Super cute little spot in a weird spot, but food is delicious and service is super friendly. Will preface this by saying we were a larger group, so we spoke to the owner directly to put together a menu. She's great, but a tad slow at replying sometimes. The food is amazing!! We had the bruschetta, calamari steak (super tender), and the cioppino to start. The cioppino was so big the grip thought that was the end of the meal! Following the starters, we had meatballs (very meaty and not a lot of filler), fettuccine Alfredo (creamy, but not as heavy as you think), spaghetti bolognese (a little more herby), chicken marsala (delicious), and garlic broccoli (super light and not oily at all, plus not overcooked). Finished with tiramisu and ricotta cheesecake for dessert; they said the desserts and very small, they're not! Tiramisu was delicious and the cheesecake was like a Japanese soufflé cheesecake. Street parking wasn't too hard to find, will definitely be back. They also have online ordering! read more

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I used to order from this other Italian spot in Culver City but they shiut down so I decided to give this establishment a try. I ordered the cabonara and bruschetta. This easily was the worse Italian meal ive ever had. The cabonara tasted like spaghetti noodles with some off the grocery shelf Alfredo sauce. There was no egg. Even the bacon peices tasted old/lacked flavor. The bread for the bruschetta was so hard I think it sharpened my teeth. Super disappointing. read more

Colori Kitchen - Cabonara - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing cozy little place, the service is very attentive and the food is delicious and quality without seeming overly commercial. We always had filled cups, whatever cutlery or etc we needed, and they didn't hesitate to suggest better options from their experience once you communicated what you wanted. I enjoy their stew ciopinn here the most and always get it, I have tasted their other pasta offerings from my fellow diners and everything tasted good. We also enjoyed their panna cotta dessert the berry reduction sourness with the sweet creamy panna cotta was a very nice end to the meal. Parking is very difficult though, they have an alley mostly for staff cars and there is no street parking, we often have to park blocks away and walk over. It is also easy to miss the restaurant entrance from the road if you are unfamiliar with the area. read more

Colori Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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What a lovely experience at Colori! My son is a huge pasta aficionado so any chance we get to cross off another Italian restaurant off our list, we do. I loved the homey-ness of Colori and that it's family owned, you just can't beat that. My son wanted to get the bruschetta which was absolutely delicious and so addicting. He also got the carbonara and we both enjoyed it however agreed we would want to try other items on the menu next time as well as get something for dessert so stay tuned for part 2! read more

Colori Kitchen - Spaghetti Carbonara, Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I recently discovered this charming little hole-in-the-wall restaurant during a reunion with friends. I've lived nearby for a while and was surprised I'd never come across it, though I can see how it might go unnoticed. Still, it's a hidden gem and absolutely adorable for what it is. This cozy, rustic Italian spot is tucked between a plaza and a Dollar Tree. As you walk in, you're warmly greeted by a sweet couple who I believe are the owners. The lush greenery and beautiful mural inside made me feel like I had stepped out of LA for a moment and surprised that this was here all along. I ordered the shrimp carbonara. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauce had great consistency without being too heavy or mushy. As far as the shrimp goes, it was cooked just right--tender and not rubbery. I also sampled a few bites of my friend's Lasagna De La Nonna. It was rich and hearty but definitely on the heavier side. However, you can clearly taste that it was made with care and quality ingredients. Another great perk about this restaurant is that they allow you to bring your own wine with no corkage fee, which is always a plus especially when enjoying with delicious Italian dishes. One last thing I would like to say is that the parking is quite limited. There's a narrow lot that's tricky to navigate, especially if someone parks behind you, so I'd suggest looking for street parking nearby instead. I'd absolutely recommend this place to anyone and I'm already looking forward to bringing more friends and family here next time. Thank you, Colori Kitchen, for a lovely meal and can't wait to come back again. read more

