Hidden gem alert! Eatalian is a total hole-in-the-wall spot serving up some seriously authentic Italian food. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with super friendly service - you can tell it's a family-owned place by the welcoming atmosphere, which adds to the charm. They offer complimentary bread and oil/balsamic (butter upon request) I do wish the bread was warm or toasted but it was still good! We tried the tagliatelle (made with homemade fettuccini egg noodles!) and spaghetti carbonara, and both were absolutely delicious! The pastas were cooked perfectly, and the sauces were rich and flavorful. For pizza, we went with the Rock (perfect touch of spicy salami!) and the Scagliarini (prosciutto pizza). Everything tasted incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. The service was great too! Server also spoke spanish which I appreciated! He was very nice to my mom :) For desserts, the Gelato was perfect for the hot weather we've been having! And WOW, their House Cake is something else! It's biscotti dipped in espresso and layered with delicate cocoa and white cream. The toasted almonds add a perfect crunch. Seriously, it's SO good!! Already planning my next visit! read more

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You could totally miss this place if nobody told you about it. I went today with my coworkers so glad I did. It gives authentic vibe. I had Margherita pizza Especial it was great. One of the best I've had. Garden salad was fresh green crunchy didn't feel like bag salad. Only thing I would have liked a choice of salad dressing but they only had olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper. We share a Calamari & Shrimp appetizer the Shrimp were really good I like the taste of Calamari but I don't eat it because of the texture but if it was anything like the Shrimp I'm sure they were good. I wish they had a Italian Soda with more effervescent but in spite of it was fine everything looked tasty I purchased Penna Cotta to go it was very good. I for sure will go back and have a cup of coffee or a latte. I recommend it. read more

Can't say I'm in Gardena often but if you are, here's an awesome spot. Friendly family run with excellent service and spacious dining area with bar and bakery. I had the Penne Arrabiata with chicken and she had the Linguini Con Pesto both were delicious. Prices are very reasonable for a good quality meal. read more

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i honestly loved it here, it was so packed when i went earlier this year. there were a lot of families and everything felt so authentic. the portions were great and the food was amazing, i think about this place a lot. it has a bit of a homey rustic feeling. read more

Eatalian - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

One of the best Italian restaurants in the South Bay. Have been coming here for close to a decade and it always lives to the expectations! The service is always great and they are always quick with the food bringing it hot and ready within minutes! Their desserts are also really delicious and this is a great casual spot for families and friends. It also has a great staff who will make sure that your experience is wonderful! read more

Came back here again and I have to say they unfortunately it doesn't meet the same standards as it did before. Service started out a little slow, but seemed to do better. Server came back multiple times to check to see if we needed anything. We ordered the Tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms. It wasn't as tasty as the last time, and the noodles are much thicker. Kids liked the butternut squash ravioli, hubby tried and said it lacked flavor and was rather bland (better for the kids). Also ordered the carbonara, it was okay but also lacked flavor. If you don't like your carbonara salty, this is the one for you. I've read all the reviews and decided to order the house cake because everyone said it was the best thing on the menu, it was good, but really sweet, might want to share it. I couldn't finish it because of how sweet it was. Kids got gelato, and found that they are also heavy handed with the sugar. Kids are now jumping off the walls. I guess for the price you pay, it was decent, although I've had better. read more

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Food: Penne capresi - comes with a lot of mozzarella cheese. I personally recommend their pesto pastas. You may want to try if you want a pasta that is not too strong in smell or taste. Penne Gamberi - the sauce is creamy and oily and can get you pretty satisfied. Comes with plenty of shrimp. Service: The reason for 3 stars is due to the service. One, when ordering to-go by DoorDash, they wrote our names on each order, but they had the names wrong on all the orders. Additionally, one of my pasta had a piece of metal in the food. Ambiance: The store is big and clean. Worth a try to go with family, friends, or casual dates as the prices are not that high. Has a big bar in the middle of the store, so you can try a variety of alcohol. read more

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This used to be a hidden gem in a secluded industrial area, but now it's a well-known local favorite--and for good reason! The authentic Italian flavors and massive portions never disappoint. I've brought friends and family here for many special occasions, and it's always a hit. It gets quite busy now because it's so popular, so be prepared, but it's absolutely worth the visit! read more

A favorite for our families! Everything we've tried tastes genuinely Italian and delicious. read more

