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Best Restaurants in Toluca Lake

The best restaurants in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles — 8 ranked picks with ratings, must-try dishes and live table availability.

8 picks

Toluca Lake has 8 restaurants worth the trip, and this is the ranked list. Prosecco Trattoria leads it at 4.9 stars, with Malbec Argentinian Cuisine close behind. Most of this list stays under $40 a head, and the strongest showings are Italian, Steak and Modern Mexican. If you only order one thing, make it the linguine misto mare at Prosecco Trattoria. 2 of the 8 take online reservations, and the live availability badge on each card shows what is actually open tonight.

Toluca Lake covers a lot of ground for its size — Italian, Steak and Modern Mexican are all well represented across the 8 spots we track here, and the neighborhood averages 4.4 stars.

Prosecco Trattoria

Italian · Meat  ·  Toluca Lake  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.9

Italian in Toluca Lake — 4.9 across 2,116 diner reviews

Must-try: Linguine misto mare, Arancini, Cacio e pepe

📍 10144 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

Malbec Argentinian Cuisine

Malbec Argentinian Cuisine

Steak  ·  Toluca Lake  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.6

Well-priced steak in an upscale room, built for a long lunch you should not drive after

Must-try: Grilled steak, Empanadas, Chimichurri

📍 10151 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

Cascabel

Modern Mexican  ·  Toluca Lake  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Modern Mexican in Toluca Lake — 4.6 across 576 diner reviews

Must-try: Lobster taco, Ceviche, Margaritas

📍 10717 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91602

Forman's Tavern

Forman's Tavern

Burgers  ·  Toluca Lake  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Toluca Lake's golden boy, with more of a Poconos game-lodge feel than a burger bar

Must-try: Burgers, Wings, Deep beer list

📍 10149 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

SweetSalt Food Shop

SweetSalt Food Shop

Cafe  ·  Toluca Lake  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.3

An order-at-the-counter cafe that runs like a lunchtime machine and never misses

Must-try: Duck confit sandwich, Seasonal salads, Pastry case

📍 10218 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

Aeirloom Bakery

Bakery  ·  Toluca Lake  ·  $

★★★★☆ 4.2

The calmer answer to the lunch rush, serving homey all-day breakfast in a zen room

Must-try: All-day breakfast, Egg dishes, Sandwiches and salads

📍 10550 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91603

Ca'Del Sole

Ca'Del Sole

Italian  ·  Toluca Lake  ·  $$$

★★★½☆ 3.9

A rustic back patio and a classic Italian menu built for meetings that run long

Must-try: Olive tapenade, Handmade pasta, Tiramisu

📍 4100 Cahuenga Blvd, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

Patys Restaurant

American  ·  Toluca Lake  ·  $

★★★½☆ 3.9

A 60-year-old diner that is quietly one of LA's best, and the neighborhood knows it

Must-try: Burgers, Reuben, Chili cheese fries

📍 10001 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA 91602

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Toluca Lake?

Prosecco Trattoria — 4.9 stars across 2,116 reviews, the highest on this list. Italian in Toluca Lake — 4.9 across 2,116 diner reviews.

Which of these is the best value?

Cascabel at $$ — 4.6 stars without the $$$$ bill. 5 of the 8 restaurants on this page are $$ or under.

Do these restaurants take reservations?

2 of the 8 book online — Prosecco Trattoria and Cascabel. The rest are walk-in or phone-only. Each card here shows live availability for tonight where the restaurant publishes it.

What should I order?

The linguine misto mare at Prosecco Trattoria, the grilled steak at Malbec Argentinian Cuisine and the lobster taco at Cascabel. Those are the dishes regulars point to first.

How were these picked?

Ratings and review volume decide the order, but the list itself is drawn from restaurants people actually post about — 4 of the 8 here have a TikTok attached to their card. Every entry is checked as open before it ships.