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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:45 pm    Post subject:

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Il Buco

Bay Cities Deli is great for sandwiches.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:24 pm    Post subject:

Outside of Monica Belucci and Jamie Lynn-Sigler I would have to say the best spot is this joint called

"Maggiano's" Little Italy Restuarant. There is a couple locations in SOuthern California. SOuth COast Plaza and Beverly Hills.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:19 pm    Post subject:

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Outside of Monica Belucci and Jamie Lynn-Sigler I would have to say the best spot is this joint called

"Maggiano's" Little Italy Restuarant. There is a couple locations in SOuthern California. SOuth COast Plaza and Beverly Hills.


I've been, its solid for a chain restaurant. A bit more upscale.....they kinda over do it with salt though.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:44 pm    Post subject:

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Orso
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Da Pasquale
Il Buco

Bay Cities Deli is great for sandwiches.


C'mon, bro...gimme some locations/addresses/cities!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:59 am    Post subject:

I'll second the following establishments:

ALEJO's TRATTORIA (one in Westchester and a better one in MARINA DEL REY).
- location of the Marina Del Rey location is corner of Lincoln Blvd. and Washington (between a donut shop and 7-11).

MAGGIANO's (reminscent of the other recommendation in this thread - CARMINE's)
- location is at the GROVE, 3rd and Fairfax

CARMINE's (the true predecessor to Buca Di Beppo) You eat her, you feel like you're in one a Godfather family dinner setting. HUGE portions and damn fine sauces, pastas, wine.
- location, as mentioned, Theater District in NYC


I'm trying to see if I can remember other LA italian spots:

Bay Cities has some GREAT sandwiches (i.e. Godmother!)

Il Fornaio - seems like a more expensive Olive Garden
-location all around LA, saw one in Irvine I think and most recently at El Segundo off of Rosecrans (close to Sepulveda).

Louise's - a bit more upscale than Il Fornaio and way better than Olive Garden
- location one in Santa Monica off of Montana and another in Brentwood off of San Vicente


can't really think of any other good Italian restaurants. Looking forward to other recommendations. I love pasta, and it SHOWS!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:14 am    Post subject:

La Scala is pretty good.
Chopped Salad there is awesome.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:21 am    Post subject:

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If you're ever in LAX/Westchester area, you should go try Alejo's. Generous proportions and their bread is off the hook. They do use a lot of garlic though.


I went there last weekend. Linguini Pescatore is awesome, as is the chicken parm. The meatballs weren't that great as I used to remember last time, they seemed overcooked.


hmm...that sounds good. I shall try those next time.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:24 am    Post subject:

Baci, in SD, on Moreno blvd., is outstanding.

BTW, there isn't a restaurant that can touch my gorganzola, prosciuto, and pear rissoto.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:29 am    Post subject:

BoredTiger wrote:
I'll second the following establishments:

ALEJO's TRATTORIA (one in Westchester and a better one in MARINA DEL REY).
- location of the Marina Del Rey location is corner of Lincoln Blvd. and Washington (between a donut shop and 7-11).


Is the one in Marina Del Rey really better? I've never gone to that one since I live closer to the one in Westchester.

One thing for sure, the parking is probably better if you go to the one in Marina Del Rey.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:29 am    Post subject: Re: Name The Best Italian Spots

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And please don't anyone say "Olive Garden"!

I fancy Italian food and want to know where some AUTHENTIC spots are.


George's in Kenneth Village, Glendale. WOW WOW WOW. The Gnocci is absolutely INCREDIBLE, and they also have Pizza that is one of the best I have ever tried.

Very low key place, not too many people know about it. Small and Cozy, good place for a date, small hole in the wall if you call it that. But the food is WOW WOW WHEE WOW!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:33 am    Post subject:

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I'll second the following establishments:

ALEJO's TRATTORIA (one in Westchester and a better one in MARINA DEL REY).
- location of the Marina Del Rey location is corner of Lincoln Blvd. and Washington (between a donut shop and 7-11).

