Is there anything more comforting than Italian food? It’s the meal you can always be in the mood for and there’s usually something for everyone, even the pickiest eaters! Check out our list of the South Bay’s Best Italian Restaurants ranging from Modern Italian, to California influenced Trattorias, cozy family-owned Pizzerias, to authentic Ristoranti specializing in the classics. Whether you’re looking for the perfect hand rolled pasta or a fresh take on family favorites, these Italian Restaurants are perfect for any night in the South Bay – Date night, family fun, or celebrations with friends!

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Best Italian Food in the South Bay

Italian Food in El Segundo

Jame Enoteca

California cuisine on a modern Italian canvas specializing in hand-rolled pasta, sandwiches, and salads made with local ingredients in the heart of El Segundo on Main Street.

Address: 241 Main St El Segundo, CA 90245

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Italian Food in Manhattan Beach

Love & Salt Manhattan Beach

Love & Salt is a philosophy that food needs only two ingredients to be great. The dishes on the menu and the restaurant’s atmosphere embody this sentiment, offering Italian-inspired dishes with a Southern California soul. The menu features Italian staples like pasta, wood-fired pizza, and seafood, all located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.

Address: 317 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

SLAY Italian Kitchen

Their cooking style is rustic Italian, featuring a rotating menu with fresh and dried pasta, meats, stone-fired pizza, vegetables, and wines from their own Santa Barbara County farm, Slay Estate, and Vineyard. They also offer a weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas and bellinis.

Address: 1001 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Trattoria Nando

This warm and cozy restaurant features the atmosphere of real Italy. The relaxed setting, paired with the leisurely Italian spirit and heartfelt cooking, makes for the perfect dining experience. The menu features traditional recipes that reflect the restaurant’s deep Sicilian roots, with a modern twist on these Italian staples.

Address: 1131 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Lido Di

Lido Di Manhattan Ristorante & Bar embodies a Cali-Italian theme with classic recipes lightened with fresh ingredients. Standout dishes on this well-crafted menu include the vodka pasta and the original flatbread pizzas, which always arrive piping hot with a crisp, tangy crust. All the salads are excellent, especially the “Green Goddess” dressing, which has just the right amount of bite. These delicious selections are accompanied by an extensive list of top-quality wines, and all of Lido’s bread, pasta, and dressings are homemade from scratch.

Address: 1550 Rosecrans Ave.Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Italian Food in Hermosa Beach

The Bottle Inn

The Bottle Inn is a neighborhood gem with a satisfying menu featuring fresh ingredients, authentic pasta, main dishes, grilled Pesce, traditional Italian entrees, flamed table-side, housemade signature desserts, and fresh-baked garlic bread (a fan favorite!).

Address: 26 22nd St, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

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Fritto Misto

This traditional Italian neighborhood cafe features create-your-own pasta plates, an extensive wine list, and vegetarian options.

Address: 316 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA

Spumoni Trattoria & Pizzeria

Spumoni is a casual Italian eatery offering pasta, New York-style pizzas, and traditional Italian entrees.

Address: 1101 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Mama D’s Original Italian Restaurant Kitchen

These authentic family recipes passed down through generations, are meticulously crafted using only the finest, handpicked ingredients. They are infused with a deep-rooted passion for the art of cooking and sharing delicious meals with others.

Address: 2512 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254,

Radici Italian Restaurant

Radici is a family-owned business that offers authentic Italian food in an upscale, modern setting. Executive Chef Lucia grew up in Pacentro, Italy, watching her mom prepare homemade pasta and Italian dishes from family recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations. The menu features homemade pastas, fresh ingredients from the local farmers market, and a selection of only the best quality seafood and meats from local suppliers.

Address: 934 Hermosa Ave Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Italian Food in Redondo Beach

Brogino’s Italian Restaurant

Brogino’s has been offering diners in Redondo Beach a traditional Italian dining experience since 1977. They take great pride in the quality of their menu offerings, and it shows in every dish they make, from their fettuccine alfredo to the parmigiana and even their delicious fresh bread.

Address: 2423 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Bettolino Kitchen

Housed inside an unassuming strip mall, Bettolino Kitchen aims to give you an unexpected experience that rivals any other. Owned and operated by 4th generation South Bay Restaurateurs, Bettolino Kitchen takes a modern spin on the dishes you would expect in a classic Italian restaurant, specializing in pasta and seafood.

All of their pasta dishes are homemade, and desserts are freshly baked. They source local produce whenever possible and have a recycling program to help reduce their carbon footprint.

Address: 211 Palos Verdes Blvd Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Fatto a Mano, The Pasta Shop

Fatto a Mano, The Pasta Shop, is an Italian takeout restaurant for people who appreciate traditional homemade pasta and Italian food from quality ingredients. You can build your own pasta dish from a variety of sauces and pasta types on their menu. They also offer Roman-style pizzas and salads.

