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

This place is gigantic. We visited as a party of 5 on a Tuesday night around 6:30pm. It wasn't busy yet, and service was pretty fast. I love that the garlic knots are endless, and there's always someone walking around to serve more. I do wish the knots were softer though. Portions are generous and definitely sharable. Desserts are on the more affordable size. We shared the chocolate lava cake, and it was delicious. Street parking available, or a very conveniently located $10 valet lot. 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

This is by far the best or one of the best Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. I've been eating here for at least 20yrs now and it has been one of my all time favorites. The service is always attentive and at its best fast and friendly. The atmosphere is lovely with the options of dining inside and outside and a mid section that gives an inside and outside feel. By the way if you go at the right time you can catch the restaurant employees and sing along with them to Amore. If you're in LA and got a taste for Italian, stop by C&O Cucina. read more

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Went here on a whim doing business in La so thought I'd give it a shot , food was great , ambience was amazing , the only reason I didn't give 5 stars was our wait staff was a little too buried , I'd recommend being able to slow down a bit and not make it so robotic read more

My life long favorite and number one recommended spot as a local. I get the pappardelle shrimp with brandied lobster cream sauce sub cavatappi. The knots are my favorite thing to eat in the world. Love all the staff! read more

Tito was great! He took great care of us on my birthday! Food was good and garlic knots were a hit!

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

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

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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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

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

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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We visited C&O on Saturday night as a party of 5 and overall it was very good and we all enjoyed. The service was happy, friendly, and excellent! The garlic knots were loved! The lychee martini was good though a little too sweet. We had stuffed mushrooms, eggplant parm, short ribs, bolognaise and they were all good. I had the Carbonaro and would say it was the only dish that was only so so. Too much egg. Bread pudding was also enjoyed. The weakest link was the singalong. Please don't do that!! It was very loud and very intrusive! I would stay on Friday and Saturday nights because of it. 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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Delicious and very satisfying is what I have to say about the food. Birthday girl was very happy and pleased with her Chicken Alfredo pasta! My son enjoyed the cheese pull from his pepperoni pizza! Be careful with the complimentary garlic knots! They are flavorful and highly addicting! Service was excellent! We made a reservation in advance and we were seated right away. Our waiter came and introduced himself, very friendly and polite and very attentive. Staff were super friendly and very helpful. Selection of wines is superb! Staff came to our table at end of our meal and brought complimentary tiramisu birthday cake for our birthday girl and sang Happy Birthday in Italian, Birthday girl was very pleased with experience. Truly recommend this place and always a pleasure to come back! 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

Hadn't been here in a while but everything was delicious! Tito took very good care of us. Thank you Tito!

Tito was an amazing server. He was so nice and friendly and has a great personality. The food was great we had lots of leftovers.

Great service. Tito is the best, the food is delicious and the tiramisu OMG! the best option

We came per a recommendation of a friend and were blown away by the service here. we had a friendly, kind and very efficient server named Ian who made personal recommendations that were spot on. He made our dinner an experience with his banter. Waitstaff were so quite with order and clearing. We loved the sing song. A really fun place for a date with delicious mains and desserts. Go easy on the rolls, they are killer! read more

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

The food was amazing! The chicken piccata was DELICIOUS! Best one I've ever had! And our server Tito was so funny and friendly, he was so talkative and genuinely made our night even more fun! Great Italian place to have a nice, home-y dinner! read more

We always have a great experience at C&O Cucina! The food is excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is always great - shout out to Tito for excellent service last visit! read more

Food is great at C&O's. Unlimited garlic knots?! Sign me up, every time. Tito was our server and honestly made our dinner experience so much better. We all know a good server makes all the difference. Thank you, Tito for being so kind and patient with us! read more

C&O Cucina - Garlic knots - 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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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

My niece and I had lunch here and it was really good those garlic knots was everything we got lasagna and it was really great. Would definitely come here again 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

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

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

THIS PLACE WAS TOO GOOD, we came to visit LA and found this place on tik tok. the service was so quick and they kept coming around with garlic knots that were 2die4!! we had the pasta as well, it was too good. i still think about this place to this day read more

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

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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