Ian is the BEST host to large families with kids. We were 2 overwhelmed moms with hungry kids after a day of fishing. He brought out crayons and turned the in between meal waiting time into a wonderful drawing contest. The kids focused on the drawings while the moms had a moment of quiet. Food was delicious and the winner won a great dessert. Thank you Ian! We'll definitely come again! read more

The food was incredible, but Ian was THE BEST server ever!! From the moment we sat down, he went more than above and beyond to ensure that we were taken care of and that each item exceeded our expectations. I'm definitely bringing my friends and family back here in the future :) Thank you, C&O, but most of all - thank you, Ian!! read more

Ian is AMAZING!!!! We are from out of town and randomly chose this place. The environment, the food, the service. Everything was fantastic. Will absolutely come again!!! read more

Ian is the definition of hospitality. From the second we walked in, he made us feel like VIPs and somehow managed to be everywhere at once without ever making it feel rushed. He's funny, attentive, charismatic, and has that rare ability to make every table feel like they're his favorite guests. If Ian is working, you're already off to a great start. And the garlic knots are the best!! read more

I've long recommended C&O after my handful of visits (I'm on the other side of the LA world) and whenever I'm in the area, I try to stop by for another bite of Yum! When they try to give me a couple of garlic bread balls and I try to work a deal for the tray instead, they always refuse ... and that almost cost them a star with this review! Seriously though, the food is great and the garlic bread is bomb and I really don't know that you're gonna get anything bad from whatever you decide to order. The traffic on Washington and the parking can suck sometimes, but it's worth the hassle! read more

Decent spot for Italian food, love that they constantly refill your garlic bread! Go to spot when in the area. Recommend to try at least once! read more

Our visits to C&O is always fantastic! The service is exceptional and we are always greeted with a smile. We have been coming here for years to celebrate our families birthdays. The food is delicious from the entrees to the desserts. Our waiter Tito was awesome. Friendly and gracious. Thank you!!!! read more

C&O Cucina - Birthday celebration - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

We had a very nice business dinner here on a Sunday evening in the Patio. We loved the garlic rolls and the meat balls are delicious too. We shared the Ceasar and C & O salads which were huge and then all the pastas were great too. The chicken parm was perfect and the deserts we shared all really nice way to end our meal.. read more

Service here is so friendly and so helpful!! There's staff that walks around with garlic knots and water to refill, never had to ask for it! We sat on the outside patio with lights and heaters, perfect for a date or a family outing or a birthday party!! Honestly loved how family business this seemed and it was clean and warm and the prices are great!! read more

C&O Cucina - Menu - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Overall: great space and service, food was just okay Garlic knots -the highlight, they keep bringing them out and they're really good Linguine with clams -lacked of clams, just okay Sausage pasta -good Pizza -dough was extremely thick, more like cheese bread Portion sizes are huge, which is nice, and the space is large with good service. Overall, a bit disappointing in terms of food quality. It's an easy, casual spot for a quick meal, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. read more

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Came here last Saturday evening and was served by Eric. We were a party of 7 , with two little kids- so definitely a high needs table. Eric was patient, super friendly and very knowledgeable of the full menu (including wine list!.) It truly felt that he added to the experience of the restaurant! We come every year with our visiting family from Canada. The food, ambiance and unlimited garlic knots practically never disappoint however, I have to admit, service wasn't amazing the last 2 visits. It prompted us to start questioning our tradition. BUT....Eric put an end to the debate. Can't wait to come back again.... :) read more

C&O Cucina - Outdoor seating area - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

This C&O used to be a 5 for us whenever we came. The one in Venice right near the beach went out of business. This one is still very good, but it is no longer fine dinning. We went and all the booths are gone and replaced with cheap tables and the most uncomfortable plastic chairs you will ever sit in. They have out door seating now taking up most of the parking lot and the heat lamps are ever so hot. Inside it is ever so cold. The food has gone downhill just a bit, but it is still very good. We went as a family so we ordered a lot of food. Their starter calamari is still great. Their linguini alfredo with shrimp is no longer great. They give the smallest amount of shrimp, we had 3 in ours and they were small. The steak (NY) was great and we were so happy with that. That is a great thing to order. The garlic knots are great and the desserts are super good. We won't be back because of the seats, but we will do pick up every now and again. The service was perfect, just perfect. read more

