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Three Italian Meals in Los Angeles

Here's three places in Los Angeles, from old school to brand new, to find comfort in Italian food and ambiance.

February 26, 2025

Gelato Festival World Masters Returned to Los Angeles

The world’s top artisanal gelato competition returned to Hollywood, bringing master chefs, bold flavors, and a mission to educate and give back.

September 2, 2025

Pizza, Pasta, and Pesce at the Venice Beach Club in L.A.

Fresh Italian-inspired dishes meet California sunshine at Venice Beach Club, a new seaside spot blending Mediterranean flavor and coastal charm.

October 23, 2025

Restaurant Review: Stella in Los Angeles

At the new restaurant in West Hollywood, chef Rob Gentile and restaurateur Janet Zuccarini have created the ultimate date night spot with odes to Italian regional cuisines.

April 8, 2024

Mario Carbone Debuts New Men’s Fashion Line Our Lady of Rocco

The acclaimed chef and co-founder of Major Food Group and womenswear brand La Ligne collaborate on a men’s ready-to-wear collection.

November 11, 2024

Positive Influencer: Elena Spisni of @bastachesiapasta

Appetito interviews Elena Spisni, the Bologna-based social media influencer known for her passion for making fresh pasta.

July 22, 2025

Da Barbara Opens in Los Angeles With a Unique Italian Menu 

Chef Barbara Pollastrini’s just-opened restaurant in the heart of Hollywood features a seven-course tasting menu served in an intimate setting with only seven tables.

January 3, 2024

How Italian Photographer Laredo Montoneri Eats in America

Sicilian photographer Laredo Montoneri shares his experiences eating in America while living in New York and Los Angeles.

November 5, 2024

New York’s Dante to Pop-up at London’s Claridge’s Restaurant 

New York Italian cocktail bar Dante will take up residency this summer within the prestigious Claridge's Hotel in London.

May 20, 2025

Spaghetti Alla Checcha From Ristorante Per L’Ora

At Ristorante Per L’Ora in Los Angeles, chef Joey Roacho looked to Italy for inspiration for this delicious, easy-to-make pasta dish.

December 9, 2024

LAVO Ristorante Announces New Chef in LA, Global Expansion

Sicilian native Luca Maita takes over as Executive Chef at the West Hollywood location, while a new restaurant opens in London, and more from the Tao Group’s LAVO brand.

September 27, 2023

Chrissy Teigen Launches Italian-Inspired Pasta Sauces at Sprouts

Chrissy Teigen draws on her Italian travels and family dinners to launch Cravings pasta sauces in partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market.

August 11, 2025

Michael Fiorelli to Launch Fiorelli Pizza in Los Angeles in March

The Los Angeles chef has traded in buzzy big-budget restaurants for a simple yet effective concept, putting a mobile pizza rig in a Venice urban farm space.

February 12, 2024

How Alessandro Bordoni, an Italian Video Director, Eats in America

Rimini-born video director Alessandro Bordoni shares his experiences with food as an Italian in America.

October 23, 2024

How the Talented Italian Alessandra Mai Vinh Eats in America

Verona-born model/dancer/choreographer, Alessandra Mai Vinh, shares with Appetito her experiences with food as an Italian in America.

April 9, 2024

How Italian Dancer Federica Rizzo Eats in America

Venetian-born dancer/choreographer/instructor Federica Rizzo shares her experiences with food as an Italian in America.

August 25, 2025

Spicy Rigatoni and More at the New Jemma Hollywood

With Jemma Hollywood, the husband-and-wife team of Jackson and Melissa Kalb have opened a red sauce joint for fans of Italian-American classic dishes.

November 6, 2023

Will Italy Get a Spotlight in Apple TV+ Docuseries Knife Edge?

Apple TV+ just unveiled Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, a new docuseries exploring the global pursuit of the Michelin star. But will any of Italy’s culinary greats make an appearance?

Osteria Mozza Lanai Opens at Four Seasons

Nancy Silverton’s Osteria Mozza opens its first Hawaiian location at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, offering an elegant blend of Italian tradition and island flavor.

November 6, 2025

ITALICUS and SAVOIA Partner with Felice on the Italian Art of Aperitivo

Two Italian spirit brands are collaborating with the Italian restaurant chain, Felice, on an aperitivo campaign.

