Da Pasquale Family-owned, Naples-inspired restaurant upgrades décor and nearly doubles in size. Lunch weekdays; dinner Mon.–Sat. (All major cards) 9749 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.859.3884 $$ Map I11
The Stinking Rose “We season our garlic with food.” Virtually everything, even ice cream, is infused with garlic. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 55 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.652.7673 $$ Map I12 www.thestinkingrose.com
Pasta Pomodoro Italian favorites, reasonably priced. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) Burbank Town Center, 201 East Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, 818.559.1300. 401 Manhattan Beach Blvd.,Manhattan Beach, 310.545.5401. 14622 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, 818.501.7400. 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.969.8000. 21600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills, 818.340.2400 $$ Map northeast of T23, L13, north of G9, H13, north of G8
Ago Garlicky seafood soup, Tuscan-style steak. Investors include Robert DeNiro. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 8478 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.655.6333 $$$ Map I12
Allegria Parma-raised chef Antonio Mure offers regional Italian fare south of Malibu Pier. Lunch, dinner daily. (AE, DC, MC, V) 22821 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.456.3132 $$ Map northwest of B1
Amalfi Ristorante Soft colors, rustic beams, stucco fireplace. Dover sole baked in wood oven, fileted table-side. Dinner daily. (All major cards) 143 N. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.938.2504 $$$ Map I13
Angelato Café Panini sandwiches and more than 100 gelato and sorbetto flavors! Sun. noon–10 p.m.; Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight. (All major cards) 301 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, 310.656.9999 $ Map L8
Angelini Osteria Gino Angelini’s boisterous room may be L.A.’s best Italian. Zagat Survey has it on top. Lunch Tues.–Fri.; dinner Tues.–Sun. (AE, MC, V) 7313 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.297.0070 $$$ Map I13
Bridge Owners of Koi transform Alto Palato spot into chic new Italian. Chef is Mirko Paderno (ex-Valentino). Pizzas and paninis until 2 a.m. Dinner Mon.-Sat. (All major cards) 755 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.659.3535 $$$ Map I12
Capo Restaurateur Bruce Marder’s intimate treasure on the coast. Fabulous wine list. Dinner Tues.–Sat. (All major cards) 1810 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.394.5550 $$$$ Map L8
Celestino Pasta house from Sicilian chef Celestino Drago. Lunch Mon.–Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. (AE, MC, V) 141 S. Lake St., Pasadena, 626.795.4006 $$$ Map Q21
Ciao Trattoria Northern Italian served in gorgeous room tucked away in the historic Fine Arts Building. Lunch weekdays; dinner Mon.-Sat. (AE, DC, MC, V) 815 W. 7th St., downtown, 213.624.2244 $$$ Map I16
Cicada Majestic, exquisite Deco room in historic Oviatt building. Osso buco; porcini risotto. Superior service. Dinner Mon.–Sat. (All major cards) 617 S. Olive St., downtown, 213.488.9488 $$$ Map I16
Cube New. Italian and international cafe with charcuterie and cheese bar. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (AE, MC, V) 615 N. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323.939.1148 $$ Map H13
Cucina Paradiso Bold flavors; pastas made in house. Pumpkin and ricotta ravioli; osso buco ragu. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 3387 Motor Ave., West L.A., 310.839.2500 $$ Map L11
Dan Tana’s New York–style restaurant, an L.A. classic for 40 years. Red-sauced pastas, huge steaks. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 9071 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.275.9444 $$$ Map I11
Dolce Rows of fire behind bar, live DJ spins Italian acid jazz. Gothic chandelier illuminates intimate dining room. Dinner nightly. (AE, MC, V) 8284 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323.852.7174 $$$ Map H12
Drago Dishes from Celestino Drago’s native Sicily: pasta with dry roe, best carpaccios in town. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 2628 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.828.1585 $$$$ Map K8
Enoteca Drago New Celestino Drago creation is casual, sophisticated. From a pastry to a 32-ounce, Piedmontese porterhouse; 50 regional Italian wines by the glass. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 410 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.786.8236 $$ Map J11
Il Cielo Frolicking cherubs, 50,000 twinkle lights, flowered courtyard with retractable glass roof. 1,400 couples married here. Even the food is romantic. Lunch, dinner Mon.-Sat. (All major cards) 9018 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 310.276.9990 $$$ Map I11
Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi Giorgio Baldi and family treat you to the cooking of Giorgio’s native coastal Tuscan village. Dinner nightly. (AE, MC, V) 114 W. Channel Road, Santa Monica, 310.573.1660 $$$ Map L7