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Owners are very good people. Their food is cooked with herbs from their garden and everything is fresh. It's a nice small quaint restaurant straight from Italia. Went with family to celebrate birthdays and had an amazing culinary experience. I had the fettuccini salmon linguini, barrata, and some cannolis. I loved the fettuccini salmon linguini. I wanted to keep eating it. Had such a subtle hint of curry and the sauce was light and noodles had a nice bite to it. The burrata was so fresh. Cannolis were chefs kiss! Would gladly come back again for more! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Colori Kitchen - Cannoli Luigi - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is officially one of my favorite Italian restaurants in LA. Granted, I haven't explored the Italian food scene as much as I would like but it has to be the best mom-and-pop shop I've visited. I went the basic route and ordered the fettuccine alfredo with an incredibly buttery heavy cream sauce. At the time I ordered, I didn't realize it didn't come with any protein so I ordered chicken on the side afterward and added it on top. I don't know how they did it but the chicken was very soft and tender. I also tried the spaghetti al pesto which wasn't as oily as most pesto pasta so I enjoyed it. I was pretty full by the end since I also snacked on some of the complimentary bread. They have a great selection of daily specials too so make sure to ask if you want an off-menu item. The customer service was great since everyone was inviting and they checked up on us to make sure the table was doing well. read more

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It's a small quiet place, with a really friendly guy. They give you free sourdough, which I asked for another basket and got some. The food takes a LONG time for it to come out... like a VERY VERY long time. But it's nice to just sit and chat, I guess. I've also read it's BYO alcohol, which I need to find out next time before I go. & maybe order ahead if I can, too. - Meatballs 5/5 Very very delicious meatballs with fresh tasting tomato sauce. Eat it with the free sourdough they give!! Perfect with the red pepper flakes (ask for some). - Spaghetti alla vongole 1.7/5 Honestly doesn't really taste like much. This was pretty disappointing, would avoid. - Lasagna 5/5 Really really good hearty lasagna. Unfortunately parking is VERY hard to find. read more

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What a gem!! Amazing authentic Italian food in an eclectic little restaurant close to USC. Great, personal service, reasonable prices, and oh! the delicious food! We were looking for a good dinner treat while we were visiting our son, who is a student at USC. This lovely little spot blew us away! Our son keeps asking when we are going back. read more

Colori Kitchen - Cabrese - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing place in Midcity!! Feels like you're at home. Food was amazing and saved me a trip to going to Italy- for now :) Julio D read more

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Amazing staff giving us amazing suggestions. Pasta of the day (Lobster ravioli) was amazing that I had to order extra bread to finish the sauce completely. I will definitely come back here to try all the menu time to time. Great interior and vibes too. read more

I ordered the carbonara with chicken, the risotto with salmon, and the bruschetta. The flavors on everything were amazing. I cannot complain. My complaint comes from the add in salmon for the risotto. You pay $9 for salmon to be added on but it's the thinnest, smallest piece of salmon. They may even be baby salmon, idk, but they should be ashamed to serve it. I would order again and just skip the salmon. See photo read more

Colori Kitchen - The world's tiniest salmon - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always great food and service. Warning you may want to park on the street parking is a very narrow driveway. read more

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my favorite restaurant - amazing food and excellent ambiancr, the chicken parm keeps me coming back!

Wow! The best Italian food at any price! Still family owned and operated and the family takes great pride in their establishment. A tucked away gem, and worth the deep dive on Yelp. This will definitely become your go to pasta place. Do yourself a favor. Eat here! read more

Colori Kitchen - Best Lasagna della Nonna - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm truly happy that Colori Kitchen continues to thrive, even after moving locations. I started patronising the erstwhile downtown location in 2010. Their food and service has been consistently excellent. I have always apprecited the no-corkage-fee BYOW policy - it's so lovely to pop in with a favourite bottle of wine to enjoy with a quality Italian meal. The sauces are flavourful, the bread is soft and tasty, the pasta is fresh and delicious. I've always been there when it's packed, but it's never obnoxiously noisy and service is always friendly and efficient, no matter how busy it is. I describe Colori as a "hole in the wall", but I mean it affectionately - and I have recommended them to countless friends over the years as one of the best Italian spots in L.A. It's cosy, high-quality, and the perfect spot for a date night or outing with a group of friends. read more

Colori Kitchen - The ravioli is always superb. - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have been gate keeping this place!. I just can't no more . All I can do is rant and rave of this place! Authentic! The owners are italian and put love in to every dish. Especially thier desserts! Yuuuuuuummmmmmm! Worth every single penny. If you are a foodie. You have to try this place! I love the family ambiance and welcoming smiles! I feel like I'm with family. All I can say is MAMA MIA THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! read more

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Cozy local kitchen, great food, and exceptional service. As a local,would definitely reccomend.

