50 Best Italian Restaurants near South Gate

“The food was very tasty, will be back next time“

“Fantastic roman style pizza. My new favorite style. Crispy on the bottom and ends, and a great flavor to the crust. Not to thick so it doesnt overload you with bread and the roman pinsa style of fermentation makes it eaiser to digest too! Great creative use of quality toppings and combinations different from many places. Excellent salads and of course nice wines that they can steer you to what may be to. your liking. Chartruitere board for 4 needed more than one type of cheese and would have benefited from one other meat besides mortadella and prosciutto. However all the ingredients were top notch. Inside is quite noisy and the outside patio is nice with it ringed by large plants so you dont see the street. Plus 3rd street here has almost no traffic. Music was a bit loud on the patio to compete with talking but not terrible. Service was very friendly but food came out on the slow side. Restaurant was packed on a saturday night at 6:15 so that may be why as the kitchen is small. But like in Rome, you shouldnt be in a rush when you eat. It's the Italian way. Not a huge menu but many items sounded really good so will need to try again. The tiramisu was great but diffferent. Served in a goblet with the cookies dusted on top it was like more of a pudding with the lady fingers. Other normal versions have more of the cake in layers than this but it was quite good. The pistachio ice cream was also really good too. But really this is one of the best pinsa style pizzas I have had, I have eaten them at many places! So if you come here you need to get the pizza!“

“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!!“

“myself & wife called in without a reservation Sunday evening, Had a beautiful meal in a very busy and friendly place our waitress Tamera was absolutely awesome friendly and gave great recommendations for us being from England helping with menus information highly recommended 5 star June 2025“

“Every single thing is delicious. Trying to hit the whole bingo card 🤩 Also Micheal, best server 🥇“

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

“The torpedos are incredible“

“This is authentic down to the sexy owner Francesco with the beautiful accent. He made the heck out of my cappuccino with a hint of house made vanilla and cinnamon. He deftly stirred and measured all the while answering my questions just so I could hear him speak.
I also got the fritatta with zucchini and other delicious veggies. O.g! Do, savory and fluffy. They have so many items on the menu from pastas to decadent desserts and they even have imported Italian sparkling water and still. If you wanna feel transported to a country and romanticize what your taste buds are experiencing, this is the place for you. There is some seating outside and you can people watch but the star of all of this is incredible food just the way his beloved Grandmother made.“

“What a discovery!!! Trattoria Daly is great! In fact it's a real "find" in Lincoln Heights-- just east of downtown but totally convenient. So nice to be in a non-corporate friendly setting in a restaurant run by great people who care about their customers and are proud of what they offer. This neighborhood gem will attract foodies and friends and harkens the beginning of a mini-restaurant row near downtown, Keck Hospital, Dodger Stadium, among other neighborhoods in various directions. The owners were for many years part of the team at Pacific Dining Car-- these guys are well acquainted with high end service and food. What they've established in the past six months, is a friendly local spot with top quality food and service-- for unbelievably reasonable prices. The bill of fare is Italian-- excellent starters, super pastas, and entree's like rib-eye steak, salmon. You can also do a simple pizza night-- or make it a special occasion. I've spent a LOT of time in Italy, and I'm picky about Italian food. This is an excellent kitchen! The general atmosphere is like a "discovery" of that little off the beaten track gem. But word must have gotten out-- when we dined there on a Sunday night, the place was hopping! The visible to the house skilled kitchen was keeping up with the crowd of happy diners. Two decades of Pacific Dining Car (which didn't survive covid) made these guys the pros they are. You shouldn't have to "sell a kidney" to eat well-- and this place is proof. They are in process and waiting for their liquor license -- but you can bring your own vino-- (or pick up something at the Smart & Final down the street.) It's great to see professionals who are really good guys stir up the right ingredients-- warmth, welcome, excellent food, and outstanding service, and ample evidence that the American dream is still alive. Can't wait to go back!“

