presentation, and a staff that treats every detail with care. I started with their Margherita pizza, which was executed perfectly: a blistered, airy crust, vibrant tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella that blended into each bite. It's a simple dish, but Oliva Trattoria elevates it with true Italian precision. The handmade pasta dishes were the highlight of the night. The pappardelle tartufo was incredibly rich and aromatic, with the perfect balance of truffle flavor and silky, fresh pasta. The ravioli matched that quality—delicate, beautifully filled, and bursting with fresh ingredients. Altogether, Oliva Trattoria delivered one of the best Italian meals I've had in recent memory, and it's a spot I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine.“

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

“Always a hit for a group meal, date night, catch up with a friend. I've had at least 3 birthday meals (brunch/dinner) between this location and West Hollywood. The flavors/execution of the food is truly top notch, and the decor and ambience is always so cute, warm, and comforting.“

“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!“

“First time here, which does speak to the fact that I enjoy the food. I normally order the octopus as an appetizer and enjoy the cioppino. My wife and mother-in-law enjoyed their chicken dishes with respect the atmosphere. It's pleasant, but the fact that two TV you're showing a football game in the basketball game takes away from a quiet evening in a restaurant when eyes are looking at the sets instead of enjoying conversation“

“We met some friends out for dinner here and had a fantastic meal. The food was great. We shared a few salads and appetizers, and we each had a different main. I had the bolognese which was perfectly textured and flavored. Service was friendly and helpful. This place has a family run, local trattoria vibe. It's a Studio City gem. We will absolutely go back.“

“Excellent food and lovely atmosphere“

“NYC cheese slices are my jam, and we have an embarrassment of riches in Sherman Oaks. Within a mile of each other, there are three, count 'em three, authentic NY slice shops. My son and I visited all three of them on a self-guided cheese slice tour of Sherman Oaks. Pizza Wagon was stop three on the tour!

The atmosphere is good...NY decor on the walls in what feels like a truly neighborhood / not-chain space. The service was great too...the staff worked quickly and were abundantly friendly and helpful.

They do a good job with authentic style slices...the right amount of crisp on the crust and a good ratio of sauce versus cheese. The chew was good, though both the crust and sauce don't quite have the superior flavor profile of the nearby places.

It's definitely a good alternative to those, though, and miles ahead of the major chain pizzas in terms of NY style.“

“Visited last week with a group after hearing good things about it through a friend. Their pizza is delicious, good dough/cheese/sauce ratio. We ordered the Chicken Alfredo pizza and Margherita pizza. I also tried their Chicken Marsala and it hit the spot. They also serve espresso drinks, perfect before hitting the road after stuffing ourselves. Would recommend and definitely coming back.“

“My husband and I just recently discovered this Gem about little over a month ago . We’ve already been here twice and Oh my goodness this place is amazing!!!!!!! First and foremost, the customer service is top tier!!!! Mike is absolutely amazing , he’s very attentive and has such a beautiful soul . ☺️ as for the food , it is absolutely delicious!!!!!!!! The pizza is soooo good the first time we went I had the Margherita pizza thin crust, the second time I went I had a classic pepperoni thin crust , both times were delicious. Add the hot honey and oh ny goodness ….. it makes it even better!! We also had the buffalo wings , and garlic fries . Everything tasted amazing! We will be stopping by here often.“

“This newish restaurant is definitely underrated! We came here for my mom's birthday and I'm so glad we did. We all loved it. The food was absolutely amazing Bolognese 5/5 Lobster pasta 4.5/5 Spaghetti carbonara 5/5 Spaghetti with gamberi 4/5 (very spicy) Spaghetti arrabbiata 4/5 Caesar salad 5/5 Wine (Pinot noir & Chianti) 5/5 Pistachio and chocolate cake 5/5 The service was truly special. They went above and beyond. The restaurant is gorgeous and intimate. It's perfect for dates or family dinners.“

“They are the best of the B E S T! We love them! The experiences I've had there are mind blowing! 🌋🔥☄“

“I f you’re a real pizza lover, you need to try this place. The attention to detail is what sets them apart – the wood-fired crust had that perfect char, the sauce tasted homemade, and the toppings were generous without overpowering the base. I also tried their white pizza and was shocked at how flavorful it was. Not greasy at all, and perfectly balanced. They care about what they serve, and it shows. Best pizza experience I’ve had in the areal“

“Pizza, salad & whatever else is on the menu, But now I can add 3 to 4 of our favorite - Ajarski’s!“

“The place is great. Myself and my wife came there for a pizza (truffle) the place was still not full and due to some difficulties in the kitchen. We had to wait very long time for the pizza and started to get really hungry angry.. my wife went to check on the order but still did not help. Not a good start! But then.. the pizza arrive, the stuff apologized and the pizza.. oh my good, was so good. One of the best we had for a while.. so we could forgive and the problems they had.. I really enjoyed the pizza so , even though there are so many places to eat in downtown Ventura, we found ourself in the next time back for another one.. the stuff was surprised to see us and giving them second chance and promised us the it will not happen. Again, and it was true, we ordered a great salad that arrived in minutes and few minutes after , the pizza was ready and again wonderful. I want to mention the girl Anna that was taking our orders and help in the kitchen. She was very kind polite and helpful, and new how to take responsibility when issues happened (I appreciated that) and was totally on her game the second night , and made sure everything will be great for us. ! We will be glad to come again“

“We love it! The wine and the pizza was delicious😉“