Located upstairs on second floor. Cute outdoor patio seating available. Takes reservations. Valet parking or street parking. Decor is super charming. Tables imported from Italy from 1960s era. Very cozy dining area indoors. Lots of couples on dates. Set menus available at fixed prices. Minestrone was good, ordered a second. Truffle fries were good. Lobster ravioli were ok. Bolognese pasta was good. Everything was good but all on the saltier side. Luckily there's a glass water bottle per table to dilute the sodium. Options as you walk in are tap, bottled or sparkling water. No Italian servers in sight. Only one server available at the time we were there, full house. The highlight was taking in all the decor. Decently priced, not too pricey for the area. Not something to dream about or crave but glad I tried. read more

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When the owner/chef Umberto is in the kitchen & Pavarotti singing in the background you know you are in one of the BEST Italian restaurants in LA. Food is divine. William, our server was such a Pro. We just happened to notice the restaurant as we were driving by. Sitting in the restaurant and looking at the beautiful decor with the family photos is so wonderful. This restaurant is a spiritual experience as my wife felt so at home here with the beautiful statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus & the picture of Maria Goretti. This is a very special restaurant. read more

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A very nice and cozy restaurant decorated with life memories：family photos of chef (the owner), music posters, travel souvenirs, and old time Italian tables, tablewares and cookwares. Our chef wears beautiful tattoos , looking cool but nice and kind. Back to the point, a great restaurant is built on great food. Shaved white truffles lied on the mozzarella covered bread slice, or flew into the creamy risotto from chef's slicer , which doubled the enjoyment from vision and tongues. The coming wine "Truffle Hunter" resonated the plates and our tastes. We were lucky to celebrated the birthday of a late 1960s guy here who assumed that the chef was at a similar age with him from the rock music selected by the chef. I had to explode his illusion of being younger than he truly was. read more

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My friends and I came here for a Christmas Eve dinner. The staff, atmosphere, and restaurant surpassed our expectations. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. It feels like you have been transported to Italy. You can feel the passion for the food from the staff. The cuisine is from Bologna, Italy. The pasta was so amazing and fresh. My friends had the pappardelle bolognese and lobster ravioli. I had the truffle tortellini. It was overall an amazing experience. They even gave a wonderful suggestion for a sweet red wine- Chianti. If I could give the restaurant more than 5 stars, I would. read more

Casa Modena - Truffle Crostini con Burrata e Tartufo - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Can't believe this place is just across the street from my apartment! My friend and I walked over to celebrate our birthdays and it was amazing! They do have parking, but it's super tiny and I think they charge? I'm not sure since we walked. They're on the top floor left side. Their sign is quite tiny, just walk up the stairs and you're there. Since it's COVID, everything is outdoors and it's quite quaint. We were just in Italy a year ago for our birthdays (yes, again!) and the environment just brought us great memories. The staffs were friendly and welcoming. Legit accents! It's a place known for truffles and they offered both black and white. They said they ran out of black truffles when I wanted to order the black truffle tortellini, but had it for the fresh burrata bruschetta? Weird. I didn't question it and ordered the fresh burrata bruschetta as our appetizer and since I got shot down twice that night for my orders, I ended up with the lasagna. The white truffles are supposed to be more aromatic, but double the price. Eek! My friend ordered the the lobster ravioli. As we waited, we're greeted with bread but we knew better than to fill up on that. The black truffle burrata bruschetta was jaw droppingly good!!!! Every piece was generously covered with thinly sliced black truffle and you know it, every single bite was heavenly rolling your eyes type of goodness. My friend isn't a truffle person and she ended up loving it. Our dishes arrived at perfect timing, right when we finished our appetizer. Both dishes looked and smelled amazing. We, of course, took a bite of each other's dish. OMG....the lobster ravioli was brilliant!!! Like true lobster bite even with the smallest bite!! The sauce wasn't overwhelming, just light enough to coat the interior lining of your mouth and screaming for more. My lasagna was delicious also, but I'm not sure if it's because we were outside but my dish got cool or luke warm real quick and I wish it was a bit more crispier. Nonetheless, everything was fantastic and I'll be coming back for my tortellini!!! and desserts! read more

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I really enjoy this place. We went for Dine LA Week. I had the buratta crostini with truffles, spinach pasta with bolognese, steak with arugula, and panna cotta. Hubby had Caprese, lobster ravioli, steak, and panna. The buratta was so lovely and creamy and just enough truffles to taste. The pasta was so delicious. The steak sliced so thinly, clearly not a great cut, but tasty. Panna cotta was thick and creamy. Husband's pasta was a real standout. For us, the pastas were the stars read more

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Love the food here Very cozy place and very warm homie feeling Came here with a friend and loved this place Highly recommend the truffle menu read more

