Los Angeles Italian Restaurants

Pizza

1. Bollini's Pizzeria…

My sister got us take out pizza at this place and it was fabulous.  She order the P&S pizza (sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sweet fennel sausage and basil) and I don't think I EVER tasted anything...

2. Lido Pizza

Neighborhood: Van Nuys

By far the best pizza and pasta I have ever had...so good in fact that I have driven from Huntington Beach to the valley to have it. Typically get a salad and have them add cheese and skip...

3. Mamma's Brick Oven…

Probably the best pizza in San Gabriel/Pasadena area. Our fave pizza joint is still Vito's in W. LA but it can be a bit of a trek out there so we always go to Mamma's for a local fix.  imo, Mamma's...

4. Pizzeria Mozza

This is an incredible place, genetically incapable of serving a bad dish. Amazing, flavorful pizzas (the prosciutto is a favorite of mine); imaginative appetizers (the bone marrow on toast...

5. Tomato Pie Pizza…

Neighborhood: West Hollywood

I love this place.  The pizza, the prices and the people are great.  My only complaint is the hours, they could make a killing if they stayed open later (at least on Friday/Saturday).  They've got...

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Pasta

1. Bollini's Pizzeria…

This time I tried the penne pasta, and oh my, what a delight! i could not stop eating it. The pasta was thick and delicious, and the sauce clung to it perfectly and had just the right amount of spicy...

2. Lido Pizza

Neighborhood: Van Nuys

By far the best pizza and pasta I have ever had...so good in fact that I have driven from Huntington Beach to the valley to have it. Typically get a salad and have them add cheese and skip...

3. Il Pastaio…

Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

this place deserved 5 stars until my first shitty dish yesterday.  do not order their sponge pasta with some green spinach sauce with peas.  no wonder it was one of the last things i tried...

4. Alejo's Presto…

Neighborhood: Venice

Great meat lasagna.  Amazing shrimp diablo.  Pastas are fresh and correctly cooked.  Bring your own wine/beer in from the 7-11 and you are good to go.  A locals only hole in the wall.  Prepare...

5. Osteria La Buca

Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

Al dente pasta.  Not overcooked and soggy like most americans like it, THANK GOD  Bruschetta was good  Calamari something something in a bowl in a marinara sauce, delicious  THE PIZZA IS GOOD...

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