Address: 610 Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Locale90 Neapolitan Pizza Market

Locale90 Neopolitan Pizza Market offers an authentic Italian dining experience. In the true Neapolitan tradition, they select simple, whole ingredients and combine them by hand to create a product they know you will appreciate. The cozy family atmosphere makes you feel like you could be at a little corner pizzeria somewhere in Italy.

Address: Riviera Village, 1718 S. Catalina Ave. Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Pura Vita Redondo Beach

At Pura Vita Redondo Beach, you’ll receive fantastic service, a welcoming ambiance, and delicious cuisine. The menu features traditional pastas, Neapolitan pizzas, and a full craft cocktail bar. With beachfront outdoor dining and breathtaking sunset views, it will be a family dinner to remember.

Address: 320 S. Catalina Ave. Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Italian Food in Torrance

Scardino’s Italian Restaurant

Scardino’s is a family-owned and operated ristorante, much like a warm and inviting spot you would find in the neighborhood of any southern Italian city. Their authentic recipes originate from the southern Italian provinces. They carefully prepare their pasta, pizza, and seafood daily using the highest-quality ingredients available, most of which are imported from Italy.

Address: 4803 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

Giuliano’s

Since 1975, Giuliano’s has been bringing the old-world flavors of past generations of Italians to Southern California. Originally a sandwich shop with locations throughout the South Bay, it now offers a menu of deli staples, including sandwiches, entrees, and salads.

Address: 3849 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA, United States, California

Gaetano’s Restaurant

Gaetano’s Restaurant is a true family-run operation that began as a traditional Italian-style deli and grew into a neighborhood restaurant that emphasizes food quality and excellent service. The menu includes classic Italian dishes, from pasta and pizzas to sandwiches and entrees.

Address: 2731 Pacific Coast Hwy. Torrance, California 90505

Primo Italia – Handmade Pasta & Pizza

Chef Santi and his team are passionate about Italian cooking and its deep history. He has created a rich, abundant menu using local purveyors and fine ingredients to make homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and Mediterranean fish dishes. Inspiration for the menu comes from the region of Campania, home of the Amalfi Coast, Naples, and Sicily. The luxurious but inviting space adorned with family photos welcomes you for a warm dining experience.

Address: 24590 Hawthorne Boulevard Torrance, CA 90505

Aliotta’s Via Firenze

Good food takes time to prepare, and at Aliotta’s Via Firenze, they want you to enjoy the entire experience as you relax and enjoy a glass of wine in anticipation of that first delicious bite. Chef Mike Aliotta truly believes in catering to your every need, and if you don’t see what you want to eat on the menu and they have the ingredients, they will prepare and serve what you prefer to eat cooked just the way you like it.

Address: 4485 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

Piccini

From the owners of Gaetano’s comes this local spot perfect for a hearty family meal you can take home to enjoy. This newer takeout spot in Torrance offers a fantastic selection of classic dishes. Piccini Italian Takeout has everything you need, whether you’re craving a hearty pasta dish or a tasty pizza.

Address: 4642 Del Amo Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503

Italian Food in Gardena

Lomeli’s Italian Restaurant

Lomeli’s Italian Restaurant’s menu is full of delicious classics from Naples. It’s a cozy, romantic spot serving Italian favorites like fettuccine alfredo and shrimp scampi. What they’re really known for, however, is their pizzas. They also offer party trays, perfect for your next gathering or birthday party.

Address: 2223 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90249

Eatalian Cafe Italian Restaurant

Eatalian Café uses simple ingredients and traditional cooking methods, including their signature open stoves, to create artisanal foods for a delicious dining experience. And don’t miss their hand-crafted espresso drinks. Their particular mid-century design espresso machine is one of only two custom models in the world specially procured for service at the central train station in Milan, Italy. And you can taste the difference in every cup.

Address: 15500 S. Broadway St., Gardena, CA 90248

Playa del Rey Restaurants

Caffe Pinguini Italian Restaurant

Caffé Pinguini owner Tony has been making locals and beyond happy with daily specials, hand-tossed pizzas, homemade bread, delicious pasta, and several simply prepared chicken, fish, and veal dishes since 1997. You’ll be greeted with a warm Italian aesthetic when you walk in the door and immediately feel right at home.

Address: 6935 Pacific Ave, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

San Pedro Restaurants

J. Trani’s Ristorante

This neighborhood gem in a historic waterfront building offers delicious food, a wonderful atmosphere, and attentive service that makes you feel at home.

Address: 584 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731

Raffaello Ristorante

Raffaello Ristorante is a family-run Italian restaurant in the heart of old San Pedro. Founded nearly forty years ago by the owner’s Italian immigrant parents, the family tradition continues today with fantastic food at phenomenal prices.

Address: 457 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA 90731

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