Now a different sort of WOW. I have never done this but I need to update my review from 5 stars to 1 star. We had not been since they changed locations and decided to venture out to the new location. I made a reservation and we got ready and headed out. It was typical LA traffic, so unfortunately we were 15 minutes late for the reservation, which was set for 7:30. When we arrived after the long drive, we were told they would not do dine in and given a note that they changed their hours. However they were still serving take-out. The website and all sources say 8:30 closing time. We'll never be back! read more

Colori Kitchen - Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food and service was amazing!! The restaurant itself is beautiful with tons of plants and homey signs.. Food was out quick and was REALLY amazing. Best tiramisu I've ever had, everyone cleaned their plates. read more

The best Italian food in all of Los Angeles, I'm a culinary train chef in the arts of south Italian cuisine, and I absolutely love this place, I don't eat Italian food anywhere else but my home and colori I love this place great service, great food, great prices and amazing homie atmosphere. Feels like you're at a close friends house or somehow you're parents place. Overall colori is the best of the best no one could compare to what colori has achieved. For anyone thinking of trying don't think just do it'll be a magnificent experience. read more

Dining here was great. I really didn't enjoy their variety of different pastas that they offer. I cannot remember the name but the one that looks like a crêpe with the green sauce was excellent. Is very busy on the weekends and sometimes there's a wait to get seated, but I have never been disappointed read more

Beautiful atmosphere, amazing customer service, and the food was a 10/10. If you're looking for a great lunch or dinner spot, this is definitely the place to be. They truly take care of you with genuine care read more

Not sure how place has 4 stars. There is decent about the food ordered meatball spaghetti. Salt thats all I tasted salt with tomato. My Order did not come with a piece of bread maybe some parmesan nothing. What they charge doesn't match quality nor flavor of food. Will not order again. read more

Colori Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So nice to know that some of your all time favorite restaurants still maintain and upkeep the same quality and consistency throughout all of these years. It was my first time at this new relocation, which is a thousand times better than their dtla location in the past. My friend and I dropped by for dinner a few nights ago and she knew I was hungry since I am eating for two. We ordered the caesar salad, lasagna, spaghetti arrabiata, and the sole fish. Everything was sooooo scrumptious. My friend was so impressed because she's only gotten takeout Colori before. The lasagna here is my husband's favorite lasagna of all time so of course I had to order another order to go (which is 20% off for takeout!!! Awesome!). The highlight of the meal was both the food and Paola who I had the pleasure of meeting. We got to chitchat and she made us laugh so hard we definitely had the best dining experience all around. Thanks Colori for being steadfast! Hope you continue to thrive and be the awesome dining establishment and owners that you are! read more

BESSSST CIOPPINO EVERRRR!!! Great food, wonderful service, perfect homemade REAL Italian food. You MUST try and order the cioppino if you've never had it. Can't wait to be back soon! read more

Colori Kitchen - Cioppino - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was a big turn off when they don't let anyone who comes in to use the restroom not even knowing if they're a potential customer I wanted to test the vibe and there was a big no with a smug smile.. your never know what's going on with a person medically just because a disability isn't visible doesn't mean it's not there read more

Visited for lunch with colleagues and were warmly greeted as the only guests at the time. I ordered the Spaghetti Vongole with red sauce -- the price was a little high for a typical lunch and the wait was slightly longer than usual, but the dish was excellent: perfectly al dente pasta with fresh, flavorful clams. The sour bread with oil and vinegar complemented the meal nicely. The only drawback was the limited parking -- the narrow alley is difficult to navigate, so I strongly recommend finding street parking instead. read more

Colori Kitchen - Spaghetti Vongole - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food very delicious great service very atmosphere. And very good coffee. I really recommend this place

Best home cooked Italian Food you'll find in this country. Think ***** Star Restaurant! Luigi and his wife, Paola make your experience feel like dinner in Italy and served just for "Family". Have been here 10 times and each time the food and service gets better. read more

My daughter and I chose Colori Kitchen to cater her 14th birthday party the day before Thanksgiving! The guests raved about the pasta (three kinds), the meatballs, Cesar salad and bread. I loved how the owner took the time to plan the pasta dishes with me to get the pasta shapes and sauces that would work best for my guests! I could not be happier with the food, price and service! Thank you, Colori Kitchen, for making my daughter's birthday party memorable and delicious! read more

Questo ristorante è davvero delizioso e bellissimo! i ravioli di zucca mi hanno fatto piangere di felicità. A mio marito sono piaciuti gli spaghetti al pesto. Abbiamo condiviso un ordine di polpette. Il respiro è molto fresco. Il proprietario è molto gentile e mi ha permesso di praticare il mio italiano. Voglio visitare di nuovo. In the videos are a side of meatballs, spaghetti Al pesto, and ravioli di zucca! It was all SO amazing! You gotta try it if you want authentic Italian. So cute! read more

Colori Kitchen - Ravioli di Zucca - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love Colori kitchen, my favorite Italian food in Los Angeles, and Paola, Luigi and family are wonderful people.

