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Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland Ave.
b/w Clinton St. & Melrose Ave.

$$$$$

3.6

23

Lots of feedback on the butterscotch budino recipe, with requests that I be a completist: What about that rosemary-pine nut cookie that goes with it, huh? Lest I be branded a tease.. >

Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose Ave.

$$$$$

3.5

14

KT has already covered Osteria Mozza thoroughly and with gusto. We enjoyed dinner there on Saturday night, here are my quick notes: Yes, you still need to call 30 days ahead. Light.. >

Trattoria Farfalla
1978 Hillhurst Ave.
b/w Finley Ave. & Clarissa Ave.

$$$$$

4

I've been craving pasta these days, so I went back to the rustic little Italian corner at Los Feliz... >

Village Pizzeria
131 N Larchmont Blvd.
b/w W 1st St. & Beverly Blvd.

$$$$$

4

As I expected, my last post about New York style pizza in Los Angeles generated a mini-firestorm. Not so many comments here, but a record number of daily hits on the site, a nice .. >

Abbot's Pizza Co
1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
at California Ave.

$$$$$

3

When you crave something and you can't have it, you want it even more (but you can't). This is what happened when we forgot Bay Cities doesn't open on Mondays T__T and have to turn.. >

Cheebo
7533 W Sunset Blvd.
b/w N Sierra Bonita Ave. & N Gardner St.

$$$$$

3

The sky still has it's fresh layer of orange thanks to the fires that have crisped the south land. All that orange has reminded me of our very own Cheebo restaurant here in Hollywo.. >

Nicky D's Wood-Fired Pizza
2764 Rowena Ave.
b/w Rokeby & Glendale Blvd.

$$$$$

5

3

Joan wrote about this place before. It's my turn now..... >

Victor Jr's
10113 Washington Blvd.
b/w Jasmine & Madison Ave.

$$$$$

5

3

Across from the Sony lot, on West Washington Blvd, lies the unassuming little hole-in-the-wall that is Victor Jr.’s. It is easy to miss, but I urge you not to because it is home to.. >

Angeli Caffe
7274 Melrose Ave.
b/w N Poinsettia Pl & N Alta Vista Blvd.

$$$$$

4

2

Since I'm a longtime fan of KCRW's Good Food, hosted by Evan Kleiman, I had long been dying to check out her restaurant, Angeli Caffe... >

Barney's Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Blvd.
b/w N Olive Dr. & Holloway Dr.

$$$$$

2

Barney's Beanery is a great place to watch a game, grab a beer, and get some good food. Look this isn't some gourmet restaurant. If you are expecting that, you're a moron. But .. >

Casa Bianca
1650 Colorado Blvd.
at Vincent Ave.

$$$$$

5

2

So I’ve finally made it to Casa Bianca Pizza. I’ve been hearing for years that they serve up some of the best pie in the city. I have some experience with pizza. My first job ever .. >

Damiano's
412 N Fairfax
at Oakwood Ave.

$$$$$

2

2

This week is all about pizza. Hope I don't lose any fans in the process. Pizza. There's so much you can say about a bread crust covered in sauce and cheese. It's simple like a ta.. >

Miceli's
1646 N Las Palmas Ave.
b/w Hollywood Blvd. & Selma Ave.

$$$$$

2

Sorry for the lack of update, Freda and I didn't have the chance to try new restaurants recently (is that even possible? ^^;;). This is an old entry I forgot to put up, a large par.. >

Monte Carlo's Pinocchio
3103 W Magnolia Blvd.
at N Fairview St.

$$$$$

4

2

Food's unremarkable, but decent -- plus, the portions are generous and the two side salads a extra touch... >

South Street
1010 Broxton Ave.
b/w Kinross & Weyburn Ave.

$$$$$

2.3

2

South Street is arguably one of the best cheese steaks in LA. There aren't many places worth choosing from but this one is definitely one of the ones that's in a class by itself. I.. >

Taste
8454 Melrose Ave.
b/w Clinton St. & N Croft Ave.

$$$$$

2

I already wrote about Taste on Melrose last year, but last night’s experience called for another writeup. I picked Taste as the restaurant where I wanted to celebrate my and my bf’.. >

Tiara Cafe
127 E 9th St.
at Werdin Pl

$$$$$

2

After spending the afternoon haggling with carpet salesmen downtown (funny how a $300 rug can drop to $100 by the time you get one foot out the door), we worked up an appetite and .. >

Valentino's
975 N Aviation Blvd.
at 10th St.

$$$$$

2

By now, you all know that I wanted to go to a restaurant that got a Michelin Star for my anniversary, and I am happy to say that I got what I wanted. Last week, my husband and I c.. >

Antica Pizzeria
13455 Maxella Ave. #201
b/w Del Rey Ave. & Glencoe Ave.

