Italian Express is a casual Italian cafe off the main boulevard in Westwood. Housed in a brick building, the restaurant has a rustic and casual feel. Tables are available inside and in the courtyard. Pizzas come in four sizes and can be customized with toppings or ordered from a selection of specialty pizzas, which include garlic chicken, veggie, meat eater, eggplant delight, Hawaiian delight, BBQ chicken, veggie alfredo, pesto chicken and shrimp. Many types of pasta are available, with choices like classic spaghetti with meatballs, baked homemade lasagna, baked rigatoni, eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti, linguini with clams and shrimp marinara. Baked calzones and pockets are also made to order. Various sandwiches, like turkey breast, tuna, smoked ham, sausage and Philly chicken, can be ordered by themselves or as a combo with French fries and a drink. Lunch specials are available, which include an entree, a trip to the salad bar and a medium drink. Italian Express is one of the few places in the area open for food after the bars close.
Toscanova has been open since January 2009. Agostino Sciandri is the owner and executive chef. The environment is that of a fine dining restaurant, with muted colors, oak trim and Italian wines adorning walls. The large menu consists of Italian classics like pastas and a small selection of pizza. The menu is in Italian with English descriptions. A small fish selection includes salmon and Mediterranean sea bass.
Café Brasil is located on Washington Boulevard between McLaughlin and Inglewood. It can be found on the south side of the street, next to the Villa Brasil Motel, with which it is affiliated. The restaurant and motel share a parking lot. The restaurant offers late breakfast, hot sandwiches, pastas, grilled seafood and salads. Vegetarian and dairy-free options are available. It also has an executive lunch.
Carmines II is an Italian restaurant. It offers a wide selection of soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrees and more. The restaurant features a full bar with beer, wine and mixed drinks. Full drink and meal menus are available on the website.
Located in Los Angeles' Westfield Century City Shopping Center, Obika Mozzarella Bar is a full service restaurant which features handmade mozzarella, organic salads, appetizers, paninis, pasta, dessert and more. Obika Mozzarella Bar is available for dine-in, take-out, catering and delivery options, and additionally serves beer and signature cocktails. For more information on menu items, or to schedule a reservation, be sure to call the telephone number or visit the website provided.
Vivoli Café & Trattoria brings the flavors of Italy to West Hollywood. With authentic dishes from the Veneto, Puglia, Sicilia and the Lombardia regions of Italy, Vivoli creates a molti italiano experience. The menu includes classic dishes such as zuppa di mare, insalata di cesare, calamari fritti, prosciutto di parma e mozzarrella and pizza. Vivoli also offers catering services.
Sprazzo Cucina Italiana serves authentic family recipe Italian cuisine. Stephen and Odilia Chinelli, originally from Abruzzi, Italy, own and operate this restaurant decorated with the charm of a European cafe. Several paninis are served at lunchtime, along with some of the dinner selections. Pasta choices include fettucine al salmone, ravioli portabello, linguini diavolo and risotto scampi. Several chicken, veal and fish plates are served, along with a New Zealand rack of lamb. A specialty here is the gnocchi, with eight varieties made from an old Florentine recipe. Four different 10" pizzas are served all the time. The extensive wine list here includes many varietals from Italy, California, Oregon, France, New Zealand and South Africa. Reservations can be made by phone or online.
Toscana is a great place for celebrity sightings. Toscana also has a casual, down-to-earth feel. Owned by Mike Gordon and The Tonight Show's famed Doc Severinsen, Toscana has been in bustling since 1989. Toscana offers catering for private and corporate events. Meanwhile, its restaurant menu is filled with standard Italian fare. Toscana has also published its own cookbook filled with simple Italian recipes.
Also known in the neighborhood as Caffé Marco, Marco's is more than just an excellent coffee house. Its coffee is brewed throughout the day as experienced baristas turn out an assortment of handcrafted espresso drinks. Marco's offers a distinct selection of appetizers, soups and entrees to satisfy every taste, including fresh juices, cookies, sandwiches and salads. It also presents a good wine list of California and European wines at fare prices. Free Internet access is available with purchase.
Big Mama's and Papa's Pizzeria is a down home pizza parlor located on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and North Martel Avenue. The restaurant claims to serve the largest pizza in the world, a 36-inch pie - that's three feet across! It offers delivery and eat-in options as well as online ordering. Aside from pizza, the menu also features salads, pastas, calzones and more. Big Mama's and Papa's Pizzeria has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area, with plans for expansion to many more cities.