Mora Italiano

4.8

607 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Great for fine wines

At Mora Italiano in Encino, we celebrate the best of Italian cuisine, offering wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and classic Italian dishes made with authentic ingredients. Our menu is a love letter to Italy, featuring a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts paired with a curated wine list. Enjoy a special bottle of wine and an aperitivo while you savor our signature dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether you're craving pizza, pasta, or a delicious Italian meal, Mora Italiano is the perfect destination for food lovers in Encino.

Additional information

Location
17499 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Phone number
(818) 386-0278
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ramiro Vasquez
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Private dining

Insalata Cesare$16.00
Little Gem, Cesare Cardine Dressing, Sourdough Croutons
Breasaola$19.00
Wild Arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamico Vecchio
Burrata a Roma$16.00
Hand-Pulled Burrata, Confit Artichoke, Pane di Casa
Insalata di Polpo$17.00
Spanish Octopus, Weiser Farms Potato, Pesto Genovese
Insalata Tricolore$14.00
Endives, Arugula, Crunchy Pistachio, Frisee, Champagne Vinaigrette.
Polpette Napoletane$14.00
San Marzano Passata, Pecorino, Pane di Casa
Bruschette$14.00
Semi-Dried Tomato, Funghi, Carciofi
Zuppa Di Piselli$9.00
Cold Soup. Taste mild herby with mint assent, lemon oil and goat cheese.

Pizza

Margherita$17.00
Buffalo Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Basil.
M.P.A.$24.00
Mascarpone, Prosciutto, Arugula, Parmigiano
Funghi$18.00
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fontina, Sottocenere al Tartufo, Maitake Mushrooms, Shallots, and Watercress.
Pepperoni$18.00

Pastas

Pomodoro$18.00
Spaghettini, San Marzano, Confit Tomato, Basil
Cacio E Pepe$20.00
Spaghetti, Pecorino, Sarawak Peppercorn.
Gamberi e Zafferano$19.00
Tagliolini, Shrimp Asparagus, Saffron, Chives.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$23.00
Tagliolini, Poached Shrimp, Calabrian Chili, Pink Pomodoro, Mint + Basil
Ragu Bolognese Tradizionale$27.00
Tagliatelle, Parmigiano Reggiano
Risotto Risi e Bisi$18.00
Sweet Pea, Pioppini, Crescenza, Parmigiano Reggiano
Carbonara$23.00
Perciatelli, Guanciale, Pecorino, Organic Egg
Polpette$23.00
Rigatoni, Neapolitan Meatball, Parmigiano Reggiano
Penne Arrabiatta$18.00
Calabrese Chili, San Marzano-Marionara, Parsley

Entrees

Pollo Milanese$27.00
Jidori Chicken, Potato Broccolette, Salsa Verde
Crisped Sea Bass$32.00
Striped Sea Bass, Asparagus, Roasted Tomato, Salmoriglio
Rack of Lamb$36.00
New Zealand Lam Chops, Artichoke, Novelle Potato, Natural Jus
Filetto alla Griglia$46.00
CAB Center Cut Filet Mignon, Roasted Potato, Sauteed Spinach, Red Wine Sauce

Sides

Sauteed Broccolini Rappini$9.00
Confit Artichoke$9.00
Lemon Potatoes$9.00
Bread

Dessert

Tiramisu$9.00
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake$7.00
Olive Oil Cake$9.00

What 607 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Italian

Review summary

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Mora Italiano is a charming "neighborhood gem" in Encino known for "authentic Italian cuisine" and a "warm, inviting atmosphere." Guests rave about the "best pizza," fresh pastas, and "outstanding" sea bass. The attentive staff and "fabulous wine selection" enhance the experience, making it a must-visit for Italian food lovers.

607 Reviews

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Darlene VIP
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was perfect in every way. Service was exceptional as was the food!
Mora ItalianoResponded on March 5, 2025
Hi Darlene, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your meal! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience. Cheers!
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sergio
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service. Good tasting food but very small portions
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Steven VIP
Miami1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little local restaurant offering amazing ingredients
Mora ItalianoResponded on March 5, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed our ingredients — we take pride in offering the best local produce and flavors. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience.
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Mathew
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My Experience at this restaurant was horrible The restaurant did look upscale but the way they treat people of color is crazy. The waiters were super racist and super arrogant never coming here again, and if you wanna feel degraded or look down on because of the color of your skin or the way you might look then please come here.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great value and good food would come again. Limited parking
Mora ItalianoResponded on March 5, 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and felt it was great value. We can’t wait to have you back again soon!
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Michele
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Intimate and personal. Small menu but the items we ordered were delish!
Mora ItalianoResponded on March 5, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the intimate atmosphere and the dishes you tried. We focus on quality and flavor, and we're thrilled to hear it hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Karen
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent customer service. The place is very small and hidden. The food and wine was Excellent.
Mora ItalianoResponded on March 5, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed our customer service, food, and wine. We are thrilled you had such a great experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon. Cheers!
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Matthew VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and top notch from Jorge. Steak frites was very good and the bolognese was excellent. Great choices in wines.
Mora ItalianoResponded on January 29, 2025
Hi Matthew, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the steak frites, bolognese, and our wine selection. It’s always our goal to provide an excellent dining experience, and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Cheers!
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Gary VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent. Great pizza. Attentive staff and reasonable. All pastas are tasty and well portioned.
Mora ItalianoResponded on January 29, 2025
Dear Gary, We appreciate your kind words! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our pizza, pastas, and attentive service. We always strive to provide a great experience, and we’re glad you had a memorable visit. Hope to see you again soon!
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Steve
Los Angeles16 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
iN A MINIMAL SETTING, EXCELLENT ITALIAN FOOD, SERVED BY A FRIENDLY STAFF
Mora ItalianoResponded on January 3, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed our food and appreciated the warm service. We can’t wait to have you back!
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FAQs

Mora Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 386-0278.

Mora Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 607 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

17499 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316

Additional information

Phone number
(818) 386-0278
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ramiro Vasquez
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Mora Italiano

Make a reservation

Additional information

Indoor Restaurant

Outdoor Patio

Custom inquiry

Appetizers

Insalata Cesare$16.00

Breasaola$19.00

Burrata a Roma$16.00

Insalata di Polpo$17.00

Insalata Tricolore$14.00

Polpette Napoletane$14.00

Bruschette$14.00

Zuppa Di Piselli$9.00

Pizza

Margherita$17.00

M.P.A.$24.00

Funghi$18.00

Pepperoni$18.00

Pastas

Pomodoro$18.00

Cacio E Pepe$20.00

Gamberi e Zafferano$19.00

Shrimp Fra Diavolo$23.00

Ragu Bolognese Tradizionale$27.00

Risotto Risi e Bisi$18.00

Carbonara$23.00

Polpette$23.00

Penne Arrabiatta$18.00

Entrees

Pollo Milanese$27.00

Crisped Sea Bass$32.00

Rack of Lamb$36.00

Filetto alla Griglia$46.00

Sides

Sauteed Broccolini Rappini$9.00

Confit Artichoke$9.00

Lemon Potatoes$9.00

Bread

Dessert

Tiramisu$9.00

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake$7.00

Olive Oil Cake$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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