I have wanted to try Emilio's for YEARS, having passed by it so many times on Ventura Blvd. I also see it anytime I come to Benihana, which is right next door. Today, my son and I finally made it a reality and stopped in for a late lunch. It's been around for about 30 years now and is the sister restaurant to La Scala in Beverly Hills. The place was completely dead, like a graveyard. Not a single sound except the cars passing by outside. There was no music playing or anything. An older gentleman sitting a few feet away in a booth said hello and got up to seat us. Once in our booth, another party of 2 was seated a few minutes after us and they were the only other people that walked in during our time here. The ambience was genuinely not doing it for me and wasn't inviting nor lively at all. The space itself is huge, has a big patio, and is SUPER CLEAN along with the bathroom. There is nice decor all over, even in the bathroom. Cute caricature drawings of well-known old school celebs that have dined here in the past. I saw Frank Sinatra, Joan Collins, Jane Fonda, Barbra Streisand...many more. The bread basket was warm and yummy. I ordered a small Caesar salad (no anchovies, $14.99) and the Penne Beverly (add chicken, $29.90). The salad was great and the pasta was very delicious and just how I like. Not saucy at all. Very simple and fresh, with spinach, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, and olive oil. Everything was good quality and piping hot. All my son got was a small Caesar salad (add chicken, $20.90) and he said he liked it. We shared a house-made tiramisu ($9.95) and it was just okay. Nothing to write home about. We've had better and it needed to be soaked longer. Miriam was our somewhat friendly server and she took our order/brought our food and checked on us after the meal. Overall, I think the place is nice and the food is good, however it's just too pricey. Also, the parking situation is pretty rough in the middle of the day on Ventura, unless you want to go ahead with their Valet parking. I don't know if I'll be back but it was nice to try it once. read more

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This review is not about the food. The food is solid. This review is more about the owners of this restaurant because they do not give the tips to their hard working waiters and bus boys and bus girls if you put a tip on a credit card. They keep the money for themselves In the future, please give all tips to them in the form of cash, not on a credit card read more

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I've been a regular at this restaurant for many many years I live in Encino and I'm sad to say that the quality of the food has significantly decreased, and their prices have gone up, which is absolutely not proportionate to the quality of food I ordered the chicken breaded and it tasted like shake and bake The pasta was average yet very expensive for olive oil and garlic There's a add-on for every single thing, including bread I have ordered the salad on a few occasions this past year, and it is watery and over priced I have ordered via takeout and I've sat at the restaurant for dining it has a very strong odor in the restrooms, and it does not appear to be clean if the restroom and back the restaurant is dirty then that means the kitchen is dirty Being very concerned health issues, I am extremely hesitant to ever endorse this place and I will not order again One chicken mayonnaise and one pasta with olive oil and two pieces of piece of pizza bread $80 Absolutely unacceptable The only good thing is the server Jaime He's a very sweet man and a great server and friendly to all the regulars. He has been there for years. I'm not too sure if he still is there. He was always so nice to my children when they were younger Yet that is not enough to change my mind Pass read more

They have the best chopped salad and pizza. I got the chicken chop salad. They give you a nice bread and butter and the pizza is a thinner crust pizza that is crunchy and cheesy. It was all delicious. The service is great and the atmosphere is very nice. read more

Emilio's Trattoria - Chicken chop salad - Italian Near Me - Encino, California

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Authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Encino with a list of regular customers who have become e a part of the family. Our first visit to this establishment and it won't be the last. A marinara they could bottle and make a fortune with, Chef Emilio, formerly of La Scala in Beverly Hills has brought his talents to the San Fernando Valley and is delighting all who stop by. Our waiter Seto and his counterpart Oscar treated us like we knew them for years. Each question was thoughtfully answered and the food prepared was exquisitely presented and prepared. One of the best Caesar salads I have tasted was followed by Shrimp Diavolo in a spicy but not overpowering marinara sauce. The shrimp were served butterfly style and brought out the best flavors. My wife had the linguine in red clam sauce served with gluten free pasta. I'm impressed that they have several gluten free options which only endears me to this beautifully decorated restaurant. On the walls are caricatures of the many celebrities Emilio has cooked for and the list is as amazing as it is daunting. I was imagining Charlie Chaplin, Marlon Brando and Jimmy Stewart eating the same cuisine I was having. Sammy Davis Jr., Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra have tasted the delights of Emilio's expertise so we were in great company. Should you crave authenticity in Italian cuisine (and the table bread is out of this world too), stop in and have a meal you won't forget. Thank you Seto and Oscar for your kindness and thank you Emilio; you are a true artist. read more