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Wonderful visit a few weeks back at Eatalian. The atmosphere is casual, welcoming, and full of that "you-might-as-well-be-family" energy. It is great to see family owned business thriving. The owner ( I think he was the owner Craig, I believe) greeted us like long-lost cousins, asked if it was our first visit (it was), and then proceeded to give us the kind of menu recommendations you can only get from someone who *really* knows their food. Every suggestion hit the spot -- great food here! The staff matched his friendliness with warm smiles and excellent service. You could tell they genuinely wanted everyone to enjoy their meal, and we definitely did. What a shift from the chain restaurant service we have been accustom to! Between the quality of the food, the portion sizes, and the prices, the value here is fantastic. You walk out full, happy, and already planning your next visit. We'll absolutely be back -- and bringing our friends, family, and possibly that one coworker who's always asking, "Where should I eat around here?" The location is a little weird, in the middle of an industrial area but this was not an issue. Try the gelato bar and don't skip dessert! read more

Came here with a friend on a weekday for lunch. The last time I was there was about 2-3 years ago but nothing much has changed. Not so packed as it was earlier during lunch time. Menu seemed to change a bit but the food was delicious as always. Ordered pizza and a salad and it made our hungry tummy filled up quickly. Clean interior and the staff were nice. You have to wait until your entire party is together with you to be seated, so make sure to gather with your crowd before going in. read more

Eatalian - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

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I wish I have known this place before!!! To the point - Food: GREAT - Vibe & Service: GREAT - Recommended: YES - Returning?: YES!!! Everything about this place, as the first timer, was like opening layers of boxes and it gets better and better! 1. Location You won't ever expect to this type of amazing warehouse based on where it is located. When you enter into a warehouse looking building, a huge restaurant appears with everything neat and clean! 2. Vibe and Staff They are so lively and "authentic." When I mean authentic, imagine going into a restaurant and staffs just know what they are doing. Not overly friendly but also attentive. Even though it's like the first time you go there, they make you feel like they saw you for thousandth time. 3. Food SOLID 5/5. My son's favorite Italian place is Cheesecake Factory (corporate taste. He's young. What do you want). He ate his usual marinara spaghetti and changed his mind instantly. Everything here tastes very clean. But it also has so much flavor that you don't feel like eating super healthy stuff. I really want to recommend getting pizza here. It was really good!!! 4. Comment Yup, we would love to comeback here again (if not so far from our place)!!! read more

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The Pasta is amazing here. I ate the Spaghetti Puttanesca and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors of fresh spaghetti, Kalamata olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, and parmigiana along with bacon added was Divine! I paired it with a glass of Pinot Grigio and used the warm bread that melts in your mouth to sop up the left over sauce. To say I was happy after this meal is an understatement, I was very satisfied. The staff is always so welcoming and they treat you with love. They take good care of you and that makes the experience even more worth the visit. I always get the Sable cookies for dessert. My favorites are the apricot and strawberry. The ambiance is great, a lot of seating, there is an awesome bar that allows you to watch the chefs cook your meal which is perfect if you don't want table seating. There is a desert section with different Italian pastries and also delightful Gelato with different flavors. There's plenty of on street parking as well as a small parking lot dedicated to the restaurant. Overall, I love this restaurant and the employees. I would definitely recommend that you try here. They have my thumbs up x's 2! read more

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Some co-workers and I got Eatalian for lunch while we were working in the area. It is located in an industrial part of town, so it's surprising to see that it has so many reviews. We ordered delivery for convenience. The food came quickly, especially considering we placed our order around noon, which was probably the best part of the meal. There were four of us and this was our order: -3 x Penne Con Pollo -1 x Pollo Rosmarino Salad -2 x Large Sparkling Water -1 x Tiramisu Unfortunately, the delivery person forgot the waters, so I drove over to pick them up. The parking is very small, and even though there is street parking, it was difficult to find a spot since it was during lunch rush hour. Once I found a spot, picking up the waters was quick, and I was given a complimentary small box of pastries for the waters not being delivered, which was nice. Back to the food -- we were not impressed by the taste, portion sizes, or prices of the food, especially for the pasta. (It was $20 per portion!) Everything lacked flavor, and our pasta did not have much sauce. The pasta containers were filled maybe 75% full. The tiramisu was not great either. The texture was off, and seemed like chocolate cake crumbles were used instead of ladyfingers. The consistency was almost pudding or mousse-like, which is different. Overall, giving Eatalian a 3/5. Quick service and the complimentary pastries (which were solid) are the saving grace for our experience. If we order from here again, we probably won't get the pasta. read more

