50 Best Italian Restaurants near Sierra Madre

“Fantastic independent pizzeria; I've been ordering from them for nearly 20 years now, and they've never disappointed.
I enjoy all different versions of their pizzas: Traditional, California-style, New York style, and their new Detroit Style (super-thick crust, but requires advance order). You can also order by-the-slice on available pizzas at their store, and there is some seating both indoors and outdoors if you want to eat there. Also walking distance to R.T. Rogers microbrewery, where you can enjoy great beer and great pizza together!“

“My Daughter & I had dinner here tonight… the food was PHENOMENAL!!! Great Friendly Service too!! What a treat to sit at the bar & watch everything looking delicious coming out of the kitchen window!!! Thank you for such a great Saturday night treat for an out of town Momma visiting her daughter!! I’ll beg her to come everytime I’m in town, and be very Jealous that she gets to come whenever she wants!!! EVERYTHING was BEYOND DELICIOUS!! Bravo!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“

“Very good food , friendly and attentive waiters especially Antonio and Claude thank you for your hospitality“

“Had to stop by my favorite Italian grubbin in the heart of Old Town Pasadena all the way from Boise. This was my 3rd time and each time just keeps getting better; definitely the bigger the party, the better. We paid $225 for 4 pasta entrees, 3 appetizers, & 2 glasses of wine for a party of 6. I’ve learned to like my pastas al dente after having them here. The meatballs are banging, the wine-pairing was delightful. Our service was attentive and pleasant; the vibe is always vibrant and homey. Highly recommended.“

“Pizza was fantastic!!! Rivaled Chicago!“

“Great food at good prices“

“Excellent customer service and food!“

“We are so lucky to have this cafe here in Pasadena! I've tried the carbonara, puttanesca, sandwiches, foccacia, and fried zucchini blossom, and it's all been delicious. Their homemade bread is incredible and is the star of their amazing sandwiches. For fellow lovers of bittersweet Italian sodas, they stock chinotto here, as well a couple small bitter sodas! On top of how good the food is, the service is very warm and friendly. You can tell it's a family business run with a lot of love. Can't recommend it highly enough, and I'm looking forward to going back and trying even more of the menu.“

“Best Italian food I’ve ever had!“

“Pssing through. Hilton Hotel in Montebello said tgey had the best pizza around. Very true. Loved the New York.“

“Great food in a sketchy area. Between people yelling at me out of cars, aggressive barking dogs, and semi trucks blowing through stop signs, I didn’t feel particularly safe.

However, the pasta at Barrio is incredible. The vodka rigatoni with ground sausage was absolutely perfect and adding burrata only made it more so. You get a ton of burrata for the $5 add-on price and it was probably the best I’ve ever tasted. The pesto pasta was okay, I’m not the biggest pesto fan and it tasted like a mouthful of grass to me. The bread appetizer wasn’t worth it, the bread wasn’t warm and didn’t appear to be freshly baked.“

“Muy buen servicio Comida deliciosa…“

“Amazing smoothies and bowls! Yummmmy! Cute shop with food and gift items as well!“

“Old-school charm and service, elegant dining, live jazz piano at the bar. Been coming here for years and it’s still a super treat. 👍🏼👍🏼“

“Curbside pickup First time“

“GREAT HOMESTYLE ITALIAN FOOD BEEN GOING THERE SINCE ELEMENTARY AND THE FOOD JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER THANK U TONY FOR BEING PART OF 4 GENERATIONS OF FAMILY EATING UR FOOD“

“It was delicious and my waiter was awesome.“

“Our server was awesome... her recommendations were spot on! the food surpassed our expectations! exceptional...The ambiance was relaxing for a Friday night and perfect for our friend's birthday celebration. thank you for making it so special. Very happy party of 4 enjoyed dinner at Marina!“

“Ordered the off-menu Pomodoro pasta and it did not disappoint. The tomato and petit basil sauce was bright, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The wax beans were a standout - snappy and bright with serrano chile, toasted hazelnuts, and a tangy Frenchie vinaigrette. The garden lettuces were crisp and well dressed with radish vinaigrette, fresh dill, walnuts, and shallots. Good vibe, happy staff, great mix of flavors. The orange wine pairing tied it all together. Highly recommend Updated from previous review on 2026-03-29“

“the pizza is ausome been going to Angelo's pizza many years ago and it still the same“

“Their UBER YUMMY Spumoni ice cream and their EVEN YUMMIER Masterpiece shake!!!!“

“Delicious!!! Best Pizza in LA. Mimosas are super yummy I recommend the guava mimosa and brunch on a Sunday is a must!! Dog friendly and Morty also loves the pepperoni.“

“Wednesday 1/21/26 Dinner at Bambino Felice. Ordered the La Supreme Pizza. The restaurant use fresh ingredients and cheese that comes out piping hot! So good, I almost finished the whole pizza by myself but need to hold back as it is only January and I don’t want to break my new year resolution of losing some weight so early; Maybe next month as statistically most people break their new year resolution. lol

I got the pleasure of meeting Ivan, restaurant owner, who took my order and go over their numerous specialty dishes. Thank you Ivan for your hospitality.

I will bring my friends and colleagues back to try other dishes. The restaurant’s service staffs worked hard and quickly to serve their customers.

I recommend trying out this restaurant.

