So glad that I finally stopped by Ellie's. This place is great! Loved their happy hour (oyster…read moremenu) headed by $1.50 oysters and $3.50 scallops. The oysters were good but the scallops were great! We ended up staying for dinner and I am sure glad that we did. We ordered the Shrimp and Melon dish, and what in the world? Amazing!! Closed with their Mafaldine with spicy sausage. Everything here was fantastic. I will be back.

The food is good but the service is not the best. We were here for two hours total when in reality…read morewe should've been here for one hour max but our pastas took around 40 minutes to come out and it was not full. Tagliatelle 8.7/10 Mafaldine 7.5/10 Oysters topped with caviar 10/10

What a cute place! The decor is very intricate but it works, you know? It was simple yet…read moreinteresting. I loved it, from the Vespa to the Fiat to the tile work. So walking in I was already intrigued. The menu states that the pasta is made there so immediately we knew it was going to be good and of course we were not disappointed. The food was delicious, the server spoke Italian, and he was so attentive and helpful. We had such a great time, enjoyed all the food and left happy. Now, looking forward to coming back when back in LB area.

I've only been to this location a few years back but the food was excellent even if the parking was…read morea little difficult to come by. Next time I'd definitely uber from wherever I'm at . The service was very good and the server made excellent recommendations. The cool little car in the main dinning area took up space that could have been used for seating but to each his or her own.

Oh wow... I wrote out my review from my visit last month and just came to post it and noticed they…read moreclosed down. Anyways... here it is in case they may open again in the future...? I ate here with 2 coworkers. It was only us there. We each ordered a sandwich. It kind of took a little while for them all to be made. It's just one lady working there. So if you're tight on time and in a rush, I don't recommend this place. The sandwiches were good though and all three of us enjoyed what we got.

My husband and I both ordered their green smoothie and holy smokes, it was phenomenal! I really…read moredidn't have high expectations for a deli smoothie under $10 (I was just looking for a thirst quencher) but this turned out to be among my top favorite smoothies, wow! Plus the woman working made it fresh on the spot - no pre-made juice or junk. The employee was friendly and efficient. I'd gladly return and try the other drinks/sandwiches.

The review is strictly about the asada and the marinated chicken. This butcher shop is serving…read morequality meat! Sure, it's pricey, but wow...I absolutely loved the quality of the meat. The chicken was amazing. I could honestly just munch on it all night without anything else. This place is a bit pricey (asada was $20 a pound), but you do get what you pay for. Overall, a great spot for getting meat if you're in the neighborhood.

Meat & Vino is a great local shop to have. They have a nice selection of really good quality meat…read more We've tried the Filet Mignon, Ribeyes and Carne Asada. They also have a nice shop with several wines, local beers, spices and other extras. The service has always been helpful and friendly. Occasionally, there has been a sports game on and I know my husband would love to hang out there . Easy street parking!

OMG!!! Shrimp with Chimichurri …read more... D E L I C I O U S A Friday Surprise Special !!! We ate Al Fresco with live Italian music and a soft lights all around.

This is one of the only Italian restaurants in DTLB. Broadway Pizza and Buono's are pizza places…read morethat are more "Italian restaurant" than you think, but this place is really the only true Italian Restaurant in DTLB. I give it 1 star for the nice owners and family. I give it 1 star for sitting outside on a nice day and enjoying the outside vibe. I give it 1 star for average food. The menu however, has major issues. The bread they use for the garlic bread, the pesto bread, and the pastrami sandwich doesn't hold up. The white part of the bread gets mushy and has a bad texture. That's the case for all hot sandwiches and garlic breads. I recently ordered the chicken parm, and the chicken was cut into small pieces and was burnt. I like my meat cut up in rice dishes such as paella and jambalaya, but cut up chicken parm seems low class and it wasn't great. I also recently ordered the Italian sub. It's a shame you have to pay extra for cheese. IMO, an Italian sub should have both Provolone and Mozzarella cheese. Their sandwich comes with no cheese and is an extra charge. Bummer. Also, they have a variety of Italian-style sandwiches, but none of them have the classic salami, mortadella, and capicola combination which is the authentic combination from my experience. To top it off, the Italian Sub doesn't have red onion or black olives. Meh. There are more menu issues. In the end, there's nothing I find above average. I don't discourage you from going if you're in the mood for a nice Italian meal on the sidewalk outside in nice weather, but there is literally nothing I've found on their large menu that is above average. The menu is flawed in too many ways. At least the family owners seem to be very nice and that goes a long way in deciding who to give my hard earned money to.