Holy smokes. Stopped by here for work but I saw the reviews before coming and decided to grab a plate because it looked so good. The reviews are correct. I tried the pesto pasta with chicken. It was amazing. Very creamy and the pesto was awesome. The pasta was cooked perfectly. Definitely a place I will be back to. Sorry I didn't get a photo. I didn't know I would like it this much and post a review. Will post one next time cause I'm definitely coming back. read more

Pretty good lasagna!! At first bite, it was amazing but after I got halfway through, it was getting to be a bit too dense and I had run out of sauce. I ran out of the sauce because it was delicious!! Best sauce I've had in my lasagna in a very long time. Also love that you can add some meatballs to the dish. Will definitely return! Decor was very homey and cozy and service was great! read more

Colori Kitchen - Lasagna Della Nonna and Spaghetti Al Pesto - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Step inside a warm, unassuming haven for authentic rich Italian delicacies. Hefty portions loaded with secret recipes handed down over generations appease your appetite. From Verona with love, chef Luigi and wife Paola create a family ambiance with incredible pastas, delicious lasagnas, meatballs and one of the best caprese salads I've had in LA. It's not everyday you find a hidden gem like this where the warmth and love for cooking radiates throughout, from the kitchen to the various conversations at each table. With the kitchen in plain view, the smells of dishes coming in hot off the press are unmatched and desserts with wine to match are a great add on as well. Food was so good they even got me to eat part of a salad (unheard of). Thank me later, go grab their food now. Stay Eatin'! Loved it here. read more

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So glad this place opened in their new neighborhood! I've gone here 3 or 4 times already and have loved everything I've eaten. The risotto is my personal favorite, and so far the only thing I've ordered twice. The bolognese is a fan favorite here. I don't really love Alfredo generally but they have an incredible chicken Alfredo here. Tried the carbonara and the ravioli as well and both were delicious as well. Next is the lasagna. All the portions are rather large. Call them on the phone instead of ordering online and you'll get a discount! The back patio is nice and it seems like they're really investing a lot to make their space better. Love this new neighborhood staple read more

Colori Kitchen - Menú 5/23 - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bread was so hard and Pasta was over cooked. My favorite dish, seafood soup was not tasty any more like it used to. I saw rotten peppers in the box at their kitchen. It didn't make me feel comfortable. I used to love this restaurant at DTLA but I don't think I'll go again after their move. read more

Authentic Italian food! My bf recommended this OG gem. I was excited because I can just tell it was going to be delicious- usually the hole in the walls are the best!!! We ordered the Bruschetta- super fresh and tasty definitely order this. The Tomatoe Soup was huge so my bf and I split it I wanted to dip some bread into that lol just wow natural tomatoe soup. For My main course I had the Spinach Ravioli- the ratio from pasta to spinach was perfect. My bf ordered the rack of Lambs, I wanted his plate lol it was very tender the sauce it was served with was the best part along with grilled veggies. Im glad we stopped by- we didn't have reservations, this was a Monday I believe but around 6 it got a bit busy. There counter had tons of to go orders so I knew this place is popular. Customer service was great, hats off to the chef ‍ read more

Colori Kitchen - Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci - oops ate it all before I took a photo - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Live nearby and searched for Italian places on Google Maps. It looked a little hole-in-the-wall from the pics there but 1. It was super easy to find. 2. There's some parking. And 3. It is absolutely homey, quaint, and cozy! It felt very warm (the vibe, not the temperature) We got there right as they opened for dinner. Got to meet the owner and his son and they made us feel like guests in their home. EVERYTHING was delicious. And the portion sizes were just perfect. The free bread was fresh and warm. My dad and I ate through 2 baskets within 5 minutes. We got the Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti Aglio & Olio both with added chicken. They tasted divine. We couldn't resist ordering dessert. The Tiramisu was good but the Flan was absolutely 'perfecto,' as my dad said. The staff were all very polite and customer service was top notch. The owner and his son made sure to chat with all the tables and really seemed to care for their guests. Overall, absolutely blew my expectations out of the water and I will definitely be back! read more

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