Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Torrance
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Primo Italia
Upscale Southern Italian cooking with live music and a moody bar.
Notable Picks
#1
Primo Italia
8.7
Primo Italia is a polished, Southern Italian restaurant and cocktail bar where house-made pastas, tableside moments, and live music make it one of the area’s most sought-after date-night reservations. The kitchen leans rich and classic—think cacio e pepe, osso buco, and tiramisu—executed with more finesse than most neighborhood red-sauce joints.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, Wild boar pappardelle, Veal chop Milanese
What Makes it Special: Upscale Southern Italian cooking with live music and a moody bar.
#2
Mom Said Yes
8.3
Mom Said Yes is a New York–style pizza bar and arcade where 18-inch pies, craft cocktails, and constant events share the same loud, playful room. Locals lean on it for crispy, foldable pizzas with creative toppings plus a built-in night out of games, music, and sports on TV. It’s the spot when you want a party vibe and serious pizza in one place.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bad Influence vodka-sauce pizza with cup-and-char pepperoni, Spicy Permission Slip sriracha-agave chicken pizza, Detention Special pesto burrata and prosciutto pizza
What Makes it Special: Big New York–style pies served in a rowdy bar-arcade setting.
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Torrance Yokocho is a newer izakaya built to evoke Japan’s lantern-lit alleyways, with QR-code ordering, a full bar, and a menu that ranges from yakitori and karaage to ramen and small plates. It’s become a lively night-out option in 90505 for groups wanting a street-food-inspired atmosphere without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Assorted yakitori skewers, Tonkotsu ramen, Takoyaki
What Makes it Special: Lantern-lit izakaya channeling Japanese yokocho street alleys with full bar.