Top Best Italian Restaurants in Venice Beach

"Restaurants Italian Downtown Arts District. Bavel isn't the only Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis concept with a killer takeout menu: Their first restaurant—and still one of L.A.'s most popular—is in on the action, too. Want some of the city's best salumi?"

"This 50-seat restaurant features a menu that places a California spin on Northern Italian cuisine. Only open since 2014, this farm to table based restaurant in Old Pasadena dishes up house-made charcuterie, pasta and much more. In addition to your house-made dish, tack on any wine or beer from a list that was curated by George Pitsironis, a wine specialist for the Greater Los Angeles area."

"Il Cielo has long been known as one of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles, compliments of its candlelit tables and dreamy dining space under the stars. The restaurant offers two romantic packages, which can be added on to any dining reservation, ranging in price from $20 to $75. Surprise someone special with a half bottle of Piper Heidsieck Champagne and a heart-shaped flourless chocolate cake with a special message of your choice written across the plate in chocolate script."

"Another restaurant commonly found on “most romantic” lists is Il Cielo in Beverly Hills, with its super charming interior and patio. This is a “go-to” destination for anniversaries, birthdays, and the like."

"Restaurants Italian Fairfax District. Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo build on their Fairfax legacy that started with Animal by opening this popular restaurant with skylights, an open kitchen, an overflowing pastry case and Helen’s wine shop in back. During lunch and dinner, Italian-American cuisine dominates the kitchen, but for breakfast the buttermilk pancakes ($13.25) are a coveted item."

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"We love this Italian restaurant for both the food and the ambience. The outdoor seating is socially distanced in their enclosed patio and has intimate vibes with string lights and greeneries. Everyone raves about the Beef Short Ribs Tortelloni, but it’s the Spanish Octopus Trenette with Roasted Bone Marrow that was our favorite!"

"Here in West Hollywood at chef Stephen Kalt’s Cal-Italian eatery, lunch means plenty of pastas, pizzas, and a few veggies for good measure. It’s hard to go wrong with an order of the carbonara and a side of broccolini with lemon. View this post on Instagram"

"Housed in a two-floor yellow cottage, the elegant and romantic yet unpretentious, Barrique is helmed by executive chef Antonio Mure who cooks up excellent Italian fare. The pasta dishes are particularly good, including the house-made squid ink linguine studded with chunks of crab and the rabbit-and-chestnut-stuffed raviolis that are sautéed in a garlic espresso sauce. 796 Main St., Venice"

"Fired at 800 degrees in a traditional Napoli pizza oven imported from Italy, Michael’s Pizzeria offers a selection of authentic D.O.P. pizza served whole or sliced upon request. A thoughtful list of appetizers, salads, wine and beer are also available."

"Claudine Artisan Kitchen and Bakeshop was the vision of owners Lea Newton and Anthony Jacquet, longtime friends who partnered to create a combination bake shop and cafe that reflects the multicultural cuisine of the Los Angeles region. The modern Californian cafe offers open dining room and patio seating and serves a variety of all-day dishes prepared with fresh, ethically-sourced produce. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service are available daily, along with brunch service on the weekends."

"Photo courtesy of Claudine Artisan Kitchen and Bakeshop, photo by Ryan Tanaka. Claudine Artisan Kitchen and Bakeshop wants you to return to your childhood – if you dare. Start with the basics, the Claudine Monogram Sugar Cookie, a classic that melts in your mouth and reminds you (if you are lucky) of the ones Mom used to make."

"This quaint little bakery does one thing, bundt cakes and it does them to perfection. Nothing Bundt Cakes offers up a variety of cake sizes, from the small bite-sized bundtinis to large tiered cakes. Unless we are ordering a cake for a party, we usually stop by and grab a couple bundtlets, which are a sizeable single serving sized bundt cake."

"This very special shop in the Wilshire-Gramercy Plaza strip mall (which also houses Craft Donuts and Awesome Coffee) is a one-stop shop specializing in beautiful flower white bean paste rice cakes handmade with by owner Jiniee Park, who also teaches classes on the premises. Stop by for a variety of individual rice cake themed treats, including, cheesecake, cupcakes, flower cookies, tiramisu bottle cake, soy milk, and soy milk pudding. Whole cakes in various sizes are available by pre-order only."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Tony Hisgett used under CC BY 2.0. This is one of the most stunning theatres in all of Los Angeles. Initially opened in 1930, this is one of the most romantic places in LA because of its structure and overall look."

"There’s something old school and romantic about going out for a night on broadway. Located in the heart of Hollywood is the famous Pantages, built in June 1930. Its history is as impressive as its shows and a perfect way to impress your date."

"Largo opened on Fairfax Avenue in 1996 as a bar/supper club… after 12 wonderful years, we moved the show up to La Cienega Blvd in June 2008 to the historic Coronet Theatre, a beautiful 60 year old 280 seat room with courtyard, lobby and…. Address:366 N La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90048. Web:www.largo-la.com"