“The set-up (ordering food), can be confusing initwllly, but the server explained and made it simple to figure it out. Iris (our server) was OUTSTANDING! Very informed and helpful with ordering suggestions and wine picks. She was also kind and fun to talk to. Each dish we ordered was delicious. The sardines in butter, arugula salad, the mini margarita pizza and the spicy branzino crudo was so fresh and the perfect amount of heat! We can't wait to come back.“

“Are you kidding me it’s always good“

“Amazing delicious food and love the ambiance. The servers were awesome!!“

“100% recommend. thank you“

“everything everything was perfect but there are mosquitoes and ac is not good by the window☹one of us is itchy😖the other one is sweaty 🥵 but for the food and service it worths it😛. However, it could be a more pleasant experience 🥺🙁😩“

“It's delicious. The price is also right.“

“We came in to celebrate my sister’s birthday and we had a really good time. The pizza, the pasta and the salad were so good! We had to order seconds. The service was amazing, everyone was so friendly and attentive. We would definitely come again and recommend.“

“Amazing experience all around. This was our 2nd time visiting The Cicada and it's truly a hidden Los Angeles gem. The room is spectacular, the band and singers were incredible, and the food and service are top notch. Overall, just a unique step back in time and wonderful evening!“

“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“

“😋Delicious Italian Homemade Food“

“Great Food, Great Service...“

“Excellent restaurant italien authentique au cœur de LA downtown. Délicieux !!!“

“Great folks, diverse clientele and awesome food!!“

“What a fantastic discovery. I was craving calzones and used to have a spot in Los Feliz which I would go out of my way for. After trying a few places which fell short of the mark in South Bay, I almost gave up on finding authentic Italian food locally. The search was worth it as this is now going to be one of my forever places to come on a regular basis. From the calzone, to the pizza, salads and even the Cannoli Siciliani Pistacchio, everything has been nothing short of amazing. To top it off, it’s family run and they are all the sweetest and most warm people I’ve encountered at any local restaurant. If you haven’t tried them yet, you need to stop by.“

“Food and Service was great!!“

“Muy buen servicio Comida deliciosa…“

“Food was amazing, spot on. Great comfortable service. Really nice experience!“

“Excellent service, great food, too bad there wasn't extra room in the parking area.😊😊“

“Unbelievable experience! The entire time we felt like family and your can truly tell that the chef pours his heart and soul into his food. Tried the swordfish, pork chop, chicken and dumplings, and pasta… every dish was worthy of a Michelin star! Will definitely be back for more! Highly recommend Bar Becky!“

“The food is INCREDIBLE and the products are beyond amazing!!!“

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

“The Sandwiches just like in Florence !!“

“It was a warm summer day and the purpose of our visit was the happy hour lunch at the Maddalena restaurant. When we got there it happened to be closed for a private party. While we were disappointed, we were able to be accommodated outside at the 1917 bar and patio. They had a huge fan, lots of shade, and misters. It was really tolerable and the afternoon had a breeze. We were able to enjoy some chilled Viognier and some artisan pizzas and pasta with salad and bread. The afternoon turned out great. Bella was our server. Inside Santo took care of us so well. We had a tasing and some complimentary sparkling juice for my 9 year old daughter. John in the gift shop took care of us with great service and kindness. It was a nice visit despite our initial plans not working out. Santo is a great host and takes pride in the winery!!! Thank you!!!“

“Love just place people and food“

“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.“

“Awesome Place to Eat Italian food“

“Muy bueno el servicio la comida lo mejor“

“Writing this review while absolutely devouring the best pizza I’ve ever had!! 🍕❤

I just got back from New York, and I’m not even kidding when I say this beats every pizza I had there.

I’ve been coming here for almost 3 years now, and it will forever be one of my favorite restaurants. Everything is SO flavorful. The chef seriously has magic hands because I have yet to order something that isn’t delicious.