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Absolutely delicious food. Amazing staff and fresh ingredients. I like how they were open early. For the tagliatelle and pizza

Food was terrible. I've never had such bland food. Service was good, server made some recommendations granted it was our first time. Ambiance was non-existent. I don't even think they play music, but I'm not sure, I spent the time talking. read more

Eatalian - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

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They deceive customers on their menu; they sell the Margherita pizza one way, but they send a plain cheese pizza and assure you that this is what a Margherita pizza looks like... well, I ate the most expensive cheese pizza in the place. Be careful with your orders!!! read more

Eatalian - This is what a margarita pizza looks like yes looks like a cheese pizza and tasted too bad!!! - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

This place is delicious!!! You walk up to a counter and order authentic italian all made in house. I always get the lemon pork scaloppina with the spaghetti pomodoro. But their potatoes are TO DIE FOR so i get that too. My husband got the same thing but with mushroom cream sauce and that was extremely flavorful. They do have a gluten free pasta option. Bread comes to the table and they have an extensive dessert/bakery/gelato counter. I got the fruit tart but i was tempted by the panna cotta and other pastries. My husband got the stracciatella gelato and he really loved it! Service is always good - speedy and friendly. Its good both for dates or casual meet up because its so homey and intimate in there. Parking is limited but cant go wrong with eating here!! read more

Delicious Food ! Great Service ! Awesome Place very spacious relaxing ! Enough Parking ! read more

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Eatalian does not look like your typical Italian restaurant. The moment you walk into the place, you will see that it looks like a huge warehouse which is super unique! Also regarding their food, their portion sizes are HUGE! Calamari 8/10: I really enjoyed their calamari dish! It is very different from the calamari dishes I've had because it contained mini fried shrimp as well! Their calamari were super crispy which I LOVEE! The sauce that comes with it had the perfect amount of spiciness. 4-Cheese Gnocchi: This is hands down the best gnocchi dish I've ever had in my life! The sauce itself is a 4-cheese sauce and it is DIVINE! You can tell the gnocchi balls were hand made because it is super soft and pillowy! The sauce and gnocchi blended super well together which made the dish taste like heaven. I can eat this dish everyday and not get tired of it! Linguine Frutti di Mare 4/10: This is a seafood pasta dish that contains mussels, shrimp, and squid! I didn't really mind this dish because the tomato sauce and noodles tasted very average. Overall, I had an amazing experience dining at Eatalian! Their food tasted very authentic and I felt as though I was in Italy! read more

Eatalian - FRITTO MISTO - Fried Calamari & Shrimp, Gnocchi, Linguine Frutti di Mare - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

Exec summary: The best pizza in Southern California Location: The location is in an industrial part of town. I thought my Navi lead me astray. Nope. The parking lot is tiny - don't even bother trying to find a spot. Park on the street Ambiance : industrial. You are eating in a warehouse Food: They are crazy busy. Why? The pizza is amazing. I haven't had pizza this good since coming back from Europe. This is why everyone comes here. read more

Eatalian - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

I've come here for my birthday for over 3 years now and every time the food excellent. I ordered the bolognese lasagna, fried calamari, and margarita pizza and was not disappointed. The service was great and the waiter recommended a great wine. My favorite Italian food spot that's not in Italy. read more

Eatalian - The leaning tower - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

I haven't felt the need to leave a Yelp review in years, but I have to stress how fantastic my whole experience was the other night at Eatalian! Though the decor isn't fancy (it fits the industrial area in which the building is located), it's comfortable, and there were plenty of other happy diners there. The prices are more than reasonable! Thank you - I didn't feel like anything was out of my budget, which made me actually want to order more food and a double espresso at the end (smart thinking on their part)! My friend and I were drooling over the entire menu, trying to decide what to order. She asked our server what HE liked - he suggested the penne con gamberi was his favorite. That had been one of the options I was looking at, so his recommendation sealed the deal for me. My friend ordered the linguine with pesto and added shrimp. Our meals were delivered quickly, nice and hot, and the option of freshly grated cheese was appreciated! It looked and smelled incredible. The shrimp in both of our dishes were plentiful and perfectly cooked! The creamy pink basil sauce of the penne was to die for...the portion was so big that I couldn't finish and wrapped the rest to take home (ohhh, lunch the next day with leftovers was divine!). It was my friend's birthday, and without even asking, our server was kind enough to surprise us both with a cannelino with a candle in it! I decided to finish things off with a dessert of my own - I walked over to the display case - wow, what a selection of yummies! I decided on the house cake, which was enormous - even between the two of us, we couldn't finish it - but absolutely delicious as well. Literally every server, cashier, barista, etc I saw in there was smiling the whole time. It made me feel so welcome - like a guest in someone's home - not just a faceless customer. As someone coming from years in food service/customer service, I paid attention to details - so did they. Just brilliant from start to finish! I cannot wait to return! Thank you so much for a glorious experience! read more

