Best Italian in Los Angeles

[runcmg727]

So I posted before about great italian in the southbay. I decided to broaden my horizon and expand my posting to all of LA County. I'm always down to drive if good food is the end result! So I'm looking for reccomendations to great authentic italian food in a laid back, preferably outdoor atmosphere.

Thanks in Advance,
Christina

[MareZeeDotes]

I probably shouldn't post this because I haven't actually been there, but Pecorino is supposed to be pretty delicious. Anybody been?

I will agree with cls - Angelini is very tasty and authentic.

[Francesca]

thumbs most up for Il Moro, but any of the places mentioned above are excellent.

[jessejames]

i gotta go with drago, picollo paradiso (brothers from sicily own these joints) for killer bottarga spaghetti, risottos, all sorts of amazing pastas...

[GVDub]

Il Moro at Olympic and Purdue is superb. We went to a tasting dinner there where the owner and chef put together a menu of homestyle Northern Italian dishes (including a spectacular rabbit in sweet and sour sauce and a chicken liver risotto that were to die for). Big thumbs up!

[ibrndubs]

I'm a HUGE fan of Ago.
Never had a bad meal here.
www.agorestaurant.com

[rezpeni]

I second Angelini Osteria. Every meal I've had there has been memorable. For more everyday, homey Italian I vote La Buca.

[Bria Silbert]

Has anyone been to Capo's in Santa Monica? I'd be eager to get a review (yes, I know it's VERY expensive) of that place. Bria

[cls]

For me, Angelini is the only passable authentic Italian in LA, and there are some outdoor tables. Madeo's is OK. Neither one of them makes truly great Italian though, for that you have to go to Italy.

Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Blvd

[globalgourmet]

Il Boccaccio at, of all places, the mall just off the pier in Hermosa Beach. Best lasagna I've ever had, but Joe does an amazing job with all his dishes. It's on the beach so you can dress as casual as you want. Service is uneven but the food is just superb. Not cheap, but excellent.