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We arrived for our reservation 10 minutes early, and we were seated right away. From the moment we sat down, we received great and attentive service. One of the best things about this restaurant is the unlimited garlic knots. They are absolutely delicious and they really never stop refilling the plate while you wait for your food. Once the main entree arrives, they stop bringing them as often, but I'm sure they would bring more upon request. I ordered the linguine with scallops, shrimp, and clams. It had a very flavorful white wine sauce that really made the meal fabulous. My son ordered the kids pepperoni pizza and we were surprised by how large the pizza was considering it was for kids. It was about double the size of his face but he loved it. They had special cocktails for Valentine's Day weekend, and I had one of the margarita cocktails. It was really tasty, and they did not skimp on the alcohol. This is a great family friendly spot, and also a great spot for date night. read more

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Great Italian food, service, and atmosphere. At times a bit loud because it's so popular, so if you want quiet, ask what hours and days are best for that. read more

I was there to celebrate my birthday with a few friends and family. The service was excellent. Friendly and polite. We were at the Rat Pack lounge. The food was great. Great happy hour selections. Drinks were a decent price. Friendly atmosphere and love that it was kid friendly. read more

A quick and casual Italian spot in Marina del Rey that's specializes in garlic knots, good service, and large portions. I will say that there are other Italian places on the west side with better flavors so the C&O edge is that they offer large portions that are great to share and also their service is really great. Inside is very large, it has multiple floors and many different seating options. There was also a large private event going on there so they offer private dining rooms for large groups as well. They have a parking lot but it is $10 which is basically valet. We were able to find a free street spot directly across the street, so there should be plenty of parking options. The menu is quite large and has a lot of great options on it and almost each dish has the option to make it a "gargantuan" portion aside from certain specialty dishes. One thing that sets this place apart is they put garlic knots on your table and as soon as you eat them, they bring more over. They are honestly really good and it would be almost impossible to eat just one. For my entrée, I chose the Osso Buco, which was a special for the evening and upgraded my side to linguine with clams on it, which I thought was great. The Osso Buco was a bit fatty and I prefer when the side is risotto, but it was still very good and I would recommend. This would be a great casual option for a meal with friends or family and would also be a great option for kids. I would recommend if you are in the area and feel the price point is especially fair for the portion size that you get. read more

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Food: 4.7/5 Service: 4.9/5 Value: 4.75/5 TLDR: come here and leave full and happy. Scan DoorDash code at front desk for free slice of tiramisu! I think we've found our new favorite Italian spot on the west side! A beautifully decorated interior, dim lighting, and friendly staff made this such a cozy restaurant that felt like we were in grandmas living room. Chelsea was a great, enthusiastic waitress - Thank you for the great service! Garlic Knots - warm, fluffy and oh so garlicky. The best thing? They ever stop coming. The staff comes around every ~10 minutes and refill your bread bowl! C&O Cioppino - so much seafood in a delicious broth. There were so many scallops, 2 mussels, 2 clams, and lots of chunks of fish. I felt like every bite I ate could be paired with a nice piece of seafood. Everything was perfectly cooked when served, and the fish was especially tender. Even better, you can dip the garlic knots in the soup and it is to die for. Strongly recommend and it comes at an affordable $27 price point. Seafood Cavatappi - fantastic seafood-y creamy sauce with a great balance of seafood and vegetables. Similar to the Cioppino, there was a great quantity of seafood that were perfectly cooked. I also liked that there was some spinach and red peppers just to provide a bit of freshness. Snickers Tartufo - strongly recommended on yelp and reminded me of some snickers ice cream I had when I was a kid. There was a lot of unnecessary whipped cream on the side which I didn't care for but could easily ignore. Tiramisu - a classic slice of tiramisu that was free if you check in on DoorDash. This was my first time encountering Doordash trying to get into the dine-in scene but was grateful to save $11! read more

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Feeling some Italian food! Well C&O Cucina is one of my recommendations if you are in the Westside of the city. The service was great and the atmosphere is calm. The servers are quick to deliver quality service. The food, man ohhhhhh man, amazing. Cheesy, great spices, and simply enjoyable. read more

C&O Cucina - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

My friends and I have been coming here for years - sometimes to celebrate something and sometimes because we just crave their delicious food. I would recommend the Limon chicken Alfredo (apparently no longer on the menu but they'll still make it), the lobster pasta, the carbonara, and sausage rigatoni. I wish I could pick a favorite but I can't because they're all so tasty. Everything comes in regular portion size, which is still big enough to share, but they also have their pastas in gargantuan size. They walk around constantly putting yummy fresh garlic knots on your table (complimentary). I recommend ordering a side of marina sauce to dip them in. The staff is always super nice and attentive. Never had an issue. The restaurant itself is nice and old school and has a homey feel to it. Between the outdoors and indoors, there is a ton of tables and seating. Highly recommended. read more

