4. The Ponte
7.4
8965 Beverly Bvld (btwn N Sweetzer Ave & N Harper Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 12 tips and reviews
Shannon: Great service and beautiful ambiance. Loved the ricotta gnudi, pasta al pomodoro, and (off menu special) pork fusilli.
Danny Nathan: The first 2 courses (grilled octopus, ricotta gnudi) were EXCELLENT, as was the service from the somm. After those two dishes though, it took 45+ mins for our next 2 to arrive. They were solidly meh.
Danny Nathan: After a so-so first experience, we gave the Ponte another shot. It’s quickly become our favorite place in the area. The food is always on point and it’s got the best bar program around.
6. Animal
435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 233 tips and reviews
Carolyn: Order as much as you can. Everything is delicious. Skip the peaches & gnocchi. Go for the tongue, pigs ears, toast, and Caesar salad.
Keith W: make a reservation! the marrow bone and pork belly were amazing.
Geoff Oki: Always always always get the porkbelly sandwich. From there, experiment.
7. Della Terra
7.9
7675 Beverly Blvd (at N Spaulding Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 22 tips and reviews
teala comer: The calamari is amazing as well as the grilled artichoke, calamari... pair it with a glass of layer cake... yum! happy hour at it's best.
Mariela Mustafá: The private room for special events is nice! Try the Tartuffo with prosciutto pizza, soooooo gooood!!!
Courtney Vanasse: Short rib Benedict and gamberetti risotto complete me.
8. TiroVino Wine Bar
7166 Melrose Ave (btwn N Detroit St & N Formosa Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 7 tips and reviews
Ian McIntosh: The wild boar pappardelle is insane. SO GOOD.
Heather: Great restaurant - Service was excellent, pizza was a good size and delicious, Price was fantastic with discounts, free street parking was easily available (read signs b/c there is permit only areas)
Eric Bushard: Great food, wine and service.
9. Culina
8.3
300 S Doheny Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 46 tips and reviews
La Jolla Mom: Love the fresh juice at breakfast and the fresh pasta!
Kirsten Alana: If the 'Blueberry Limonata' is on the menu, order it. Great, refreshing cocktail that perfectly showcases its namesake flavors.
Phoenix 💥💥💥: Go for the three-course dinner
12. Pistola
7.5
8022 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 12 tips and reviews
Rich Gunn: David is the best restaurant manager on the planet. He made our night extra special! If you want to have an amazing experience at an amazing restaurant, come to Pistola and make sure David is here.
dan golf: Pasta was awesome. Had the alla vodka. It was unique and full of flavor. Pasta was perfectly cooked. Staff is top notch. Seth (the owner) is the best!
LAist: This sleek Italian restaurant pays homage to the 1950s, NYC-Style Italian steakhouses. Their dry-aged steaks are charred and cooked to perfection and they also excel in their freshly-made pastas. Read more.
naveen: liquid nitrogen caipirinha. olives. "Philly cheesesteak". king crab buns. boneless Mary's chicken wings. wagyu flank steak. rossejat. Yukon potato "gnocchi". "your life will change dashi linguini."
naveen: do this: LN2 caipirinha. olives. "Philly cheesesteak". king crab buns. boneless Mary's chicken wings. wagyu flank steak. rossejat. Yukon potato "gnocchi". "your life will change dashi linguini."
Tessa Spycher: It's definitely an experience. Love everything: croquettes, Philly cheese steaks, uni buns, pork cheeks, olives, etc.