Matteo's Restaurant

Name: Matteo's Restaurant
Address: 2321 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90064
Telephone: (310) 475-4521
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

676 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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An LA classic with history & charm
Pleasing LA’s discerning diners for over 57 years
with its Italian, Continental Menu . Veal chops, Seafood, Steaks, & Pastas
Matteo’s offers booth & table seating. Full bar & lounge

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 5:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu, Fri, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 475-4521
Website
http://www.matteosla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Matteos has 2 private dining rooms for your next celebration Wedding , Birthday, Anniversary or Meeting.Our Upstairs Town House with Outdoor Patio seats 72.Townhouse Patio seats 20 Matteos Boardroom seats 20.Variety of Menus to choose from Please call 310-475-4521 We would love to help plan your event.
Private party facilities
Matteo's Townhouse is the 2nd floor of Matteo's Restaurant consisting of a banquet room, full bar and lounge, lobby area and gorgeous outside patio. Styled after a New York Townhouse, it is perfect for a sit down dinner of 30-80 people or cocktail party for up to 120 guests.
Private party contact
Linda Guest: (310) 475-4521

Location
2321 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Neighborhood
West Los Angeles
Cross street
Between Olympic and Pico on the westside side of Westwood Bl
Parking details
Street Parking Or Lot in Back Parking
Public transit
One 1/2 blocks North of The expo line Westwood Blvd Stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Baked Little Neck Clams
Oreganata
Affettati Misti
Prosciutto di parma, sopressata, fennel salami, grana padano. Available in Small, Large
Mozzarella Sorrento
Buffalo mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, extra virgin olive oil and basil
Vitello Tonnato
Cold thinly sliced roasted veal in a creamy tuna sauce topped with capers
Cozze al Pesto
Sautéed black mussels, white wine, pesto sauce
Stuzzichino
Mediterranean olives
Calamari Fritto
Soup of the Day

Salads

Insalata Cesare
Romaine, house-made Caesar dressing, anchovy filets, croutons & parmesan
Trevisana e Parmigiana
Belgium endive, radicchio, wild arugula, shaved parmigiana & Italian vinaigrette
Panzanella Crostini di Polenta
Heirloom tomatoes, celery, red onion, mediterranean olives, basil, vinaigrette & polenta croutons
Chopped Salad
Mixed lettuce, salami, provolone, tomato, garbanzo beans, white balsamic vinaigrette

Pasta

Add $2 Gluten Free Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodori Basilico
Marinara (no garlic) + Each Meatball
Pennette Mediterraneo
Eggplant, zucchini, fire-roasted tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, basil, olive oil & garlic
Pappardelle Bolognese
Veal meat sauce
Rigatoni Quattro Formaggi
Rigatoni with a creamy four cheese sauce
Linguini Frutti di Mare
Large shrimp, deep sea scallops, calamari, clams, mussels, garlic in white or red sauce
Spaghetti Aurora
Spaghetti squash, fresh tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, basil
Risotto Agnello
Strips of Lamb Loin, Mushrooms, Raspberries, Sage & Shallots, in Red Wine

Seafood

Gamberi e Cappesante Fra Diavolo
Sautéed large shrimp, large deep sea scallops, spicy garlic tomato sauce
Cioppino
Large shrimp, deep sea scallops, calamari, clams, mussels, king crab, lobster tail, fish broth, saffron, a touch of tomato & garlic
Fresh Fish of the Day
- Market Price

Chicken

Pollo Romana
Chicken strips sautéed with sausage, artichokes, garlic, bell peppers white wine and tomato
Pollo alla Griglia
Chicken 1/2 Mary's grilled. Marinated with fresh herbs, garlic, white wine & lemon

Beef & Lamb, Pork

Filetto ai Porcini
Beef filet mignon pan roasted in a porcini red wine sauce
Costata di Agnello ai Fichi
Lamb, Australian rack grilled marinated with fresh herbs garlic in a red wine mint fig sauce

Veal

Veal Milanese Estivo
Veal chop pounded breaded & pan-fried topped with arugula & diced tomatoes
Osso Buco Milanese
Veal shank braised, free-range, saffron risotto
Nodino alle Erbe
Veal chop grilled with herbs & garlic or pan sautéed with porcini mushroom sauce
Veal Parmigiana
Veal cutlet breaded, mozzarella & tomato sauce
Piccata di Vitello a Piacere
Veal pounded. Choice: Piccata or Marsala

Veggies

Melanzana Parmigiana
Eggplant breaded & baked with mozzarella & tomato sauce

Sides

Spinach
Lemon & garlic
Peas
Onion & pancetta
Asparagus
Parmigiano & butter
Mashed Potatoes
Yukon Gold
Cauliflower
fontina cheese

