Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Tarzana

Price: Moderate (7)Price: Expensive (4)

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1. Mora Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(577)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Encino

Booked 1 time today

Mora Italiano enjoys a reputation of superior Italian cuisine, echoed throughout numerous customer reviews. Known for its cozy ambiance, excellent service, and hearty Italian meals, this restaurant has become a beloved neighborhood gem. Patrons commend the diverse menu, citing the shrimp fra diavolo and the fungi pizza as especially enticing due to their fresh ingredients and authentic taste. The establishment also offers a live music experience, adding to the appealing atmosphere and making dining there a delightful culinary adventure. Furthermore, Mora Italiano is appreciated for its friendly staff, attention to detail, and a unique dining experience that reminds some of a "NYC Midtown-Upper (Eastside) Italian restaurant". It's a dining destination guaranteed to offer a memorable and satisfying taste of Italy.

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2. HOM Italian Eatery

4.8

Exceptional(1132)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Woodland Hills

Booked 18 times today

HOM Italian Eatery is celebrated as a paragon of fine Italian cuisine, hailed by patrons for its top-notch service, sumptuous dishes, and congenial ambiance. Known for specializing in authentic Italian fare, the restaurant consistently earns high praise for its exceptional pastas, seafood dishes, hand-crafted pizzas, and mouthwatering desserts like tiramisu. One reviewer celebrates it as "the best Italian restaurant in the West Valley," while another asserts that HOM's offerings are homemade, fresh, and worth every penny. Notably, customers also appreciate the restaurant's excellent wine collection, particularly its Italian selections. Furthermore, the owners' warm welcome and dedication to quality have established HOM as a beloved go-to hub for Italian food lovers.

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3. North Italia - Topanga

4.4

Awesome(303)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Canoga Park

Booked 42 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experience perfect for any occasion.

4. Café Social

4.9

Exceptional(6)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Canoga Park

PARTICIPATING IN DINE LA! July 12 - 26. Café Social brings a true culinary experience with a menu that includes fresh salads, such as the Caesar and Chopped Salad, alongside a variety of pasta dishes like Penne Pomodoro and Pappardelle Truffle Cream. Enjoy specialty flatbreads including Pesto Chicken and Mushroom Truffle. Complement your meal with garlic bread and finish with exquisite desserts like Lemon Cake or Crème Brûlée Cheesecake. Refresh with an Aperol Spritz or Peach Bellini. Perfect for a casual yet sophisticated dining experience.

5. Terra E Mare

4.7

Exceptional(518)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Studio City

Booked 10 times today

Terra E Mare, an Italian restaurant in Studio City, is heralded by reviewers as an excellent spot for contemporary Italian dining. Patrons single out the restaurant's authenticity, with dishes like Salmon Carpaccio, Red Snapper Special, and Cacio e Pepe receiving high praise. The restaurant's fine dining ambiance, coupled with attentive service, is consistently noted. The wine list, featuring Italian red wine and local choices, is praised for perfectly complementing the dishes. Unique offerings like the risotto with half lobster on top are highlighted as culinary masterpieces. Terra E Mare's beautiful private terraces add to the overall dining experience, making it a local gem worth repeated visits.

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6. Toscana - Brentwood

4.8

Exceptional(1053)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Brentwood

Booked 22 times today

Toscana, located in Brentwood, is acclaimed for its outstanding Italian cuisine and fantastic ambiance. Known for its delicious pasta, authentic pizza, and innovative dishes like pear and spinach salad, this eatery has also earned praise for excellent service and attention to detail. The restaurant is celebrated in many reviews: "Toscana consistently serves outstanding, delicious food served by an EXCELLENT wait staff. It's the only place to dine for great Italian food"; "Toscana is some of the best Italian food in LA. Great service and amazing food." These attestations solidly place Toscana as a favorite among Italian restaurants in West Los Angeles.

7. Bar Toscana

4.8

Exceptional(209)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Brentwood

Booked 7 times today

Bar Toscana is a highly recommended Italian restaurant known for its contemporary take on traditional Italian cuisine. It has been consistently receiving positive remarks for its excellent food and exemplary service. Guests have praised their creative twist on Burrata, pizzas, and pastas, and particularly noted their gnocchi and the specially prepared cold cuts and cheese platter. The place is described as modern and interesting, offering an upscale yet casual atmosphere perfect for dining experiences. Patrons also commend the restaurant's fantastic bartenders and servers, specifically Miguel, and the knowledgeable and attentive waitstaff. Whether it's for a quiet early evening meal or a lively night out, Bar Toscana is praised as one of the best Italian spots in LA.

8. Caffé Delfini

4.8

Exceptional(535)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary italian • Santa Monica

Booked 6 times today

Caffe Delfini, located in Santa Monica, is highly recommended for its authentic Italian cuisine. Many patrons consider it a 'gem' and a neighborhood favorite. As per the reviews, the restaurant not only provides consistently delicious meals but also offers attentive, caring, and professional service. The fresh ingredients and homemade pastas transport diners straight to Italy with every bite. The squid pasta, sea bass, and red beet salad, among others, are singled out for particular praise. Caffe Delfini also accommodates dietary restrictions, offering tasty gluten-free options. Its cozy and romantic atmosphere further enhances the dining experience. Truly, it's like dining in a Tuscan home, right in Santa Monica.

9. Vitello's

4.7

Exceptional(1411)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Studio City

Booked 7 times today

Vitello's Italian restaurant comes highly recommended from those who've experienced its outstanding service and gastronomic delights. Boasting an exceptional location in a charming neighborhood, its contemporary bar-style ambiance creates a cool, inviting vibe perfect for casual dinner dates. The culinary prowess shines through in the authentic Italian dishes, such as the linguine with clams in white sauce, reputed to be one of the best in town. The exceedingly tender clams and generous drench of white clam-garlic sauce leave an indelible impression. Reviewers also commend the Tuscan salmon and gluten-free pizza crust. While high in quality, Vitello's prices remain reasonable, earning it the title of "best Italian food in the valley if not the state". With high marks for location, service, and food, Vitello's stands as a testament to excellent Italian cuisine.

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10. Trattoria del Sole & Market del Sole

4.8

Exceptional(31)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary italian • Sherman Oaks

Booked 3 times today

Trattoria del Sole & Market del Sole is highly recommended for its incredible Italian cuisine. Customers rave about the "fabulous food" which is always consistent in its quality. Highlighted by the patrons is their octopus dish, which is described as amazing. The authentic Italian nature of the dishes has earned the restaurant rave reviews, with one customer noting that the food was "Delicious and authentically Italian!" The eagerness to return shown by their clientele is a testament to their remarkable food and service. Trattoria del Sole & Market del Sole is genuinely a classic Italian gem awaiting your visit.

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