Best Trendy Italian Restaurants in Beverly Hills
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Funke
Live pasta-making theater in a chrome and glass laboratory
Notable Picks
#1
Funke
8.9
Chef Evan Funke's pasta laboratory showcases handmade pasta crafted using 150-year-old Italian techniques in a glass-enclosed workspace. The three-story art deco space features a rooftop bar with sweeping Beverly Hills views and agnolotti so delicate they must be seen to be believed.
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
#2
Bar Funke
8.6
Chef Evan Funke's rooftop bar crowns his eponymous restaurant with panoramic Beverly Hills views and abbreviated menu featuring handmade pasta highlights. The walk-in-only policy creates an accessible luxury experience with impeccable cocktails and the restaurant's famous salt-studded focaccia served three stories above street level.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sfincione Palermitano Focaccia, Fiori di Zucca, Seasonal Handmade Pasta
What Makes it Special: Walk-in rooftop access to Evan Funke's pasta mastery without the reservation hassle.
8.5
Beverly Hills' first authentic Florentine sandwich shop serves massive focaccia creations with imported Italian ingredients like truffle cream and white onion agrodolce. The namesake Lorenzo sandwich balances mortadella, parmigiano sauce, and toasted pistachios in perfect harmony.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lorenzo (mortadella & pistachio), Cotto (prosciutto & truffle cream), Rafaello (stracciatella & pesto)
What Makes it Special: Daily-baked focaccia meets premium Tuscan ingredients
#4
e.baldi
8.2
Chef Edoardo Baldi's intimate Tuscan hideaway draws A-listers with sweet corn agnolotti swimming in truffle butter and Dover sole prepared tableside. The cramped quarters and open kitchen create an energetic atmosphere where celebrities dine elbow-to-elbow with locals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet Corn Agnolotti, Dover Sole, Butterscotch Budino
What Makes it Special: Celebrity spotting central with serious Tuscan cuisine
Worthy Picks
7.9
This modern all-day diner from acclaimed LA chefs serves California-Italian fusion pizzas alongside pastas and breakfast, creating neighborhood buzz since 2018. While pricier than typical slice shops, their lunch specials and shareable pies offer relative value for the quality and Beverly Hills location.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, LA Woman Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven pizzas from LA culinary stars