Bestia is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

1. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 248 tips and reviews

Ron D.Ron Diggity: All the pastas are awesome, especially the spaghetti rustichella (with uni)

NicoleNicole: Lamb neck was delicious, pasta w/pork sausage and bone marrow with spinach gnocchi is outstanding.

Keshav L.Keshav Lewis: Great fun at counter seating watching chefs make squid ink and gem salads, and various delicious things. Loved the gnocchi and grilled endive.

Maccheroni Republic is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

2. Maccheroni Republic

8.4
332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

ToddTodd: Best pasta in LA. Made fresh daily. The roasted ham pasta is enlightening. So good. Also the flan.

JenniferJennifer: The lunch special (pasta of the day + choice of sauce + salad + bread) is the best value for diners on a budget.

Emily H.Emily Hummel: Pumpkin ravioli with cheese truffle sauce is to die for

Bottega Louie is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

3. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 781 tips and reviews

Alex K.Alex Kravis: Raspberry Macaroons are the best (even though Earl Grey is prettier). Pappardelle is also fantastic.

Rocio R.Rocio Rascon: Amazing Italian salad off menu, trenne pasta is glorious

Dëva H.Dëva Holik: Amazing restaurant with great bread and pasta. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu including the hand crafted drinks. Make sure you try their pizza and whole fish.

Drago Centro is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

4. Drago Centro

8.5
525 S Flower St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 89 tips and reviews

ZinioZinio: Los Angeles Magazine says, "Huge windows and a leaning tower of wine tell you that you're in LA, while pastas by Celestino Drago make you feel like you're in Italy." Read more.

EaterEater: The crab and fettucine, loaded with fresh tomatoes and a little kick from red pepper chiles, gets rounded out with a squeeze of lemon at this stately Downtown restaurant. Read more.

Leslie M.Leslie McClure: Everything here is great! The fettuccini pasta w/ cheese & black truffles, to die for!

Otium is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

5. Otium

8.7
222 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Bunker Hill · 64 tips and reviews

Clara B.Clara Berta: Love the delicious cocktails and sitting at the bar is a real treat! Special hamachi and amazing salmon salad and pasta out of this world! Make reservations, since they do get busy!

WednesdayWednesday: Kale salad, hamachi & fusilli

Connie C.Connie Chiu: The foie gras funnel cake with pear is so deng tasty. The scallops and beef tartare are good, not amazing. Cloverleaf bread is worth trying. The only thing I didn’t like is the tortellini.

Cole's is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

6. Cole's

8.5
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel S.: The mac and cheese is awesome...you people are on crack. And the sweet potato fries are amazing. Ah may zing! Dip was ok...philipe's was better. Also loved the spicy pickle!

AmandaAmanda: Mac and cheese: order along with the tomato soup and mix them, so f-ing good!Happy hour: not listed on the menu, but you can order a half a grilled cheese and tomato soup for $5.

Z.A.K.Z.A.K.: Mac and Cheese! add a little of the fire mustard

Blossom Vietnamese is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

7. Blossom Vietnamese

8.0
426 S Main St (btwn 4th & 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 53 tips and reviews

Rob B.Rob Blasko: The pho is GREAT, but don't miss out on the cold vermicelli noodles with lemongrass steak.

Rachel E.Rachel Elnar: Awesome pho, but don't miss out on the Vermicelli noodles, spring rolls, shaking beef, or pork chops. Delish.

Chloe N.Chloe Nguyen: Vegetarian pho is yums! also try #24: bun cha gio chay (vermicelli rice noodles with veg egg rolls). With any of the bun dishes, dump all of the sauce in the bowl add sriracha, and dig in!

Yard House is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

8. Yard House

8.3
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · South Park · 223 tips and reviews

Richie K.Richie Krul: Wouldnt normally drop $20 on a plate of Mac and Cheese, but it is PHENOMENAL here. Get the Mac-n-cheese Squared; You won't regret it

Ryan N.Ryan Nguyen: Best Mac & Cheese ever!

Cécile W.Cécile Weyer: A wide selection of beers (including imported beer) and a friendly staff! Try the Mac & Cheese w/ truffle oil! Delicious...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

9. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

8.8
800 W Olympic Blvd Ste A135 (at S Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · South Park · 42 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Fav was the filet mignon petite. Creamed spinach, calamari, and mac n cheese are delish sides. Also love that if you're celebrating a special occasion, they give you complimentary chocolate truffles!

Fanny Y.Fanny Yang: The filet minion is truly tasty. All the appetizers are worth trying. Loved the ravioli and crabcake. And the lava cake... yum.

المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيالالمهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيال: Great cocktails, the bone in ribeye, and the Mac n cheese on the side 💔 could not try the lava cake sadly was too full.

Colori Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

10. Colori Kitchen

7.6
429 W 8th St (at S Olive St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jewelry District · 37 tips and reviews

Rene L.Rene Lopez: If you've ever visited Firenza or Roma, their spaghetti alle carbonara will make you feel like you're back there again

Amie D.Amie D: The ravioli di zucca is amazing!!

Jane D.Jane Dam: Spaghetti cabonara is thick with flavor and will put you sleep almost immediately after consumption. :)

Rossoblu is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

11. Rossoblu

7.7
1124 San Julian St (12th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fashion District · 18 tips and reviews

Melody H.Melody Han: Tagliatelle bolognese you only wish your grandma made. Grilled meats that make you cry they're so good.

Abu Aya K.Abu Aya KD: Sister restaurant of Sotto and has good pastas and dessert

Rachel K.Rachel K: Favorite dish: the tortelloni (vegetarian) with Swiss chard and sage. The eggplant appetizer was good too. Desserts were just ok.

Little Sister is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

12. Little Sister

8.6
523 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Financial District · 56 tips and reviews

Isabella W.Isabella Wei: Beef vermicelli and red & black seafood rice are bomb

Marino M.Marino Maranion: Would come back for the Okra curry alone. Lemongrass beef & vermicelli was particularly tasty too

Sara W.Sara Whitaker: Everything I have had here is wonderful. Highly recommend the spring rolls and vermicelli noodles.

Le Petit Paris is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

13. Le Petit Paris

7.6
418 S. Spring St. (4th Street), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Gallery Row · 21 tips and reviews

Claire L A.Claire L Arnaud-Aubour: The expression to die for was invented for this cognac Flambeed truffle pasta in a Parmesan wheel! That's it, try and you'll never recover, I am addicted ...

Patrick C.Patrick Castelo: Great new competition to La Perch. Started with the escargots then had the spectacular Flambeed Truffle Pasta and wasn't disappointed. Great setting, bit expensive.. good to impress a first date.

WednesdayWednesday: Truffle pasta

California Pizza Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

14. California Pizza Kitchen

7.7
735 S Figueroa St Ste 305 (at W 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Financial District · 24 tips and reviews

Craig A.Craig Aron: Crispy Mac n Cheese

Roberta M.Roberta Moeschter: Mike was great! My mojito was the best i've had in a long time. Highly recommend the kung pao spaghetti.

Duygu A.Duygu Alptekin Gursu: The best pizza with mushrooms I have ever had in my life, amazing.

Vespaio is one of The 15 Best Places for Pasta in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

15. Vespaio

7.7
225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Bunker Hill · 17 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: The crab ravioli is hella good. Ask to sit outside in the patio, such a beautiful space with great service.

Natalie N.Natalie Norton: Delicious pastas and a great wine list. Love sitting outside

Cordelia M.Cordelia Martinez: Salmon, tagliatelle and apple crumble