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    Trattoria Daly

    4.9 (335 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Meatballs
    Vickie V.

    Why is is that when I rely on other Elites, I am disappointed? Here comes what will likely be yet another unpopular review. I really wanted spaghetti and finding good pasta in LA, in my opinion, is difficult. So, I hit up Yelp and this place had stellar reviews. I tried to have my food delivered and while they came up on one of the platforms, it said unavailable. I called the restaurant and I was told they didn't offer delivery. So, I got in my car to get my grub. I parked at the Smart and Final and walked over (it's a close walk). There's ample free parking as street parking was not available. I decided on the spaghetti bolognese because they didn't have a spaghetti with marinara. I wanted meatballs so I got a side of three. Please note that the menu does not indicate the meatballs are tiny so when I saw 9 on the menu, I asked if I could just have 3. At that point I should have been advised they were tiny and I would have taken all 9. The pasta, as you can see, doesn't look appetizing but at least it tasted decent. Would I return for this dish? Absolutely not. I will note that many of the reviews pertained to the vodka sauce pasta. I may consider giving them a re-do but just to try the vodka pasta. The meatballs were excellent, by the way, but I wouldn't be surprised if they came from a bag in the freezer. The pasta did not come with garlic bread so I got a side of that too. Their garlic bread wasn't bad but it reminded me of those frozen loaves you can buy and pop in the oven yourself. Not exactly what I was expecting from a place with these types of rave reviews. Now for the kicker....when I was placing my order, I noticed they had the equipment for Grubhub. I asked the guy taking my order whether they offered delivery and he said, yes, through an app but it's very expensive. I told him I had just called and was told no delivery is offered! He responded he hadn't answered the phone and deferred to who did. Wait for it....that guy told me they do not offer delivery because a real person isn't making the delivery! Grubhub DOES use real people and it's a food DELIVERY app! ‍ Needless to say, I was irritated I had to drive myself to get subpar food. This is definitely not a yummy in your tummy place and I'd tread with caution if you're relying on the reviews before trekking over. Notably, the place was pretty full at 4 p.m. on a weekday. There is indoor and outdoor seating but the place is pretty small.

    My dessert wish I could've taken a picture of the food but it was sooo good we ate it all up fast. Must try their desserts delicious.
    M M.

    Came out with my family thrifting. We look online and found this Gem. The food was amazing. The customer service 5 stars. We will be back for sure. Please stop by you won't be disappointed. Everything is made fresh. They have a chef with 30 years of experience. Jesus and are amazing. PS everything is made of scratch. Support your local businesses.

    Beef Lasagna
    Deidre M.

    My aunts were in town from Boston and Chicago, and were adamant about having dinner at a local spot in our neighborhood. It was great to try this spot finally, together! I had no doubt that the food and service would be excellent with consideration of the reviews. We each ordered a pasta, shared the Daly Salad (soooooo good!) and a bottle of vino. My lasagna was exceptional and the beef was v good more like short rib than ground beef fyi, my husband thoroughly enjoyed his seafood pasta, and aunts raved about their penne vodka sauce w/ chicken and the shrimp pasta dish (forgot name lol). Large potions, so come hungry or be happy for leftovers!!! Kitchen is tiny so expect a possible longer wait for food - but it's worth it and they provide yummy bread! Being on the outside patio was also perfect. Love how it's tucked away in the back. There's apparently a parking lot back there too but had no issue finding street parking on an early Saturday night. I suggest making a reservation for prime dinner because it's smaller and can get packed quickly. Service was friendly, personable and attentive. Thanks for the great meal and memories. See you again soon!

    Steak and fries
    Laura G.

    If you want the best Authentic Italian food with 5 Star service! This is the place for you ! My family recommended this place with high reviews, and let me say.... This place didn't disappoint! The servers were awesome when it came to timing on drinks, food and desserts ! We tried many plates and a yummy pistachio dessert. Small "hole in the wall" , this is why it's definitely the best ' come try it and find out !

