Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Triple Beam Pizza, Trattoria Amici and Pasta Sisters, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Los Angeles's Upscale Italian Destinations
Los Angeles boasts a sophisticated dining scene where refined Italian traditions and diverse global influences come together to create unforgettable culinary experiences. This collection invites you to explore the city's premier destinations, from the authentic flavors at Krust and Buono's Pizzeria to the vibrant Mediterranean plates of Gjelina and the historic Mexican charm of El Coyote Cafe. Whether you are seeking an artisanal treat from Flouring Cake Shop or a multi-course feast, these establishments represent the height of style and taste in the heart of Southern California.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Los Angeles | Upscale Italian Food
- Triple Beam Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Trattoria Amici · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Pasta Sisters · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Pizzana · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Patxi's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Dino's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Blaze Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Lilit Bakery & Cafe · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Fresh Brothers · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Sinful Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Frankies - New York Italian Restaurant · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Garage Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- zpizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Flouring Cake Shop · rated 4/5: American.
- El Coyote Cafe · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Glass Hookah Lounge · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Krust · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Little Dom's · rated 4/5: Italian.
- All'Acqua · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Giamela's · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Amarone Kitchen & Wine · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Obicà · rated 4/5: Italian.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Urth Caffé - Melrose · rated 4/5: Mediterranean.
- Giuliano's Delicatessen& Bakery · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Tomato Pie · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Michelangelo Ristorante · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Rocco's · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Maciel's Plant-Based Butcher Shop · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Prime Pizza: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
