My absolute favorite Italian restaurant !! The staff are the kindest people and treat every customer as if they have been regulars for years. The food is classic, old world style Italian served in portions that usually require a to go box. I hope to see Palermo go on for many more years. Stay strong and stay true even in these difficult times. Rest in Peace, Tony. You will be missed more than you could have ever imagined. read more

Tony, I've never felt so welcomed into a restaurant before. We moved to Los Feliz three years ago and the neighbors recommended we visit you. Our first night, we bought a bottle of wine from your wine shop in front and you wrapped up a pizza slice for us to try. What a gem of a man. What a wife. What a family. I love drinking a glass of wine while it's a crowded night and I am waiting for a table. You make me come out of my house for an EXPERIENCE. A loving place where I feel cherished and I am just a stranger. I have brought every relative that's come to LA here and you treat them like family. We love how you make us feel so special. AND THE FOOD. Especially the pizza!! Ps If you have never been here before, especially if you are alone, please come here. They will take care of you. read more

This place is a Hollywood classic. We had lunch 6/28/2026 after many years of eating here off and on we came back to celebrate a family members birthday we were treated like family with generosity from this iconic place. Tony greeted us with a warm smile and warm bread. Tony and our waitress sang to our table and gifted dessert to celebrate our family members birthday. in a world that has grown cold and stingy on the outside this would never happen inside this place. Tony is one of the most generous human beings you will ever encounter. We are heartbroken to hear of his passing on 7/10/2026 We are grateful that we got to see him one last time in his true form of warm smiles and his famous warm pizza bread to start your dining experience this man was one of a kind. Hollywood will never be the same RIP Tony you will be forever missed read more

I was in the area for a work retreat. After a full day, a few new coworkers and myself decided to swing in for a late dinner. Immediately upon entering we were seated in a booth by the bar. The interior was so inviting. Warm wood, reds, eclectic decor and interesting architectural features. The waitress (possibly an owner) plopped a large thick cheesy bread on the center of the table for free and took our drink orders! A few of us split a bottle of wine, and some had beer. All of us ordered various red sauce entrees from Spaghetti to Cannelloni. The food was filling and hit the spot. Most dishes seem to use the same sauce, so it's more about picking what style of noodle you like. The service was incredible and welcoming, you could tell she wanted us to stay and have a good time! When we couldn't possibly eat any more food, she came out with free dessert as well! Overall a cute cozy dive with hearty red sauces and impeccable vibes! read more

Palermo Italian Restaurant - Cannelloni - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My inlaw's introduced me to this restaurant almost 30 years ago. Been coming here ever since! Love this place! Great service, delicious food and best of all- they have their own parking lot! Would have taken more photos of our other dishes, but was too busy eating! read more

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I had forgotten that my wife and I stopped to eat at this place before heading to the Greek Theatre which is a short distance away. Not located in the best area, but typical old authentic Italian restaurant with lovely old authentic Italian staff. The menu is enormous, and the food is good. Just get a bottle of cianti and enjoy. read more

Palermo's beginning was just a few years after Piero Selvaggio's Valentino came on the L.A. scene in 1973 to usher in the introduction of contemporary, high end, Italian recipes and techniques directly from Italy. It was the later half of the 1980's when la Alta Cucina Italiana movement pioneered by Valentino came in force to finally introduce us to the glories of Italian cuisine. Palermo Italian Restaurant was established in 1976 and is in homage to Italian American food stretching back to the 1880's which improvised mostly Southern Italian peasant food to use ingredients grown in and affected by general American culture since there were no modern transport systems to directly import fresh ingredients from Italy. Expect humble, hearty meals that lack culinary sophistication, but pleasantly fills the belly. Atmosphere is pleasing with the look of how Americans who have never traveled to Italia would think it should be. 0) Complementary Apps: Broiled Mushrooms with herbs, garlic, cheese is fine. Slices of Pizza Margherita and buttered, toasted Garlic bread were appreciated. 1) Lasagna a La Bolognese: Layer upon layer of extra large noodles, meat, ricotta cheese, parmigiano cheese, romano cheese, mozzarella cheese, served in a delicious meat sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes garlic bread, soup or salad; 2) Palermo Scaloppini di Vitello: Tender breaded whole veal cutlet served with fresh mushrooms in a gummy, white cream sauce. Minestrone style thickened soup tinged with tomato sauce full of corn, carrots, string beans. Includes garlic bread, soup or salad and side order of spaghetti 1-2a) Bottle of red wine Poggio DOCG. Well priced and decent red Sangiovese wine from Toscano. Palermo doesn't scalp you here unlike many other restaurants. 3) Tiramisù: Can't say this version knocked my socks off, but a little something sweet after a meal does hit the spot. 3a) Espresso Dopio was smooth, refreshingly bitter, touch acidic & toasty to counter the dairy, sweetness and hint of chocolate of the Tiramisù. 4- Stelle/stars read more

