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Rao's Hollywood, Hollywood, CA

Rao's Hollywood

4.9 (2531)
$50 and over
Italian
1006 Seward Street, Hollywood, CA 90038

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Rao's, the legendary East Harlem eatery, is now set in Hollywood amongst the studio district branding its third location. Widely acclaimed as one of the hardest reservations in America, Rao's New York was established in 1896 and has not moved locations since its inception.

Featuring iconic classics such as Uncle Vincent's Lemon Chicken, Meatballs, Veal Parmesan, Shrimp Scampi and Baked Clams, Rao's Hollywood showcases all signature Rao's dishes as well as unique additions creating a robust and fulfilling dining experience.

We greatly look forward to serving you and welcoming you to our Home-Style Neapolitan restaurant.
Dress Code recommended is Business Casual. Please no flip flops, baseball caps or tank tops for men.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Boris Romero
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rao's can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Tracy Jeantet: (323) 962-7267
  • Neighborhood
    Hollywood
  • Cross street
    Highland and Santa Monica
  • Parking details
    Valet parking $10 or street parking nearby.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 2,531 people are saying

Rao's Hollywood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hollywood

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Hollywood

    Best Service

  • Hollywood

    Best Ambiance

  • Hollywood

    Best Value

  • Hollywood

    Good for groups

  • Hollywood

    Great for fine wines

  • Hollywood

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hollywood

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rao's Hollywood consistently delivers "amazing food" and "exceptional service," making diners feel "like family." Highlights include "incredible meatballs," "penne alla vodka," and "fantastic martinis." Guests appreciate the "friendly atmosphere," "cozy vibe," and "classic Italian" charm. Regulars and newcomers alike find it a Hollywood "gem" with delicious meals and warm hospitality.
2,531 Reviews
  1. Patrick VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Johnny Roastbeef and the RAOs staff was incredible. Great food, even better service!

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  2. Ray VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate or drank was delicious. My favorites were the Manhattan, pappardelle with short rib and the giant meatballs!

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  3. Joseph

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was great as usual. Rao’s is my favorite restaurant.

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  4. Jody

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We found this gem of a restaurant a couple of years ago and try to find reasons to drive into Hollywood to eat at Rao’s. The food is amazing and the service is above and beyond. We always feel like family when we walk in.

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  5. Jennifer

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious and friendly atmosphere! You will leave full and with new friends. We have celebrated there many times and come in just for a quiet meal as well…always perfect. A neighborhood gem and just as good as the nyc location!

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  6. Lauren VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I take my out of town guests here. Then they request a Rao’s night when they visit again. My favorite dishes are the meatballs and the pasta carbonara. I love that the Christmas decor stays up year round.

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  7. Yetunde VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always have a wonderful time every time we are here. The owner has greeted us on each occasion and taken the time to mingle with us and ensure we were enjoying ourselves. The servers are lovely and the food is so flavorful. We will be back again.

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  8. Cole

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I rarely leave reviews, but had to for this. 10/10. Service and food was out of this world!

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  9. Michael

    Liverpool/Merseyside5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply put, the best meal we have ever eaten. Restaurant is like stepping out of LA and into a traditional Italian neighbourhood restaurant. Servers and waiting staff were excellent, honest, and informed. Food was exceptional. Would go out of our way to go here again.

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  10. Caren VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Rao's. We came on a recommendation for a friends birthday. It was a perfect evening! The staff was on point - super friendly. They sat us on the back patio which was awesome. We (of course) had the meatballs and they were incredible! The Parmesan crisps served when we sat down were so good! We all loved our meals - veal parm, pasta carbonara, pasta oilo and the pear/fennel salad to start was delish! The highlight of the night was meeting/chatting with Johnny Roastbeef. He made the night magical and so much fun with his stories of how the brand became so popular and telling us about the other restaurant locations in Harlem and FL. All in all 10 out of 10! Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Rao's Hollywood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 962-7267.

Rao's Hollywood is rated 4.9 stars by 2531 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Rao's Hollywood

1006 Seward Street, Hollywood, CA 90038

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Highland and Santa Monica
  • Neighborhood
    Hollywood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking $10 or street parking nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Boris Romero
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rao's can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Tracy Jeantet: (323) 962-7267
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