Suggestions for Authentic places near Los Angeles

Debra Macki Makeup (MUA) • May 8, 2013I love this place for authentic old school Italian. Excellent service and food! It reminds me of Boston's North End.

Marc S. • October 28, 2013Delicious place, very italian authentic. Better make a reservation since it's quite a small place.

Edward F. • December 19, 2017Great place to get authentic Italian foods. Tagletelli and tartufo pizza were great. Canoli and zappoli were so tasty

Lanimaka • February 21, 2014Place is as legit as it gets. If you want authentic Hawaiian food, get the lau lau, Kailua pig combo or the Loco Moco. And while you're there, get a spam musubi to go! Get a Hawaiian sun drink. Boom!

Andrew G. • July 10, 2015Delicious authentic Italian food! The place is small but super charming and the staff is friendly. Good wine selection too

Jaime B. • May 6, 2021One of the amazing breakfast i ever tasted. They serves an Authentic and Delicious food. Coffee, French toast, desserts and pastries all are super tasty.Nice Place. Feels so good here. Great service.

Christophe S. • August 28, 2014Grew up in France where millions eat and make Italian food. This place is authentic: Real spaghetti carbonara. CANNOT find better. Wife had a Cioppino, seafood, pretty good too. For desert: tiramisu.

Natalie G. • November 19, 2015Definitely one of the most authentic Mexican Food places on the west side. The setting is great and the food is even better. I recommend the Chicken Chipotle, margaritas & the breakfast!! ❤️

Thai L. • February 18, 2010This place is amazing... never had a bad experience here. Definitely some of the best tacos/burritos in Santa Monica. If your looking for inexpenseive authentic Mexican food go here.

Edel • November 10, 2015Lovely place very authentic and comfy, the coffee crusted french toast together with open face croissant are amazing 😍😍

Charles K. • February 25, 2013Really delicious, cheap and authentic Indian food. Combo plate is the best deal in town. This is also the best place to get puja supplies, masala mixes and Ayurvedic spices.

Homan T. • July 3, 2011I cent understand what people see in this place - if you have had real mexican food. The food taste canned, service sucks, and nothing is authentic. The best item is the salsa!

Justin • December 8, 2014Not enough vegetarian options but had bean and cheese burrito and gotta say it's a true authentic Mexican place.

Nitzan B. • July 29, 2019Perfect place. Authentic food and seating area, very quiet and whatever you will get will be fresh!

Jason W. • September 4, 2011This place is awesome! Fireplace outside, a mechanical bull, great music, and a great authentic atmosphere. Highly recommend it.

Natalie G. • September 7, 2015This place is amazing! A very authentic Mexican food in west la. Everything I have tried here is 👌🏼

Christina V. • August 28, 2015I come here and get the "Trust Me by Nozowa" every time. - Can't resist the super fresh fish and warm rice. If you like authentic Sushi, this is the place.

JESS K. • July 19, 2011avoid this place, hot food on cold plates, NOT authentic Thai

Ryan W. • July 7, 2013Loved this place. Authentic Mexican food, great service. The salsas were really tasty and fresh

Yeyen • April 28, 2011Probably one of the best Mexican restaurants in LA, this place is a secret gem. Affordable, authentic and homey.

Yuriy M. • October 7, 2012My favorite local taco place. Always fresh and authentic.

Darrel D. • May 4, 2010Brought a co-worker of mine from New York who ended up praising the place and calling it the most authentic pizza he's had in LA.

Aariel D. • June 19, 2021Delicious sandwiches and salads. Perfect place for authentic food for breakfast as well as lunch. So many different varieties of dishes has been served. Great people provided good service. Clean area.

Diana A. • August 12, 2017The food and the place felt very authentic. It was a bit too intense for me personally.

Ross S. • December 10, 2014One of the few places in the area that sells fresh pasta, including ravioli and gnocchi. Authentic Italian deli.

Steve S. • October 23, 2010This place is sooooo good. Amazing authentic Italian pizza (like the kind from Italy). Really good pasta too!

Megan Allison • November 18, 2017Adorable, affordable place with an authentic bistro vibe (and a great happy hour!) Really nice escargot, and delicate calamari not fried, in a light tomato sauce as standouts.

Offbeat L.A. • January 28, 2016Opened 1956. Opened in place of Cottage Italia and serving Italian-American food, this restaurant has an authentic old school vibe. Dark, with red leather booths, stained glass, wood & Italian decor.

LogoTV • March 22, 2011"Fresh, authentic family owned (and run) restaurant. Scrumptious food. Studios love this place. Great catering." – Joy, Pretty Hurts

Matthew W. • November 16, 2010Great place for authentic Mexican food... I haven't ever tasted anything quite like it... worth the drive.