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The food here is decent but it's incredibly rich to the point that it made me almost feel sick. We ordered the meatballs, the Rigatoni Al Forno, and the Gnocchi Bolognese. The meat balls by themselves are just okay, the red sauce they're in is very tasty. Again though, they were so rich that I almost felt sick while starting on the 2nd one. The rigatoni was good, but again the cheese on top just sent this dish over the top to the point that it was difficult to eat in how rich it was. Lastly the gnocchi, I thought the sauce was a little sweet for my liking. Service here is good, they're generous with the garlic balls--which again are good but are so rich that they can almost be tough to eat. Your water cup will never be empty. Atmosphere is nice, we are on the patio. I just wish they turned the heaters on sooner as it got cold while we were out there. I personally would not comeback here, but not because the food was bad but just because it was so incredibly rich. I've never left a review like this before as I've never experienced food that was just so rich that it was tough to eat. Typically I feel that way towards chocolate cake or certain cheeses but all three of the items we tried were just too rich read more

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Come here for the incredible staff and the garlic knots. Inside is a little dark. It's great for date night, but not for elderly parents trying to see. They pastas were decent. The alfredo sauce was really good. I also enjoyed the stuffed mushrooms. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect, especially since, despite growing up in Los Angeles, I rarely visited Venice or Marina del Rey. I'm glad I made the drive for C&O. The food is exceptional, and the service consistently meets a high standard. I always tell friends and family to arrive right when the restaurant opens the unlimited garlic knots are served warm and fresh, and they're truly outstanding. Each time I've visited, I've ordered the shrimp pappardelle, which is incredible even for someone who typically doesn't enjoy seafood. The restaurant has an authentic feel, with an ambiance that suits different moods (indoors is romantic and intimate, while the outdoor seating offers a lively and enjoyable atmosphere) Both options make for a great dining experience. read more

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The best garlic knots money can buy... or in this case they're free!! Hard to go wrong with any dish here since they can customize to your needs. Ambiance is always happening somehow even when there's only a few people at the tables. And service is always slow no matter how busy or not this place is. So you can always be guaranteed to get the true Italian experience here! read more

C&O Cucina - Ravioli Quattro Formaggi Rigatoni Al Forno - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

This restaurant felt like family. This was my family and I first experience here and we loved it. From the moment you come in your warmly greeted. I can't stop dreaming about the garlic knots that were nonstop the entire night. The wine selection was amazing. The food selection was amazing and absolutely delicious. But what stood out to me so much was our server Marc. He honestly felt like a cousin who we hadn't seen in years and was absolutely delightful from informing us about the specials of the day to the entrées to his recommendation, not to fill up on the garlic knots. This is the kind of place that I feel will become a regular for my family and I and even my friends who come visit out of town. I can't wait to come back. read more

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We found this place on Yelp as we were craving for Italian during our staycation in LA. Thank you Yelp...so much for bringing this gem to light for us!! Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted and seated by the warm and friendly host and the dedicated bread server dropped off their famous garlic knots (the first of several return visits). After reviewing the menu, we decided to go with our favorites, chicken piccata and braised short ribs. We couldn't have been more pleased with the quality and value of the food as the quantity was more than double what we would normally get at our local joint but for LESS?!? First off, the garlic knots were not your average free bread in a basket. Although unlimited, you just can't eat a ton, not because they aren't delicious but because they eat like a mini loaf of bread. The 4 large pieces of short rib were braised to cut-with-a-spoon tender perfection and covered with a rich wine reduction and a huge heap of mashed potatoes all for $27 ($21 less than our local joint which gives about half the meat). The piccata came with three cut-with-a-spoon tender chicken breast fillets and perfectly done linguini in a light lemon caper butter sauce for $26 ($3 less than our local joint which gives only one fillet). There was great value present for sure but the astounding thing about our dinner was that we usually never finish all our food and pretty much always bring food home, except this time, we ate it ALL. It was as if they secretly laced the food with some highly addictive pharmaceutical just before serving so they could point and gawk from afar as we turned into gluttons. Thank you C&O for the perfect dinner and for the life changing gluttonous experience! We'll be back next time we're in LA!! read more

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TLDR: get all the garlic knots you want BEFORE you get your to go boxes. The chicken picatta? Out of this world. The service? You don't even need to ask for refills. Everything tasted incredible - oh, and I would also ask for extra oil for the garlic knots. So yummy. read more

C&O Cucina - Chicken Piccata - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

OMG...absolutely the best Italian food. Sergio gave us amazing service and made great recommendations. The garlic rolls are out of this world. read more

C&O Cucina - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

TITO WAS RAD!!!! I love the lasagna and the sole piccata and the chocolate covered spumoni!