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My wife and I were out for an early dinner on Sunday and decided on Palermo's Italian restaurant. It had been a couple of years since we last dined there with friends. We have always enjoyed the food and the way Tony and Antonette made us feel like family when we first ate at their La Canada and Montrose locations. Yesterday was no different, the service was prompt and the pizza Roma starter just as we remembered it. A glass of house Chianti and salad started us off and the meal was complete with Chicken Diane. Tony was attentive to every table and that's the old school allure of Palermo's. He has time to communicate with every diner and make them feel special. His offering of a complimentary cannoli and coffee was extra special yesterday. Though we don't get there as often as we used to, nothing has changed......it's a very warm and inviting restaurant with good food. read more

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Had another tasty meal at Palermo's yesterday for Sunday lunch. We were happily welcomed into the restaurant and seated. We ordered calamari appetizer cooked to perfection. It was tender and the coating was crisp and light. We also got a small sausage and mushroom pizza and swapped the red sauce out for olive oil and garlic. We did get a bowl of red sauce for my husband, who enjoys pizza the regular way. Our waitress Alex was nice and had served the slice of pizza with two spoons using them like tongs. I thought that was brilliant! The food was still as delicious as we remembered read more

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An L.A. Legend... the El Coyote of Italian. (I hope that's a compliment) Delicious. Indulgent. Generous portions. Went back, for the first time in years, Took my partner. Mentioned it was his first time ever, and they generously brought us both a mini-tiramisu. Sounds cliché, but this place really makes ya feel like family. read more

Hands down best homemade Italian food. Family owned and served to the customers for years.

Have been a monthly regular for over 17 years, pizza Rosa and lasagna are my favorite dishes. The lasagna alone is the best I've ever had. My condolences to Tony's family upon his passing, he always made us feel welcome. read more

Palermo Italian Restaurant - Pizza Pizzarosa (Medium 12") - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's Italy in LA! The food here is amazing. Every time I go, I have to try something different because every experience with new food is amazing. Staff here is really friendly and makes you feel at home. Only downside is the parking because it is limited parking in the back and mostly street parking. read more

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I have been frequenting here for years maybe 10 yrs , this was and is still a hot spot for new years celebrations, they had a gentleman that would play the accordion and visit each table, just great vibes , great wine , great food and a great time a real Italian style restaurant experience. the owner used to visit a lot and say hi to everyone too. Highly recommend this restaurant it's a staple in Hollywood read more

Palermo Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If it wasn't the best my family wouldn't have been customers for 50 years. Reliably delicious and Tony always greated us by our first names. Great small family owned business. read more

The food, Ambiance and service was incredible. Each employee was warm and welcoming especially Tony and his wife, Antoinette. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tony's family and his close friends. Tony, you will be missed immensely!! God Bless you and your family!! read more

Visited on a Wednesday at around dinner time. I had a concert at the Greek theatre and was craving Italian pizza so stopped by to try it out. Came in brought me back to Sicilia very nice ambiance very nice atmosphere. Cool little bar in the back. Oh, met Tony the owner very nice man. They give you a little dessert at the end very nice gesture. Almost forgot the pizza is soooo good the cheese the perfect grease. Very family friendly place! read more

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A long time I was in the mood to go in this restaurant. Finally, my husband and I went there yesterday. The food is an old school popular dishes from soul Italy. Really good, the service is excellent, really friendly. And the ambiance, you will feel in Palermo or any other part of Sicily. Good house's wine, reasonable price. If you don't eat too much, you can share. You see the customers are the locals and go there for years, it is a good sign. Salute e arriverdeci! read more