Eatalian - The delicious (and enormous) house cake! - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

Place is good but idk if it's something I would go out of the way for. I've had various items here and all are solid but only one item is really beyond - the house cake. House cake is decadent and delicious - I just eat a few bites at a time with some coffee and it just takes you to another place... super delicious. Without this cake, place probably is more 3 star for me. Prices are probably what you'd expect for decent Italian food. Again, I wouldn't expect too much but, whatever you do, make sure you order that house cake. Service is friendly and ambiance if fine although location is in an industrial area. read more

Second time eating from Eatalian. First time was for lunch and it wasn't great. But today.... It made up for the burnt pasta. This time we purchased the 8 Gi Pizza Rock (Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, Gorgonzola, spinach, bacon) with sauteed mushrooms, ham, Italian sausage, artichokes. Spicy. It was a pizza with all different toppings on each slice. I had one with Gorgonzola all over it and it was heavenly. I loved the bitter yet tangy cheese. We also ordered the House cake which melted in my mouth. It was so delicious. You can taste the creaminess, coffee and chocolaty happiness in each bite. I tasted the Tiramisu.... After eating the House Cake, it was hard to taste what the Tiramisu offered. Lastly, we got a canoli. Haven't had a chance to try it. Was too full I can't detail on the service or ambiance as we did not eat in and ordered from the food service companies to deliver. read more

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Hearty portions, reasonable prices, wonderful service, with home style Italian food. Margherita pizza was freshly made, crisp, but somewhat plain and was disappointed that it wasn't topped with basil. Tagliatelle was made from thick handmade noodles with generous serving of meat sauce. Solid, homestyle preparation but did not feel particularly unique or flavorful. Service was wonderful, and the staff were friendly and efficient. read more

Eatalian - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

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This continues to be a favorite and is worth the drive. Pizza is a must - typically we get 2 pizzas as appetizers; then order a main dish each (sometimes sharing). The dessert counter is special, and people love it alot. Gellato, cannoli, pastries, all the yummy sugar. I often get a pizza to take home for the following day. Heats up really nice! Service is always outstanding! Ambiance is not too mentionable, but it always is clean. Despite no instagram corner at this location, it's a great place for a date. Or a ladies night out! read more

Me and my husband had a very nice dinner at this place all the recommendations of our waiter SAMY is excellent. The salad. Appetizer. Seafood pasta and pizza are superb. Excellent service. Thanks Samy. read more

Came here for a business lunch around 11:30am and was able to get a table right away. I hear this place can get packed so we may have been lucky. This place feels like you are in a commercial kitchen/restaurant/deli counter/bakery all at the same time. Food was pretty good, I had the gnocchi, but I feel like I should have ordered a pizza as it looked delicious. read more

This is a warehouse like restaurant, so you know it's going to be good. There is street parking or a small parking lot in the back. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food came out super fast too which was nice. I ended up getting the lentil soup and espresso. My boyfriend and I shared a cheese pizza. Everything was delicious and I definitely will be back! read more

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Celebrated our son's Baptism lunch here with a party of 28 people. Made reservations with the manager, Patrick, who made everything easy. The gentlemen who took our entire order was patient and polite. Food was delicious and fresh. Pizzas were on point. Can't go wrong with the Rock pizza, calamari, and salads. Everyone was pleased with their pastas and entrée. Dessert was a treat for everyone and the lady helping us out was just as nice and patient. Kudos for the staff and too Patrick! Also, thank you for the cookies at the end of our meal. It was truly an awesome lunch. Can't wait to come back. read more

Eatalian - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

This place is super fresh! Definitely a gem in the area and worth giving a try. The prices are more than fair and the food is delicious. I had the pizza, and I'm not usually a fan of thin crust but this is one of the exceptions. Their gelato is also very great. read more

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The food was good. I enjoyed the lasagna, but I wish I had more sauce. Maybe next time. The service was great! I ate my food before I could take a picture I did take a picture of the desserts. read more

