Best Trendy Table Hotspots Italian Restaurants in West Hollywood
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Alba
Award-winning baker chef creating exceptional breads and handmade pastas
Notable Picks
#1
Alba
8.6
A stunning New York import bringing Italian vacation vibes to Melrose with chef Adam Leonti's exceptional bread and pasta program. The retractable roof and vibrant design create an enchanting atmosphere that captivates both adults and children.
Must-Try Dishes:
Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta, Orecchiette Arrabbiata, Sea Shells Lobster Cardinale
What Makes it Special: Award-winning baker chef creating exceptional breads and handmade pastas
#2
Pura Vita
8.4
Pura Vita is a plant-based Italian restaurant offering pastas, pizzas, and comfort dishes that appeal to both vegans and non-vegans. The space is energetic and intimate with a strong wine program. It has a large and loyal customer base driven by creative plant-forward interpretations of Italian classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Pura, Cacio e pepe, Truffle pizza
What Makes it Special: Plant-based Italian cooking executed with surprising depth and richness.
#3
Cecconi's
8.4
This Soho House restaurant brings Northern Italian dining to Melrose with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and cicchetti served in a palm tree-surrounded garden patio. The kitchen delivers modern interpretations of Venetian classics with California produce.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-Fired Branzino, Lobster Spaghetti, Burrata with Prosciutto
What Makes it Special: Garden patio feels like dining in Italy.
8.1
Jones Hollywood is a late-night Italian-American restaurant offering pasta, pizza, and cocktails in a dimly lit, old-school setting. It is known for its lively energy and extended hours, making it a reliable choice for night owls. The red booths and retro design create a classic Hollywood feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti and meatballs, Pepperoni pizza, Apple pie
What Makes it Special: Late-night Italian-American cooking in a retro Hollywood room.
Worthy Picks
#5
LAVO
7.9
Coastal Italian concept with dramatic retractable roof creates year-round alfresco dining on the Sunset Strip. Chef Ralph Scamardella balances Southern Italian influences with California produce, delivering upscale but approachable dishes perfect for impressing a date.
Must-Try Dishes:
Branzino, Rigatoni Vodka, Burrata
What Makes it Special: Dramatic retractable roof dining experience on Sunset Strip
7.9
Robby’s West Hollywood is a neighborhood wine bar and American comfort-food spot inside a Santa Monica Boulevard complex, pairing by-the-glass pours with burgers, sandwiches, and shareable plates. It reads like a casual weeknight hang that still feels considered enough for low-key dates.
Must-Try Dishes:
House cheeseburger, Fried chicken sandwich, Mac and cheese
What Makes it Special: Relaxed wine-bar setting where approachable American comfort food meets a focused glass list.