Il Sole Traditional Northern Italian cuisine at Sunset Plaza trattoria. Hip—and loyal—clientele. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 8741 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.657.1182 $$$ Map H12
La Botte Means “the barrel” in Italian, and the décor features oak wine barrels. Sibling to Venice’s popular—and tiny—Piccolo Ristorante Italiano. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 620 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.576.3072 $$$ Map L8
La Dolce Vita Personable Northern Italian marks 30 years, gets new producer owners. Steak Sinatra invented here; Reagans, Pecks were regulars. Dishes prepared tableside. Dinner Mon.–Sat. (All major cards) 9785 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.278.1845 $$$ Map J11
Le Terza Outstanding second venue from Gino Angelini of much-lauded Angelini Osteria (top Italian in Zagat Survey). All meals daily; Sun. brunch. (All major cards) 8384 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.782.8384 $$$ Map I12
Locanda del Lago Spot on Third Street Promenade focuses on dishes of Bellagio and Lombardy region, Lunch, dinner daily; Sat.–Sun. brunch. (All major cards) 231 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, 310.451.3525 $$ Map L8
Locanda Veneta Tiny trattoria among L.A.’s best. “Beautiful food for beautiful people” (Zagat). Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 8638 W. 3rd St., L.A., 310.274.1893 $$ Map I12
Maggiano’s Little Italy Classic Southern Italian in 1930s New York–inspired setting. Outdoor dining; live jazz Wed.–Sat.. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) The Grove, 6301 W. 3rd St., L.A., 323.965.9665 $$ Map I13
Mangiamo Quaint, smallish neighborhood Italian specializes in seafood. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 128 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310.318.3434 $$ Map L13
OsteriaLatini New upscale neighborhood venue is a hit. List of daily specials almost as long as the menu. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 11712 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.826.9222 $$ Map K9
Piccolo Ristorante Italiano Tiny eatery a block from the beach. Six-course seasonal tasting menu. Dinner nightly. (All major cards) 5 Dudley Ave., Venice, 310.314.3222 $$$ Map M8
Prego Tuscan-themed trattoria; pizza, house-made pasta, charcoal-grilled fish and spit-roasted meats. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; dinner nightlly. (All major cards) 362 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.277.7346 $$ Map J11
Sor Tino Ristorante New spot offers reasonably priced Florentine menu. Open kitchen, cozy ambience. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 908 S. Barrington Ave., Brentwood, 310.442.8466 $$ Map J9
Tesoro Trattoria Stylish trattoria; Tuscan fare in elegant dining room next to MOCA Grand Avenue. Lunch weekdays; dinner Mon.-Sat. (All major cards) 300 S. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.680.0000 $$$ Map H16
Toscana Sleek and contemporary eatery serves Adriatic-inspired pastas, pizzas and entrees to stylish Westside crowd. Lunch Mon.–Sat.; dinner nightly. (All major cards) 11633 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.820.2448 $$ Map J9
Trattoria Tre Venezie Specialties from Venetian chef include ricotta ravioli with beets. Lunch Tues.–Fri.; dinner Tues.–Sun. (All major cards) 119 W. Green St., Pasadena, 626.795.4455 $$$ Map Q19
Valentino Chef Ezio Gamba moves over from Valentino Las Vegas to the venerated original. Spot often cited as one of America’s best wine cellars. Lunch Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. (All major cards) 3115 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 310.829.4313 $$$$ Map L9
Vincenti Northern Italian trattoria. Lunch Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. (All major cards) 11930 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.207.0127 $$ Map J9
Zucca Ristorante Joachim Splichal venue; massive church doors, Venetian carnival murals. Lunch weekdays; dinner nightly. 801 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.614.7800 $$$ Map I16
Da Pasquale Family-owned, Naples-inspired restaurant upgrades décor and nearly doubles in size. Lunch weekdays; dinner Mon.–Sat. (All major cards) 9749 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.859.3884 $$ Map I11
Da Vinci Ristorante Specialties: osso buco Milanese, butterscotch crêpes flamed table-side. Lunch weekdays; dinner Mon.–Sun. (All major cards) 9737 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.273.0960 $$ Map I11
Il Fornaio Trattoria-style favorites; adjoining bakeries offer Italian pastries, sandwiches to take out. Lunch, dinner daily; all meals daily at Beverly Hills location. Bakery: breakfast, lunch daily. (All major cards) 301 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.550.8330. 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, 310.725.9555. 1551 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310.451.7800. 1 Colorado, Pasadena, 626.683.9797 $$ Map J11, L13, L8, Q19
The Stinking Rose “We season our garlic with food.” Virtually everything, even ice cream, is infused with garlic. Lunch, dinner daily. (All major cards) 55 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310.652.7673 $$ Map I12