    Fried Calamari Fritti delicious

    I am so disappointed in the food we just got! I am so embarrassed to my coworker of the food we just got! We were deciding to have a working lunch, I suggested we get food from here because I've been here before in person and I had an amazing time! Today was like a different restaurant unbelievable flavorless entrées. The freaking Caesar salad, which I asked for extra dressing was plain lettuce what a bullshit move! I would be To even bang that up and attempt to send that out. The fettuccine Alfredo the sauce was almost nonexistent. It was so un enjoyable to even attempt to eat it. The pasta you need to revisit your meat sauce because it lacks that wow flavor that Bolognese gives you. So so disappointing., and do yourself a favor leave off the overcooked vegetables they serve no purpose. And let me tell you how pissed I am at the bread you sent! You sent Dale bread from yesterday don't deny it cause you are a liar if you try! The couple pieces were nice. You could tell they were maybe from the day, but the other ones were like fricking rock hard croutons. How dare you insult your potential clients like that? How dare you?. I am so angry. I don't know if I'll ever come back in there.! I really really bragged on you guys to my coworkers and you embarrassed the hell out of me!

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    Ale S.

    Here's my feedback on my recent visit to Trattoria Daly. We had a wonderful experience and found the service to be exceptionally friendly. We specifically appreciated how welcoming everyone was, and we really loved our waiter, who was incredibly sweet to all the guests he served. The food was excellent. We tried the Daly Salad, which was delicious. I ordered the Pollo Alla Nonna and found it very tasty. My husband's Linguine Alla Checca was both delicious and flavorful. The restaurant is small inside, so seating is quite close to other diners. However, we were pleased to find plenty of street parking and did not have to wait at all for a table. Thank you for a great meal.

    Pepperoni Pizza
    Cynthia Denice O.

    Five Stars for a True Boyle Heights Gem -- Trattoria DALY After a hike at Millard Canyon, my boyfriend and I were driving through Boyle Heights when we came across Trattoria DALY--a true diamond in the rough. Boyle Heights is one of LA's oldest and most culturally rich neighborhoods, known for hardworking families, deep community roots, and food that tells a story, and this restaurant fits right in. From the moment we sat down, the experience felt warm and intentional. The ambiance was intimate and relaxing, with a fresh rose on the table that added such a thoughtful touch. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and genuine. The all-Latino kitchen clearly takes pride in their craft, and it shows in every dish. My boyfriend is allergic to shrimp, and when our calamari fritti initially arrived with shrimp on the plate, the staff immediately apologized and remade it without hesitation. The corrected dish was perfect: crispy calamari over fries with a beautifully seasoned tomato sauce--rich, smooth, and comforting without being spicy. We also enjoyed a chopped Caesar salad and a pepperoni pizza that exceeded our expectations. The dough--made by a Roman bakery--was soft and airy, the sauce flavorful, and the pepperoni spot on. Every bite felt thoughtfully prepared. Parking is street-only and metered, but that's a small tradeoff for a restaurant that feels like a true neighborhood staple. Five stars all around--thank you for the warm hospitality, genuine smiles, and a meal we'll be thinking about until our next visit. We truly look forward to seeing you again soon.

    Chef special - seafood soup! I had already taken several bites before the image. All different seafoods were incredibly well cooked.
    Guadalupe D.

    Just finished my first meal here, and I cannot speak highly enough about it! Food: Fabulous - I got the mussel appetizer and the mussels were so well cooked, extremely tender. Sauce was flavorful! I had the chef special for my main course, the seafood soup - also extremely well done. All the seafood was independently delicious and perfectly cooked - the salmon, white fish, and mussels were excellent. My partner got the lobster ravioli, the bite I took of that was also excellent! Ambiance: Homey and Italian! Nice warm lighting and plentiful seating. Service: The food was fabulous, but this sealed the deal! Waitstaff was so kind and attentive, we actually ran into the owner who was also very passionate about his establishment in a way that shows, because this place is amazing! Overall, couldn't recommend it more. Please excuse the pictures, as we couldn't wait to dig in!

    Angel G.

    Spectacular! I was meeting my friend in LA and picked this place because of high reviews. The area is not the best but this small restaurant is a gem! If you want real Italian food - please go. Amazing pasta, real and flavorful! Excellent cooked pasta. But the highlight for me was a pistachio desert- omg what an amazing dance of fresh ingredients and flavors . Not too sweet but just what you want. We shared one, I should've get one to go ! That's on top of an absolutely sincere and pleasant staff!!! Thank you very much for delicious food and warm atmosphere . I will absolutely be back and highly recommend this place!

