Best Date Night Magic Italian Restaurants in Hancock Park
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pizzeria Mozza
High-volume, chef-driven pizzeria where the lasagne is cult-worthy.
Notable Picks
8.8
Nancy Silverton’s Highland Avenue hotspot is known for pizza, but the baked lasagne with Bolognese, Parmigiano, and bechamel has developed its own following. Between the James Beard pedigree, massive review volume, and regulars who treat the lasagna like a Sunday ritual, it’s a destination for rich, oven-baked pasta.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagne, Pasta Alla Vodka, Gnocchi Alla Romana
What Makes it Special: High-volume, chef-driven pizzeria where the lasagne is cult-worthy.
#2
Chi Spacca
8.5
Nancy Silverton's nose-to-tail Italian steakhouse built LA's first certified salumi program and continues to anchor around bone-in cuts: 42-ounce tomahawk pork chop, 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in NY strip, 50-ounce porterhouse. The focaccia di Recco and beef-bone-marrow pie open meals before the meat arrives. Counter seating facing the open kitchen runs lively on weekends; earlier seatings trend calmer.
Must-Try Dishes:
Focaccia di Recco, Bistecca Fiorentina, Costata alla Fiorentina
What Makes it Special: Nancy Silverton's whole-animal Italian steakhouse with dry-aged beef program
8.3
James Beard Outstanding Chef Nancy Silverton's Michelin-starred Italian institution has held its star continuously since 2008, anchored by the signature mozzarella bar and housemade pastas like the egg yolk raviolo. The Hancock Park dining room features dark-wood paneling and white marble counter seating, staying loud during peak hours but quieter in back rooms. At $$$$ pricing with refined portions, it rewards regulars who understand the menu's corners rather than first-time visitors expecting abundance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orecchiette with Sausage and Swiss Chard, Egg Yolk Raviolo, Grilled Beef Tagliata
What Makes it Special: James Beard Award-winner Nancy Silverton's Michelin-starred Italian institution, holding its star continuously since 2008, with an iconic Mozzarella Bar and exceptional housemade pastas.