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Emilio's - 9.16.25 we started with a Margarita pizza - add basil for the table as an appetizer- a very simple pizza, but the sauce was amazing. The bite of the dough was really good and the cheese was just right. Awesome! For my main, I had the Chicken piccata with sides of spinach, spaghetti. This is one of the best chicken piccata I've ever had. The meat was tender with delicious flavors of garlic butter and lemon and of course the capers I had some leftover for lunch the next day and it was delicious then as well. I highly recommend this place on Ventura Boulevard. read more

Emilio's Trattoria - Chicken piccata with spinach and spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Encino, California

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Literally the BEST CHOP SALAD ANYWHERE! The restaurant itself is pleasant and they also have delivery. Great pasta etc.

The moment you walk in, you feel very welcomed and first thing you notice is the classic Italian style seating with the booths and the cool artwork. Was welcomed warmly, came here with friends who have been coming here for years, so they definitely know the deal and the Angel hair pasta I went with was delicious, very filling, the chopped salad was so perfectly diced, phenomenal. The server was very cool and kind, always quick to help us. Feels like a hidden gem, not so hidden, but would love for people to know about this LA gem. read more

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Our family has been going to Emilio's for 30+ years. This used to be our favorite restaurant. We've celebrated birthdays, graduations and many other family events here. When the new ones took over probably 15- 20 years ago the food went down hill. But worse than the food, the lady owner is ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! She is the rudest, most disgusting human. My brother used to order food for pick up multiple times a week, and completely stopped because of her disgusting attitude. I've seen her be disgusting to customers and her employees. I really hope you think twice about patronizing this restaurant. read more

I haven't been to Emilios in about 10 years. I recently had lunch there and found that it was still serving great food. The waiter was prompt attentive and nice. We sat on the patio which was great they still have that. I recommend Emilios read more

The reason I'm giving this place one star is solely because of the poor customer service. My mom took my son for a late lunch/dinner this past Saturday and was appalled by the behavior of the host. Upon arrival, instead of greeting her, he immediately asked if she was in the correct location. My mom, confused, replied, "This is the Italian restaurant, right?" since it was her first time there. He said, "Yes, it is, but are you sure you're in the right place?" My mom responded again, "Yes, I am. Can you please find a table near the window?" The host refused, saying those tables were for parties of 30 or more. She then pointed to a smaller empty table and asked if they could sit there. He replied, "No, that table is reserved." The restaurant was nearly empty at the time. At that point, my mom was frustrated and just told him to seat her anywhere. He then led her to a small corner table and never came back to check on her. Thankfully, another server named Jose took over and was very kind and attentive -- he was the only positive part of her experience. I wish my mom had caught the host's name, because I truly hope management addresses his behavior. My mom is a Hispanic woman with a heavy accent, and she left feeling discriminated against. No guest should ever feel unwelcome or disrespected in that way. read more

We hadn't been back in a while so our memory of the salad was perhaps more than the reality. But we were looking forward to the chopped salad. My wife got the one with salami and I got the chicken - each with the small size. The small size is still quite large and more than enough for an entree salad. Presentation was excellent (see photo). But the taste was just meh. Very disappointing. The patio is still lovely. The service was outstanding. But for tonight at least, the salad was a big disappointment. read more

Emilio's Trattoria - Chicken chopped salad - Italian Near Me - Encino, California

Best Italian food I've had outside of NYC. Amazing service, very Large portions, very tasty and affordable. Definitely would recommend for large family events and for a casual dining experience. Will be coming back soon! read more

Decided to try a new Italian place in Encino was not disappointed. Started with the roasted red peppers which was quite good for our mains I had the pasta Bolognese very good meat sauce my partner had the lasagna both were good sized servings and we also split a salad. Service was pretty good, I think the waiter could have been a bit more attentive as the place wasn't too crowed. Nice place over all clean and bright. Will likely return to try some other options on the menu. read more

We love it here. When you come to eat here they make sure you feel like a celebrity. Chopped salad is really delicious. We had chicken Parmesan and it didn't disappoint. Large portions and tastes fresh and homemade. Homemade like at grandma's house homemade !!! My husband had pesto gnocchi and it was really good. Tiramisu for dessert was amazing! Waiter and staff are attentive and went out of their way to make sure we were happy. Great bread and dip. read more