August 12, 2025

Pizza City Fest Nashville Announced

Chicago pizza expert Steve Dolinsky’s festival will expand to its third city in the fall of 2024, bringing regional pies to Music City.

May 21, 2024

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Shines in New Gelato Pairing

Italy’s famed vinegar finds a sweet new home atop Patrizia Pasqualetti’s gelato this summer at Eataly.

July 3, 2025

Una Pizza Napoletana by Anthony Mangieri Named World’s Best Pizzeria

The intimate restaurant on NYC’s Lower East Side moved up one slot to earn #1 in the 50 Top Pizza World awards presented in Naples, Italy last night, which featured other US winners.

September 11, 2024

Pizza City Fest Hits Los Angeles This Weekend With Serious Pies!

Pizza City Fest Los Angeles is the first West Coast pie throw-down from Steve Dolinsky, the award-winning author, TV host and pizza authority.

April 26, 2023

Una Pizza Napoletana Wins Top Pizza in USA Again

Una Pizza Napoletana has once again been crowned top pizzeria in America by 50 Top Pizza USA. Discover this year’s winners and pizza trends.

Chef Jason Neroni Opens Best Bet Pizzeria in Los Angeles

The accomplished chef from The Rose in nearby Venice is now making inventive pies, focaccia, and a full menu of California-Italian dishes.

July 27, 2023

Gelato Festival World Masters Competition and Celebration is Coming to Los Angeles

Participants will compete for a spot at the Gelato World Masters, held every four years in Italy. Guests will get to eat delicious gelato and take part in family-friendly activities at the Hollywood event this September.

August 2, 2023

Nancy Silverton and Missy Robbins Announce Tuscan Chef Residency

Two of the best-known U.S. names in Italian cuisine will be chefs in residence at luxury boutique hotel Monteverdi Tuscany in September, as part of a five-night exclusive experience for 30 guests. Here’s how to book a spot and what else to know.

April 5, 2024

New and Upcoming Restaurants in NYC

From a Marc Murphy pop-up spot to a restaurant with a late-night pizza menu to new restaurants from the couple behind Don Angie and others, there’s a lot happening in NYC’s Italian food scene this March.

March 6, 2024

Sogno Toscano Opens Its Latest Lifestyle Cafe in Santa Monica

The successful wholesale and importing company adds a West Coast cafe and marketplace to its portfolio after opening two NYC locations.

July 31, 2023

Anita La Mamma del Gelato Opens in Times Square

The global brand also known as Anita Gelato opens its third NYC location today in Times Square, bringing a range of gelato and ice cream flavors.

November 1, 2023

Chef John Tesar Opens KNIFE Italian in Dallas

The steak-centric chef behind KNIFE hones in on Italian food and drink at his new restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, with seafood, pasta, pizza, amaro, and, of course, steak.

March 20, 2024

A Trip to Angelina’s Italian Markets in North Carolina

This shop in a suburb of booming Charlotte has all the imported and domestic Italian specialties a home cook needs, plus delicious prepared foods.

June 6, 2024

Italy’s Bitter Balance: Turning Sharp Flavor into Rituals

In Italy, bitterness is more than a taste. It is a daily ritual woven into espresso, greens, and amaro.

September 23, 2025

What to Know About Icons of Eataly Pizza Edition 

The second in a series honoring iconic Italian foods at Eataly’s North American stores continues through October 29.

October 17, 2023

How Italy’s Jure Sanguinis Changes Threaten Italian Food Culture

Italy's new Jure Sanguinis law makes it more difficult for American culinary figures to immerse in their ancestral homeland.

April 16, 2025

The Sopranos 25th Anniversary Includes Food Pop-Ups

NYC and Los Angeles will have Italian-American food pop-ups, special screenings, and other ways to celebrate the anniversary of The Sopranos’ debut on HBO.

January 9, 2024

Mano Bella, a North Carolina Italian Market of Love and Food

Here's the (love) story behind Mano Bella Artisan Foods and its new flagship cafe and market in Charlotte, NC.

March 7, 2024

Pasta Corner New York is Now Open in Midtown

Check out the photos and get the scoop from the fresh pasta shop and “fine-casual” restaurant's NYC location.

September 11, 2023

Phil Rosenthal on Food, Family, and Feeling Lucky

The creator of Everybody Loves Raymond talks about food as love, the joy of family meals, and his latest cookbook, Phil’s Favorites.

