Mora Italiano

4.7

609 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(818) 386-0278
Website
https://www.moraitaliano.com/?y_source=1_NTczNDA4NzYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ramiro Vasquez
Catering
Reach out to us at hello@moraitaliano.com with catering or private event inquiries.
Private party facilities
With a warm, inviting ambiance, an array of shareable plates, and an extensive wine list, Mora Italiano is the perfect space for intimate events including holiday festivities, corporate meetings, or even chic wine parties.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
17499 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Neighborhood
Encino
Cross street
Encino Ave & Ventura Blvd
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mora Italiano in Encino is a charming neighborhood gem offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with "excellent service" and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing pizza," "delicious pasta," and "impressive wine selection." While the menu is intimate, the quality and "attentive staff" make it a must-visit for Italian food lovers.

610 Reviews

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Ron
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Just wish the menu was updated on here to reflect the actual menu that they have at the restaurant, but food was really good.
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ZeydaF
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Awesome service. The pizza was especially amazing.
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SolidGoldNicole VIP
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great spot with Italian favorites and service that makes you feel like family. It was very cozy and comforting, and will become a neighborhood staple for us.
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Darlene VIP
Greater Boston22 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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FAQs

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

Mora Italiano is rated 4.7 stars by 609 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 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

17499 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316

Additional information

Cross street
Encino Ave & Ventura Blvd
Neighborhood
Encino
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ramiro Vasquez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.moraitaliano.com/?y_source=1_NTczNDA4NzYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Phone number
(818) 386-0278
Catering
Reach out to us at hello@moraitaliano.com with catering or private event inquiries.
Private party facilities
With a warm, inviting ambiance, an array of shareable plates, and an extensive wine list, Mora Italiano is the perfect space for intimate events including holiday festivities, corporate meetings, or even chic wine parties.

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Additional information

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

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