Great service, chopped chicken salad was terrific as always. Had the small and had leftovers. Big portions. Place wasn't very busy, but allowed us to have a quiet visit with friends. Love the red booths. Very old school vibe. read more

The entire staff just not very friendly. It's weird that an Italian restaurant charges for parmesan cheese to put on your meal when it should be an automatic thing to offer your customers. They are over priced for the quality of thier food. Wasn't very impressed with this place and I have eaten at many Italian restaurants as it's my favorite and my family and I go out at least 4 times a week. read more

Good food and service. Old school neighborhood place. Makes me feel like I'm in New York. Their chopped salad is also amazing! read more

The woman who takes orders over the phone is a complete bitch. I was in the middle of asking her for one extra dressing. She said no and hung up on me 2 times She's just lost a good customer. She's awful just terribly rude awful and it's an order over $150. All I wanted was one little extra dressing. Nobody should go there. There's a reason they're so quiet and dead. read more

Let's start with parking. They have a private lock behind the restaurant valet lunch five dollars dinner seven dollars. Dining is available inside and outside the restaurant. Today we had lunch and it was 83° inside the restaurant so I suspect they did not run the air conditioning. Service was lacking a bit water glasses. RT were not refilled or not offered a refill. In order was made for a salad to add a protein to it. The waiter talked about the fact that the protein was made in house but then failed to add it to the order. The food was good. I had a chicken sandwich which had good flavor and fresh bread. My wife ordered a Sicilian salad, which I thought had a bit too much oil and there was cheese on it. It was minuscule. read more

Emilio's Trattoria - Chicken sandwich with salad - Italian Near Me - Encino, California

Owner/manager is the rudest person I have ever come across... I have been going to this restaurant for 25 years and it's become unbearable. I have no words. read more

Have been going there for years. Excellent food. Reasonable prices. Friendly and efficient wait staff.

This is an old school Italian restaurant with all the charm that goes with it. It has the framed photos of celebrities who had once dined at this long-standing Italian restaurant on the walls. The booths and tables have white table cloth coverings. The wait staff is elegantly-dressed and offers great recommendations if you ask them. The portion sizes are neither too large or too small. I had the Eggplant Parmigiana, and it was absolutely delicious! read more

The Best of the Best - Emilio's is a Hidden Gem in Encino! Great for lunch or family dinner with some classic old school charm. Emilio's absolutely deserves five stars! From the moment you walk in, the service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--it feels like you're being hosted by family. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect, and you can feel the pride they take in every detail and generous portions. And the main event: food--wow. Everything on the menu is fresh, flavorful, and crafted with care, but let me be honest: the chopped salad is my absolute favorite. I crave it constantly. It's perfectly balanced, crisp, and tossed in a dressing that should honestly be bottled and sold on its own. I'd drive across town just for that salad! Every visit to Emilio's is consistently outstanding. Whether you're there for a casual lunch or a special dinner, you're in for a great experience with delicious food, the tri-colori pasta and the pizza bread are also favorites. Also tiramisu for dessert if you have room. This place is truly a local treasure, and once you try it, you'll understand why it has such a loyal following. Highly, highly recommend for dine in or take out. read more

I really like this restaurant. Like... I reeeeaaally like this restaurant. It's got such an old classic Hollywood vibe. The food is delicious. Their pasta sauce is perfect and so is their deserts. and their wait staff is on top of it! Your glass is always filled. read more

If I had to pay $1,000 to join Yelp to write this review I would have paid it in a minute!!! Im local to this restaurant & have eaten here off & on for over 25 years. These people are not original owners, they've been jacking up prices while their quality & service has gone in the toilet. They have left things out of my to go orders & when I call to let them know they say tuff shit. I've seen them take uneaten bread left at tables and recirculate it. My jaw dropped. I cannot contain my contempt for these owners, they demonstrate contempt for their customers. Do not eat here read more

The linguine and clams was very good. Our waiter was not friendly, I felt judged when he would have these sighs like he was put out having to do his job. Maybe he was having a bad day. read more

Food was not good, and service was very poor. We were the only ones there and waiter disappeared, and at the end we have to call someone to pay the bill Will not visit again, not recommended read more

One of the worst meals I've ever had. Microwaved food with absolutely no taste. Very rushed.

