Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Italian Restaurants in Beverly Hills
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Funke
Live pasta-making theater in a chrome and glass laboratory
Notable Picks
#1
Funke
8.9
Chef Evan Funke's pasta laboratory showcases handmade pasta crafted using 150-year-old Italian techniques in a glass-enclosed workspace. The three-story art deco space features a rooftop bar with sweeping Beverly Hills views and agnolotti so delicate they must be seen to be believed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Agnolotti del Plin, Cacio e Pepe, Neapolitan Pizza
What Makes it Special: Live pasta-making theater in a chrome and glass laboratory
#2
Bar Funke
8.6
Chef Evan Funke's rooftop bar crowns his eponymous restaurant with panoramic Beverly Hills views and abbreviated menu featuring handmade pasta highlights. The walk-in-only policy creates an accessible luxury experience with impeccable cocktails and the restaurant's famous salt-studded focaccia served three stories above street level.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sfincione Palermitano Focaccia, Fiori di Zucca, Seasonal Handmade Pasta
What Makes it Special: Walk-in rooftop access to Evan Funke's pasta mastery without the reservation hassle.
8.5
Beverly Hills' first authentic Florentine sandwich shop serves massive focaccia creations with imported Italian ingredients like truffle cream and white onion agrodolce. The namesake Lorenzo sandwich balances mortadella, parmigiano sauce, and toasted pistachios in perfect harmony.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lorenzo (mortadella & pistachio), Cotto (prosciutto & truffle cream), Rafaello (stracciatella & pesto)
What Makes it Special: Daily-baked focaccia meets premium Tuscan ingredients
#4
Il Pastaio
8.2
This Drago family institution has served fresh handmade pasta in Beverly Hills since 1994, earning celebrity status with dishes like the Justin Bieber pasta. The charming fountain patio and classic Italian interior provide the perfect backdrop for truffle-laden brunch dishes served tableside from cheese wheels.
Must-Try Dishes:
Justin Bieber Pasta, Truffle Pasta in Cheese Wheel, Eggs Benedict Italiana
What Makes it Special: Tableside cheese wheel pasta and celebrity-named dishes
#5
Il Cielo
8.1
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Birthday & Celebration Central
Established in 1986, this enchanting Tuscan-inspired restaurant features twinkling fairy lights throughout its magical garden courtyard. The Vericella family has created Beverly Hills' most romantic dining destination, consistently named by The New York Times and Los Angeles Magazine as LA's premier spot for proposals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Mediterranean Branzino, Lobster Pappardelle, Osso Buco alla Milanese
What Makes it Special: Fairy-lit garden setting often called LA's most romantic restaurant