Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Los Angeles by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Los Angeles by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Los Angeles based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Monarca Pasta & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2703 South Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. JT Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Julie Goes Green
- Rating: 4.5/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11140 Palms Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Vegan, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Gabriellino Pasta
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6235 York Blvd. Highland Park los angeles Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Sicilian, Tuscan
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Etra
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 737 North Western Ave. Ste B Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Vicini
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 10645 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Pizzana - Silver Lake
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 3515 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Eastside Italian Deli - Los Feliz
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1761 North Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The corner slice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1275 South Bronson Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. LA LA Lasagna
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Italian, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Pergoletta Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 1/2 Hillhurst Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Casa Modena
- Rating: 4.5/5 (282 reviews)
- Address: 11701 Wilshire Blvd. Floor 2 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Pizzeria Sei
- Rating: 4.5/5 (495 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8781 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. OSTE
- Rating: 4.5/5 (787 reviews)
- Address: 8142 West 3rd St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#16. Angelini Alimentari
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7317 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mamma Gela
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7274 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Il saggio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1630 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ceci's Gastronomia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2813 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian, Soul Food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. pi00a
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 615 North Western Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#11. 786 Degrees
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3089 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8879 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Unit A Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Halal, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mona Pasta Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 111 West 9th St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Heirloom Pizzeria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7368 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Massy Soups
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 5303 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Soup, French, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Spaccio Salumeria by Truffle Brothers
- Rating: 5.0/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4073 West Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Specialty Food, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Esco's Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (286 reviews)
- Address: 615 North La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Amarone Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 7149 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Propaganda Wine Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 East 3rd St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Justine's Wine Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 2029 Blake Ave. Ste 102 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Da Barbara
- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6411 Fountain Ave. LW 4 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Angelo's Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 10968 Ventura Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
