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The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles
Bestia is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

1. Bestia

9.2
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 249 tips and reviews

ReserveReserve: Get the Spaghetti Rustichella, one of many delicious, creative multi-regional Italian dishes. Read more.

The Ivy is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

2. The Ivy

9.0
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 314 tips and reviews

Maina K.Maina Khoja: Crab cakes or stuffed zucchinis when available are a must! The yummiest lobster pasta and vegetable salad

Bottega Louie is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

3. Bottega Louie

9.1
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 780 tips and reviews

TeresaTeresa: This place is gorgeous! Try the spaghetti bolognese and the roasted chicken. Before you head out, take some macarons to go. Love the flavours, especially the violet and mango.

Osteria La Buca is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

4. Osteria La Buca

9.1
5210 Melrose Ave (at N Wilton Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Larchmont · 95 tips and reviews

Martina L.Martina Leopold: Pasta with Bolognese and Sea Bass were delicious

5. Angelini Osteria

9.0
7313 Beverly Blvd (btwn N Fuller Ave & N Poinsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews

Johnnie SkywalkingJohnnie Skywalking: Great lasagna and pasta. Polipo is my favorite. I wonder how they can cook octopus so soft inside. No chewiness at all.

Il Pastaio is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

6. Il Pastaio

8.9
400 N Canon Dr (at Brighton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Italian Restaurant · 151 tips and reviews

SS: Amaaaaazing food .. Loved the risotto Nero but adored the burrata filled shells with truffles 😭 it was beyond delicious

Terroni is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

7. Terroni

8.8
7605 Beverly Blvd (at N Curson Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 97 tips and reviews
Son of a Gun is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

8. Son of a Gun

8.5
8370 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 162 tips and reviews

Karan B.Karan Bedi: The raw tuna and the linguine and clams were outstanding.

Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

9. Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine

8.8
7181 W Sunset Blvd (at N. Formosa Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

Rayshawn W.Rayshawn Williams: I'll take this chicken lasagna over a traditional Italian lasagna any day. So flavorful and meaty.

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

10. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

9.0
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews

AkshayAkshay: Green chili Mac and Cheese is amazing - give it a try!

The Tasting Kitchen is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

11. The Tasting Kitchen

8.4
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 179 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Tasting Kitchen still maintains an excellent level of quality. The room is one of the most lovely on the block and the cocktails by Justin Pike stand up to the best in town. Try the pastas. Read more.

Jon & Vinny's is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

12. Jon & Vinny's

9.2
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 104 tips and reviews

Fred W.Fred Wilson: Get the spicy fusilli. Then do it again next week and every week thereafter

Cecconi's West Hollywood is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

13. Cecconi's West Hollywood

8.8
8764 Melrose Ave (at N Robertson Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 190 tips and reviews

Cherith Z.Cherith Zanghi: Excellent, top-notch service. Gorgeous atmosphere if a little loud. Food is good, pasta made in-house is wonderful. Valet $10 cash only

Osteria Mozza is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

14. Osteria Mozza

8.8
6602 Melrose Ave (at Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 157 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: If “cold spaghetti” sounds like something reserved for a late-night fridge raid, prepare to have your mind changed: the chitarra freddi with squid ink, crab, sea urchin, and jalapeño is a must. Read more.

ink. is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

15. ink.

8360 Melrose Ave (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 186 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Chupka: Everything here was amazing. The Cacio e Pepe will go down as a top 10 dish for me. The charcoal potatoes were rocking and the octopus with squid ink pasta shells rivaled the Cacio e Pepe.

EMC Seafood & Raw Bar is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

16. EMC Seafood & Raw Bar

3500 W 6th St Ste 101 (Mariposa), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 85 tips and reviews

Michelle A.Michelle Arnaiz-Dela Rosa: You have to try the uni pasta, fresh uni and the oysters!! This place is so good and worth it. They have oyster happy hour for a $1 each.

Ago is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

17. Ago

8.0
8478 Melrose Ave (at La Cienega), West Hollywood, CA
Italian Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Luiz Felipe M.Luiz Felipe Morgado da Silvs: Pasta with porcini, very good!

Hugo's Restaurant is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

18. Hugo's Restaurant

8.5
8401 Santa Monica Blvd (at Kings Rd), West Hollywood, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

Rachel K.Rachel K: The make your own pasta options are good. I added goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, basil and vegan bacon.

Madeo Restaurant is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

19. Madeo Restaurant

8.6
8897 Beverly Blvd (Brighton), Beverly Hills, CA
Italian Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Tyler J.Tyler Jacob: The penne madeo. Every single time.

Fritto Misto is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in Los Angeles.

20. Fritto Misto

8.3
620 Santa Monica Blvd. #A (7th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Westside · 125 tips and reviews

Troy D.Troy Devers: Really delicious fresh pasta, with large portions. Gluten free and whole wheat pasta options also.