November 6, 2025

Gelato Happiness with Sergio Dondoli in San Gimignano

Award-winning gelato master Sergio Dondoli delights visitors in San Gimignano with his signature flavors and commitment to exceptional ingredients. In an interview with Appetito, he shares how his passion began, the memories behind his most beloved creations, and why happy cows make the best gelato.

August 18, 2025

10 Italian Food and Drink Trends to Watch for in 2025

Italian cuisine’s foothold on American food culture keeps growing. These are the questions we’ll be looking to answer in the year ahead.

January 8, 2025

Eataly’s Pistacchio is a Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Gelato Pop-Up for Summer

Eataly NYC Flatiron has opened its new pop-up gelato bar Pistacchio, in collaboration with second-generation gelato chef Patrizia Pasqualetti.

June 28, 2023

Pizza City Fest Returns To Chicago Next Weekend

Pizza City founder Steve Dolinsky hosts the second annual pizza fest in his hometown, Pizza City Fest Chicago 2023, featuring 40 pizza makers, workshops, panels, and more.

August 21, 2023

Italian Food Events at 2024 South Beach Wine & Food Festival

The annual food and drink bash on the beach in Miami features big names in Italian cuisine, from Dario Cecchini to Nancy Silverton. Here’s how to get tickets and all the other information you need to know.

January 8, 2024

Eat For Good Dinner Series and More NYC Italian Food News 

Nancy Silverton comes east to cook with Hilary Sterling at Ci Siamo, Andrew Cotto talks Italian food influences, and new Italian spots to know in Brooklyn.

January 16, 2024

10 Italian Food and Drink Trends for 2024

Here are the most exciting and interesting trends we forecast featuring Italian food and drink in the new year.

January 3, 2024

Seaport Food Lab Announces November Pop-up in NYC

Italian chef Silvia Barban, along with Melissa King and Mei Lin, will cook at a three-night dining experience presented by Chase Sapphire at the Seaport.

September 19, 2023

Devouring Olivine: Hawaii’s Delicious Italian Secret

Our contributor travels to Hawaii and discovers, Olivine, a gem of an Italian restaurant in the Grand Wailea Maui Resort.

April 2, 2024

A New All-Day Cafe in NoMad, A Hazan Doc, and More NYC Italian Food News

Another week, another promising new Italian restaurant for NYC, plus how to help a documentary about Marcella Hazan get made, and more.

July 7, 2023

What’s the Difference Between Pinsa and Pizza?

How is pinsa different from pizza? Appetito's reporter tries it at a new Brooklyn pinseria and checks in with the founder of America's first frozen pinsa brand.

July 27, 2023

Italian Food Philanthropy, A Pizza Obituary, And More NYC Food News

Two new impressive Italian food philanthropy initiatives to report, a NYC pizza legend passes suddenly, a Venice/Brooklyn chef and restaurant mash-up, and more.

June 2, 2023

Q&A: Why Carlos Suarez is Bringing Rosemary’s to Miami

The restaurateur behind Rosemary’s and other NYC standouts discusses the forthcoming, very personal opening of a Wynwood location—and other aspects of his growing hospitality company.

December 16, 2024

25 of the Best Italian Restaurants in Miami

As the season begins in the tropics, here is where to find the best Italian cuisine in Miami for pasta, pizza, seafood, and more.

December 3, 2024

“The Last Letter from Sicily” Serves Up Family, Fiction, and Flavor

Appetito interviews Lindsay Marie Morris about her Italian roots and their inspiration of her novel "The Last Letter from Sicily."

April 24, 2025

43 of the Best Italian Markets in the United States

A guide to where to shop for Italian ingredients and specialty items, or maybe stop in for an Italian sandwich, fresh pasta, and more.

September 13, 2023

The Dream-Come-True Story Behind Pasta Corner

Pasta Corner now has locations in Los Angeles, Paris, and New York City, serving fresh pasta to go, composed plates to stay, with a small market and some big star power. Co-founder Vincent Benoliel explains how he and his French pop star partner, M. Pokora, brought it to life.

November 14, 2023

Franco Pepe and Dan Richer Share Deep Pizza Thoughts

An exclusive sit-down with two of the world’s best pizza chefs: Franco Pepe from Caiazzo, Italy, and Dan Richer from Razza Pizza Artigianale in Jersey City.

September 19, 2023