6 curated picks with real TikTok reviews — updated 2026.
6 restaurantsThese are the best italian restaurants in Hollywood — ranked by quality, curated from over 230 LA restaurants tracked by Forks.LA. Top picks: Osteria Mozza, L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, Ggiata.
Hollywood's dining scene spans Michelin-starred institutions on Melrose, legendary Thai Town on Sunset, and everything in between.
Nancy Silverton's Michelin-starred Italian table — the mozzarella bar alone is worth the reservation, and the pasta proves it wasn't an accident
Must-try: Burrata with guanciale & pork, Orecchiette with sausage & Swiss chard, Butternut squash pasta
📍 6602 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
The 150-year-old Naples institution lands in Hollywood — two pizzas, perfect dough, no compromises
Must-try: Margherita pizza, Marinara pizza (no cheese), Limoncello
📍 1534 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Hollywood's Italian-American deli serving the kind of handcrafted sandwiches that make you question every sandwich you ate before
Must-try: Chicken cutlet sandwich, The GG (Italian cold cuts), Cookie
📍 1427 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Nancy Silverton's Italian charcuterie and meat temple on Melrose — focaccia di Recco, house salumi, and a legendary pork chop
Must-try: Focaccia di Recco, Pollo alla diavola, House-made salumi board
📍 6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Nancy Silverton's Michelin-starred pizzeria — blistered crust, market produce, and toppings that make LA pizza its own category
Must-try: Mozzarella di bufala with leeks & scallions, Burrata with bacon & escarole, Butterscotch budino
📍 641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Roman pasta palace where every table feels like a scene from Fellini
Must-try: Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, Rigatoni all'Amatriciana, Suppli al Telefono
📍 1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Osteria Mozza is the top pick — consistently excellent food, a great atmosphere, and the kind of place locals recommend without hesitation.
Yes — Hollywood has 6 strong italian options ranging from casual neighborhood spots to destination-worthy restaurants. Osteria Mozza, L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, Ggiata are the standouts.
For the top spots, yes — book 3–5 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable, especially for weekend evenings. L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele is more walk-in friendly if you prefer to be spontaneous.