Tried Pasta Sisters for the first time today and I can already tell I'll be back. Every bite tasted…read morefresh and flavorful, and you can tell a lot of care goes into the food. The focaccia bread was incredible! I could've eaten a whole basket of it by itself. The staff were super nice, welcoming, and took the time to explain the menu and answer my questions. Really glad I finally stopped by!

Pasta Sisters completely changed the way I think about Italian food. It was so good that it…read moreactually inspired me to book a trip to Italy! Every bite tasted fresh, authentic, and made with simple, high-quality ingredients. It didn't feel like just another pasta spot in LA. It felt like the kind of meal you'd expect to find in a small family restaurant in Italy. The service was warm and welcoming, and the ambience made it easy to relax and enjoy every bite. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauces were incredible, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. This is the kind of place that reminds you how amazing simple, authentic food can be. I can't wait to come back

Great family owned Italian restaurant ! Great food, great…read moreservice managed well a large reservation party of 16 !

My family and I recently visited this wonderful family-owned Italian restaurant, and it was such a…read moregreat experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and felt like dining in someone's home rather than just another restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and tasted fresh and authentic. You can really tell how much care, tradition, and passion goes into both the food and the experience they create. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian food and a welcoming atmosphere!

Tucked into a cozy corner in Burbank , this small Italian pasta spot delivers an experience that…read morefeels both intimate and memorable. The space itself is charming, with options to sit indoors for a warm, rustic ambiance, at the bar for a more lively vibe, or out on the patio for a relaxed, al fresco feel.The staff is attentive without being overbearing, genuinely welcoming. The food is where this place truly shines. Every pasta dish tastes fresh, rich, and made with intention--perfectly cooked noodles paired with flavorful, well-balanced sauces. A special touch that doesn't go unnoticed: the complimentary garlic bread. Served warm, buttery, and perfectly crisp on the outside. Overall, this restaurant proves that you don't need a large space to deliver an exceptional dining experience. Between the high-quality dishes, inviting atmosphere, and standout service, it's a place you'll find yourself wanting to return to again and again.

Solid Italian restaurant with really good food. The complimentary garlic rolls were warm but not…read morehot. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our meal here! The bruschetta chicken was juicy and flavorful. The pasta with it was light and delicious. The chicken parm was quite good, but the bolognese sauce was the star of the meal. This was one of our favorite meat sauces we've had in quite a while. We finished the meal with a complimentary budino that our server brought to us as first time guests. The butterscotch flavor was light and creamy, so good! It was the perfect sweet treat to end the meal. Service was very good, our primary server was on top of things and the other people helped him out as well. Manager checked on us too. The restaurant is fairly small and was pretty full. From the outside, it's very unassuming but inside was nice and felt cozy.

Came to this little hamlet in the heart of Los Feliz with my family and left nourished, in both…read morebelly and soul! Oscar was our server and took great care of us! We were there at 6pm on a Sunday night but they filled up quick, so I highly recommend a reservation. At dusk, candles are lit and the ambiance becomes warm and intimate; the perfect setting for date night, a birthday/anniversary, or just catching up with friends. We ordered the meatballs (polpette filanti) as an appetizer, which were perfectly moist and tender and blanketed in melty mozzarella (tip: save the sauce for your bread!!). I ordered a special, the Fusilli Toscana (Sun dried tomato, sautéed spinach, and sweet Italian sausage in a light cream sauce), and as much as I wanted to finish it, I deliberately saved half for a bonus lunch the next day! I also stole bites of the Brie and albicocche (Brie, prosciutto, and apricot!!) ravioli in their Bianco and Rosso sauce and I just about died in my seat. *chefs kiss* As if it couldn't get any better, ordered the Pansu (espresso panna cotta) and Tiramisu for dessert and right then and there swore to return when anyone comes to visit me or any time I wanna take a friend out and treat them to a wonderfully authentic Italian hidden gem called La Pergoletta! Buon Appetito!!

La Pergoletta is a very lovely, warm and very popular Italian restaurant; I came by from next door…read moreto order some pasta to go and they were really friendly. I got the stuffed ravioli with beef with the Pesto Cremoso (my personal favorite sauce in general) and my friend got the ravioli stuffed with mozzerella and a pomodoro sauce. The pesto sauce was so creamy and wonderful, the pasta is very fresh and cooked to perfect, not too al dente for my taste. The pomodoro sauce was bright and tangy. The bread thats included is wonderful for sopping up the excess sauce. Get the pansu if they have it in stock! Parking lot is tiny, portion can be small for its price but for the quality and vibes, I'm so glad I stumbled up on this restaurant!

Cute little stop in Atwater Village - you can't miss it with it's tiled exterior!…read more So many things to look at - wines and spirits, frozen foods, and other seasonings. I was pleasantly surprised by the imported goods, especially Japan! The lady is constantly stocking items but she is very pleasant. Prices are a little high but it makes sense with all the imported goods. We got a Japanese gin and spicy crispy garlic flakes!! SO GOOD

This adorable shop is located in the heart of Atwater Village…read more Metered parking is located on the street. The shop is relatively small but packed with unique items, fun gifts, hard to find snacks, wine and much more. Everything was well organized and displayed well. It was fun to see all of the cool merchandise. If you're looking for a truly unique gift, you might find it here.

My mom said it's the best pasta she's ever had. What more do I need to say?…read more We got the uni pasta, mentai pasta, and the burrata. Next time I'd get the uni pasta again and try the gizzard confit (which they had ran out of).