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Italy is at your doorstep and you will love it! I have been coming here since day one and can't believe how authentic the food really is . Pizza , lasagna , spaghetti it has it all . The wine and coffee menu is great too . The bakery is so special and the best Gelato bar in town . The seating is great for big parties and it's loud bright and fun . The owner is the best as is the wait staff. Try this place it's fantastic read more

During a busy lunch rush, we were still accommodated immediately. The host was quick paced but didn't make us feel rushed. He even was able to find my party a table that gave enough space for my stroller without causing an inconvenience to staff or other guests. The layout was unlike anything else I'd ever seen before in an Italian eatery, open floor plan, even for the pizza making. Think Chipotle meets Blaze Pizza. Even the pastry area allows you to see into their workspace. Absolutely inviting! As for the food, I'm so sad I only have one stomach because everything sounded, smelled, and looked delicious. But for what matters, it definitely tasted delicious too. I love options to all my meals and will tend to go for a platter/sampler as an entree. Their 8 GI pizza is one of my favorite pizzas I've ever had. It had 8 slices of 8 DIFFERENT ingredients. It sounds shareable and probably should've been but I took it as a personal challenge to eat each bite and loved each slice. It's a nice option when you can't decide on one or your party wants to have a shareable "appetizer". read more

Fresh food cooked al dente and made to order. From the Capricciosa to the Penne con Gamberi or pollo, simply delish. The Affogato is always a MUST to complete the meal. Service feels like family. Hands down one of our best family favorites. read more

If you are looking for a cool "vibey" Italian spot, this is it. The setting is an ultra modern warehouse style restaurant. Finding the restaurant and parking can be a bit challenging, but it's well worth it!! The food is amazing. Their pizza's are thin crust and delicious. Some of the other must try's are as follows: This last visit we started off with the caprese salad and margherita pizza. As always, the food and service is simply superb. Other favorites of mine include the chicken Parmesan, eggplant Parmesan. For dessert they have a cool dessert bar filled with fresh baked pastries and a huge selection of gelatos. Finally, they have an espresso bar which pares perfectly with their desserts. A must try!!! read more

Eatalian - Margarita Pizza.. - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

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The food was so good I only got a chance to take a picture of the appetizer. 5/5 | Fritto Misto, Margherita, Spagetti Carbobara, Gnocchi | $18.50, $13, $16, $17.25 Food: Everything was PERFECT, except the Gnocchi. Fritto Misto was fried squid rings and shrimp that was fried to perfection with the freshest seafood. The Marghetrita was different from what I was used to as it did not have the basil or mozzarella cheese. It was more of a simple plain pizza, but the flavors of the tomato sauce and chewy dough really brought out its flavors. I got the Meat Ragu Gnocchi, which was their more popular menu items, but it was honestly not that flavorful. The taste of the dough overpowered the sauce and the meat. However, the Spagetti Carbonara was wonderful. It was exactly what I was looking for in a carbonara with bold flavors made with the yolk of an egg. Service: Nothing special, the food came out relatively quickly. Ambiance: The restaraunt is surrounded by office space and autoshops, which is an interesting choice for an italian place. Lots of indoor seating with plenty of tables. There is a designated dessert area inside the restaurant that sells cakes, pies, and gelato. read more

Eatalian - Fritto Misto - Italian Near Me - Gardena, California

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Issa pass for me... Been her several times for birthday celebrations and nothing ever really stood Out; the last visit solidified my opinion. The food here is mediocre. Only ONE stand out dish was the mushroom lasagna, or whatever it was, the name isn't even memorable. Anywhooo, everything else was lacking in flavor, texture, plating... and one dish even tasted like soap! Gross. Do not order the arancini. The place itself is in a warehouse building with no air conditioning so we were miserably hot during summer lunch. The decor is meh, the high ceilings make up for it I suppose. As for the service, they were nice but they kept forgetting our request, didn't bring items we asked for, didn't split the check like we asked for, we still gave the benefit of the doubt. They do have many desert options that you get up and purchase separately at the dessert counter, but also nothing that stands out. Overall, I tried to really like this place, but sadly it continues to fall short. I probably won't be back here unless someone else is hosting a celebration. Happy eats, loves! ^_^ read more

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great italian place. spacious, warehouse interior and spacious parking in the back. was seated immediately and server was very kind. very attentive as well! portion size is huge. food is good. can be a little too greasy/oily for my korean side BUT still very good food overall. they have great desserts and gelato so leave room for that! read more