La Pergoletta

This place had the most PERFECT pasta I've ever had. I mean, the sauce was fantastic too, but the literal pasta was beyond. Most of the pasta is made in house, from scratch, but even the penne which isn't made in house was top shelf--what I'm trying to say is that not only are the ingredients great, but the preparation is truly masterful. The pasta had the perfect al dente chew, a little over-thick compared to your everyday factory made pasta, and was alive with fresh flavor. You wouldn't think it to just see it from the street--it is kind of a hole-in-the-wall, but if you want to raise the bar by which you measure Italian pasta, this is a great place to do it. We found this place by complete accident--we were just hungry after visiting the Griffith Observatory and had navigated to another nearby place, but... I mean, you know how parking can be. The curbs were already packed bumper to bumper, and there wasn't space in any of the lots we were passing. We literally just parked in the first open spot we found, and decided to give this place a try. It is a shame I'm only out in LA a few times per year, because I could eat here on the daily. Probably a little less of a fancy romantic dinner place, but fantastic for a more casual dinner or lunch.

obsessed w there pasta. amazing restarunt and makes all the italian dishes. it almost feels like as if you were in Italy highly, HIGHLY reccomend !!

Italy food very perfect, only There is delicious lasagna here, my wife and I go here every month. We were in Florence and this is what unites us across the distance, simply amazing food

Delicious Italian pastas, and very good service. Only maybe I would add more light inside, it is too dark.

The pasta was spectacular! Everything was so fresh and had a homemade taste. It was amazing! This is a new staple for any time I'm in the area!

The best if youre looking for old-school Italian/American pasta.