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This is a true hidden gem in the Brentwood Place Center. My handsome friend discovered this restaurant through Dine LA. The owner Nico was very welcoming, kind, and attentive. The service was excellent and efficient. My friend had the caprese di buffalo, taglietelle with bolognese sauce, and the NY steak with arugula salad. He absolutely loved the taglietelle, and said it was delicate, super light, fresh, and the meat sauce was delicious. I had the truffle fries, lobster ravioli, and branzino filled with lemon capers. Every dish was DELICIOUS! To top that off, we had the panna cotta and chocolate loaf. They were both perfect! A very memorable dinner. No photos of the ravioli and fries, because I ate them all at the restaurant. read more

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Casa Modena is a gem tucked into a small shopping area in Brentwood on Wilshire where you'll get amazing food (the home made thin layers of pasta in the lasagne is the stuff of DREAMS) wonderful service from Umberto, and the feeling of local neighborhood spot from the moment you walk in the door. After living in Italy for 5 years, this makes me miss true Italian food, culture, and language so much! read more

You'll start and finish the meal with a smile. A small Italian spot with friendly and vibrant colors to warm your evening. I had the tortellini pasticciati , I would recommend that. read more

Fellow Yelpers -- I'm sure you'll be happy to know that Mia Babbo is on Uber Eats and the food is still good when it's ordered for delivery. Or at least my order was delicious when it arrived at my doorstep. I decided on the bruschetta (who doesn't love more bread with their pasta?), tagliatelle verdi al ragu (spinach pasta in bolognese sauce), and tiramisu. Pros: -you can order for delivery on Uber Eats to decrease the odds or getting Covid from dining in -there's an $8 off coupon to negate all delivery fees and taxes -the food is delicious -carefully packaged for to-go Cons: -food isn't at the "ideal" temperature for maximum enjoyment (for example my pasta was not as al dente as it would be in the restaurant since it sat in its own heat for an extended period and my toasted bread for the bruschetta wasn't ideal texture for the same reason) -the tiramisu portion size was ridiculously small. Think "free sample"-sized cup. -SOME might think the food is salty (I considered it "well seasoned" read more

Casa Modena - Bruschetta Tagliatelle Verdi al Ragu Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is hands down the greatest Italian restaurant on the mf planet. Risotto - to die for Truffle Seabass - to die for Pumpkin ravioli - to mf die for I don't need to say anything else's about this place to solidify the fact that the ambiance, atmosphere, food, people, everything is incredible. You can order anything and it will be wildly appetizing. Nicco the owner is always incredible and takes care of his guests like they're family. This is my third time here and I will be back many more times. Thank you again, Nicco! read more

Casa Modena - Truffle Seabass - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a hidden gem this restaurant is! From the authentic decor to the terrific and delectable homemade dishes, it is truly one of a kind. Ronnie was very entertaining and provided great suggestions for food choices. We love that their ingredients are sourced directly from Italy. We will definitely be back and try the wine recommendations by Ronnie, who is a Master Sommelier! The crostini with truffle appetizer was heavenly, and the lobster ravioli was the best I've tasted. The fusilli with pork sausages was also delicious. Portions were perfect for us. No need to "super size/American size" these dishes. The panna cotta dessert topped it all off nicely. Have a date night, girls' night out, lunch date, etc. here. You'll definitely enjoy it! read more

Casa Modena - Crostini loaded with truffles! - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We went to mio babbo to try the truffle course. The owner is awesome. He has a great energy on his food and restaurant. Love the all the truffle menu and wine too! Thank you so much. read more

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I love this hidden Italian gem in my Brentwood neighborhood. The food, ambience, service are on point. I've tried a few of their dishes and they have all be so flavorful. The owner is SO sweet and attentive. This is a must try. read more

Casa Modena - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Absolutely love this place and it's literally right across street from us! The owner was very friendly with great energy! He kept surprising us with extra food and good wine. We felt very welcomed and warm. Truffle French fries are my absolute favorite and deff a must to try!! Each dish was very tasty . It's Italian gourmet food for sure. Can't wait to be back again! read more

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Pasta is great, order truffle that's what they are known for. I've had better caprese. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a strip mall. Interior is unique, this place is a hidden gem. read more

Casa Modena - Caprese di Bufala and Crostini con Burrata e Tartufo - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The BEST Italian restaurant I have ever been! All the furniture and the decorations are from Italy which is so cool and awesome! The taste of the food are like traditional homemade Italian style. Love it so much! We are here during the COVID-19 period which means it is a tough time for the restaurant owner. However the owner is so nice and patiently! Hopefully more people will know this great place and give a try! Overall 5 stars for sure! read more

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Their black truffle dinner was excellent. The truffle makes all their food great, and their Filet mignon was the best I ever tasted not only because of the truffle, but also because of meat quality and how they cooked. read more

