Best Date Night Restaurants in Larchmont
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Antico Nuovo
Handmade pastas and refined wood-fired mains.
Notable Picks
#1
Antico Nuovo
8.8
Antico Nuovo delivers refined Roman-inspired cuisine in a relaxed, modern setting. With a focus on handmade pastas and wood-fired meats, the kitchen led by Chef Chad Colby is a destination for thoughtful Italian cooking. Locals appreciate its intimate dining room and seasonal menu changes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna al forno, Smoked Gnocco Fritto, Dry-Aged Ribeye Fiorentina
What Makes it Special: Handmade pastas and refined wood-fired mains.
Worthy Picks
#2
The Edmon
7.9
A craft cocktail bar housed in a restored 1920s Art Deco lobby that leans harder on atmosphere and drinks than on the food—though the elevated bar menu (short rib cavatelli, duck confit tacos, garlic fries) holds up well enough to make it a full evening out. The 21-and-over door policy and low-volume music keep the room mellow, which is why it draws date-night couples and groups who want to talk over cocktails without shouting. Strong happy hour pricing ($9 cocktails, $5.50 pints until 7 PM) makes the early window a particularly good deal for the setting you get.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short Rib Cavatelli, Garlic Fries, Calamari
What Makes it Special: Craft cocktails and elevated bar food served inside a restored 1920s Art Deco building on Melrose
7.9
Mamma Loredana's 16-year-old Melrose kitchen turns out handmade Venetian pasta daily using family recipes from Italy's Veneto region — the pappardelle and carbonara are the reliable draws. It pulls double duty as a date-night spot and a family table, though peak weekend nights run loud enough that couples may prefer weekday visits or earlier reservations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pappardelle al Brasato, Bigolotto Nero, Crostino
What Makes it Special: Founded by Mamma Loredana in 2010, every pasta is handmade daily using original family recipes from Italy's Veneto region.
7.8
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Birthday & Celebration Central
A country Italian tavern on Melrose that builds its reputation on house-made pasta — the bucatini carbonara and short rib ravioli draw regulars from well beyond the Larchmont neighborhood. The room runs loud and close-quartered once it fills up, so come ready for energy over intimacy, and lean into the Southern California produce-driven plates that justify the crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Short Rib Ravioli, Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
What Makes it Special: A country Italian tavern on Melrose that makes all pasta in-house using Southern California produce, drawing crowds from across LA for plates like the bucatini carbonara.