What 676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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JocelynM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing time and service! This is my second time enjoying my birthday at the amazing Matteo’s! So quiet and relaxing I wouldn’t ask for a better place to enjoy my meal.
PZ
PamelaZ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
They had just reopened so they were doing their best to adjust. We were the first guests in on that first Sunday. Overall, we were thrilled to be there. There were a few kinks, but I expected that. I was really happy overall!
VD
VivaDnA
Los Angeles
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Old school charm and quality. If you'r looking for high quality dining without having to scream at your guests just so that they can hear you, then this is a great venue. Specials are NOT over priced like so many other high end restaurants. We've been twice now, and both times were excellent in every way.
AH
AnthonyH
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their Osso Bucco is the best. My family has been going there for year coming from Monroiva, love the place
M
Mercedes
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, good service, a fun place to enjoy a meal with your family. I made a reservation on line, the restaurant didn’t have it, but seated us anyway despite it being very busy.
VD
VivaDnA
Los Angeles
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can't believe I've waited so long to try this outstanding restaurant! It's so close to our house, and it's soooo good! Service, food, ambiance couldn't have been better. If you're looking for a loud, crowded restaurant with tables crammed together, and noise levels so high you can't hear the person next to you, then this restaurant may not be for you. If you're looking for a somewhat old school experience, with experienced waiters who know the menu, and high quality food that's delicious, then this should be one of your "go to" places. It is for us now!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service are outstanding. This is an amazing place to enjoy a dinner and feel authentic Italian mood.
SR
SamR
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our third visit to Matteo's, twice on our own and once with guests. The food has been exceptional each time.... Spaghetti and Meatballs, Veal Piccata, Chicken Parmesiana. The salads and dessert are also excellent. Service is great. This place is a gem. Reasonably priced and historic.
RB
RonaldB
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really nice restaurant with great food where you can actually have a conversation with your dinner companions. The bread is delicious (which is why they charge for a second basket), great Caesar salad and special salad with Gorgonzola, cranberries and nuts. Dinners were good sized and well prepared. We recommend both chicken dishes and the special pappardelle pasta with mushrooms. One of the very few restaurants that still serve tartufo (intense dark chocolate ice cream rolled in dark chocolate bits) and spumoni. Like being in Italy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience5
Prix Fix menu for Valentines day was kinda terrible only two pastas in an Italian restaurant!?!? Would have enjoyed the food much more if it was the regular menu But overall good ambience
LH
LynnH
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience3
Manager was screaming at his waiters, very frustrated and rude. Killed the ambiance
BM
BrandonM
Los Angeles
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend. Real people real food. Great space. Usually can get in last minute. Bar is great too for a meal or drinks.
T
Terri
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Matteo's is one of my favorite restaurants on the west side of Los Angeles. The food is delicious, service impeccable and love the atmosphere with Frank Sinatra playing in the background. Had the special bib salad, king salmon and chocolate gellato for dessert. It was a lovely evening to bring friends and share.
a
annb
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food quality is absolutely exceptional. The ambience is so very special with the red leather booths. It’s very elegant in kind of a mafia way.
v
velcro
Los Angeles
95 reviews
vip
4.0
95 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always a pleasure to eat here! Everything about it from the bread to dessert is so good. The waitstaff is attentive and always pleasant.
CH
CinaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food3service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience! Love the room, music ,personnel,food... hope they get the train repaired,!
j
johnb
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience5
Retro 50’s Rat Pack hangout has unfortunately lost its way. Staff is inefficient
KM
KelleyM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as usual! Best service in town and the food is excellent! Can be low key or for special occasions, works for both classy and everyday- always love it. My parents have been coming since the 70s and it has never disappointed. An LA staple for locals and the few out-of-towners who know of the great places.
r
roger
Los Angeles
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience3
Service very slow Everything else good
K
Karyb
Los Angeles
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent service and warm and inviting atmosphere. This is where you go to sink into a comfortable booth and dine on a tablecloth. That said, it’s not stuffy. It’s got a very cool history, including regulars like Frank Sinatra back in the day. The food is very fresh and well prepared. No, it’s not a trendy restaurant. It’s not buzzy. Its a great place to go to DINE on very good food and be able to have a conversation with your dining partners. It may be old school, but its many virtues make it worth a visit.
LU
inglesLU
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great icon of Los Angeles. I look forward to returning. Merry Christmas.
LO
LeslieO
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Kevin, was great and the food was delicious!
JB
JamieB
Los Angeles
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service.
LC
LukeC
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classic restaurants are classic restaurants for a reason. What Matteo's does well, it does better than any other restaurant in LA. Best classic Italian dishes in Los Angeles. Valet parking is expensive but it's worth it for the restaurant experience.
JC
JaimeC
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. The food is good and it has such a historical value...
VT
VeniceTraveler
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience2
Turning up the volume on the music and dimming the lights would help the ambiance.
LI
LINDAR
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Matteo's is a great upscale neighborhood restaurant. The food, the service,.i"ll ,and the ambience were perfect. We had a wonderful evening!!I Cant wait to retrn!!!,
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anonymous
Los Angeles
102 reviews
vip
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice quiet Italian restaurant. We went for our anniversary dinner. The food and service were great; we had rack of lamb and the salmon special, and a fudgy chocolate dessert.
s
smsg
Los Angeles
72 reviews
vip
3.0
72 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience2
Went for their happy hour, which runs till 8:30. They sat us at a booth. We asked a few wait staff for their happy hour menu and waited nearly 15 minutes before we were told they only offered that at the bar. We moved to the bar and ordered drinks and food. The veal meatballs in marinara were good. Their spinach mushroom pizza quesadilla weird and their chopped salad one of the best I’ve had. I had read their mixed drinks used fresh juices but watched them pour from a can. My drink was supposed to have cucumber and muddled mint, but came without any mint. I switched to wine and they red they poured was quite nice. The clientele was older and conservative, with women in dresses and men in jackets. The restaurant was pretty empty which must be why they’re doing this happy hour.
PZ
PaigeZ
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was wonderful and the food was absolutely amazing! Very challenging these days to find a good restaurant with a nice ambiance wherein you can actually hear each other talk. Fabulous!
SM
SongManFoodie
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Great food, service and atmosphere. Friendly staff and a lid back casual/formal vibe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2019
overall2food4service1ambience1
Food was good but service and ambiance very mediocre
LF
LongtimeFoodies
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took friends who had never been there - we have, on several occasions. We were all impressed with the appearance (shiny, mellow, retro), the service (excellent), and of course the food.
MF
MaximeF
Los Angeles
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The absolute BEST Rack of Lamb I have ever had. The quality of the meat plus the few vegies was perfect. We live in the South Bay but once a month we travel to L A for Matteo's. A great find if you want to eat at 5.30PM and wear casuals or dress up for the later dinner crowd.
k
kathe90035
Los Angeles
324 reviews
vip
5.0
324 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the veal chop! Excellent service and they have valet parking
S
Starlight
Orange County
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I have season tickets to the Geffen. Whenever possible, we look forward to a lovely, quiet, gourmet dinning experience at Matteo's. They open at 5 or 5:30 (depending on the time of year) which sometimes precludes our going there. More often now the Geffen's plays are over by 3:30 or 4 PM. Servers are wonderful, so accommodating, unintrusive and they know how the food is prepared...or will find out for you. We split blossoms, salmon (beautifully prepared) and a chocolate gelato, with chocolate chunks, for desert. We love it and will continue to enjoy it's offerings whenever possible.
VT
VeniceTraveler
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Hip but nobody knows it.
b
bhcatlady
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
We particularly love Matteo's because it is one of the few restaurants you can really hear your conversations. The food is good old fashioned Italian. I had Veal Parm, which was delicious and hard to find. My guests had a grilled veal chop, which was pure white veal. We had other things, but . . .I would definitely recommend Matteo's.
I
Impressed
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb food, presented with pride. Splendid music from the Great American Songbook. The offerings, which are generous go beyond the standard fare. Excellent side-dishes as well. A local landmark, which is also a hidden gem.
L
Ljoseph
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Want an evening where you can converse? Great food, services and ambiance! Enjoy