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    Today, July 29, 2026 I was having lunch at this Italian cuisine restaurant at Lincoln Heights, northeast of Downtown LA and I was greatly surprised. Trattoria Daly had wonderful pasta, the veggies and the dessert were amazing. I can't eat gluten and they accommodated me with a great gluten free veggie ravioli really yummy. The dessert, cream brûlée to die for. Restaurant service very good. I really enjoy the music too. There is a Smart and Final very close, you can park for free. Enjoy your day off.

    Spaghetti with meatballs

    Food was amazing and service was spectacular I came with my family and the waiter was so nice and attentive this food was hot and good the bread something simple but very good

    Chocolate Cake
    Melina Mae C.

    Walked past this place a couple of times and finally stopped in to try it for a cute date. Food was solid and the service was exceptional! We had the calamari fritti as an appetizer. My partner ordered the lasagna and I ordered the shrimp rigatoni. Portions are great! We both had leftovers. Our waiter told us to save room for dessert and they brought out some chocolate cake (or mousse? not sure because they brought it to us on the house ). I 100% recommend the lasagna and dessert :) Definitely will go back here when I want a lovely meal in an intimate setting.

    Hearts of Palm Salad
    Gabby P.

    I loved this place! My mom and I visited for the first time tonight and we had a great experience! Very attentive and friendly waitstaff, first of all. Secondly, the food was rather good. I loved their seafood pasta. It came with so much seafood, and each piece was cooked well. The squid still had a snap where many other places have made it mushy/overcooked. The sauce was garlicky and fragrant and the pasta was not too al dente. The place is small and cozy, so not the best place to bring a big party. Definitely will come again!

    Cute little place

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    Bestia

    4.3
    (8.4k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    wow, this was on my wishlist for almost a decade and it lived up to it!!…read more FAVORITES: - Roasted Bone Marrow - Corn Agnolotti - Mussels & Clams The famous Pork Sausage Cavatelli with truffle is good, but didn't amaze me like the others. The Branzino was a nice surprise, fish was cooked perfect and it was also unique (never had branzino like that flavor before). I will say this place is quite pricey and the portion sizes are also very small. So be prepared to spend $150+ for 2 people. Service was on toppppp! especially on the water refills, there were so on top of it A+++++ The ambiance is nice, warehouse like but with some charm & greenery. Sitting outside on their patio was quite nice on a summer night! Note you can see multiple cute raccoons hanging out & climbing the trees as well, free nature show!

    I gotta say, Bestia's got an ambitious menu and I am here for it! Half of the ingredients I can't…read moreeven pronounce. But as far as tapas style dinners go, this spot's gotta be on your list. Ranking from best to decent: Duck Liver Pâté -- gee golly, the absolute best pate I've ever consumed and the best plate of the night. Seems like everyone's going for the bone marrow... nah. If you're into pate whatsoever, you cannot miss out on this one. And you know what it is? Wasn't even the truffle.. the secret is in the pine nut miso. Delicious. 10/10 Chocolate Budino Tart -- decadent, rich, bold chocolate dessert. My wife don't even like chocolate, but she liked this one, especially as a closer to our meal. 9/10 Charred Octopus -- got a nice kick, beautiful texture, and smokey flavors. The polenta is chef's kiss. 7/10 Cavatelli alla Norcina -- truffle me up son! Flavor on this one is not too over-the-top, which is good! 7/10 Roasted Bone Marrow -- yeh alright. I think I came in with too high of an expectation for this one. The pasta itself was a texture I wasn't too accustomed to. The flavor is restrained and very subtle.. which is what I've always preferred.. but maybe I was expecting more flavor out of this one. 5/10 Squid Ink Spaghetti -- you know... maybe I'm just not that into seafood like I thought I was. If you're a seafood lover, you may appreciate this dish more than I did. 4/10 Overall, great experience! Really, my only qualm was my own high expectations that I think made some of the dishes a bit underwhelming. Otherwise, I'd come back and try other dishes! Service was good, ambience was nice, valet's about $13. No complaints there.

