Best Family Friendly Favorites Italian Restaurants in Pico Robertson
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Milky Way
A historic kosher dairy café with updated New American classics.
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8.4
A long-running kosher dairy institution revived with a broader New American comfort menu, from fish plates to pastas and polished desserts. The room feels warmly nostalgic but freshly maintained, making it a reliable neighborhood dinner choice and a classic after-movie stop on Pico.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cajun Pacific snapper, Fettuccine Alfredo with wild mushrooms, Leah's cheesecake
What Makes it Special: A historic kosher dairy café with updated New American classics.
#2
Lamalo Cafe
8.1
A kosher bakery-cafe that goes bigger than expected with its showpiece “100-layer” lasagna. The bake is deeply stacked, saucy, and built for shareable comfort without feeling heavy. Great when you want lasagna in a casual daytime setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
100-Layer Lasagna, Shakshuka, Borekas
What Makes it Special: Kosher cafe doing a signature ultra-layered lasagna worth the detour.
8
Kosher Italian with a softly upscale feel, leaning on careful sauces, crisp pizzas, and house pastas. The room is warm and polished, making it a strong special-occasion option without going formal. Execution stays classic, with crowd-pleasing dishes done cleanly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggplant Parmigiana, Fettuccine Alfredo, Neapolitan-style pizza
What Makes it Special: Polished kosher Italian with reliably classic flavors.
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Comfort Food Classics
A specialty kosher Italian spot with a pizza-forward menu and a slightly more polished feel than the corridor slice shops. Families get craftier pies and a broader Italian bench in a casual room that still moves quickly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pie, Truffle mushroom pizza, Nutella calzone
What Makes it Special: Handcrafted kosher pizzas with a more chef-driven touch.
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7.8
A long-running neighborhood trattoria doing Roman comfort food with a family rhythm. Pastas lean classic—Amatriciana, bolognese, seafood stews—served in a cozy strip-mall dining room that feels built for regulars. Reliable, unpretentious, and easy to return to.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tagliatelle Bolognese, Bucatini all’Amatriciana, Cioppino
What Makes it Special: Roman-style classics from a true neighborhood staple.
#6
Shalom Pizza
7.6
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Hidden Gems Heaven
A kosher neighborhood pizzeria that also runs a solid Mexican-leaning side of the menu—tacos, burritos, and salsa-driven plates built for quick comfort. It’s not a culinary temple, but execution is steady, portions are friendly, and it’s a useful crossover stop in the ZIP.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef tacos, Chicken burrito, Nachos
What Makes it Special: Kosher pizza shop with reliable, fast Mexican staples on the side.