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Matteo's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 475-4521.

Matteo's Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 676 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Between Olympic and Pico on the westside side of Westwood Bl
Neighborhood
West Los Angeles
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu 5:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu, Fri, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking Or Lot in Back Parking
Public transit
One 1/2 blocks North of The expo line Westwood Blvd Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.matteosla.com/
Phone number
(310) 475-4521
Catering
Matteos has 2 private dining rooms for your next celebration Wedding , Birthday, Anniversary or Meeting.Our Upstairs Town House with Outdoor Patio seats 72.Townhouse Patio seats 20 Matteos Boardroom seats 20.Variety of Menus to choose from Please call 310-475-4521 We would love to help plan your event.
Private party facilities
Matteo's Townhouse is the 2nd floor of Matteo's Restaurant consisting of a banquet room, full bar and lounge, lobby area and gorgeous outside patio. Styled after a New York Townhouse, it is perfect for a sit down dinner of 30-80 people or cocktail party for up to 120 guests.
Private party contact
Linda Guest: (310) 475-4521

Matteo's Restaurant

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Takeout

Private dining

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Antipasto

Baked Little Neck Clams

Affettati Misti

Mozzarella Sorrento

Vitello Tonnato

Cozze al Pesto

Stuzzichino

Calamari Fritto

Soup of the Day

Salads

Insalata Cesare

Trevisana e Parmigiana

Panzanella Crostini di Polenta

Chopped Salad

Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodori Basilico

Pennette Mediterraneo

Pappardelle Bolognese

Rigatoni Quattro Formaggi

Linguini Frutti di Mare

Spaghetti Aurora

Risotto Agnello

Seafood

Gamberi e Cappesante Fra Diavolo

Cioppino

Fresh Fish of the Day

Chicken

Pollo Romana

Pollo alla Griglia

Beef & Lamb, Pork

Filetto ai Porcini

Costata di Agnello ai Fichi

Veal

Veal Milanese Estivo

Osso Buco Milanese

Nodino alle Erbe

Veal Parmigiana

Piccata di Vitello a Piacere

Veggies

Melanzana Parmigiana

Sides

Spinach

Peas

Asparagus

Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower

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