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Caffe Pinguini, Playa Del Rey, CA

Caffe Pinguini

4.9
4.9
1613 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
We are open for curbside pickup, takeout and delivery and offering a 10% discount on all orders! Lunch will be open from 12pm-2:30pm & Dinner from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Italian owners, Tony Cotrufo and Enrico Fiorentini, both hail from Rome and have been serving fresh authentic Italian cuisine at their Playa Del Rey location since 1997. They offer homemade pastas, an excellent wine list, outdoor seating and daily specials.


Caffe Pinguini was awarded with the "Marchio Ospitalita" Italiana - Seal of Authenticity". The seal distinguishes those restaurants with the highest quality of Italian hospitality.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 306-0117
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerardo
  • Catering
    We do different kinds of catering from buffet to a full dining experience.
  • Neighborhood
    Playa del Rey
  • Cross street
    Culver Blvd
  • Parking details
    Choose of street or valet parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Beach Cities

    Best Overall

  • Beach Cities

    Best Food

  • Beach Cities

    Best Service

  • Beach Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Beach Cities

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Pinguini is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "authentic Italian cuisine" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "delicious food," especially the seafood and pasta dishes, complemented by a "lovely atmosphere." The outdoor patio is a favorite spot, offering a charming dining experience. Perfect for celebrations and intimate dinners.

1,613 Reviews
  1. Ken

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A local treasure, always wonderful. Not to be missed.

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  2. Richard

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, impeccable service, food and ambiance...

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  3. Judy

    Los Angeles

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience celebrating our anniversary. I only have one comment: we could have been given more water refills. 😉

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  4. Jennie

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service and romantic ambience- everything we could’ve asked for for our wedding anniversary!

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  5. Andrew

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden gem, I love this place. You won’t be disappointed.

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  6. michael

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place: food, service and ambience all 5 star off the charts. A little pricey but still a great place to go.

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  7. Mike

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going hear. Food is always great whether off the menu or a special.

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  8. Kelley

    Fayetteville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caffe Pinguini exceeded expectations! Great food great service great atmosphere. We visit LA a few times a year and always try at least one new restaurant sooo happy we took a chance on this gem!! The pasta was amazing!!!!

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  9. Wanda

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here! The food is always delicious and the service top notch!

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  10. Court

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food with a waiter who reminded me of the old days, when someone in that position can turn a meal into an experience.

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FAQs

Caffe Pinguini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 306-0117.

Caffe Pinguini is rated 4.9 stars by 1613 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffe Pinguini

6935 Pacific ave, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Culver Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Playa del Rey
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Choose of street or valet parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerardo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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