MAGGIANO's (reminscent of the other recommendation in this thread - CARMINE's)
- location is at the GROVE, 3rd and Fairfax

CARMINE's (the true predecessor to Buca Di Beppo) You eat her, you feel like you're in one a Godfather family dinner setting. HUGE portions and damn fine sauces, pastas, wine.
- location, as mentioned, Theater District in NYC


I'm trying to see if I can remember other LA italian spots:

Bay Cities has some GREAT sandwiches (i.e. Godmother!)

Il Fornaio - seems like a more expensive Olive Garden
-location all around LA, saw one in Irvine I think and most recently at El Segundo off of Rosecrans (close to Sepulveda).

Louise's - a bit more upscale than Il Fornaio and way better than Olive Garden
- location one in Santa Monica off of Montana and another in Brentwood off of San Vicente


can't really think of any other good Italian restaurants. Looking forward to other recommendations. I love pasta, and it SHOWS!!!


Really, bro? Damn, I have to check out this place!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:09 am    Post subject:

BoredTiger wrote:
I'll second the following establishments:

ALEJO's TRATTORIA (one in Westchester and a better one in MARINA DEL REY).
- location of the Marina Del Rey location is corner of Lincoln Blvd. and Washington (between a donut shop and 7-11).

MAGGIANO's (reminscent of the other recommendation in this thread - CARMINE's)
- location is at the GROVE, 3rd and Fairfax

CARMINE's (the true predecessor to Buca Di Beppo) You eat her, you feel like you're in one a Godfather family dinner setting. HUGE portions and damn fine sauces, pastas, wine.
- location, as mentioned, Theater District in NYC


I'm trying to see if I can remember other LA italian spots:

Bay Cities has some GREAT sandwiches (i.e. Godmother!)

Il Fornaio - seems like a more expensive Olive Garden
-location all around LA, saw one in Irvine I think and most recently at El Segundo off of Rosecrans (close to Sepulveda).

Louise's - a bit more upscale than Il Fornaio and way better than Olive Garden
- location one in Santa Monica off of Montana and another in Brentwood off of San Vicente


can't really think of any other good Italian restaurants. Looking forward to other recommendations. I love pasta, and it SHOWS!!!


Cool, bro! GREATLY appreciated!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:11 am    Post subject:

24 wrote:
Baci, in SD, on Moreno blvd., is outstanding.

BTW, there isn't a restaurant that can touch my gorganzola, prosciuto, and pear rissoto.


...And your next Food Network Star is...
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:12 am    Post subject: Re: Name The Best Italian Spots

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LuxuryBrown wrote:
And please don't anyone say "Olive Garden"!

I fancy Italian food and want to know where some AUTHENTIC spots are.


George's in Kenneth Village, Glendale. WOW WOW WOW. The Gnocci is absolutely INCREDIBLE, and they also have Pizza that is one of the best I have ever tried.

Very low key place, not too many people know about it. Small and Cozy, good place for a date, small hole in the wall if you call it that. But the food is WOW WOW WHEE WOW!


See, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout - I don't even know what Gnocci is and it sounds bomb! What is that?
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:49 pm    Post subject:

LuxuryBrown wrote:
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Orso - Across from Cedars
Ago - Melrose and La Cienega
Da Pasquale - Little Santa Monica, Beverly Hills
Il Buco - Robertson and Wilshire

Bay Cities Deli is great for sandwiches.


C'mon, bro...gimme some locations/addresses/cities!


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:15 pm    Post subject:

LuxuryBrown wrote:
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Macaroni Grill anybody...

If you are in NYC, try Carmine's in the Theater District.




Now, is that same Carmine that used to date Shirley?


The Big Ragu!

Ferraros in mid-town Ventura is authenic and good. Best I can remember is the Italian Villa in downtown Chicago. Also some great family restaurants on The Hill in St. Louis. I saw several featured on a Food Channel special recently. Actually, the only place I have lived that didn't have outstanding Italian food was Louisiana. Of course, there was no shortage of other great ethnic food there.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:00 pm    Post subject:

LuxuryBrown wrote:
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Baci, in SD, on Moreno blvd., is outstanding.