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I haven't been to Palermo in over 20 years and it's exactly as I remember it! Talk about nostalgia. Super friendly service and felt like traditional Italian homecooking. The lasagna was saucy and delish. The fettucine alfredo was creamy goodness. Chicken marsala was nice and tender with a side of veggies. Restaurant was clean and had a charming ambiance. Parking available in the back, or on the street if you're lucky. read more

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From the moment you step in the door you feel right at home! The hospitality here is incredible and the food is even better. Decent price and such a cute interior! I'll be back for sure! read more

Palermo Italian Restaurant - Dining area - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Old school since 1976. When we arrived on a Sunday evening it wasn't too busy so we were seated immediately. I love the quirky Italian decor which gives it a welcoming and cozy feel to the place. If you are into wine I am sure you will find a bottle that you like because they have two wall shelves full of wine bottles. I ordered my favorite item which is a personal size mushroom pizza. The waitress brought out small sliced samples of the pizza. The mushroom pizza was very tasty but I do not like the airy thick crust dough they use. The wait staff goes way above and beyond to make you feel welcome. read more

Run don't walk. I was really craving spicy vodka pasta and my boyfriend called to see if they have it, they said they didn't but they offered to make it for me. We came in 30 minutes before closing and they sat us immediately, and gave us incredible fast service. They gave us a sample of one of their pizzas which we ended up ordering, garlic bread and two free desserts at the end. They certainly kept us fed while we waited for our entrees. Julio our waiter was so funny and kind. Multiple employees checked on us throughout our dining experience. It was a gorgeous family owned establishment and the ambiance was stunning. They need to add the spicy vodka sauce to their menu cause it was amazing!!! If I lived closer I would be coming here far too often. read more

Little hole in the wall that has been there 49 yrs Entire staff is super friendly quaint and cozy very homey feel we had the spaghetti and meatballs and the lasagne Bolognese VERY good read more

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This is an awesome spot for some comfort Italian food. Portions are BIG. I didn't catch the name of our server but he was super attentive. Went on a Thursday night, it wasn't too busy and food comes out fairly quickly. They have some pizza slices when we sat down that was a cool beginning treat. My gf and I ended up with a food coma lol read more

The food was just not good. Chicken parmesan tasted like it was freezer burnt. Clam linguini with white sauce tasted like straight garlic. Could have been an off day in the kitchen but tonight it was just not good. read more

My favorite restaurant in Los Angeles! I've been going there for years. Friendly staff who do their jobs well. There's not a bad item on the menu. The pizza Rosa is fantastic. Has the feel of a real neighborhood restaurant. read more

Palermo! Amazing Italiano Ristorante! The food is sooooo delicious! First you get this warm buttered bread that melts in your mouth! Too good! Then we had the pizza with pepperoni and sausage, everything freshly made and authentic! Im going to say it again, everything is FRESH! Along with an extremely huge portion of antipasto salad that was loaded! The prices are very reasonable, especially for the amount of food you're getting, oh and you will have leftovers. Julio was our waiter, what an awesome guy! Julio was like hanging out with that uncle you love, he made sure we were well taken care of. He's also very knowledgeable with their wine and delicious dessert menu, most desserts freshly made on site! The restaurant is spacious, and there's ample parking in the back. Once you walk in, I actually thought I was in New York, I love how it's decorated. Give Palermo a try, I promise you will not be disappointed! I'm sure all their waiters are great, but ask for Julio if he's available. Thank you Julio for making our experience fun, and making us feel at home! read more

Are you roaming the streets of LA and you just got in the mood for a little Italian food? Palermo is a place for you. The restaurant is usually clean and comfortable and offers a variety of things to choose from. Service is prompt and attentive no matter what time of day you choose to pop in. The food is flavorful. I enjoy it most for a quick lunch. read more

Palermo Italian Restaurant - Pasta with fresh Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered an Italian salad and the dressing was a bit sour. The Alfredo sauce is very thick , taste is just average The garlic bread is served hot and taste amazingly. Finally, they changed my salad without charge. Taste much better with ranch dressing. I know that they care about their customers from their and try to make dishes accomplishing satisfaction. Also it's a Great place to come on a romantic date night, nice ambience with candle light. Thank you for a great service. read more

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Great service, made me feel right at home ! The man sitting outside recommended this place and it didn't miss!

