Best Italian Restaurant in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Los Angeles, CA at 8638 W 3rd St

Venetian Italian, West 3rd Street, since 1988

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Welcome to Locanda Veneta

Since 1988, Locanda Veneta has brought the authentic taste of Northern Italy to Los Angeles, serving handcrafted pastas, seasonal ingredients, and warm Italian hospitality in a dining room that feels like home. Visit us at 8638 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

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Chef André in the kitchen

Chef André Ginekis draws on classical French training and Italian heritage to craft each dish by hand — from lobster ravioli to wild boar ragout — cooked in a kitchen that uses only the finest Italian ingredients, without seed oils.

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The wine list

From Tignanello to Sassicaia, the cellar is stocked with bottles that are worthy of the food they accompany. Ask your server — they know every label.

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The patio on West 3rd

The heated terrace is open most evenings — a quiet place to dine outdoors in the middle of the city. Reservations are always welcome.

Wonderful spot. The food, wine, and service were exceptional. Massimo is a gem and makes the entire experience. The broiled calamari, pasta with lamb ragu, veal chops and tiramisu were all as good as I’ve enjoyed them in Italy—if not better. I’ll definitely be back. One of my new favorites in LA!

Chris L.

Hadn't been in ages and went for dinner with cliBurrata Specknets. We all enjoyed evertthing ordered. I had the Burrata Speck and the Branzino, others had the Asparagus soup, Veal Chop, ossobuco, and Caprese Salad, The service was great. Just as good as long ago!

Joy D.

Now that’s an Italian restaurant! Excellent food and soothing atmosphere that makes you forget you’re in the heart of DTLA. The calamari alla veneta and the baked lasagna were our favorite. The cheesecake, although not really Italian in nature, was worth the extra mile I added to my morning run the next day!

Stephanie C.

Excellent restaurant with amazing staff. High quality authentic Italian food that continues to excite my taste buds even tho I’ve been a regular for years. The lamb shank is to die for (May want to share) and the bread with their house dipping pesto sauce is unbelievably tasty. The pear tart is unbelievably light and delicious. Highly recommend whenever it’s available.

Kevin M.