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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Hollywood

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Hollywood? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Marino Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (1527)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Marino Ristorante is deeply rooted in Hollywood since the late 1950’s when Ciro (Mario to friends) Marino landed in Hollywood and has ever since had generations of who’s who in the movie, record, art, political and business LA community at his tables. Today it is still family owned and given its warm welcome flavor by the second generation of Marinos, Mario in the dining room and brother Sal in the kitchen.

The decor is modern and comfortable with memorabilia from a 60 year career which all come together to create its appeal. Described by many marrying the quintessential NY Italian in Los Angeles for its history coupled with today’s seasonal menu, highlighting the best locally sourced ingredients and top notch freshest seafood available.

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AlexVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Marino is hands down one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. Mario and his brother are a wonderful culinary duo who make you feel at home with their hospitality and consistently great food!

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A photo of Da Barbara restaurant

5.0

5 (67)

$50 and over

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Experience Award-Winning Italian Dining
Proud winner of the Gambero Rosso International’s 2024 Top Italian Restaurants Award and the 2004 OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award, The Marchio Q, is a prestigious recognition awarded to Italian restaurants outside of Italy that excel in authenticity, quality, and adherence to traditional Italian culinary standards.
Da Barbara brings a perfect blend of Italian elegance and Hollywood glamour to the heart of the city.
A Celebration of Italy’s Culinary Heritage
At Da Barbara, we honor Italy’s diverse culinary traditions, crafting dishes with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our intimate seating for 20 ensures every guest enjoys a personalized and unforgettable dining experience.
The Vision of Chef Barbara Pollastrini
Founded by Chef Barbara Pollastrini, Da Barbara embodies a lifelong passion for authentic Italian cuisine.

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Judy

Dined 2 days ago

What a lovely experience ! The place is so pretty, the staff was very attentive and sweet. The food was delicious, best meatballs ever. Pasta was so delicate. Will definitely go back and try different dishes that sounded really special.

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Rao's Hollywood

4.9

4.9 (2479)

$50 and over

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

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.

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Seth

Dined 3 days ago

Always a special place to eat. Great spot, don’t tell everyone though

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4.8

4.8 (1404)

$50 and over

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.

Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

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JANET

Dined 4 days ago

Chi Spacca is my favorite restaurant and I don't go often enough. It holds a very special place in my heart. Don't miss burger night; best burger I've ever had! The milk roast pork loin is to die for and my first love is the Pollo alla diavola su Crostone is my first love. And you'll need to order two Focaccia di Recco . . . just sayin'. I have never had a bad meal or bad service at Chi Spacca. Everything is top notch. My favorite spot is at the cook's counter. Enjoy!!

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4.7

4.7 (7387)

$50 and over

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Presided over by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nancy Silverton, Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza celebrates traditional Italian cuisine and seasonality. From our iconic Mozzarella Bar to exquisite handmade pasta to Grilled Beef Tagliata or our signature Rosemary Olive Oil Cakes, Osteria Mozza has revolutionized Italian cuisine in Los Angeles. Our all-Italian wine list continues this sensibility by offering bottlings from the country's finest producers, with a focus on Piedmont, Friuli and Tuscany.

We kindly request you alert your server of any dietary restrictions upon seating or when making your reservation.

For parties of 8, we offer a preselected family-style menu and accept bookings directly through our Reservations line at (323) 297-0100. Additions welcomed, no substitutions. This menu is priced at $100 per guest, not including tax, tip or beverage upon consumption. For bookings larger than 8 guests, please email our Events Team at events@mozza-la.com for more information.

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Julie

Dined 1 day ago

Such a wonderful experience with delicious food. It was my second time here and the quality was just as amazing as the first time.

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4.8

4.8 (864)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish.

Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

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Christian

Dined 3 days ago

Food was out of this world! Flavors were incredible and you can really tell that everything was made from scratch.

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Bacari Silverlake

4.7

4.7 (4025)

$31 to $50

Italian

Silver Lake

About the restaurant

Bacari Silverlake is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 5th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.

Our team provides warm hospitality in our indoor lounge & bar, or in one of many tree-house-like outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Silverlake.

We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Silverlake is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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Leslie

Dined 5 days ago

I LOVE Bacari's... The food is excellent, and delicious. The ambience is divine and the service superb!

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Jemma Hollywood

4.6

4.6 (215)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Jemma pays homage to old-school Italian-American joints with a touch of modern California flair. Experience the classics like spicy rigatoni and spaghetti & meatballs, as well as pizzas made with a dough that took over 4 years to perfect. A Dining Experience By Memento Mori Hospitality of Ospi, Jame and Jemma di Mare, from Jackson and Melissa Kalb.

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Kathleen

Dined 4 days ago

Jemma Hollywood was an absolutely fantastic pre-theater dinner! The service was great, the drinks were delicious, and the food was the show stealer!

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A photo of Lemon Grove restaurant

4.6

4.6 (111)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Lemon Grove showcases California seasonal hors d'oeuvres, mains, and desserts, complemented by a thoughtful wine list, and artisanal cocktails crafted by our mixologists. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of The Aster, a 6 level private club and hotel recently awarded a highly coveted Michelin Key.

Menus evolve frequently, and always offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly options.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 3 days ago

A breathtaking view among Christmas lights in the heart of Hollywood, this restaurant is the chef's kiss. From the lobby to the bar to the restaurant, a visit to the Lemon Grove is truly a prime LA experience. The food is absolutely exquisite. We ordered the Bougie Chips, Tuna Tartare, Meatballs, and Caprese to start. The Shortrib Rigatoni, Hollywood Bowl, Scallops, Salmon, and Chermoula were all delicious. My guests are eager to return!

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Fabiolus Cucina

4.6

4.6 (1624)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Serving Italian Cuisine using the freshest ingredients available from our local farmers.

We are following the local and state guidelines to provide you the safest experience in our large outdoor dinning room.

We have free parking in our private lot behind the restaurant.

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Gregory

Dined 3 days ago

Brilliant! Absolutely tremendous service and quality of food. This is one of my very best random choices in Hollywood. I will be spreading the word accordingly.

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