Maggie and Tony are the best. Specially the rest of the crew very nice and attendant. The food is just amazing right on the point, especially the Alfredo give it a shot. You won't regret it a true classic Italian American restaurant ran with culture in Tony's heart. read more

Food was aweful, if I can give 0 star I would. Cafeteria food tastes better. Service was bad too.

Lovely family ambiance. Tony's attentive, love to feel his dedication for treating the staff, customers, and overall restaurant atmosphere well. He saw I brought in leftover matcha in a plastic to go cup from elsewhere, saw I was at my last sip upon finishing it, and immediately treated me to an iced coffee he shares he makes for himself every day. Delicious pizza and pasta. Love the old school vibes. What a sweet treat. read more

Great service. Good food. Portions are good: not too much but also enough to get full.

"Don't get me flowers on Valentine's Day, get me Palermo's." - That's what my girlfriend told me so I decided to go to Palermo's for the first time and boy did I leave feeling like I wanted to come back again! I ordered a heart shaped pizza Rosa with pepperoni and lasagna. My order came with free garlic bread and salad. I had the pleasure of being helped my Tony who gave me a complimentary slice of pizza Rosa while I waited and threw in two free cannolis for it being my first time. The customer service was superb! The interior of the restaurant gave you the feeling of being transported to Italy and the all the portraits of famous actors who've ate there and all the awards definitely let you know how historic of a restaurant this was. I'll admit it wasn't the best Italian food I've ever eaten, a solid 8/10 food-wise, but just from the customer service experience alone it made me want to come back and try their breakfast. Well done, Tony! read more

Palermo Italian Restaurant - Interior of the restaurant on Valentine's Day - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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For over 30 years Palermo's is the Place to get the Best Italian Food and Pizza. . In Los Angeles.

love the atmosphere, NOT the food. Tony the owner a great guy with some wonderful staff. Food was much better before Covid and the prices lower. NOW they close early and the food is not nearly as good, very salty and watery sauce, bland, needs spices, like garlic, oregano etc. and prices too high for less food, much smaller portions Now. Long for the glory days, like free wine on counter, great service excellent, much bigger portions of good food, tasty and home made, now it's nuked, no more good food, those days long gone! TONY NICE GUY who seems to care less, tired, very apathetic, 3rd rate food. A SHELL OF WHAT ONCE WAS A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE! Now micro waved instant noodles. Believe you me, well upon my word. read more

I went to this restaurant with a friend who goes often. He said there was nothing bad on the menu. He ordered the melon wrapped in prosciutto. Excellent. All of us ordered something different. A mistake was made on my order as to the type of sauce. It was taken away and the correct meal/sauce was freshly prepared. Everyone else was about done when mine arrived. I ate some of it, but not wanting to hold up the others asked it to be packaged to go. My bag also included the meal that had the wrong sauce. That's customer service! My hotel room had a small freezer and I was able to get the pasta home to Washington State for dinner with my wife. The garlic bread that is served with the dinner was great. Our server was also great, garnering her a "healthy" tip. It is an old school restaurant where the best entry, and parking, is in the back. ENJOY!!! read more

I wad pleasantly surprised by this Italian gem! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by super friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is incredibly inviting, with an authentic and family oriented vibe. The layout is super cozy and has that homey feel which we loved. The food? Amazing. The calamari was crispy and flavorful, the pasta was delicious, and the garlic bread--so good! You can tell they put a lot of care into what they serve. Our server Jenn was awesome--she frequently checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Even the older gentleman, who seemed to be the owner, came by to see how everything was. It was such a nice touch and made the experience feel really special. Also, the food was just as good the next day! I'm eating the leftovers now, and honestly, they might taste even better. We'll be back :) read more

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Stumbled into Palermo yesterday with my friend Ming - boy oh boy, my rear end made some serious deposits. The sweet red sauce from the parm maneuvered its way through my aching body and leaked out through my back end like I don't know what. I'm not kidding - pouring out. I should've went back to Palermo and used their toilet instead of making mine suffer at my place. They should be the ones stuck with the consequences of what they cooked up and now what I'm throwing down. Paying over $30 for all of this was ridiculous as well. This is Los Feliz's well kept secret and I realized why for a reason. Only take your enemies here if you want to give them an experience they'll never forget. Anthony F - explain yourself! read more