David Young
Restaurant Enthusiast“

“Ambiance and service are on top tier level. Service was above and beyond and the experience was great. Everyone that shows up is either a return customer or a neighboring colleague. For only being there for a couple of hours I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that’s a traveler or local. We had wings and pizza. The best for a late night drink and wind down.“

“Everything about our experience was great! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The menu offered a nice selection of choices. We ordered the lunch special and it was delicious. Beautiful presentation, and in my opinion, we were served a lovely amount of food for a “special.” The service was very good. We do not live in the area but I would definitely make the field trip to eat here again…and bring my friends!“

“Amazing fresh food and excellent service.“

“We had such a great experience! Our waiter Danny was absolutely incredible—so nice, polite, and attentive. He kept checking in on us to make sure everything was perfect, which we really appreciated. Service like that truly makes a difference! We will definitely be coming back. Thank you, Danny, for making our visit such a great one!“

“Ravioli, Lasagna, Pizza it's my 2nd time only. So, that's the only thing I can recommend“

“love the service here. been coming here for over 22 years“

“Girlfriend and l had lunch yesterday, excellent atmosphere, Cheese Steak, Braised Tacos, excellent, service excellent... Thankyou Nikki C's...👍🏽 Megan was excellent!
My Girlfriend's go to spot...😋👍🏽. Alan G. Burch
USMC Veteran...🇺🇸“

“Been living in the city of Baldwin Park for years and I can’t believe we’ve been missing out! The food here is amazing!!! Me and my family’s first time being in this restaurant a wks ago and we absolutely loved it!! Not only is the food amazing/delicious here but the owners are such nice genuine people. I can’t wait to go back there. You want great pasta and pizza? Well this is the perfect place!👌🏻“

“I was craving some Za this weekend and found this spot across the street from Little Cesar's. I decided to give them a shot and was not let down.

I ordered Calzones one Pepperoni one Italian Sausage. Both of them were great very cheesy with thick crust and a good balance of sauce, dough, and meat.

I placed a pickup order over the phone and the girl that took my order was very helpful and said it would be ready in 15 minutes. When I scooped up my order they packed it generously with napkins, utensils, and two sauces (one Ranch and one Marinara)

Overall very satisfied and will definitely be coming back here!“

“Exceptional Service and Delicious Food!
​I had an incredible experience at Olive Garden! From the moment we sat down, the service was top-notch. Our server, Abe, was absolutely fantastic—his attention to detail was impressive, and he was consistently attentive and friendly throughout the entire meal. The manager also provided wonderful service, making us feel truly valued as guests. I was honestly blown away by the level of care we received.
​The food was equally impressive:
​Cocktails: Perfectly balanced and very flavorful.
​Appetizers: Delicious and a great start to the meal.
​Soup and Salad: Fresh, tasty, and exactly what you crave from Olive Garden.
​On top of the great food and service, the restrooms were spotless, which shows how much they care about the overall environment. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great meal with world-class service!“

“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.“

“Amazing!! Atmosphere was incredible, food was delicious and the wait staff impeccable!“

“The food is second to none!“

“My husband and I were visiting the LA area last week. We walked into Mi Piace - it was Monday, they were open when so many places weren’t. So glad we did. It was fabulous-great food, fair prices and a wonderful server. Try the minestrone. Amazing. Salad was great, too.“

“Always good food. Always a good time.“

“All menu items are really good. garlic knots n pasta are favs“

“NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS PLACE!!
YES THIS PIZZA IS THE BEST , WE CAME FROM LOS ANGELES FOR AN APPOITMENT AS WE WERE WALKING BY
THE KITCHEN COOKER SAID COME ON IN GUYS WE HAVE PIZZA BY THE SLICE , WE BOUGH 4 SLICES , NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS ON IT SOOO YUMIII OF COURSE WERE COMING BACK !!
KEEP WORKING LIKE THAT WITH NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS —— MY 1ST PLIZZA PLACE NOW !!“

“the food its just delicious.“

“Bravo Chef Bruno makes fabulous food.. Excellent service 🤩“

“In Vino & Spirits was a fortunate discovery after a friend's recommendation. I booked the patio for a birthday party and had a great experience! Edward and Rachelle hosted a wonderful evening of fine wines and very tasty treats. I use the word hosted because they make it feel like you are in their home... very gracious and attentive. The patio was decorated with lights, nicely dressed tables, a wine bar, sound system and more. I booked it for 2 hours, but they didn't hold us to a clock... If you appreciate good wine and like fine charcuterie and crostini.. In Vino is a top choice! Highly recommend!“

“Love the ambiance. Great food. Great service and excellent drinks are served at the bar. Great for an intimate dinner or for a special occasion.“

“Was feeling hungry after getting labs done and stumbled upon this place by chance. I am so happy that I did because the sandwiches are AMAZING!! Me and my partner got “The Godmother”, Prosciutto & Fig, with a homemade sparkling lemonade. All three were absolutely fantastic and mouth watering, it all tasted so fresh! The size of the sandwiches had me so surprised by how good the prices here are! The woman that helped us was also super friendly and attentive. This place is a must if you’re in the area and craving a sandwich that is really good quality!! 🤩“

“First time visiting. Ordered a round Pepperoni. 1/2 hour wait. Smelled good. Crust was very good. Barely had enough cheese. Could use more. A little on the pricey side. Would order again.“

“I love this place. Great food and service. Owner Victor is so nice!“

“This is probably the best tuna sandwich I've ever had in my life. I never want to have any other tuna sandwich as long as I live.

The owner is a very nice and friendly person. I love all the artwork in the facility. Every time I visit this part of town I'm going to go here“

“Great food and drinks. Nice and clean restaurant with friendly staff and fast-service.

Con: Small parking lot and limited menu

Pros: Delicious food and drinks. The adult Arnold Palmer was the best, the chicken pesto pizza, the chicken buffalo bites are a must-try.“

“The pork chop dish was delicious and so tender. Generous portions and reasonable prices.“