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    Donna's

    4.3
    (720 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Best pasta ever!!! The vodka pasta seriously still lives in my dreams. It was sooo creamy,…read moreflavorful, and addicting. It was easily my favorite thing we ordered! I would come back just for this pasta alone. The tiramisu was chef's kiss So light, creamy, and the perfect way to end the meal. I lovedddd everything! The garlic bread came out hot and fluffy, but I do wish it had a little more garlic butter. Still yummy though! The chicken parm was good, but I didn't think there was anything super special about the flavor. I'd probably skip it next time and just get more pasta... Also, the decor is SO sweet and charming! Every table had its own little vase of fresh flowers, which was such a cute touch and made the whole place feel cozy and intimate. Overall, such a cute spot with AMAZING pasta. The vodka pasta + tiramisu combo is a MUST!!! Parking is either street or at a near by lot; it wasn't too expensive though!

    Came on a Monday as soon as it opened to put down my name since all reservations were booked up…read more Was able to secure a 6:00PM spot! I had heard great things about Donna's so I was ok with waiting. Our server was really nice, she let us know that this was meant to be family-style and that we should order 4-6 dishes for two people. We started off with the meatballs and garlic bread. The meatballs were great, came with a tomato sauce, no complaints here. The waitress had recommended we get the garlic bread to go with the meatballs since they came by themselves. The garlic bread was garlicky indeed, though I found the ends to be pretty hard. I wouldn't recommend it. We also tried their gnocchi and fusilli a la vodka for their pasta. The fusilli was great, I realized it wasn't your typical spicy vodka sauce since it didn't have that kick. It was a pretty light sauce, fusilli was cooked very well. The truffle gnocchi looked really good when we got it. The server said we should mix it up as per the chef and then the dish lost a bit of that good appeal, but it still tasted good! I'm a big fan of gnocchi and no complaints with Donna's. Overall their pastas were pretty good. I was really looking forward to trying their chicken parm. Everyone seems to rave about it so we had to make sure to get it. I thought the breading and everything around the chicken was great, but the chicken itself was pretty rubbery and chewy. I was pretty disappointed since the pasta had given me high hope for their chicken parm. Maybe it was an off night, but I would say that this was pretty disappointing and not worth the hype. To end the night we tried the panna cotta since the server said it was the staff favorite dessert. Again, pretty good, not mind blowing. My favorites were definitely their pastas, the fusilli specifically. Everything else was pretty much not memorable. Was able to find free street parking around the corner, though they also have a paid lot.

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    4.0
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    6.8 mi
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    Food was absolutely amazing. Quality of the noodles and the pizza were impeccable, and the cooks…read morehave it down to a science. The highlight was the zucchini blossoms, their special. I recommend the arrabbiata, the oxtail ragu, and the amatriciana.

    This is a review about a three-hour dinner we were still talking about a week later…read more First, the smell the moment we walked in confirmed we were about to have some seriously good, authentic Italian food, and Mother Wolf delivered. Everything from the food to the pacing to the service was exceptional. It was impressive to see how seamlessly the entire staff worked together. Our server, the bussers, sommelier and kitchen seemed completely in sync. Courses arrived with enough time between them to actually enjoy the evening, our glasses were never empty, and someone always seemed to check in at exactly the right moment (never hovering, never leaving us wondering where everyone went). They actually made a mistake with one of our dishes, but even that became part of a great experience. They immediately acknowledged it and offered to make it right. We ended up loving what accidentally arrived and happily kept it. Mistakes happen; how a restaurant handles them says far more about the quality of its hospitality. We were celebrating two birthdays, and somehow the entire staff seemed clued in. From our first greeting through dessert, there was a warmth to the service that made the night feel genuinely special. We even ended up chatting with our server about other favorite restaurants in the area and bonded over our mutual recommendations. Our only problem with Mother Wolf: everything on the menu sounds incredible, so apparently we have to come back multiple times. Tragic. One word of caution unrelated to the restaurant itself: I'd skip the valet. Our keys were left inside our running car for about 15 min while the attendant had his back turned across the street, which made us pretty uncomfortable. There's a lot about a block away where you can park yourself for roughly the same price. Otherwise, absolutely loved our evening here. Incredible food, exceptional hospitality, and a meal you keep talking about afterward. Can't wait to come back--and hit the speakeasy next time!

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    Croquettes, least memorable of the night for me but good!

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    Croquettes, least memorable of the night for me but good!

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