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EXPLORE L.A. | | | | | | | 7313 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
323-297-0070 | | | | | Description: WEST HOLLYWOOD. Chef Gino Angelini heads this osteria (in Italy, a simple, country restaurant where wine and food are the main attractions), and Angelenos couldn't be happier. The space is tiny and crowded, but regulars know that a bit of a wait and no elbow room are small prices to pay for Italian food this luscious. Pumpkin tortelli with butter, sage, and asparagus is a mouthwatering first plate, while dishes like Romagna-style Dover sole, encrusted with garlic and parsley, and a breaded veal chop alla Milanese are excellent secondi.
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| 107 N Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills,
CA
90211
310-657-1345 | | | | | Description: BEVERLY HILLS. Another Drago establishment, Il Buco impresses diners with its rustic Italian authenticity from the black and white pictures of the "homeland" adorning the walls to the various Italian tenors playing on the sound system. The menu is as authentic, with sweet, pumpkin-filled ravioli, thin-crusted Neapolitan pizzas, and osso buco complemented by an exalted wine list.
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| Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi114 W Channel Rd
Santa Monica,
CA
90402
310-573-1660 | | | | | Description: SANTA MONICA. At this engaging restaurant, the owner cooks while his daughter seats customers and they rarely meet strangers. Tuscan cuisine is the attraction, as illustrated by pasta e fagioli soup, veal Milanese, and a variety of raviolis and gnocchis. Daily specials are always a good choice, and the wine list is extensive and variable in price. A favorite with celebrities and other Hollywood types.
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| 8638 W 3rd St
Los Angeles,
CA
90048
310-274-1893 | | | | | Description: BEVERLY HILLS. Locanda Veneta is considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, thanks to its elegant atmosphere, award-winning cuisine, and world class wine selection. Featured menu items include ricotta and spinach ravioli in a fresh asparagus sauce, veal scaloppini, and grilled jumbo shrimp with lots of garlic. The service is almost as renowned as the food, which adds to the overall appeal. This place is very small and very popular, so reservations are essential.
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| 2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90046
323-654-8583 | | | | | Description: HOLLYWOOD. This cozy spot ups the charm factor with a predominantly brick interior, art-glass light fixtures, and folksy art that recalls the '60s. There's nothing retro about the menu, however Pace's pizzas are up-to-date with gourmet ingredients and creative taste combinations. Try the Poseidon Pie, with chopped clams, jalapeno, garlic, and chili flakes, or opt for something more traditional with the basic Peace Pie tomatoes, mozzarella, and oregano. Hera's Pie, with pesto, mushrooms, arugula, and fontina cheese, is another popular choice. Appetizers, pastas, and meat dishes complete the menu.
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| 119 E Green St
Pasadena,
CA
91105
626-795-4455 | | | | | Description: PASADENA. This trattoria with the intriguing name it translates as "three Venetian regions" offers an innovative menu with pasta, meat, and seafood dishes with Austrian influences. House specialties include salt cod mousse, ricotta ravioli with beets, and thick pork chops with gorgonzola sauce. Nestled away in Old Town, Tre Venezie has the mystique of a well-kept local secret. An extensive list of wines Italian, of course is also available.
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| 3115 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
310-829-4313 | | | | | Description: SANTA MONICA. For years, award-winning Valentino has provided not only excellent Italian cuisine but impeccable service and a vast wine list as well. Antipasti include carpaccio and Italian bread salad, while pasta and risotto options are perfect in their simplicity try potato and spinach gnocchi or garlic-infused spaghetti with clams. Representative entrees include swordfish with onion and olive caponata, grilled squab in honey-fig-red wine sauce, and osso buco. The wine list has over 1000 choices, including vintage ports; several grappas are also available. Tasting menu is $55 without wine; $95 with wine pairings.
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| 3009 Main St
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
310-399-1843 | | | | | Description: SANTA MONICA. This dimly lit, cozy restaurant offers delectable Italian fare and plenty of atmosphere. Wall sconces and candelabras illuminate steaming plates of lobster ravioli, perfectly cooked risottos, langostini, and filet mignon with porcini mushrooms. Fresh fish specials are also particularly good. Due to the small space, noise levels rise quickly, but that doesn't stop patrons from deeming the place great for a date or a romantic dinner. N.B. Rock guitarist Warren Cuccurullo is a part-owner, so don't be surprised if you spot a celebrity or two.
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| 1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice,
CA
90291
310-396-7334 | | | | | Description: VENICE. There aren't a lot of frills at this pizza place, which locals declare serves up some of the best pizza they've ever eaten. Enjoy oven-fresh pies topped with classic toppings or more interesting pizzas with pesto sauce and an assortment of mushrooms or tequila-marinated chicken. Although toppings get their due, the bagel-like crust is what really puts these pizzas over the edge on the tastiness scale. Casual dress and friendly atmosphere.
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| 7274 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood,
CA
90046
323-936-9086 | | | | | Description: MELROSE. Family-friendly Angeli Caffe has been a Hollywood mainstay for years, and it's no secret why. The menu consists of traditional Italian dishes such as penne all'arrabiata (with spicy chiles and garlic), spinach and cheese ravioli, Tuscan bread salad with fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, linguine alle vongole (with clams and garlic in white wine sauce), and pollo arrosto (roasted garlic chicken). In addition, there are calzones and panini options, plus thin-crust pizzas that are simply delicious. Kids even get to roll out their own pizza dough!
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