Rao's Hollywood

4.9

2505 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Rao's, the legendary East Harlem eatery, is now set in Hollywood amongst the studio district branding its third location. Widely acclaimed as one of the hardest reservations in America, Rao's New York was established in 1896 and has not moved locations since its inception.

Featuring iconic classics such as Uncle Vincent's Lemon Chicken, Meatballs, Veal Parmesan, Shrimp Scampi and Baked Clams, Rao's Hollywood showcases all signature Rao's dishes as well as unique additions creating a robust and fulfilling dining experience.

We greatly look forward to serving you and welcoming you to our Home-Style Neapolitan restaurant.
Dress Code recommended is Business Casual. Please no flip flops, baseball caps or tank tops for men.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 962-7267
Website
http://www.raoslosangeles.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Boris Romero
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rao's can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Private party contact
Tracy Jeantet: (323) 962-7267

Location
1006 Seward Street, Hollywood, CA 90038
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
Highland and Santa Monica
Parking details
Valet parking $10 or street parking nearby.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Meatballs$18.00
Ground Beef, Pork, Veal, Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Milanese Salad$18.00
Baby Arugula, Sliced Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan, House Vinaigrette
House Salad$18.00
Green Leaf, Iceberg, Cucumber, Endive, Radicchio, Red Onion, Fennel, Roma Tomato, House Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$18.00
Romaine Hearts, Classic Caesar Dressing, Ciabatta Croutons, Parmesan
Roasted Red Peppers & Mozzarella$17.00
Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, Garlic, Olive Oil, Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella
Seafood Salad$29.00
Calamari, Crab Lobster, Shrimp, Lemon Citronette, Mirco Diced Bell Peppers
Baked Clams$18.00
Little Neck Clams, Oregano, Breadcrumb Stuffing
Fritto Misto$25.00
Fried Calamari, Shrimp, Cod, Zucchini, Lemon Remoulade, Marinara Sauce

Pasta

Salsa alla Marinara$19.00
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil. Choice: Linguini, Spaghetti, Penne, Rigatoni, Fusilli, Angel Hair, Fettuccini
Penne alla Vodka$27.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Prosciutto Cotto, Vodka, Cream
Orecchiette & Broccoli Rabe$27.00
Hot & Sweet Sausage, Broccoli Rabe. Choice: Arrabiatta Sauce, Olive Oil & Garlic
Fiocchi$27.00
Beggar Purse Ravioli, Ricotta and Bartlett Pear Filling, Brown Butter, Sage, Dried Cranberries
Spaghetti Aglio Olio$19.00
Garlic, Olive Oil, Red Pepper Flake, Parsley
Fusilli Carbonara$27.00
Pancetta, Egg, Black Pepper, Pecorino Romano
Rigatoni Pomodoro$19.00
San Marzano Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic, Fresh Basil
Linguini & Clams$29.00
Little Neck Clams, Garlic, White Wine, Parsley

Entree

Lemon Chicken$28.00
Half Chicken, Quartered, Bone-In, Charcoal Broiled, Uncle Vincent's Famous Lemon Sauce
Chicken Scarpariello$36.00
Bone-In Half Chicken, Hot & Sweet Sausage, Hot Cherry Peppers, Bell Peppers, White Wine Sauce
Chicken Milanese$28.00
Breaded Cutlet, Fried, Arugula Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Sausage & Peppers$29.00
Grilled, Hot and Sweet Sausage, Bell Peppers, Onion
Double Cut Pork Chop$43.00
Niman Ranch Pork, Pan Seared, Hot and Sweet Cherry Peppers, Garlic, Butter & White Wine Reduction
Veal Parmesan$36.00
Breaded Cutlets, Marinara, Parmesan, Mozzarella
Veal Scaloppini$36.00
Tenderloin Medallions, Pan Seared, Sauce Choice - Picatta: Lemon, Butter, Capers, White Wine Reduction; Marsala: Cremini Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Reduction
Eggplant Parmesan$26.00
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Mozzarella
Shrimp Scampi$38.00
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp, Lemon, Butter, Garlic, White Wine, Angel Hair Pasta
Baked Cod$30.00
Lemon Beurre Blanc, Smoked Paprika, Dill, Sauteed Spinach

