Best Italian Restaurants in Mid Wilshire (90036)
8 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.9
Chef Gino Angelini’s longtime Beverly Grove osteria turns out deeply flavored pastas, grilled fish, and Roman classics in a compact, always-booked dining room. Locals use it for serious Italian dinners where the lasagna verde, seasonal specials, and a tight wine list still feel worth planning around after two decades.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Verde "Nonna Elvira", Linguine alle Vongole, Whole Mediterranean Branzino
What makes it special: A long-running chef-driven osteria where Roman-leaning pastas and grilled fish set the standard for upscale Italian on Beverly.
8.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Open since the 1960s, Andre’s is a counter-service institution inside a Wilshire plaza, known for red-sauce pastas, pizza slices, and combo plates at prices that feel frozen in time. It’s where families, office workers, and longtime regulars line up for steaming plates of spaghetti and eggplant parm that deliver comfort more than flash.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Eggplant Parmigiana, Vegetable Lasagna
What makes it special: Decades-old, cafeteria-style Italian where red-sauce plates and pizza slices stay remarkably affordable for the neighborhood.
8.4
Della Terra is a neighborhood trattoria pairing wood-fired pizzas, house pastas, and a broad wine list with a sidewalk-facing patio that feels tailor-made for Beverly/Fairfax. It’s a reliable choice for weeknight dates and group dinners where everyone can find a classic—from rigatoni alla vodka to grilled salmon and tiramisu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni alla Vodka, Margherita Pizza, Grilled Salmon with Vegetables
What makes it special: Casual-yet-polished trattoria with a busy patio, wood-fired pies, and a menu that balances pizza, pasta, and grilled mains.
8.4
This family-run room from chef-owner Sandro Oliverio leans into Calabrian-leaning pastas, rich sauces, and a house-baked dessert program in a low-lit Beverly dining room. It’s the kind of place where gnocchi pesto, pear-and-gorgonzola salad, and a serious Amarone by the glass turn a neighborhood dinner into a longer evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gnocchi al Pesto, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Cozy, family-owned Calabrian spot where handmade pastas, rich sauces, and a focused wine list anchor long Beverly dinners.
8.3
Across from its breakfast sibling, Met Him At A Bar is a compact pasta bar where rigatoni vodka, slow-simmered Bolognese, and shareable starters meet a tight list of wines and spritzes. The room is small, lively, and geared toward casual dates or friend meetups who want proper pasta without a white-tablecloth feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Vodka, Tagliatelle Bolognese, Crispy Brussels Sprouts
What makes it special: Lively pasta bar built around rigatoni vodka, shareable plates, and a fun, wine-forward atmosphere at a buzzy La Brea corner.
8.1
Sogno Toscano’s Grove outpost brings a full-service Tuscan dining room and patio to the heart of the shopping center, pairing antipasti boards, pinsa-style pizzas, and house pastas with a deep lineup of imported products. It feels part Italian market, part wine bar, and part all-day restaurant where visitors linger between shopping runs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fichi Burrata e Crudo, Pinsa Margherita, Beef Meatballs with San Marzano Sauce
What makes it special: Tuscan import shop turned full-service restaurant where antipasti, pinsa, and pastas share space with retail shelves and a central Grove patio.
8.0
Next door to the osteria, Angelini Alimentari functions as an all-day Italian café and market with espresso, panini, salads, and a tight selection of wines and imported goods. It’s an easy stop for a lighter lunch, aperitivo, or takeaway lasagna when you want Angelini flavors without a full dinner reservation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meatball Sub Sandwich, Chicken Milanese Panini, Pistachio Gelato
What makes it special: Italian café-market hybrid from the Angelini team where espresso, panini, salads, and gelato meet a compact retail wall of imported goods.
Worthy Picks
#8
Ettore
7.8
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Inside the Original Farmers Market, Ettore Vino e Cucina blends a Mendocino organic winery with an Osteria Mamma–backed kitchen for a wine-first Italian experience. Signature pastas, braised lamb shank, and a curated list of Ettore wines make it a good choice when you want more of a tasting-room feel than a quick stall meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ettore Tagliatelle ai Funghi, Stinco di Agnello con Patatine al Parmigiano, Gnocco Fritto with Stracciatella and Prosciutto
What makes it special: Wine-centric Italian restaurant and tasting room in the Farmers Market where organic Mendocino wines are built directly into the menu design.