Little Dom's – Italian
Sunlight streams into this charming neighborhood haunt where the scent of wood-fired ovens mingles with the sweetness of fresh market fruit. Mornings are defined by indulgent French toast soufflés and ricotta pancakes bursting with blueberries, while savory cravings are met with rustic buckwheat polenta and eggs roasted to a golden finish in the hearth. It is a vibrant gathering place that elevates the classic breakfast into a soulful, artisanal celebration of local flavors and cozy, communal warmth.
2128 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90027 https://littledoms.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the fresh ingredients and satisfying portions that define the menu, frequently noting how the high-quality dishes leave them feeling thoroughly impressed. Reviewers highlight the relaxed vibe that creates a memorable dining atmosphere, while the service is praised for being both courteous and exceptionally knowledgeable about the various offerings.
Menu
Breakfast Specials
- Farmers Market Fruit Plate - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Housemade Granola - $12: Greek Yogurt & Fresh Blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ricotta Cheese & Fresh Blueberry Pancakes - $16: Real Maple Syrup & Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Smoked Salmon Pizza - $26: Stracciatella, Red Onion, Capers, Sesame, Dill Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Toast Souffle - $15: French Bread & Vanilla Custard Cooked in Wood Oven (Weekends Only) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Egg Dishes
- Egg Sandwich - $13: Applewood Smoked Bacon, Aged Provolone White Gravy & Arugula on Focaccia Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Rice & Wood Oven Roasted Eggs - $16: Romesco & Salsa Verde Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Oven Roasted Eggs - $12: Sourdough Toast Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggs Bruschetta - $17: Grilled Ciabatta, Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buckwheat Polenta and Egg - $15: Gluten Free Polenta, Braised Kale & Onion, Calabrese Butter, Parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Pizza - $24: Sunnyside Up Egg, Speck, Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggs Fungi - $18: Oyster & Shiitake Mushrooms on Toasted Sourdough with Poached Eggs & Fennel Pollen Hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanger Steak & Eggs - $27: Fennel Pollen Hollandaise on Toasted Sourdough Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Italian Wedding Soup - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Balls - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Artichoke - $15 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Mozzarella & Market Tomato - $22: Sciabica EVOO, Maldon Sea Salt, Chili Flake, Basil Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $23: Arugula, Fennel and Grana Padano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Bruschetta - $21: Roasted Fennel Puree & Calabrese Tahini Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Oven Roasted Clams - $23: Garlic Oregano Butter & Grilled Ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $21: Arrabbiata Sauce & Lemon Pepper Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Arugula Salad - $15: Grana Padano, EVOO & Lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Green Salad - $15: Butter Lettuce Hearts, Treviso, Fresh Herbs & Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- LD Kale Salad - $16: Radish, Cherry Tomato, Avocado, Grilled Corn & House Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Italian Tuna Salad - $18: Olive Oil Poached Tuna with Butter Lettuce, Avocado, Beylik Farms Tomato, Soft Boiled Egg & Red Wine Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Venere Black Rice - $14: Roasted Vegetables & Calabrese Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gem Lettuce & Avocado - $18: Baby Celery, Radish, Herbs, Lemon Crème Fraiche & Sieved Egg
Pizza
- Pizza Margherita - $16: Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce and Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sandwiches
- Fried Oyster Po Boy - $21: Fried Oysters, Crispy Speck, Pickled Tomato, Arugula & Calabrese Aioli on French Bread
- Little Dom's Burger - $18: Ground Chuck & Short Rib Burger with Burrata, Pickled Green Tomato & Wild Boar Bacon on Brioche Bun
- Meatball Sandwich - $18: Provolone on Toasted French Roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Calabrese Fried Chicken Sandwich - $17: Provolone, Pickled Green Tomato, Calabrese Chili Aioli
- Turkey & Avocado Sandwich - $17: Provolone, Romesco, Arugula on Focaccia Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Prosciutto & Mozzarella - $17: Arugula on Baguette
- Fried Mushroom Po Boy - $18: Arugula, Pickled Tomato, Spicy Mayo on French Bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $24 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Strozzapreti - $21: Mushroom Bolognese & Grana Padano
- Pappardelle - $23: Spicy Sausage, Ricotta, English Peas & Grana Padano
- Ricotta Cavatelli - $21: Vodka Sauce and Grana Padano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Wood Oven Roasted Hanger Steak - $31: Arugula & Grana Padano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Chicken Parmesan - $26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Wood Oven Roasted Salmon - $32: Roasted Fennel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Market Fish Piccata - $28: Haricots Verts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Lion's Mane Mushroom Crab Cake - $26: Celery Root Remoulade and Calabrese Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Sides
- Sautéed Spinach - $11: Chili Flake, Garlic & Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline
- Applewood Smoked Bacon - $9
- House-Made Grilled Italian Sausage - $9 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Fried Potatoes - $11: Garlic & Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sauteed Brussel Sprouts - $11: Smoked Pancetta Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cauliflower Risotto - $11: Grana Padano
- Three Housemade Meatballs - $15: Grana Padano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
Pastries & Desserts
- Olive Oil Cake - $5: Local Olive Oil and Orange Zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seasonal Scone - $4: Gluten Free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cruller - $5: Doughnut with Honey Vanilla Glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nutella Brownie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $14: Lady Fingers, Mascarpone, Espresso & Coco
- Italian Cookies - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta - $14: Toasted Tahini Caramel, Candied Coconut & Cardamom Sorbet Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Lime Icebox Pie - $14: Lime Curd Crema, Raspberries, Candied Pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Almond Cake - $14: Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam, Frozen Zabaglione & Almond Biscotti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Little Dom's House Red or White Wine - $25: Bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- House Beer - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Dom's
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu highlights include ricotta blueberry pancakes, French toast soufflé, smoked salmon pizza, buckwheat polenta and eggs, and hanger steak.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a relaxed, artisanal Italian experience with high-quality ingredients, diverse dietary options, and a soulful, neighborhood atmosphere would enjoy this restaurant.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, mediterranean, and whole30 across various artisanal Italian dishes.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests find good value in the high-quality ingredients and satisfying portions.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests celebrate the fresh ingredients, satisfying portions, and relaxed atmosphere, while praising the courteous and exceptionally knowledgeable service staff.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Little Dom's is a charming neighborhood haunt featuring a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere with wood-fired ovens and a cozy, communal style.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Sautéed spinach is vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb, while cauliflower risotto and applewood smoked bacon also provide keto and low-carb options.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Little Dom's is a moderate-priced ($$) Italian restaurant offering high-quality dishes in a relaxed neighborhood setting.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This Italian haunt is unique for its wood-fired breakfast specialties, artisanal local flavors, and a relaxed, soulful neighborhood atmosphere.
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