Hidden gems - Italian restaurants in Los Angeles, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Italian restaurants in Los Angeles

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Los Angeles. This list contains 25 places from Italian restaurant category.

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Trattoria Daly

Italian restaurant

5.00 (28 reviews)

IL SAGGIO

Italian restaurant

👍👍 This restaurant just opened in Echo Park right across the street from Lassens (not sure why the address is incorrect). This inconspicuous and family-owned restaurant might seem humble from the outside, but dang is the food good! The menu is a simple Italian menu with staple dishes like pasta bologne...

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5.00 (16 reviews)

Donna Jean

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 To celebrate our birthdays, my vegan friend and I will try to find the absolute best vegan restaurants that we can. Last night we celebrated Kim's birthday in style with a FANTASTIC meal!! Kale Caesar, skillet mac and cheese, and The Widow Pizza, followed by a birthday blondie. Each dish was incredi...

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4.90 (72 reviews)

Propaganda Wine Bar

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Thats an amazing natural wine bar with fine italian goods. All scale reds, some experimental naturals, yummy skin contacts. Best side is their cheese and salumi section, addicted to them and been there every single day of previous week.

4.90 (68 reviews)

Mamma Gela

Italian restaurant

4.90 (44 reviews)

Jemma Hollywood

Italian restaurant

👍👍 I can recommend this restaurant. The food is very tasty and the portions are very large in my opinion. So come hungry. Try the spicy rigatoni! The interior is cozy and modern. The kitchen is open which is also a plus. The staff were friendly and present. I will visit the restaurant again!

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4.90 (33 reviews)

Basil's Deli and cafe

Deli

👍👍 I have to admit . Takes me back to my childhood when sandwiches were not commercialized and made with passion and authenticity in mind. The owners are the most friendly couple I've ever met. I'm hooked for life. Very generous with their meats. I love their special sauce. Thank you for an amazing exp...

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4.80 (146 reviews)

PI^L.A.

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 Came here with my parents, everything about the experience was great. The vibe was metallic, unusual, and exciting. The pizza was light, fresh, fast, and delicious (see photo for evidence). Highly recommend 😊.

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4.80 (127 reviews)

Good Clean Fun

Wine bar

👍👍 I feel like I've never even eaten food before coming here. The food was incredible. Handmade pasta. Fun creative vegetables. Great drinks. Stumbled in here and CANT BELIEVE how good the experience was. Waitstaff so kind and sweet!

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4.80 (108 reviews)

Ceci's Gastronomia

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Ceci’s is the most authentic Italian gastronomia you can find in LA. Francesco and Francesca are the best. Such good people. If you don’t go here, you miss out.

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4.80 (96 reviews)

Danny’s Barbershop 4

Barber shop

👍👍 Honest to goodness, the best barber shop I’ve been to in the area! I have lived here 3 years and have tried several of the local barber shops but the amazing and immaculate service that is given here is simply above the rest. If you’re looking for not only a perfect cut, amazing service and over all...

4.80 (18 reviews)

Pazzo Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 We've been coming here for 18 years, and we LOVE it! We've celebrated birthdays, graduations and anniversaries here. Daniel and Jewel are amazing people, our kids love them. We moved out of the city but we will drive over 1 hour just to enjoy a delicious Shrimp Scampi, Calzone, and Hot Wings. There...

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4.70 (134 reviews)

Mona Pasta Bar

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Rating is for the food, which is fantastic. Some of the best pasta I've had in LA. There is no soundproofing and they play the music loud- the waitress couldn't hear what I was saying and I couldn't hear her. We didn't get the order we thought we placed, however, the food was just so good we decided...

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4.70 (35 reviews)

Melrose Café & Catering

Italian restaurant

👍 Good Italian food at a reasonable price and plentiful! Two of us shared the Greek Salad, the Fried Calamari, the Chicken Piccata and a slice of Carrot Cheese Cake. What a great lunch! ¡Gracias David por El almuerzo y más la compañia!

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4.60 (143 reviews)

Caffé Delfini

Italian restaurant

Upscale Italian spot with an extensive pasta menu & an intimate, brick-lined interior.

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4.60 (134 reviews)

Dolce Isola - The Ivy Bakery

Bakery

Colorful bakery offering homemade breads, pastries & cookies, plus breakfast & lunch fare.

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4.60 (129 reviews)

Amarone kitchen and bar

Restaurant

Intimate romantic eatery features traditional Italian cuisine in a warm, white-tablecloth setting.

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4.60 (122 reviews)

Il Segreto Ristorante Belair

Restaurant

Elegant, warmly decorated eatery offering classic pasta dishes, Neapolitan pizza & Italian entrees.

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4.60 (118 reviews)

Spruzzo Restaurant & Bar

Italian restaurant

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4.60 (88 reviews)

Ristorante Per L’Ora

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Really cool place ! They told us that this building was former Bank of Italy. You will be surprised to find a big vault door in front of the restroom. The interior is extremely gorgeous. The food was like creative pieces!! They had just opened, so we were lucky enough to get a reservation for Christ...

4.60 (62 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Italian restaurants in Los Angeles, United States