We arrived on a Saturday around 7:50 PM for a party of 4 and waited about 30-35 minutes. I do wish…read morethey took reservations, or that you could add your name to the Yelp waitlist earlier-you can only join the waitlist once you arrive at the restaurant. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. He gave us four pieces of bread and salads, even though we only ordered three pasta dishes, which was a nice touch. We ordered the Arrabbiata, Mental Cream, and Carbonara. The Mental Cream is definitely my favorite and the dish I'd highly recommend. It's creamy, flavorful, and something I always come back for. The Arrabbiata had a flavorful tomato sauce with bacon and olives, while the Carbonara tasted extra heavy and rich for my preference. They use thin spaghetti noodles on all of their pasta dishes, which were cooked perfectly. Pasta e Pasta by Allegro is a place I've been coming to for over 10 years, and their Mental Cream is the one dish that keeps bringing me back. They have a mix of Japanese fusion pastas as well as more transitional dishes. If you're a pasta lover, definitely give it a try!

For some odd reason, a lot of Italian spots have seemingly cropped up overnight in Echo Park and…read morethe greater region. Out of sheer luck, my best friend decided to chose this spot for our girls' night dinner, and we have decided on consensus that we savored every bite of our meal. We started our meal with the absolutely delectable focaccia erbraica, a cinnamon roll looking starter bread with olives, currant and a generous sprinkle of rosemary and salt. It came with a pad of homemade honey butter and a dab of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. It was so umami and paired with the butter seemingly melted in our mouths. We also countered that carb bomb with deliciously charred broccolini with walnuts and a squeeze of citrus. Highly cruciferous veggies should only be grilled based on how fast we cleaned our plate. As for the entrees, the plates are meant to share, but I skipped lunch and ate my own bowl of mafaldine short rib pasta (yes you read that right). It was so hearty and satisfying. As a kid, I loved stealing the cooked lasagna noodles and eating them by itself when my mom would make lasagna, so having it on my own bowl of pasta (in the form of mafaldine) gratified my inner child. The short rib was so tender and it was perfectly sauced. I could have eaten another bowl. My friend ordered a steak and a rigatoni alla carbonara, and while I didn't try the former, the latter rigatoni was so delicious as well. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu, and luckily the last one of the night. It had equal parts espresso soaked cake and cream, and it was the perfect sweet note to end our epically delicious meal.

Bacetti is a beautiful restaurant serving delicious food, but our experience was unfortunately let…read moredown by some confusing and inconsistent service. The restaurant is located near Dodger Stadium in a hilly residential area that isn't particularly pedestrian-friendly. Parking was by far the biggest logistical challenge, as we couldn't find any dedicated parking options beyond residential street parking. It's worth planning extra time if you're driving. We arrived around 7:45 for our 8pm reservation simply to check in, not expecting to be seated early. The host, seeming a little bothered, let us know our table would be ready closer to our reservation time and offered grabbing a drink at the bar next door as an option while we wait. We didn't want to order drinks, so we stood against the wall in the waiting area across the host stand. We were single-file, hugging the wall and not blocking anyone. Nevertheless, we were quickly told we couldn't wait there and needed to either go outside (it was cold) or sit at the tables next to the bar. After taking the indoor option given to us, a server came over to take our order. We explained that we were only sitting there because the host had directed us to wait there until our table was ready. The server responded, "Well, if you're here, it's basically expected you order a drink." Restaurants: please do not play games with your patrons. If purchasing something is expected to use the waiting area you direct us to, it leaves a really bad taste to discover it after you've sat down. After 8, we were seated in the main restaurant for our reservation. Our server was friendly, personable, and never made us feel pressured to order more than we wanted like I've encountered in other places. The menu was explained as family-style, with dishes intended to arrive around the same time. Unfortunately, the pacing of the meal didn't match that explanation. Instead of arriving together, the dishes came out individually over the course of about 1-2 hours, often 10-20 minutes apart. I completely understand that everything is made fresh, but it was disappointing after being told the meal would be timed differently. Setting accurate expectations would have gone a long way. The food itself was excellent and easily the highlight of the evening. While the dishes leaned a bit salty, everything was crafted artfully with quality ingredients. The stuffed fried squash blossoms, carbonara, pesto, and peach & burrata salad were all standouts that I'd happily order again.

2 things: * The mustard green zitoni pasta is an excellent…read morevegetarian dish. It felt healthy and included lots of vegetables, which is rare for a pasta. * The mushroom arugula pizza is not a pizza. It's a thin crispy pita with toppings.

I've lived in the neighborhood for years and somehow had never made it to Little Dom's. After…read morefinally trying it with a couple of friends, I can definitely see why it's so popular. We went on a Thursday night, and the restaurant was packed, so I'd recommend making a reservation. That said, the atmosphere still felt casual, warm, and perfect for a dinner with friends or a date night. We started with the Little Gem salad and the calamari. The calamari was seasoned really well, though I wish the pieces had been a little more plump. We also ordered the fish piccata with asparagus, a side of smashed potatoes that were perfectly crispy and absolutely delicious, and the spaghetti. Everything we tried was flavorful, and I ended up finishing every bite of my fish. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall vibe made the whole experience even better. We ended up walking to Jeni's for dessert afterward, but next time I'm definitely saving room to try dessert here. Overall, this was a memorable meal, and I'm so glad I finally stopped in. I'll definitely be back!