I am so excited to have Pasta Loioco in Torrance. Fresh pasta is a treat, and it is so much better…read morewhen it is gluten free. They have a store front on Torrance Blvd., which was last occupied by a tasty gluten-free bakery. Pasta Loioco has expanded beyond just pasta offerings and echo the prior tenant with some tasty baked goods as well. We were looking forward to having this new shop, and we were so disappointed when the "Grand Opening" ended up being the first weekend of the Pandemic 2020 shutdown, so it was postponed. Never fear! We ordered a sampler of their products and picked them up. The pastas are fantastic. The spinach and ricotta stuffed raviolis were incredible (4.5 stars). After cooking them to just al dente in boiling water for 3 minutes, I tossed them with browned butter and was blown away. They were well seasoned and the pasta had excellent texture. A few of the raviolis were not crimped all the way and a few were split in the middle, so they could use some work on their consistency in delivery, but they were delicious. There were absolutely no issues with the red beet penne (5 stars). Although it was mismarked as 10 oz., it was as promised on the website and had a pound of pasta. Again, just shy of 3 minutes from frozen in boiling water was perfect. The pasta was flavorful and fresh. I turned it into a wonderful dish with garlic, spinach, capers and hazelnuts. I was a bit disappointed by the lasagna (2 stars). The cooking instructions were way off. They were not included with the lasagna, but the proprietor was prompt with a response to the question. I had to cook it twice as long (40 minutes rather than 20 minutes) and think it should have been a higher temperature than 375 degrees. The pasta sheets were nice, and the tomato sauce was good quality, but the ricotta was not well seasoned and the "veggies" were carrots, celery and onions (no zucchini like pictured online). I would not get this again. I would order the cupcakes again (4 stars). We had the chocolate-chocolate and the chocolate-banana varieties. The cupcake portion had great quality cocoa but leaned a little dry. This is frequently an issue with cupcakes, because they need to be sturdy enough to hold the frosting. And, it is the frosting that it brings it all together. I preferred the chocolate to the banana, but that is entirely a flavor preference. Both buttercreams were rich and delicious. They were sufficiently generous to have a bit with every bite. I highly recommend ordering from this new pasta shop. Support a new small business! The raviolis and fresh, unfilled pastas are worth the drive. And, everyone needs dessert, so get a cupcake. Plus, the proprietor is very helpful and generally responsive.

Not sure why this place has a yelp page, it makes things confusing. I called the number here, seems…read morelike someone's cell phone, someone answers the phone and answers as if I'm bothering them, I proceed to ask if it was the gluten free pasta place, they respond yes and I ask where they are located and they hang up on me. I ended up finding it but there is no sign outside, it's all blacked out. I don't know any other information about the place but maybe reading this will save someone some time before driving there or calling.

Our first time at Santa Fe Importers HANDS DOWN staff was extremely helpful from the time we walk…read morein they were very patient and happy to recommend all the different cold/ hot sandwiches I was very pleased with all the pasta salads and desserts we can choose from not only was the Service exceptional the food was Amazing!!!! highly recommend very excited to come back with family and friends to try others items on menu overall 5 -stars winning ~ Thank you

I recently checked out this really cute Italian deli-style restaurant, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. You order at the counter (either for takeout or to dine in), and they have a nice selection of imported Italian goods like sauces and pantry items, which gives it an authentic feel. I tried their meatball sandwich, and it was honestly delicious--super flavorful and clearly made fresh. One of my favorite things is that they also sell take-home pints of their sauce at a really affordable price. I brought one home and cooked with it, and it tasted way better than your typical store-bought jarred sauce. They also offer weekday specials, which is a nice bonus. I've been to both their Long Beach and Seal Beach locations, and both have been consistently good. Overall, it's definitely a thumbs up from me. I'm excited to go back and try more items on their menu!

Amazing authentic Sicilian spot in little Italy LA. (San Pedro). The lemon caper salom and seabass…read moreente spaghetti were fresh, light, and full of flavor. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and beautifully plated dishes. Definitely one of those places you want to come back to. Rita was amazing and made the whole experience feel very welcoming and personal. The entire staff gives you that genuine Italian Sicilian hospitality that really reminds you of being at home. You can tell they truly care about their guests and the food they serve. Loved capturing these dishes during my visit. highly recommend checking them out. Insta:@lunaticvision

Such a lovely place! Greeted right away, and super friendly. Truly an Italian/Sicilian experience,…read morewhere you walk in and immediately feel like you are with friends who want to feed you. Also, just a very clean and calming set up. Lovely decor that celebrates Sicily and Little Italy of Los Angeles but not overdone. And did I mention they want to feed you? Oh my gosh, the food here is SO good. And lots of it. And the prices were very good! While not Italian myself, I have eaten at some of the best in the country, especially back east, and this place beats most of the many I have enjoyed. So happy I found this place, and can't wait to get back to the lovely people and amazing food.