Best Pet Friendly Restaurants in Torrance (90505)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
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8.9
Family-run since the early ’90s, Gaetano’s is the South Torrance benchmark for classic Italian-American comfort with scratch-made pastas, big portions, and a warm neighborhood feel. Locals use it for everything from birthdays to team dinners when they want reliable red-sauce favorites and friendlier prices than the Westside’s big-name spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tagliatelle with Chianti-braised short rib ragu, Butternut squash ravioli with brown butter, Pesto-crusted halibut
What makes it special: Long-running, family-owned Italian spot with scratch pastas and big portions.
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Aristo Cafe
8.6
Aristo Cafe is a long-running, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant in South Torrance known for charcoal-grilled kabobs, generous combo plates, and recipes passed down for decades. Locals treat it as their go-to spot for chicken kabob, lamb, and gyros when they want a sit-down meal rather than quick takeout. Portions are substantial and the kitchen keeps standards high despite steady crowds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Kabob Lunch Special, Lamb Kabob Entree, Gyros Plate
What makes it special: Family-run Mediterranean spot with charcoal-grilled kabobs and big plates.
8.4
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The Torrance outpost of Lunasia is a bustling Cantonese dim sum hall where carts and order sheets bring out polished versions of har gow, siu mai, and baked buns all day. Locals use it for weekend family lunches and small celebrations when they want a more polished experience than the average strip-mall spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp har gow, Pork siu mai, Pan-fried turnip cake
What makes it special: Polished, high-volume dim sum with broader variety than neighborhood competitors.
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7.7
Misto Caffe & Bakery is a Hillside Village standby of more than two decades, offering cafe breakfasts, baked goods, and later-day Italian-leaning plates in a bistro-like setting. Weekend mornings bring a mix of omelets, Benedicts, and coffee on the vine-covered patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
Filet Mignon Eggs Benedict, Vegetable Omelet with breakfast potatoes, Fresh-baked muffins and scones
What makes it special: Long-running cafe-bistro pairing breakfast plates with a leafy Hillside Village patio.