✦ Cuisine Guide · Highland Park

Best Italian Restaurants in Highland Park

4 curated picks with real TikTok reviews — updated 2026.

4 restaurants

These are the best italian restaurants in Highland Park — ranked by quality, curated from over 230 LA restaurants tracked by Forks.LA. Top picks: Amiga Amore, Hippo, Triple Beam Pizza.

Highland Park's restaurant scene is defined by independent passion projects, diverse cuisines, and some of the city's best value dining.

Amiga Amore Watch

Amiga Amore

Italian · Mexican Fusion  ·  Highland Park  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Highland Park's Italian-Mexican neighborhood gem — pasta, wine, and natural vibes

Must-try: Mole pasta, Tacos al pastor, Natural wine selection

📍 5668 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Full Details Reserve on OpenTable
Hippo Watch

Hippo

California Italian · Seasonal  ·  Highland Park  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.6

James Beard chef Matt Molina's Highland Park Italian — Michelin-recognized with cult-status butter bread

Must-try: Butter and honey bread service, Daily pasta, Roast chicken

📍 5916 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Full Details Reserve on Resy
Triple Beam Pizza Watch

Triple Beam Pizza

Roman Pizza · Italian  ·  Highland Park  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Highland Park's Roman-style pizza shop — thick airy dough, exceptional toppings, sold by weight the way it is in Rome

Must-try: Pizza al taglio, Mortadella and pistachio slice, Seasonal vegetable slice

📍 5918 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042

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Casa Bianca Pizza Pie Watch

Casa Bianca Pizza Pie

Italian · Pizza  ·  Highland Park  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Eagle Rock's thin-crust legend since 1955 — no reservations, long lines, and worth every minute

Must-try: Classic pepperoni pizza, Antipasto, Garlic bread

📍 1650 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best italian restaurant in Highland Park?

Amiga Amore is the top pick — consistently excellent food, a great atmosphere, and the kind of place locals recommend without hesitation.

Is there good italian food in Highland Park?

Yes — Highland Park has 4 strong italian options ranging from casual neighborhood spots to destination-worthy restaurants. Amiga Amore, Hippo, Triple Beam Pizza are the standouts.

Do I need a reservation for italian restaurants in Highland Park?

For the top spots, yes — book 3–5 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable, especially for weekend evenings. Amiga Amore is more walk-in friendly if you prefer to be spontaneous.