BTW, there isn't a restaurant that can touch my gorganzola, prosciuto, and pear rissoto.


...And your next Food Network Star is...


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:55 pm    Post subject:

BEST place for Authentic Italian Food:

YOUR OWN KITCHEN!

hit up that old 80 year old italian lady down the street, and tell her to teach you how to make Real Italian food!
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LuxuryBrown wrote:
TACH wrote:
Macaroni Grill anybody...

If you are in NYC, try Carmine's in the Theater District.




Now, is that same Carmine that used to date Shirley?


The Big Ragu!

Ferraros in mid-town Ventura is authenic and good. Best I can remember is the Italian Villa in downtown Chicago. Also some great family restaurants on The Hill in St. Louis. I saw several featured on a Food Channel special recently. Actually, the only place I have lived that didn't have outstanding Italian food was Louisiana. Of course, there was no shortage of other great ethnic food there.


That's him!

And you really didn't find any good Italian spots in Nawlins? That's wild but it actually makes some sense, considering they combined cuisines with Italian and Soul.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:30 pm    Post subject:

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I'll second the following establishments:

ALEJO's TRATTORIA (one in Westchester and a better one in MARINA DEL REY).
- location of the Marina Del Rey location is corner of Lincoln Blvd. and Washington (between a donut shop and 7-11).

MAGGIANO's (reminscent of the other recommendation in this thread - CARMINE's)
- location is at the GROVE, 3rd and Fairfax

CARMINE's (the true predecessor to Buca Di Beppo) You eat her, you feel like you're in one a Godfather family dinner setting. HUGE portions and damn fine sauces, pastas, wine.
- location, as mentioned, Theater District in NYC


I'm trying to see if I can remember other LA italian spots:

Bay Cities has some GREAT sandwiches (i.e. Godmother!)

Il Fornaio - seems like a more expensive Olive Garden
-location all around LA, saw one in Irvine I think and most recently at El Segundo off of Rosecrans (close to Sepulveda).

Louise's - a bit more upscale than Il Fornaio and way better than Olive Garden
- location one in Santa Monica off of Montana and another in Brentwood off of San Vicente


can't really think of any other good Italian restaurants. Looking forward to other recommendations. I love pasta, and it SHOWS!!!


Really, bro? Damn, I have to check out this place!!!


HAHAHAHA, OMG, I totally didn't see that typo!!! hahahahah

Guess all that late night adult website surfing leads to some amusing Freudian slips, eh? hahaha


As for the MARINA DEL REY Location being better, I personally like the ALEJO's in MARINA DEL REY because I'm comfortable with the staff, they make the food taste good and it's a cozy little place. Very hole in the wall type place

I'm sure the WESTCHESTER location is of equal value at worst.

If you're closer to the WESTCHESTER, then there's really no reason to go out of your way for MARINA DEL REY Alejos
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:02 pm    Post subject:

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As for the MARINA DEL REY Location being better, I personally like the ALEJO's in MARINA DEL REY because I'm comfortable with the staff, they make the food taste good and it's a cozy little place. Very hole in the wall type place

I'm sure the WESTCHESTER location is of equal value at worst.

If you're closer to the WESTCHESTER, then there's really no reason to go out of your way for MARINA DEL REY Alejos


Oh, I see. I think I'm going to try there just to see. The parking there seems a lot better though.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:18 am    Post subject:

Maggiano's & Louise's Trattoria
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:16 pm    Post subject:

Greco's - (Used to be in Old Town Pasadena. This joint was simply amazing and unfortunately, it closed. If anybody knows the status of whether or not this will re-open, i will love you forever)

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:19 pm    Post subject:

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Mi Piace-Old Town Pasadena

There was one of these near the mall in Burbank. They had some pretty damn good food.
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Mi Piace-Old Town Pasadena

There was one of these near the mall in Burbank. They had some pretty damn good food.


ah yes. you're right. I like the Old Town one better because of the location alone, and there aren't a lot of teenagers around.
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