Best Italian Restaurants in Sawtelle
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Il Moro
Longstanding Italian dining room with a quieter dog-friendly patio.
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Il Moro
8.7
Il Moro has served polished Northern Italian fare since the mid-1990s, pairing housemade pastas and seafood with an extensive wine list. The shaded patio offers a more refined dog-friendly option on this stretch of Olympic, suited to business meals or quieter date nights with a pup in tow.
Must-Try Dishes:
Housemade Tagliatelle, Risotto of the Day, Grilled Branzino
What Makes it Special: Longstanding Italian dining room with a quieter dog-friendly patio.
Unetto Tokyo Pasta Factory surprises with a Japanese-Italian fusion menu in a compact Sawtelle space, where house-made pasta meets playful Asian influences. Families appreciate the energetic service and kid-friendly noodles, while adventurous eaters discover unexpected specialties merging curry, seaweed, and classic Italian sauces.
Must-Try Dishes:
Japanese Carbonara, Curry Tagliatelle, Seaweed Mentaiko Pasta
What Makes it Special: Japanese-Italian fusion with house-made noodles and unique sauces.