To begin, our waiter was absolutely wonderful...caring, pleasant, and professional (the one star rating is not about him). Unfortunately, he was the only positive part of this, our first visit to this restaurant. The food (specifically the chicken piccata) was practically inedible. The chicken was dry and extremely difficult to cut...with a serrated knife! The sauce was just a swill of butter with no taste of the lemon or capers. The spinach was just a soggy mess. However that was not the worst of the experience. When I very respectfully spoke with the owner and expressed my thoughts, it was like talking to a brick wall. "I just served four of these to the next table", she said defiantly. When I showed her how tough the chicken was to cut, her answer was again defiantly..."we never have any complaints". And when I calmly told her that in my opinion, the chicken was very tough, she said (and I quote), "no it's not". She turned the saying "the customer's always right" into "the customer has no idea what's he's talking about!". The entire situation would have been laughable if it weren't for her total arrogance and lack of empathy for a customer who was trying to salvage a negative dining experience. And when I finally said that we would not be returning, she smiled and seemed to be totally unaware that she had single-handedly lost a customer (and the friends he might have brought with him in the future). I guess there was a reason that there were few tables occupied at 6:30pm. But I want to conclude on a positive note by again acknowledging the terrific waiter who tried his best to make us feel welcome. Heaven knows the owner failed miserably in that effort. read more

Food was amazing! Big portions. Traditional and Friendly ambiance. The service was great and fast. To go orders are available. Highly recommend. I will definitely come back and tell my friends about it!!! read more

EXCELLENT!!! We are still new to the area and always hopeful to find a great Italian restaurant in the area of Encino. We found it!! Excellent customer service by Lupe, our server, and delightful food. The calamari is tender and very tasty. Great marinara sauce. My favorite! My husband had the chicken parmigiana. He loved it! Chopped salami salad was great. We ended our date night with a delicious tirimisu. Perfectly done and yummy delicious with a glass of wine. We most definitely we will be back! Portions are large so we have another meal for tomorrow's dinner at home. ;) Thanks again Lupe for making our first dining experience with Emilio's Trattoria a nice experience. Also like to mention Jose. He's been there 11 years and came by our table to see if we needed anything. Great staff here. 5 STARS!! read more

Ugh, I order from here so much and it's not cheap but our orders have been badly messed up twice. Last week, his antipasto had Zero meat. This week my chopped salad didn't have dressing, or both of the extras I paid for(tomatoes and garbanzo beans). I'm just so disappointed bc I order salads daily but I'm picky. This was one I'll miss. But with the prices, I think I should get my order. I'm sad. I loved it. When I had a client in reseda, I'd always come pick up. Guess I'm looking for another chicken chopped as well as dinner for tonight read more

I love Emilio's. It's been an all time classic favorite of mine. The service and food is top tier. I love coming here with my family or bringing it home. Perfect for lunch or dinner and we have some favorites like the bolognese and the famous chopped salad but honestly everything I've had here is so good. The patio is nice for a warm day but the inside is cute for a cold evening for a cozy time read more

Cozy restaurant. We've been coming here for lunch for a while now and the service is getting better. Oscar waited on us this time and he was on top of it. We start with a nice bottle of Ruffino. Then he had the chicken Milanese which he enjoyed and I had the chicken piccata, which was delicious! Lovely portions and cozy ambience. All that's missing is a little nice background music. read more

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This place is known for the chopped salad. I see lots of tables ordering the chopped salad with chicken for lunch. Great option for a hot day. Light enough so you don't sweat but filling too. Get the small size - it's big enough serving! You can choose to sit inside or outside. The staffs here are very nice gentlemen. They bring you toasted bread with butter once you are seated. The bread is toasted a bit too hard. And the butter is cold so it's not spreadable. Hack: let the butter sit a little bit on the warm bread, then you can spread it easily. read more

I ordered a salad and pizza bread on Postmates . Salad was wilted and not good and pizza bread was missing . I called restaurant to tell them and all I got was attitude from them . No help or apology just them wanting to argue . Horrible service. read more

Please all notice how I ordered a large salami chopped salad add grilled chicken. There is nothing chopped about it, it's clearly a gross chicken salad. When i called Emilio's to tell them the order was wrong a rude women kept saying I was wrong. She would not let me email here is the Picture-of what I ordered Vs what I received. read more

Emilio's Trattoria - Order receipt - Italian Near Me - Encino, California

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An Encino staple, consistent always a family fav, has retained the original menu and feel for decades. read more

The only reason I put one star is because u can't do no stars . Food was horrible Costco had better food . Manger was rude Very outdated place read more