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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Beach Cities

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Beach Cities? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (1635)

$31 to $50

Italian

Playa del Rey

About the restaurant

We are open for curbside pickup, takeout and delivery and offering a 10% discount on all orders! Lunch will be open from 12pm-2:30pm & Dinner from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Italian owners, Tony Cotrufo and Enrico Fiorentini, both hail from Rome and have been serving fresh authentic Italian cuisine at their Playa Del Rey location since 1997. They offer homemade pastas, an excellent wine list, outdoor seating and daily specials.

Caffe Pinguini was awarded with the "Marchio Ospitalita" Italiana - Seal of Authenticity". The seal distinguishes those restaurants with the highest quality of Italian hospitality.

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Tony

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

The food and staff at Caffe Pinguini are exceptional. In all my years of dining their, I've never been disappointed.

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Rigatoni Gorgonzola

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Chilean Seabass

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Gaetano's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2425)

$30 and under

Italian

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Back to back winner of the Daily Breeze's "Best Italian Restaurant in the South Bay", Gaetano's Restaurant is a family owned operation that emphasizes food quality and radiant guest service. We feel the most important part of Gaetano's is the experience. From the second you walk through our door, it is our duty to make your visit memorable.

All of our food is handmade from the Butternut Squash Ravioli to the Tagliatelle and Chianti Ribs. Our Authentic Italian dishes with a modern touch sends guests home happy and wanting more.

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RaulVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always great at this family friendly Italian restaurant. Excellent food and service! Close to shopping and easy access!

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Chicken Parmigiana

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Chicken Marsala

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4.7

4.7 (848)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hermosa Beach

About the restaurant

Offering unique central Italian fare, craft cocktails, & an extensive wine list.
Authentic Italian comfort food featuring "Le ricette di Nonna Lucia"
Traditional family recipes from the Abbruzzo region, serving house made fresh pasta, premium meat, fresh seafood, and house made decadent desserts.

Please note: Dress Code is Smart Casual. No swimwear will be permitted.

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Ricardo

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

The staff is always so cheerful and welcoming. From the owner Giorgio to the hostess Arianna, they always make you feel at home. The food is excellent and the drinks are all delicious. I highly recommend Radici.

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Pappardelle alla Bolognese

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Fettuccine Al' Guanciale

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4.8

4.8 (1436)

$31 to $50

Italian

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

True Heritage Based Italian Cuisine set in a Beautiful, warm and vibrant wood-look setting. Truly, your South Bay outpost, for craft cocktails, live music Thur-Sat, Private Events and always only the best authentic Italian food our area has to offer. The Beach Cities best Italian located at 24590 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance, California. Michelin Star quality dishes at South Bay prices.
Indoor and outdoor dining, as well as private rooms available!

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Maureene

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

We went to their special event, celebrating Frank Sinatra with Jack Daniel’s. The menu was exceptional (but from Primo’s we expect nothing less). Loved all the courses- scallops cooked to perfection. The braised beef stew with butternut squash was amazing as well as the classic Ribeye and the wonderful dessert. Loved the whiskey’s- especially the Sinatra selection. However, my favorite part of the evening was listening to Lou sing with “his trio” and their tribute to Frank. Lou and Grace, we love your restaurant and how you make everyone feel special. Keep up the outstanding work. Looking forward to celebrating New Year’s Eve with you.

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Braciola di Maiale Tomahawk Tomahawk Pork Chop

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Pappardelle con Cinghiale

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Gnocchi con Pesto

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Bottle Inn Hermosa

4.9

4.9 (1940)

$30 and under

Italian

Hermosa Beach

About the restaurant

The Bottle Inn is a neighborhood gem nestled in the residential seaside community of Hermosa Beach, just south of LAX Airport. We have been catering to our regular patrons, guests, tourists and celebrities for 50 years. Our restaurant is known for it's romantic, cozy ambiance and it's consistently outstanding classical Italian Cuisine. In addition to our recently renovated ocean-view patio, wine bar & cozy dining room, our intimate wine cellar is available for parties of 2 up to 20 guests. Our menu features a variety of authentic Italian entree & pasta dishes, fresh seafood & appetizers. Top off your meal with one of our signature homemade cheesecake & desserts. We are conveniently open nightly for dinner @ 5:00pm. We also offer facilities for private dining & events. ~ A little corner of Italy in your neighborhood! Salute!

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IanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Abel and the whole crew there have made the bottle inn the best!

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Fettuccine Bolognese

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4.8

4.8 (1029)

$30 and under

Italian

El Segundo

About the restaurant

Jame is Jackson and Melissa Kalb's first restaurant, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. Jame's vision is to use local, market-driven ingredients to create delicious and unique Italian dishes. This is particularly true in the hand-rolled pastas, but is also seen in other popular dishes like the crispy brussels sprouts, kale salad, and Crispy Braised "Coop's" pork shank. Join us next door at John Thomas Bar where Chef Jackson highlights sophisticated twists on classic cocktails for those who are looking for some late night fun. Take a quick trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

The food was excellent and the service was outstanding!

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CrispyBraised Pork Shank

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4.7

4.7 (1388)

$31 to $50

Italian

Playa del Rey

About the restaurant

Bacari PDR is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 2nd restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.

Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate indoor patio or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari PDR.

We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari PDR is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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MichelleVIP

Dined 2 days ago

I recently dined at Bacari PDR and had an amazing experience that I just have to share! The food was absolutely delicious, with each dish beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor. Every bite was a treat, and it's clear that the chefs put a lot of care into their creations. 🍽️ The service was equally impressive, with the staff being attentive and friendly throughout the meal. They made sure we felt welcome and well taken care of. While it did take a little longer than expected for our drinks to arrive, the overall experience more than made up for it. The staff's warm demeanor and the quality of the food truly stood out. If you're looking for a place with fantastic food and excellent service, I highly recommend giving Bacari PDR a try. It's definitely worth the visit! 🍷✨

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Double Chocolate Cake

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Bettolino Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2735)

$30 and under

Italian

Redondo Beach

About the restaurant

Housed inside an unassuming strip mall, Bettolino Kitchen aims to give you an unexpected experience that rivals those of the big guns. Owned and operated by 4th generation South Bay Restaurateurs, Bettolino Kitchen takes a modern spin on dishes you would come to expect in a classic Italian restaurant.
All pastas are homemade, desserts are freshly baked, cocktails are scratch-made and decor is a breath of fresh air.

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Stevan

Dined 1 day ago

Our two server were excellent...very accommodating and were always there when needed...excellent employees for your restaurant!

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Lobster Bucatini

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Rigatoni al Pesto

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Aliotta's Via Firenze

4.8

4.8 (642)

$30 and under

Italian

Torrance / Carson

About the restaurant

Charming Italian fine dining enjoyed by business executives and romantics alike since 1999. Venetian plastered walls decorated with old world charm. Large selection of fine wines, prime steaks and seafood. If you don't see it on our menu we would be happy to make what You would like, simply ask. Salute Grazie! Chef Michael Aliotta

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Matt

Dined 2 days ago

Consistently good quality food at a fair price. Great ambience. One of our regular places for a nice evening out.

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4.8

4.8 (1646)

$31 to $50

Italian

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

Mangiamo Restaurant, serving traditional Italian cuisine through a California lens, is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, one block west of Manhattan Beach's historic pier. Mangiamo has been serving the South Bay since 1984. Mangiamo is currently serving indoors and outdoors on our heated decks with epic views of the Pacific Ocean.

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DianaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We come here every time I’m in town, straight from the airport! Fantastic food, fantastic service. Highly recommend!

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