La Cava

4.7

978 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

The LA CAVA concept is based on Armando's roots. Born and raised in Florence, he grew up learning that as a local, one would go dining in the little Osterias where everything was made fresh daily, prepared with basic ingredients, simple recipes, delightful flavors and lots of love, for a fantastic experience that was also "gentle" on your wallet.

No Out-Door dining. STAY SAFE!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(818) 981-1517
Website
http://www.lacavashermanoaks.com/Welcome.html
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
13565 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Bruschetta di Pomodori$17.00
Toasted garlic bread topped with chopped tomatoes and basil
Polenta e Funghi$19.00
Fresh cornmeal with sauté mushrooms
Polpette e Piselli$20.00
Beef meatballs with peas and tomato sauce
Frittura di Calamari$22.00
Fried calamari and zucchini
Carpaccio di Manzo$23.00
Beef Carpaccio
Scampi e Fagioli$23.00
Sauté shrimp and cannellini beans in light tomato sauce

Insalate

Insalata di Cesare$15.00
Caesar salad
Insalata Tricolore$16.00
Radicchio, endive, arugula, topped with parmesan
Insalata di Pomodori$16.00
Sliced tomatoes, red onions & cucumbers
Insalata Caprese$18.00
Fresh Mozzarella, vine tomatoes, basil
Insalata di Barbabietole$18.00
Roasted beets, blue cheese, walnuts & green apples
Insalata di Gamberi$23.00
Grilled shrimp, rugola, cherry tomatoes, avocado & lemon dressing

Zuppe

Pasta e Fagioli$14.00
White bean soup
Minestrone$14.00
Vegetable soup

Pizze

Margherita$21.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil
Prosciutto$26.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto
4 Formaggi$24.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola fontina & parmesan cheese
Salcicce$24.00
Salcicce Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage & fennel
Melanzane$24.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant garlic & parsley
Capricciosa$25.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichokes, olives, ham & mushrooms
Pizza al Salame$24.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella & pepperoni
Della Cava$25.00
Mozzarella, rucola, prosciutto & shaved parmesan
Pizza al Tartufo Nero$28.00
Mozzarella & shaved black truffle

Paste

Gluten free spaghetti pasta add $6

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$29.00
Tagliatelle pasta with meat sauce
Capellini Ortolana$24.00
Angel hair pasta with fresh mixed vegetables & tomato sauce
Gnocchi a Piacere$24.00
Homemade potato dumplings with your choice of sauce
Ravioli in Salsa Rosa$24.00
Homemade ravioli stuffed with spinach & ricotta in a pink sauce
Spaghetti di Mare$32.00
Spaghetti with fresh seafood in light tomato sauce
Spaghetti alle Vongole Veraci$30.00
Spaghetti with clams in white wine sauce
Farfalle al Salmone$28.00
Bowtie pasta with fresh salmon and green peas in a pink sauce
Risotto Funghi$28.00
Arborio rice with mushrooms
Risotto del Contadino$28.00
Arborio rice with Italian sausage, mixed vegetables, light tomato sauce
Tagliatelle al Pesto$24.00
Tagliatelle with pesto sauce
Penne Regina$25.00
Penne with chicken & broccoli in a light pink sauce

Secondi

Salmone alla Griglia$34.00
Grilled salmon served with chopped tomatoes & spinach
Orata al Limone e Capperi$34.00
Fillet of striped bass in a lemon and caper sauce served with spinach and chopped tomatoes
Gamberoni alla Griglia$39.00
Grilled prawns served with chopped tomatoes & spinach
Pollo alla Milanese/Parmigiana$30.00
Breaded chicken breast served with mash potatoes & spinach
Battuta al Rosmarino$44.00
Pounded beef filet mignon sauté with garlic & rosemary served with roasted potatoes & spinach
Costolette di Agnello$47.00
Roasted lamb chops with rosemary, veal sauce & balsamic vinegar, served with mashed potatoes

Sides

$10

Spinach
Broccoli
Potatoes
Beans

Desserts

Homemade Daily Assortment$14.00

Drinks

Mineral Water$9.00
Iced Tea$4.50
Hot Tea$4.50
chamomile, green, early grey, mint
Sodas$4.50
Coffee$4.50
Cappuccino$5.50
- Dbl$6.50
Espresso$4.50
- Dbl$5.50

What 978 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cava delights with "fabulous authentic nuanced northern Italian fare" and is celebrated as "among the best in LA." Regulars praise the "excellent service" and "delicious" dishes, from bruschetta to seafood pasta. With a "charming" atmosphere and attentive staff, it's perfect for special occasions or a casual dining escape.