Sunday Gravy

For Two $89, For Four $175; Only Available on Sunday; Slow Braised All Day with Marinara: Short Rib, Country Style Pork Rib, Beef Braciole, Meatballs, Hot & Sweet Sausage

Rigatoni Pasta with Marinara Gravy
House Salad

Sides

Ciabatta & Lavosh$5.00
Peas and Prosciutto$13.00
Grilled Vegetables$10.00
Roasted Potatoes$10.00
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe$10.00

What 2,505 people are saying

Rao's Hollywood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hollywood
Best Overall
Hollywood
Best Food
Hollywood
Best Service
Hollywood
Best Ambiance
Hollywood
Best Value
Hollywood
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rao's Hollywood is a beloved Italian gem, celebrated for its "fantastic cuisine" and "warm, great service." Patrons rave about the "delicious" meatballs and charming atmosphere reminiscent of NYC. With standout dishes like veal parmigiana and gnocchi pesto, it's a "must-visit" for Italian food enthusiasts seeking an authentic dining experience.

2,505 Reviews

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Ilay VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place, amazing food and music! Enjoying so much
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Shelly
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first experience at Rao’s was a wonderfully respective one. The service was impeccable. The staff worked on a teamwork platform, all hands on deck to help. I never had to look around for pepper or if I needed more water. The staff was anticipatory. The food was awesome and savory, every bite tantalized my taste buds. I recommend the pan seared Branzino fish. The atmosphere had a happy 50’s vibe and played songs reminiscent of that time. An overall awesome experience. I highly recommend Rao’s.
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Diane VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a winner. Love Johnny and the whole crew. Food is spot on always
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Anthony VIP
Orange County59 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food exceptional , service was fantastic and then there is Johnny Roastbeef !!!! Cannot beat it !
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Carol VIP
Los Angeles53 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love dining there. Our seafood salad was a bit too salty; but overall great time and the special pasta stuffed shells were delicious!
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Thomas
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pork chop around. Even the sauce alone is worthy of dipping an entire loaf of bread in to clean the plate. Raos is the best. Always accommodating to add things to any dish or tweak it how you like. Attention to detail is top notch.
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Melissa VIP
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience at Rao’s. Don’t miss the meatballs or lobster fra diavolo! And the peanut butter pie is worth the indulgence!!
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Matthew
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was fantastic. The only issue we had was that the food was kind of slow to come out, but I think we were there during a big rush. The server apologized profusely without us even making a point of it even offered to comp some of our food. Altogether excellent service
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was amazing. The food was amazing. We got great recs and treatment from our waiter. We love it here.
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Diane
Los Angeles24 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, friendly and welcoming staff, comfort food and warm ambience. Love this place!
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FAQs

Rao's Hollywood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 962-7267.

Rao's Hollywood is rated 4.9 stars by 2505 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 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1006 Seward Street, Hollywood, CA 90038

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Highland and Santa Monica
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking $10 or street parking nearby.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Boris Romero
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.raoslosangeles.com/
Phone number
(323) 962-7267
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rao's can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Private party contact
Tracy Jeantet: (323) 962-7267

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Rao's Hollywood

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Appetizer & Salad

Meatballs$18.00

Milanese Salad$18.00

House Salad$18.00

Caesar Salad$18.00

Roasted Red Peppers & Mozzarella$17.00

Seafood Salad$29.00

Baked Clams$18.00

Fritto Misto$25.00

Pasta

Salsa alla Marinara$19.00

Penne alla Vodka$27.00

Orecchiette & Broccoli Rabe$27.00

Fiocchi$27.00

Spaghetti Aglio Olio$19.00

Fusilli Carbonara$27.00

Rigatoni Pomodoro$19.00

Linguini & Clams$29.00

Entree

Lemon Chicken$28.00

Chicken Scarpariello$36.00

Chicken Milanese$28.00

Sausage & Peppers$29.00

Double Cut Pork Chop$43.00

Veal Parmesan$36.00

Veal Scaloppini$36.00

Eggplant Parmesan$26.00

Shrimp Scampi$38.00

Baked Cod$30.00

Sunday Gravy

Rigatoni Pasta with Marinara Gravy

House Salad

Sides

Ciabatta & Lavosh$5.00

Peas and Prosciutto$13.00

Grilled Vegetables$10.00

Roasted Potatoes$10.00

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe$10.00

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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