Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Restaurants in Carthay
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Rocco's Italian Kitchen
Classic neighborhood pizzeria-trattoria with generously sized lasagna and pasta plates.
Notable Picks
8.1
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Rocco’s Italian Kitchen is a neighborhood red-sauce joint off Wilshire known for hefty portions of baked lasagna, chicken parm, and New York–style pies. With hundreds of reviews praising its friendly service and value, it’s a dependable choice when you want unfussy, filling Italian comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked cheese lasagna, Chicken parmesan with spaghetti, New York–style sausage pizza
What Makes it Special: Classic neighborhood pizzeria-trattoria with generously sized lasagna and pasta plates.
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Brekkie Bagels is a delivery-forward bagel outfit operating out of a Mid-Wilshire kitchen, focused on loaded breakfast bagel sandwiches and classic lox builds. It’s designed for takeout and delivery more than dine-in, making it a go-to for substantial, made-to-order bagel breakfasts without leaving the house.
Must-Try Dishes:
New Yorker Bagel with Lox, Cream Cheese, Tomatoes, Capers, Onions, Sausage Egg and Cheese Bagel, Tuna Salad Bagel
What Makes it Special: Delivery-focused bagel shop turning out hefty breakfast and lox sandwiches from a central Wilshire hub.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Group Dining Gatherings
Haji Sushi House is a broad-menu Japanese spot on Wilshire offering rolls, poke bowls, noodles, and late-night hours. It works best as a flexible, family-friendly option where groups can mix traditional sushi with cooked plates and delivery-friendly staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Tuna Roll, Unagi Bowl, Salmon Avocado Roll
What Makes it Special: All-purpose sushi, bowls, and noodles with notably late hours.