Best Italian Restaurants in Beverly Hills (90210)
11 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
The only Michelin-starred Italian restaurant on Rodeo Drive
Essential Picks
Michelin-starred contemporary Italian cuisine helmed by chef Mattia Agazzi under the guidance of three-star chef Massimo Bottura. The rooftop location within the Gucci boutique features whimsical yet grounded cooking with dishes like tortellini swimming in Parmigiano Reggiano sauce and risotto camouflaged as pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Risotto Camouflaged as Pizza, Emilia Burger, Tortellini in Parmigiano Reggiano
What makes it special: The only Michelin-starred Italian restaurant on Rodeo Drive
Notable Picks
#2
Funke
8.8
Evan Funke's flagship pasta laboratory showcases handmade pasta crafted using centuries-old techniques behind glass walls. The three-story art deco building houses a rooftop bar with Beverly Hills views and serves bespoke pasta dishes learned from remote corners of Italy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Agnolotti del Plin, Cacio e Pepe, Neapolitan Pizza
What makes it special: Live pasta-making theater in a chrome and glass laboratory
#3
e.baldi
8.6
Chef Edoardo Baldi's understated Tuscan restaurant attracts A-listers with simple yet exquisite dishes focusing on quality ingredients. The intimate dining room on Canon Drive serves his mother's polenta recipe and perfectly executed pasta with minimal ingredients showcasing true flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet Corn Agnolotti, Dover Sole, Butterscotch Budino
What makes it special: Celebrity spotting central with serious Tuscan cuisine
#4
Il Pastaio
8.3
Drago family's 23-year-old bustling trattoria serves over 20 homemade pasta dishes on Beverly Hills' Restaurant Row. The popular patio is prime for people-watching while enjoying linguine with lobster and crab or butterfly pasta with smoked salmon.
Must-Try Dishes:
Justin Bieber Pasta, Truffle Pasta in Cheese Wheel, Eggs Benedict Italiana
What makes it special: Tableside cheese wheel pasta and celebrity-named dishes
#5
Via Alloro
8.2
Giacomino Drago's upscale Italian restaurant features two fountain-adorned patios and attracts a celebrity clientele. The menu changes regularly to showcase peak-season ingredients from recipes rooted in the family's Sicilian heritage.
Must-Try Dishes:
Osso Buco, Branzino al Sale, Pappardelle Bolognese
What makes it special: Twin fountain patios create an Italian piazza atmosphere
8.1
Authentic Florentine sandwich shop run by owners from Florence serves exceptional focaccia sandwiches with premium Italian ingredients. The small cafe atmosphere buzzes with locals seeking truffle cream, mortadella, and parmigiano combinations on house-made bread.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lorenzo (mortadella & pistachio), Cotto (prosciutto & truffle cream), Rafaello (stracciatella & pesto)
What makes it special: Daily-baked focaccia meets premium Tuscan ingredients
8.0
Named after the classic Sicilian film, this 20-year-old trattoria by Giacomino Drago delivers warm nostalgia through traditional comfort food. The intimate dining room features vintage movie posters while serving classics like linguine with lobster and handmade gnocchi.
Must-Try Dishes:
Italian Lasagna, Gnocchi Paradiso, Linguine with Lobster and Crab
What makes it special: Charming neighborhood feel with consistent quality
Worthy Picks
7.9
All-day Italian-American diner serving hand-tossed pizzas, house-made pasta, and breakfast favorites from 8am to 10pm. The casual yet stylish atmosphere draws crowds for spicy fusilli, breakfast pizzas, and their famous snickerdoodle cookies.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, LA Woman Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza
What makes it special: Chef-driven pizzas from LA culinary stars
7.7
Frank Sinatra's former haunt maintains its Rat Pack-era charm with leopard-print carpets and his dedicated booth. Classic red sauce Italian dishes like spaghetti and meatballs pair with chopped salads in this retro time capsule.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti and Meatballs, Veal Parmigiana, Caesar Salad
What makes it special: Sinatra's booth still bears his name in this Hollywood time capsule
#10
Il Fornaio
7.6
This Italian chain location serves traditional recipes with imported ingredients, featuring an in-house bakery and extensive wine list. The spacious dining room and patio offer reliable classics from wood-fired pizzas to fresh seafood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Frittata Rustica, Cornetti alla Crema, Uova Benedict Italiano
What makes it special: Authentic Italian breakfast with house-made everything
7.5
Family-run since 1989, this Southern Italian trattoria stays true to traditional recipes with handmade gnocchi and imported buffalo mozzarella. The cozy, unpretentious atmosphere offers a refuge from Beverly Hills glitz.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, Margherita Pizza, Zuppa di Pesce
What makes it special: 35-year family tradition with handmade gnocchi