$$$$$

1

I'm doing some pizza research at the moment, and having recently had pizza from La Buca and Damiano's, we decided to go further afield. I heard that Antica Pizzeria in Marina del R.. >

Berri's Cafe
8415 Pershing Dr.
b/w Campdell St. & W Manchester Ave.

$$$$$

1

I went out to lunch for my birthday today with two friends I hadn't seen in a long time. It's fun catching up with friends. They took me to Berri's in Playa Del Rey, CA. It's a pre.. >

Berri's Cafe
8412 W 3rd St.
b/w S Orlando Ave. & S La Cienega Blvd.

$$$$$

1

If you park on campus at USC for a home football game, you're in for a rude awakening..... >

Cafe Med
8615 W Sunset Blvd.
at Sunset Plaza Dr.

$$$$$

4

1

Cafe Med is an Italian place over at the Sunset Plaza. Carpaccio di Carne con Rucola, Palmitos e Parmigiano thinly sliced beef with arrugola, hearts of palm and parmesan. $11.75. C.. >

Cafe Metropol
923 E 3rd St., #101
b/w S Garey St. & S Santa Fe Ave.

$$$$$

1

across from the Architecture design school SCI-Arc, there lies Cafe Metropol in the Artist District at Downtown LA. It's probably hard to notice it if you don't attend/work at SCI-.. >

Caffe Carrera
235 S La Cienega Blvd.
b/w Wilshire Blvd. & Gregory Way

$$$$$

5

1

I'm finally back. On my way back to LA I determined in my heart to hit as many buzz/trend watch spots as humanly possible this month. Let me just say that so far I've been let down.. >

California Pizza Kitchen
735 S Figueroa St.
at W 7th St.

$$$$$

1

A deceptively Asian exterior belies the fact that I am far better with words than I am with numbers. I was the Spelling Bee Champion in elementary school. A+ 100% scrawled across m.. >

Cantalini's Salerno Beach
193 Culver Blvd.
at Vista Del Mar

$$$$$

1

This beach side italian restaurant was right across the street from my office and for almost a year I've never considered setting foot in there...I have no idea why either. Finally.. >

Deano's Pizza Gourmet
6333 W 3rd St.
b/w S Fairfax Ave. & Gilmore Ln

$$$$$

1

The Farmer's Market has a ton of places to eat. Across from the Gumbo Pot is Deano's Pizza. Deano's offers many other choices besides pizza. Pasta, grilled meats. But I wanted to t.. >

Giovanni's Trattoria
10026 Venice Blvd.
b/w Dunn Dr. & Clarington Ave.

$$$$$

1

Big plate of Farfalle al Salmone and Tiramisu (very good!). Hearty and home tasting, very enjoyable though the salmon were a bit bland... >

Il Forno
2901 Ocean Park Blvd. #109
at 29th St.

$$$$$

1

Il Forno is a large open restaurant with a large bar at one side, beer and wine only. There is also a lovely patio that has a fountain. I have been here several times as I work a b.. >

La Luna Ristorante
113 N Larchmont Blvd.
at W 1st St.

$$$$$

5

1

I've been wanting to write about this cozy neighorhood Italian restaurant on Larchmont Village for awhile, but everytime the pictures came out blurry. ^^;; We love to drop by here .. >

Masa of Echo Park
1800 W Sunset Blvd.
at Lemoyne St.

$$$$$

2

1

Chicago style pizza!! Of course you need to go to Chicago, I prefer Connie's but there are others. But out here in LA, whenever I hear those words, I think of Tony's Pizza in Pla.. >

Mulberry Street Pizzeria
240 S Beverly Dr.
b/w Charleville Blvd. & Gregory Way

$$$$$

3

1

Beverly Hills pizza that makes you question how much you want to spend on pizza. What an opener huh? I will keep today's post mega brief as time has gotten cut suddenly short thank.. >

North End Pizzeria
8600 W 3rd St.
at N Carson Rd.

$$$$$

1

Finishing off this pizza week on What's To Eat LA, we have North End Pizzeria (their website is down but the menu link is below). This spot is an interesting entry on to my list b.. >

Old Venice
1001 Manhattan Ave.
at 10th St.

$$$$$

1

Manhattan Beach today, it is beautiful~ It's a beautiful day and so nice to see the ocean. There're lots of cute shops and nice beach houses. We venture inside this Greek cafe call.. >

Pinocchio
970 Monument St., Suite #110
at Bashford St.

$$$$$

4

1

Can you tell which is which? Read on… Because I have watched too much TV and read way too much fiction in my lifetime, I have entered my sick world of make-believe once again. What.. >

Pitfire Pizza Co
5211 Lankershim Blvd.
b/w Weddington St. & Magnolia Blvd.

$$$$$

1

Images Only.. >

Pizzicotto
11758 San Vicente Blvd.
at Gorham Ave.

$$$$$

5

1

My husband kept my birthday celebration going by taking me to Pizzicoto on Saturday night. This cramped space is always filled with locals who know where to get authentic Italian .. >