978 Reviews

E
Evan
VIP
Dallas
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stop the presses!! Literally, some of the best Italian food I have had so far in the LA area. The restaurant is so unassuming that you think you’re going to get, like, I don’t know, like a 3 1/2-star meal. I was blown away. I can tell you this much: It is definitely better than all the Italian food I had in Dallas . This place is definitely going to be in the 2025 rotation. Not only is the food amazing, but the service is impeccable. This is what we want when we go out to eat: great food and really fantastic service. I always order a cappuccino. For some reason, it takes like 15 minutes. My cappuccino came out so quickly. It was there before my dessert hit the table. I don’t know what more I could ask for.
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Rocky
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice cozy place. Good food and service. Recommended
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todd
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An absolutely enjoyable meal. The food and service was outstanding. We will come back to enjoy it again soon.
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Michelle
VIP
Los Angeles
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
There was a large party with kids and they were very loud and obnoxious. Parents didn't do anything. We enjoy the food but this time artichoke salad wasn't flavorful at all ...seems like they were missing ingredients in the dressing.. Shrimp was great
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Jessica
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Servers phenomenon. Large party well taken care of. Chatted fluently in Italian with one in our party. Food was exceptional. Recommend business section and romantic section. Cocktails would be nice for those not as fond of beer and wine.
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lynda
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in the valley!! The most delicious Italian food ever. The service and ambiance rival’s all the best in LA and NYC. Great vibe all around and amazing food!
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Julie
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE La Cava!!! Our favorite go to restaurant. Food is always always always delicious
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Nora
VIP
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous evening at LaCava! Charming restaurant with great service and the most delicious food. We started with the best bruschetta ever and light artichoke salads. Our Branzino, Bolognese, Seafood Pasta and Pork Chop entrees were melting your mouth yummy! We ended the night with Profiteroles and Star shaped Pastries. We can’t wait to go back!
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Stuart
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, wine, service, and ambiance. Great menu, along with a long list of daily specials.
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michael
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding. The food was delicious and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
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FAQs

La Cava offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 981-1517.

La Cava is rated 4.7 stars by 978 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

13565 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.lacavashermanoaks.com/Welcome.html
Phone number
(818) 981-1517

La Cava

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tagliatelle al Pesto

Gnocchi a Piacere

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

Antipasti

Bruschetta di Pomodori$17.00

Polenta e Funghi$19.00

Polpette e Piselli$20.00

Frittura di Calamari$22.00

Carpaccio di Manzo$23.00

Scampi e Fagioli$23.00

Insalate

Insalata di Cesare$15.00

Insalata Tricolore$16.00

Insalata di Pomodori$16.00

Insalata Caprese$18.00

Insalata di Barbabietole$18.00

Insalata di Gamberi$23.00

Zuppe

Pasta e Fagioli$14.00

Minestrone$14.00

Pizze

Margherita$21.00

Prosciutto$26.00

4 Formaggi$24.00

Salcicce$24.00

Melanzane$24.00

Capricciosa$25.00

Pizza al Salame$24.00

Della Cava$25.00

Pizza al Tartufo Nero$28.00

Paste

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$29.00

Capellini Ortolana$24.00

Gnocchi a Piacere$24.00

Ravioli in Salsa Rosa$24.00

Spaghetti di Mare$32.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole Veraci$30.00

Farfalle al Salmone$28.00

Risotto Funghi$28.00

Risotto del Contadino$28.00

Tagliatelle al Pesto$24.00

Penne Regina$25.00

Secondi

Salmone alla Griglia$34.00

Orata al Limone e Capperi$34.00

Gamberoni alla Griglia$39.00

Pollo alla Milanese/Parmigiana$30.00

Battuta al Rosmarino$44.00

Costolette di Agnello$47.00

Sides

Spinach

Broccoli

Potatoes

Beans

Desserts

Homemade Daily Assortment$14.00

Drinks

Mineral Water$9.00

Iced Tea$4.50

Hot Tea$4.50

Sodas$4.50

Coffee$4.50

Cappuccino$5.50

Espresso$4.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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