My wife and I have now dined here 6 or 7 times with our kids, parents and other couples. For us, the location can't be beat, as it's halfway between our family in the valley and us in HB. Great climate to take advantage of their huge patios for outdoor dining or plenty of inside options, including the Rat Pack Bar. Parking is easy to find on the street if you want to walk a bit and their valet is $10. Always excellent service and the staff is always polite and professional. The menu is big enough to find something for everyone, plus rotating specials and don't forget their endless supply of garlic knots served throughout the meal. Carb loading at its finest. Highly recommend for date night or a big group of folks. read more

C&O Cucina - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Decided to come here on New Year's Eve and the dinner was amazing. The pasta was perfectly cooked and all of the veggies worked well with the shrimp. The sauce was nice and creamy. I cannot forget about the garlic knots, they were delicious. Our server Tito was super nice and helpful. The outside patio was warm and looked very cute. 10/10 dinner. read more

C&O Cucina - Pappardelle Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Love this place! I'm ordering catering here for my wedding, and my fiancé loves Italian food, so she wanted to try it out beforehand. We were seated quickly and immediately tested to delicious garlic knots, which are so buttery and soft! She had the pesto genovese, which she said was good if a lil runny with the sauce, while I had the fettuccine chicken Alfredo, which was tasty! We also had the caprese salad and calamari for appetizers, and finished up with a simple cheesecake. Can't wait to come again read more

C&O Cucina has a spacious patio to accommodate larger parties. Their menu is also conducive to sharing family-style, if that's how you roll, with bigger portions labeled "Gargantuan." We ordered appetizers in this sizing with the Baked Stuffed Mushrooms being a hit, & the Caprese consisting of fresh, ripe ingredients but needing a balsamic glaze or heftier sprinkle of olive oil to finish it off. For my entree, I ordered Chicken Picatta ($26), which had equal servings of linguine to chicken breast (not that I ever count carbs, but this is a good pick if that's a concern, as some of the other pasta dishes were understandably carb heavy.) Light white wine sauce, plenty of briny capers which I love, & distinct shallot & garlic flavoring. Our lovely server came around frequently, both to ply us with unlimited servings of garlic knots & to make sure we had everything we needed. My group had a wonderful time at C&O! read more

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5 stars for service, but although you get large portions, the food was pretty disappointing. I got the stuffed mushrooms and the alfredo and both were pretty meh. I didn't finish either and left without bringing them home. I'll note we were at the bar side. Not the main restaurant side. read more

I will start by saying I really miss C&O Trattoria. The vibes, location, service were impeccable. Glad to see the most important thing is still offered -- the killer garlic rolls! We ordered the baked stuffed mushrooms (individual portion), the pollo fritto, and the linguine with clams. The pollo fritto was... chicken nuggets. The baked stuffed mushrooms were... fine. Nothing to write home about. I ended up scraping out most of the stuffing. The linguine with clams was good enough. Good portion. The flavor was alright -- just didn't meld together they way I'd hope. The best part was the garlic rolls -- they just kept on coming and we kept throwing them back. Piping hot and as good as we remember them. The food was a 3 and the service was a 5, so I'm splitting the difference. There is street parking if you look for it, and a lot close by ($10). read more

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Many years of excellent service and wonderfully delicious meals. One of my favorites for pasta and Italian cuisine. Always a pleasure coming here because they treat you like family. Beautiful location close to the beach. read more

C&O Cucina - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

The food and service is always great. We take my mom there often and the staff always make her feel special. read more

C&O Cucina - Snickers Tartufo - Italian Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Food was amazing, fun atmosphere and our server Ian was fantastic! Try the rigatoni and the gnocchi with meat sauce. You can't go wrong with any item on the menu. read more

Stopped by on a Friday night as a walk-in and was seated right away. There's street parking but also valet, which is nice. We had the mozzarella stick (high recommend!), stuffed mushroom, chicken Marsala and the gnocchi bolognese. Personally, wasn't a huge fan of the gnocchi bolognese because it felt like a weird combination but both parts separately were good. Everything else was delicious. Definitely a bit loud, but a nice spot for a birthday or group dinner. read more

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Went for a loved one's dinner party. Ambiance was wonderful as always. We dined al fresco and they had heaters at the ends of our tables. We were about 30 guests. Sergio and Domingo were phenomenal. They were incredibly attentive and treated us like family. They made sure our garlic rolls never ran out and that our cups were never empty. We enjoyed the food the service and experience. read more

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We love the love here always, but the service that that we got from our waiter - Ian, was just as nice and warm and caring. Really felt special. Thank you read more