Pomodoro Trattoria Pizzeria
1393 Westwood Blvd.
b/w Rochester & Wilkins Ave.

$$$$$

1

With the windy weather lately, Los Angeles has been pretty chilly and feeling a lot less like Southern California. But during these cold winter nights, it's great to cuddle up with.. >

Prizzi's Piazza
5923 Franklin Ave.
b/w Tamarind Ave. & N Bronson Ave.

$$$$$

1

This third time around for Supper club, we decided to go somewhere for Italian food. Prizzi's Piazza was the choice of the night. The place itself was a small restaurant in a row.. >

Rocco's Pizza
6335 Wilshire Blvd.
b/w S Crescent Heights Blvd. & S La Jolla Ave.

$$$$$

1

Rocco's Pizza 812-814 N Vermont Ave LA 323-644-0003 What took me so long? That's a very good question, one I've asked myself a few times after goingt Rocco's Pizza. I first had R.. >

Salvatore Italian Restaurant
125 N 6th St.
b/w W Whittier Blvd. & W Cleveland Ave.

$$$$$

1

Italian food isn't one of my favorite foods. It's not that bad, but it's very heavy and I don't need all those carbs. I think most Italian restaurants are overpriced for just sim.. >

Spumoni
713 Montana Ave.
at 7th St.

$$$$$

1

I almost never go out for Italian, because it's so cheap and easy to do at home. In fact, probably at least half of my daily meals are either pasta or pizza (it's my secret to stay.. >

The Dive
742 N Highland Ave.
b/w Melrose Ave. & Waring Ave.

$$$$$

1

Work is a bit slow these days so I can afford to drive to further away places for longer lunch break with my co-workers. Went to Highland Grounds, a cafe/bar hang out place for the.. >

The Slice
1622 Ocean Park Blvd.
b/w 16th & 17th St.

$$$$$

1

I have problems knowing when I am hungry. Often, my stomach does not growl. I just find myself in an extremely foul mood for no apparent reason except that, say, Bed Bath and Beyon.. >

Tino's
5424 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
b/w Chandler Blvd. & Albers St.

$$$$$

1

As much as I hate to categorize people, places and things...people, places and things inevitably fall into categories. You know, like you can look at a guy and know what his story .. >

Trastevere
1360 3rd St. Promenade
b/w Arizona Ave. & Santa Monica Blvd.

$$$$$

1

Trastevere is a seemingly nice restaurant on the Promenade which is designed primarily for tourists and is not nearly as special as it pretends to be. The garlic herb dipping sauce.. >

Trastevere
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
at N Highland Ave.

$$$$$

1

Panini with Proscuitto and Mozzarella, very good! Well it's something you can't really go wrong, but I really expected them to….. >

Vincenti Ristorante
11930 San Vicente Blvd.
at Montana Ave.

$$$$$

1

I had a nice lunch at Vincenti (not to be confused with its street name, San Vicente) in Brentwood a few weeks back. They are only open for lunch on Fridays, and since we had a lar.. >

Scarantino's Italian Inn
1524 E Colorado St

$$$$$

1

But you're not going there for gourmet tastes. For what it's meant to be, Scarantino's fits the bill nicely. Craving some pasta? You could do much worse. Alas, we would still place.. >

Pizza Bella
1900 N Highland Ave

$$$$$

1

You know the strip mall on the northeast corner of Franklin & Highland? It's always been a kind of forlorn place. There's a Starbucks, a Subway, a Japanese restaurant, the requisit.. >

Tarantino's Pizzeria
784 E Green St

$$$$$

1

The pizza was decent, but unfortunately the meal was overshadowed by the absolutely poor service. Casa Bianca, your vacation can't end soon enough for us... >

Al Gelato
806 S Robertson Blvd

$$$$$

4

1

like Porto's Bakery is more than just a bakery, Al Gelato is so much more than just place to get gelato. although the gelato is really, really good, there are so many more deliciou.. >

Petrillo's Pizza
833 E Valley Blvd

$$$$$

5

1

I almost don't want to write about Petrillo's because it's already eternally mobbed that we always have to wait an hour for a table. But since it is probably one of my top ten favo.. >

2 for 1 Pizza Co
2528 S Figueroa St.
b/w W 23rd St. & W Adams Blvd.

$$$$$

2 for 1 Pizza Co
3500 Overland Ave.
b/w Lawler St. & Palms Blvd.

$$$$$

1

2 for 1 Pizza Co
527 E Vernon Ave.
b/w Mettler Ave. & Avalon Blvd.

$$$$$

2 for 1 Pizza Co
3480 E Cesar E Chavez Ave.
b/w N Hicks & N Ditman Ave.

$$$$$

2 for 1 Pizza Co
1905 S Western Ave. #3
at W Washington Blvd.

$$$$$