I travel a ton, and whenever I’m back in town, this is always the first place I want to stop. The second I walk through the door, it feels like home. ❤

Forever a favorite!!“

“Excellent Pizza, Great service definitely will come back....100% recommend!!!!!“

“Awesome dinner with my dear friend Kristel. Brilliant service and awesome authentic Cucina Italiana. The pizza was better than my dad’s lol 😂 I won’t tell him that. Thank you Louise’s, can’t wait to come back and try your 12 vegetables minestrone for starter and a pasta. Grazie Mille, Saluti, Roberto❤️“

“Lapaba is owned and partnered by famous restauranteurs Nancy Silverton, Tanya/Joe Bastianich, and Robert Kim and led by husband-wife chef McKenna Lelah and Matthew Kim who met at Osteria Mozza. Lapaba certainly flexes its expertise in Italian cuisine, however as many other reviewers have pointed out, the menu offerings and execution misses the mark of Italian-Korean fusion. I loved the open kitchen concept and the long bar seating. Our server for the night was not the warmest person nor cared for whether we were enjoying our experience but was otherwise attentive.

We were somewhat disappointed to find that all their cocktails were exclusively soju based without any information about their source and were relatively simple. I got G-ma's Boricha which I felt was very mild in flavor from both the soju and barley tea perspective.

Starters: 1) The milk bread had a great crust and soft inner texture. The choice of black garlic and honey buckwheat for the butters hit the Korean fusion goal. 2) The scallion pajeon was probably my favorite dish of the night with a crispy texture contrasted with the creamy and savory leek fondue.

Pastas: 1) The radiatori and galbi jim was probably my least favorite dish. The pasta overcooked, the texture of the meat did not feel like short ribs, and the addition of red wine made the ragu nowhere near reminiscent of the sweet and rich flavor of galbi jim. 2) The agnolotti and cheesy corn was delicious in its own right (can't go wrong with brown butter), but that gooey melted mozzarella we're used to seeing in the popular Korean BBQ side dish was missing among the pool of melted butter fat. 3) The orecchiette and sausage was my second favorite dish of the night and probably captured the essence of Italian-Korean fusion the best.

Dessert: I was extremely excited to try the tiramisu-garu but felt like I could not taste the misugaru nor makgeolli at all (understandably the former is pretty light in flavor to begin with). Rather, I was getting mostly the powdery black matcha flavor with every bite. I think incorporating more misugaru (or entirely switching to injeolmi - a more flavorful, sweet, and nutty powder) as the egg yolks are double boiled and then folded into the whipped mascarpone and cream could potentially add the flavor I was craving for in this dish.“

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

“Aren’t too many good places around Frederick but Ricci’s is in the top 5. Great food. Always fresh and delish! Best time to go is when Tristan (and his brother) and Roxanne are behind the bar. Good food great drinks, great time!!!“

“Had a really enjoyable experience here! The noodles were flavorful, fresh, and cooked just right, with a great balance of seasoning. The service was quick and friendly, and the staff made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The cozy setting was a nice bonus too. Definitely a place I’d be happy to visit again!“

“The restaurant has authentic Italian cuisine and atmosphere!“

“Had a delicious Supreme sandwich so delicious also had broccoli salad and macaroni salad 😋 so delicious ❤️“

“Really good service and food!!“

“This place serves THE BEST PORK CHOP ever. The charcoal grilled pork chop was seasoned with peach. The texture was almost like beef steak but more juicy and tender than that. The flavor combines the refreshing fruity note with the light aroma of pork itself. The fatty part melts in the mouth while the crust on the surface gives some crispy feeling, making every bite interesting.“

“Muy bueno recomendable todo mundo es bienvenido“

“I visit larchmont many times a week and often walk by this spot. I have to eat gluten free and assumed this restaurant wouldn’t have much for me. I ended up visiting La Bettola di Terroni for dinner with a friend - we made reservations ahead of time - and there were many appetizers, salads, and mains that i could enjoy! We had the hamachi and a specialized peach and pumpkin burrata off the antipasti menu, and then the bolognese with gluten free pasta for my main. The bolognese is DELIGHTFUL. We also ordered a carafe of chilled red and had started dinner with a cocktail each, and our total was $100 each. The people watching on larchmont is always cute, and the ambiance was lovely. Servers were attentive and kind.“