5 Best Italian Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Nearly 19,000 Google reviews sit behind the Italian restaurants in Los Angeles on this page, and every one of them still holds at least 4.4 stars. That kind of consistency at that kind of volume is rare, which makes the real question less about who's good and more about which room and which menu actually fits your night out.

Short answer: Bottega Louie leads Los Angeles Italian restaurants with a 4.5 rating across nearly 7,800 Google reviews, prized for its marble-and-gold Downtown dining room and pastry counter. Bestia (4.5, over 4,000 reviews) and Maccheroni Republic (4.6, the highest rating on the list) round out the top three. Expect $20 to $40 per person at the casual end and well over $90 at a tasting-menu spot like Osteria Mozza.

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1. Bottega Louie
2. Bestia
3. Maccheroni Republic
4. Bacari Silverlake
5. Osteria Mozza
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How LA's Top Italian Kitchens Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Bottega Louie	4.5 ★	7,790	Downtown / brunch & bakery	View ›
2	Bestia	4.5 ★	4,074	Downtown / wood-fired & shareable	View ›
3	Maccheroni Republic	4.6 ★	3,143	Highest rating / fresh pasta	View ›
4	Bacari Silverlake	4.6 ★	1,795	Silver Lake / tapas-style Mediterranean-Italian	View ›
5	Osteria Mozza	4.4 ★	1,855	Michelin-starred tasting menu	View ›

5 Best Italian Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Bottega Louie

4.57,790 Google reviews

Bottega Louie occupies the ground floor of the historic Brockman Building in Downtown LA, pairing an Italian trattoria menu with an in-house patisserie known for its wall of macarons. The kitchen turns out wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a busy weekend brunch, alongside a bakery case that draws its own line of customers. The space itself, all white marble and open sightlines, is as much a part of the draw as the food.

What people praise

Wood-fired pizza with a thin, crisp crust reviewers call a standout
Bakery case with a huge variety of macarons and pastries
Fast, attentive service even when the dining room is packed
Bright, photogenic dining room that works for dates and groups alike

Worth knowing

No reservations, so weekend brunch often means a wait
Nearby parking is mostly paid lots and structures

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume7,790 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown68% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed Italian restaurant on this list by a wide margin, and the ratings hold up at that scale. Go early for brunch or be ready to wait.

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700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Bestia

4.54,074 Google reviews

Bestia sits in the Arts District and has built a reputation on rustic, wood-fired Italian cooking with an emphasis on offal, house-cured meats, and a deep wine list. The menu leans into shareable plates like the bone marrow appetizer and thin, blistered pizzas, and the room stays loud and energetic most nights. Reservations run weeks out for prime dinner slots.

What people praise

Bone marrow appetizer and Trenne pasta come up again and again as favorites
Wood-fired pizzas with a notably thin, crisp crust
Strong wine list with staff willing to offer tasting pours
Consistent quality noted across repeat visits

Worth knowing

Reservations fill weeks in advance for peak dinner hours
One recent reviewer flagged a wine markup dispute over pricing transparency

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume4,074 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

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Our take: A reliable Arts District favorite for anyone who wants bolder, rustic Italian cooking rather than a red-sauce standard. Book well ahead for dinner.

Website +1213-514-5724 Directions

2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Maccheroni Republic

4.63,143 Google reviews

Maccheroni Republic is a family-run pasta spot on Broadway in Downtown LA, making its noodles fresh daily from organic grains. The menu keeps things focused on classic Italian pasta and risotto dishes served in a relaxed, patio-forward setting near Grand Central Market. It's the highest-rated business on this page.

What people praise

Pasta and risotto reviewers repeatedly call perfectly textured
Patio seating with a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere
Generous, well-priced portions on shareable plates like calamari
Fresh pasta made daily from organic ingredients

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the biggest names on this list
Patio can get busy on weekend evenings without a reservation

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume3,143 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown75% 5-star

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Our take: The highest rating here, and it's built on a straightforward promise: fresh pasta, done well, without the fuss. A strong pick for a relaxed dinner Downtown.

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332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Bacari Silverlake

4.61,795 Google reviews

Bacari Silverlake serves a Mediterranean-leaning, tapas-style menu built for sharing, set on a hillside patio with a distinctive treehouse feel. The kitchen turns out small plates from rainbow beets to glazed pork belly alongside cocktails, and the space is a regular pick for birthdays and celebrations. It runs late on weekends, with a happy hour most weekdays.

What people praise

Tapas-style plates built for groups, praised for variety and flavor
Distinctive hillside patio setting reviewers call unlike anywhere else in the city
Staff go out of their way for celebrations like birthdays
Weekend brunch and late-night hours give it flexibility

Worth knowing

Gets loud when full, which some reviewers say makes conversation hard
A few dishes land inconsistently next to the stronger plates

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume1,795 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown77% 5-star

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Our take: Less a straight Italian menu and more a Mediterranean tapas spot with Italian threads, but it earns its spot on flavor and setting. Best for a group night rather than a quiet dinner.

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3626 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Osteria Mozza

4.41,855 Google reviews

Osteria Mozza is chef Nancy Silverton's Michelin-starred Italian restaurant on Melrose Avenue, built around traditional technique and California seasonality. The kitchen is known for its ricotta and egg raviolo and an extensive by-the-bottle wine program, served in a dimly lit, date-night dining room. It's the priciest and most formal option on this list.

What people praise

Ricotta and egg raviolo mentioned by name in review after review
Michelin recognition backed by consistently strong service
Extensive wine list with knowledgeable staff
Multi-course tasting menu reviewers call worth the splurge

Worth knowing

Prices run well above the rest of this list
Dim lighting makes it better suited to dinner than photos

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume1,855 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown71% 5-star

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Our take: The most acclaimed kitchen here and the one built for a special occasion rather than a casual bite. Book ahead and expect to spend accordingly.

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6602 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many diners have rated it, ranked against the other Italian restaurants on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.5 from thousands of diners counts for more than a 4.9 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does Italian food cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Prices vary sharply by format here, from a quick pasta lunch to a multi-course tasting menu. Ranges below are drawn from the price-per-person figures diners reported in their own Google reviews on this page.

Job	Typical price
Casual lunch or shared plates	$10 to $30 per person
Standard dinner entree	$20 to $40 per person
Tasting menu / fine dining	$90 to $100+ per person

Ranges reflect the price-per-person figures reviewers self-reported in their Google reviews for the businesses on this page, verified August 2026. Menu prices change; always check the current menu before you go.

Serving all of Los Angeles

The Italian restaurants above cluster around Downtown LA, from the Brockman Building to the Arts District, plus Silver Lake and Melrose Avenue. Searching for Italian food near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number, address, and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book an Italian restaurant

Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in only?
What’s the wait like on weekend nights?
Is there a tasting menu, and what’s the price per person?
Do you validate parking or have a lot nearby?
Any dishes made fresh in-house, like pasta or bread?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these Italian restaurants?

We started from Italian restaurants in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these Italian restaurants is best for a special occasion?

Osteria Mozza is the Michelin-starred, formal option built for a splurge. Bestia is a close second for a memorable dinner with a more casual, energetic feel.

Where can I get fresh, made-in-house pasta in Los Angeles?

Maccheroni Republic makes its pasta fresh daily and holds the highest rating on this list. Marugame-style handmade noodles aside, it’s the clearest pasta-first pick here.

The bottom line

Bottega Louie is the safe default for most visitors given its scale and consistency, while Maccheroni Republic edges it on rating for a more focused pasta dinner. Whichever you choose, book ahead for weekend nights and Osteria Mozza in particular.

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