Casa Modena - Filetto Al Tartufo - Filet mignon with lots of black truffle - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Order from these Hot and New places on Yelp. They need our help the most and they deserve it! Disclaimer: This is a love-affair-with-food story! Once upon a time, a terrible plague fell upon the land. During this time, a young girl ( ok ok I'm 39) had been looking forward to celebrating her birthday with friends, but knew she could keep everyone safest by whittling down her celebration to looking for some beautiful food to order and enjoy, perhaps on her own. That was when she found Mio Babbo! She wanted beautiful delicious pasta and Mio Babbo gave her exactly what her taste buds wanted to celebrate! There was a brilliant pumpkin orange ravioli. A buttery Lobster Ravioli. Never had she tasted lobster with such flavor and lightness. And then there was the tenderloin. This young meat-atarian knows how she likes her steak and hardly ever orders out because she can make it at home. The tenderloin, smothered in truffles, had a subtle dry-aged flavor that made the order all worth it. She was able to share this beautiful meal with two friends and has been spreading the word ever since. And she lived happily ever after. ***Umberto at Mio Babbo truly made my day complete. He made me some tagliolini to take home and freeze, as well. What a special treat. It was all delicious. Thank you, Umberto! I hope you have many many more customers so they too can taste the love in your food! read more

Great little Italian restaurant! Amazing service. Everything was authentic and delicious. Ordered the DineLA menu and it did not disappoint! Tagliatelle was a little over cooked, but others were amazing! Would come back. read more

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This has to be the most customer oriented service I have ever received in California. BEST DINE IN EXPERIENCE Wow! If I could give them 10000 stars I would! Our server Nikko (I hope I spelled it right) was the most attentive , sweet, and spoiled us that night! The food came out on time and beyond delicious! This spot is inside a shopping center so you park anywhere and you go upstairs to the restaurant. Very cute / small outside seating area. I recommend that you go and support this amazing business, you will have such an authentic Italian experience. read more

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I used to go to the old location, first time visiting this one a few weeks back. The truffle pasta is amazing. This is one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in all of SoCal, and I have tried many and been to Italy a couple times in the last few years. I would recommend ordering the black truffle pasta if you like an earthy, umami palette. The truffles are top notch. Or, the white truffle pasta if you like creamy. Both are outstanding. read more

Once you go inside right away you get a feeling this is different than typical restaurants in Los Angeles, they have really good food and they are so nice read more

Casa Modena - Interior design - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of the best Italian foods I've ever had in my life, cause it tastes like home made which is what money can't buy in normal restaurants. Very delicate and you can taste the individual ingredients separately while also enjoy the blended combination delight. read more

Casa Modena - This is the last one on the pasta menu, the one with home made sausage. - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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FAVORITE DATE NIGHT place Always so delicious! Service was amazing, I am just so happy I have something super close by that both my hubby and I love read more

Far better than it looks. Give them a taste. You won't regret it!!! Homemade. Family recipes. Quality ingredients.

We didn't have high expectations with their temporary signs posted outside that they just opened, but boy were we glad we stopped in! Great new spot !! Nico was friendly and authentic in describing their sister restaurant to their (differently named) location in Culver City.. and that they're also a distributor for truffles, olive oils, vinegars and all sorts of specialty items from Italy. They had an extensive menu, one page full of truffle delights and the rest with appetizers (burrata etc), salads (Cesar etc) and pastas. We both had pasta which I wish I could remember the name of, it was divine !! Had cream sauce and sausage.. I chose mine with gnocchi and we both absolutely devoured it ! The portions were a bit small but then again we Americans may need a reminder to not super size everything lol Nico was very hospitable, gave us tastes of the wines, limoncello - and the pana cotta !! The dessert was absolutely delicious, paired with a manadarin orange on top ... The decor was absolutely lovely, colorful and inviting. We are happy to have a great new spot in our hood! We'll be back soon. read more

Casa Modena - The panna cotta Delicious ! - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious white truffle. Love the ambiance. $175 truffle menu was fabulous. Only drawback: plaza has valet with cash only, but there is some street parking on the side. read more

AMAZINGGGG!! This is definitely my favorite place to eat truffle. They have a whole truffle menu (both black and white truffle) and you can choose the prefix menu for that or individual plates. We always get the arugula salad, crostini with black truffle (ask for olive oil on top), and the tagliolini pasta with black truffle! You can also get it with white truffle if you prefer. Those are the three dishes I ALWAYS get when I go! AND THEY DON'T SKIMP ON THE TRUFFLE! They always shave A LOT on our plates, which I love! The owner is super friendly and kind, he is always so inviting and makes us feel comfortable. Definitely give this place a try :) read more

