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Divino
8.4
A long-running Brentwood Village osteria where Florentine comfort meets Westside polish. Pastas are reliably excellent and the room hums with neighborhood energy, making lasagna here feel like a weeknight ritual elevated to an occasion.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Lasagna, Rigatoni al Ragù, Tagliatelle with Monkfish Tomato Sauce
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 8.1
Cultural Relevance: 8.7
What makes it special: Owner-chef Goran Milic’s Florentine-style pastas with neighborhood warmth since 1996.
Who should go: Locals craving a lively, reliable Italian night.
When to visit: Weeknights for buzz without peak-hour waits.
What to order: House lasagna, rigatoni al ragù, tagliatelle special.
Insider tip: Ask about seasonal off-menu pasta—they rotate quietly.
Divino
8.4
A Florence-leaning osteria that’s been a Brentwood fixture since 1996, with warm wood tones and an open kitchen that feels like a neighborhood secret. Pastas are rustic but precise, and the room hums softly enough for long conversations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni al ragù, Risotto all’ortolana, Tagliata di carne
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 8.3
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A long-running, chef-owned Tuscan osteria with real neighborhood soul.
Who should go: Classic-romance pasta lovers.
When to visit: Sunday evening for mellow energy.
What to order: Ragù rigatoni, seasonal risotto, tagliata.
Insider tip: Ask about off-menu specials—often the best bites.
Divino
8.3
A family-owned Florentine-leaning osteria where chef-owner Goran Milic keeps the cooking soulful and focused. The room is intimate and lively, and the best dishes balance market-driven freshness with deep Italian technique.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni al ragù, Risotto all’ortolana, Tagliata di carne
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 8.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Chef-owned Italian osteria delivering Florence-on-the-Westside energy.
Who should go: Italian food devotees and date-night pairs.
When to visit: Early dinner to avoid peak noise.
What to order: Ragù rigatoni, ortolana risotto, tagliata steak.
Insider tip: Let the staff steer you to a seasonal pasta off-menu.
Divino
8.4
A long-running Brentwood osteria where the owner-chef’s Tuscan classics meet a dim, convivial dining room. Pastas and seafood-driven specials land with confidence, and the wine program keeps the night feeling festive without being fussy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni al ragù, Tagliata di carne, Seafood pasta (insalata di mare–style)
Scores:
Value: 7.3
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Chef-owner Italian cooking in a warm, celebratory room since 1996.
Who should go: Anniversaries, birthdays, and Italian-food devotees.
When to visit: Weeknight dinner for easier reservations.
What to order: Rigatoni ragù, tagliata steak, branzino.
Insider tip: Check if any off-menu seafood specials are running.
Divino
8.0
A long-running Brentwood osteria with a tight dining room, high spirits, and a chef-driven menu that stays rooted in Italian tradition. Since opening in 1996, it’s remained a local favorite for seafood pastas and a wine list that rewards lingering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni al ragù, Insalata di mare, Tagliata di carne
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.7
What makes it special: Chef-owned Florentine-leaning cooking with nearly three decades of neighborhood love.
Who should go: Regulars, romantics, and Italian purists.
When to visit: Weeknights for a more relaxed room.
What to order: Rigatoni al ragù, seafood pasta, tagliata steak.
Insider tip: Ask what’s best that night—off-menu specials are common.