The best Italian pizzerias and restaurants Route 66

Opened in the 1980s, Madeo Ristorante is a true Italian restaurant. The reputation of this elegant establishment is due in part to the unique family atmosphere that reigns in the kitchen and in the dining room. The cuisine is also a rich source of inspiration. The carpaccio, the gnocchi with pesto, and the fish soup are all prepared and served to perfection. The clientele is made up of agents, producers, actors and doctors working at the famous Cedars-Sinai Hospital, which is located nearby. A sure bet!

The concept of this friendly restaurant: pasta, a few side dishes, and all prepared right in front of the customers - to admire the chefs, have a seat at the big counter. Here, classic Italian dishes are served, prepared to perfection. The tortellini in brodo, for example, is a resounding success: neither too salty nor too lightly salted, the meat broth is of rare finesse, highlighting the impeccable al dente cooking of the pasta. Also worth mentioning are the famous tagliatelle cacio e pepe, brilliantly executed.

This Italian restaurant located in the center of Williams offers pizzas, bruschettas and pastas, very good by the way, but also a whole range of salads and sandwiches. The setting is pleasant and is in the atmosphere of Route 66. A success, with a false air of gas station for the outside terrace and an undeniable retro perfume for the dining room, in a modern and warm setting. Rooftop and patio in season... A delight!

The chef at the helm of this restaurant, Angelo Peloni, serves authentic Italian cuisine. Visitors come for the delicious homemade pasta, the frequently revisited menu - depending on the season - and the extensive wine list. From risotto with gorgonzola and asparagus to fettuccine with black truffle, lasagne Bolognese and Barolo lamb chops, every dish is prepared with care and elegance. And don't miss the delicious desserts, including the unmissable tiramisu.

In the heart of Downtown, Maccheroni Republic is renowned for its delicious fresh pasta, made in-house every day. Ravioli with pumpkin, rigatoni with burrata, bigoli with angus and sausage ragout, linguine with seafood - scallops, shrimps and clams - agnolotti filled withosso bucco... More than fifteen recipes in all. Excellent value for money. Plus: the pretty little terrace. All in all, if we had to choose one Italian address in Los Angeles on this type of budget, it would be this one!

Bottega Louie is a vast space with white marble floors, white walls, and a high ceiling... And white. More than a restaurant, this establishment is an army of cooks who prepare the pizzas and delicious salads on the menu. It's one of Downtown's most fashionable places, as friendly and loud as it is chic. On weekends, the brunch offers a quieter atmosphere, especially since the pastries are to die for. In addition, a new branch has opened in the West Hollywood neighborhood.

Opened by Francesca and Francesco, an Italian couple who met in the United States, Ceci's is the place to go for a packed lunch. While it's possible to sit at one of the small tables outside, the establishment is more like an "upgraded" caterer: ideal for a picnic in Griffith Park, for example, a ten-minute drive away. From a few homemade pastas to desserts and focaccia, the menu is as short as it is tempting. Special mention should be made of the rigatoni bolognese and caciocavallo.

This trattoria is steeped in tradition: no fuss, kitschy decor and generous portions. Above all, the pasta is homemade. We love the concept: you choose your type of pasta - spaghetti, pappardelle, pappardelle with spinach, fettuccine, fettuccine with spinach, rigatoni, gnocchi, capelli d'Angelo and fusilli - then the sauce to accompany it. From Alfredo to four-cheese, from puttanesca to carbonara, you'll find all the great classics of Italian cuisine. A real delight!

With its subdued lighting, an intimate, even romantic atmosphere reigns in this popular Silver Lake restaurant. Minestrone, bruschetta with burratta, pizzas, spaghetti al pomodoro, bolognese, puttanesca or guanciale ... Blair's prepares the great classics of Italian cuisine, as well as some more local specialties, such as the unmissable cheeseburger, roast chicken and grilled onglet. A beautiful address that combines modernity and elegance, without being snobbish.

The homemade pizzas are absolutely gigantic... Which probably explains the prices, which would make the Italians howl. Nevertheless, the preparations are very good, made from quality ingredients. There's a choice of simple pizzas like the cheese, made with tomato sauce and cheese only, and more elaborate ones like the terra firma, made with the aforementioned ingredients, plus pepperoni, sausage, onions, mushrooms, black olives and peppers. Special mention goes to the delicious pastry.

Housed in a former brick warehouse on the edge of the Arts District, Bestia has established itself as one of the hottest Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Sometimes fully booked months in advance, it's still possible to find room for dinner at the bar, in a trendy, noisy atmosphere reminiscent of the hyper-modern elegance of New York restaurants. From cocktails to plates, everything here is creative and refined. Don't miss out on the antipasti - to die for - or the ravioli - unforgettable - but avoid the overpriced pizzas.

Opened in 2004 in Santa Monica, this excellent Italian restaurant has also set up shop in Venice. It offers delicious homemade pasta prepared by Sicilian-born chef Antonio Murè. With the experience gained from many trips to his native country, he specializes in the typical cuisine of Emilia-Romagna, a culinary region of great wealth. His specialty: potato and fig tortellini served on a bed of melted parmesan, with hazelnut butter and sage. Reservations recommended.

This family story began in Padova, a small town in northern Italy, where chef Paola Da Re, her sisters Luisa and Patrizia, and her brother Carlo, spent their afternoons helping their mother, Maria Giovanna, in the kitchen. A passion and love for good food is evident in every dish of homemade pasta served at Pasta Sisters. A special mention goes to the gnocchi, the family's oldest recipe. In addition to its Culver City location, Pasta Sisters also has a Mid City restaurant.

What drew us to the Prince of Venice were the homemade pastas and the adorable little outdoor square with its string lights. Less interestingly, the dining room resembles an Italian diner. On the menu: simple but effective recipes such as bucatini with carbonara, orecchiette with pesto or casarecce with vodka. An address we recommend above all for small budgets, as the plates are extremely copious, so you can easily take one for two, or bet on the takeaway to make two meals out of one dish.

This Italian restaurant dates back to 1909, when Luigi Davino came to the United States. Then it is a family story: the sons resumed the shop, then the nephew of Luigi, Gagliano. The map, which used to offer bread and pizza, has spread to salads, pasta, sandwiches. In 2004, the company was acquired by David Morton, who already holds the famous steackhouses chain. Good idea before you go to a "stand-up comedy" to Crush (see "Exit" section).

One of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago. Riccardo Trattoria sets our plates on fire with his polpettine arrabiate (meatballs), carpaccio, minestrone, tortelloni, gnocchi, ravioli... The list is extensive and mouth-watering. The cuisine served in this restaurant is authentically Italian, like the man who founded it, so you won't find carbonara pasta with cream or any other hybrid on the menu. The waiters know the menu inside out and will be able to advise you on how to choose the wine. An excellent address.