Casa Modena - Crostini with burrata and black truffle! - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I don't know what to say about this place. So many great reviews and I have to be the realist or the one that HATES truffles. I know truffles are a prized commodity but, you have to remember the earthy smell that is has and you can't overload a dish with it which, is what this restaurant does. I ordered takeout from their Dine L.A. menu for my husband's bday and we ordered 3 dishes that had truffles and we were kinda grossed out with the smell. Sadly, we had to throw away the truffles to be able to eat any of the dishes. I hated the lobster ravioli because the cream smelled, not of saffron, but of egg like it wasn't cooked all the way. The egg noodles also smelled of a combination of egg and truffles and was disgusting. The steak was sweet because it came with the arugula salad and the vinaigrette was already on it instead of on the side. The only thing that was possibly good was the chicken with mashed potatoes and panna cotta. I was expecting an absolutely awesome meal considering how overpriced these dishes were and was very disappointed. With a heavy heart, I can say that that's $120 down the drain. read more

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The Italian restaurant with a sign on the second floor of the parking lot if you were a little confused when pulling up. When looking at the restaurant on Yelp, you see incredible reviews and an astounding 5 stars. I will definitely give Mío Babbo props for excellent service and very authentic Italian food, but I would give it 4 stars. Since I wasn't very full after the meal, I think you need to order more than just one pasta or plate per person, which is what I originally wanted. Maybe ordering more sides or another plate to share would help. Order the tortellini pasticciati and the lasagne. The portions were not that large, but the food was excellent. Pictures I posted are a little wack, but you can see the size of the lasagne compared to the to-go box. Besides the smaller portion sizes for the price, I loved my meal. I think they have a promotion as well - if you spend more than $X (I think $100) you get a free bottle of wine or something. Definitely worth a try! read more

Casa Modena - Tortellini Pasticciati - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Yummy cheese Ravioli al Pomodoro. Will come back. Nice service and they have outside seating. Good menu fir DineLa read more

Casa Modena - Yummy cheese Ravioli al Pomodoro. Will come back. - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Live within walking distance and finally decided to try as I needed a great meal and did not have time to wait for a table. They got us right in and the we found the décor way cool. It was not what we expected and that it looked like a little trattoria. The food was absolutely wonderful. My roommate loves squid ink pasta and said the pasta and shellfish were great. I had the sausage pasta in cream and cheese sauce also great but the the star was the truffle fries these were the best fries I ever had. We also had a chocolate dipped Cannoli which we think and some orange brandy infused in the cream filling. Need less to say we will be back hopefully with a couple of dates. read more

Such a cozy find! The sweet Italian lady who owns it made us feel like family. Got the homemade fettuccine with bolognese and wow - reminded me of being in Italy. Portions are perfect and prices won't break the bank ($85 for two with wine). Definitely call ahead on weekends, it's tiny but worth it. That tiramisu though... read more

This is the best kept Italian secret in Brentwood! My boyfriend and I came here a few weeks ago. We were instantly charmed by the vintage decor and friendly servers. The family who owns the restaurant has been making handmade pasta since 1955, and you can definitely tell in the quality of the food. The wine selection was great, the pasta was PERFECT (I got the Trofie Pesto, my boyfriend got the Raviolo di Zucca, both were decadent), and to top it off, our server suggested a licorice panna cotta that was to die for. Plan a slow evening here to enjoy it! We'll definitely be back! read more

Went on 3/13/21 for dineLA. When I made the reservation I indicated that it was my dad's birthday, and upon arriving to the restaurant they had prepared party hats for each person! Thought that was super cute! Sat outside for COVID, it was a bit chilly but there are individual heat lamps at each table. The dishes were generously topped with truffles and the service was 5 stars! Nico was really thoughtful and kind and felt that he went out of the way to make my dads birthday a special occasion. Totally returning to do the truffle menu once dineLA passes! read more

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Don't be fooled by the early high star rating. No love in this food at all, and I'm difficult to disappoint in general. Pumpkin ravioli was solid, but the other pastas we tried were very sub-par, as was the caprese (they call it something else). Lots of other great choices in the area. read more

Had dinner here last night and it was delicious and authentic Italian food. Service was top-notch and fast. The owner was also the chef, host and server. I'm so glad we tried it out! For reference, we ordered the burrata crostini with black truffle shavings, Caesar salad, lobster ravioli, and tagliatelle al ragu. We also had the Tiramisu for dessert. All the dishes were simply delicious. I hope this place survives the pandemic! We only saw one other couple dining at the restaurant ... perhaps people are unaware the restaurant has opened up again for outdoor dining. Well, Mio Babbo is open so give it a try! You won't regret it. read more

Nice local Italian spot. It's located on the second floor of strip mall, but don't let that dissuade. Food is good, service is good, and prices are fair. read more