Gourmet Magazine calls il Pastaio "a taste of heaven," and says "the cooks in il Pastaio's kitchen have angel's hands". Los Angeles Magazine critics choice ranked it "one of the top ten new restaurants". It's no wonder this friendly neighborhood trattoria has been a favorite meeting place, satisfying locals and visiting customers with its mouthwatering pasta since opening in 1994.
"In an unpredictable world, I love that I can always depend on Il Pastaio to serve up authentic northern Italian food with loving attention to detail. Don't miss the handmade pastas. And the branzino, as a main, is always a winner."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Visited Il Pastaio during a weekend trip to L.A. From Chicago. Fantastic menu of Italian specialties- pasta and the vegetable plates were the stars for me. I had a veal chop which was good, not great. Would definitely return and. Book a outside table."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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"I adore this place. I will keep coming back as often as I can. I always order the spaghetti di faro, but everything from the bread to the coffee is perfection. Buon appetito!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent Food and great location, yet only fair service. We may have been unlucky but had a server that did not smile once, could not recommend any particular dish, lacking humor going on almost rude."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"This restaurant was recommended to us by a frequent traveller who is a former Beverly Hills resident. She told us its the first place she comes to and would never be happy if a trip to LA didn't include a meal here. We were treated graciously and told that a dish we wanted could be made with homemade pasta though it didn't happen to feature homemade pasta originally. The waiter also told us, "if it's Italian, we'll make it for you!". One of us had a fish special which was generous and truly delicious; a spicy seafood pasta was terrific. Homemade ravioli was a bit too al dente but the filling and sauce were delicious. The friendly atmosphere and location around lovely shops made for a perfect, relaxed, unpressured dining experience."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Il Pastaio is a nice, easy restaurant in Beverly Hills. We sat outside (but protected and with heaters) and found our server to be helpful about our choices and reasonably attentive. The food was better than expected and overall we enjoyed our visit and would recommend this restaurant to others for an easy night out."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
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"We had an early (5:30) dinner before attending an event in Beverly Hills and appreciated the many menu choices for a light dinner, the quality of the food and wine, our charming waiter, and the fact that even early in the evening the crowd was fun and interesting."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Delicious dining and attentive service at this bustling restuarant. Always a good experience."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"It was a little cramped and they didnt read our reservation notes beforehand. It was a bit noisy and took some doing to get our waiters attention but once the place cleared out a bit the service was better."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"The second this little gem of a restaurant opened it became a favorite of mine. The food is absolutely beyond delicious and truly authentic and fresh. Coming from a family of restaurateurs (French), it feels like being home with family every time I walk in the doors. If you are looking for a place for a romantic and old-world experience ... this is the one."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The food is very good & dependable. The ink squid pasta with seafood is one of the best in LA. Good service, good food, & good location. Cannot go wrong eating here!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Il Pastaio has been my favorite restaurant in Beverly Hills for something like 20 years. But I have to say, the last couple of time I went there, I have been disappointed. In this case, my friend and I both ordered the special roasted cauliflower salad and were surprised to find that it was mostly lettuce with some shavings of cauliflower. Roasted cauliflower can be done so well, it was too bad that that was not the main flavor of the dish. We also ordered the chickpea soup to start. That was perfectly fine although nothing special."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"I have loved this restaurant for many years, but not at all on this most recent visit. My 2 guests had never dined here and were eagerly anticipating a fabulous experience. We were seated in the covered outside area which was fine, but were mostly ignored by an inattentive waiter.
The presentation of our plated items was not as appetizing or appealing as they always had been, and didn't taste any better than they appeared. My branzino was dry and served with colorless vegetables which must have been sitting too long in the warmer. My guests' pasta dishes had that same dull look, texture, and taste which indicated the staleness produced by a warmer or a heat lamp.
If this were my only visit, I would be unlikely to return."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
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"On vacation from the UK, this was the 2nd visit for my wife and I although 2 years since the last one. Once again the food and service were very good and we had a very enjoyable evening. The only down side for me is the tables are a little too close together so that we felt we were intruding in the couple next to us ( and vice versa presumably) However, would not hesitate to go again"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"One of my favorite restaurants period. I love tucking into a tiny table on the patio or eating at the bar. The service is warm and attentive. The food is scrumptious. Bellini and anything on the menu... you will be so happy."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"A great and consistently reliable Italian culinary experience: food is simple, great product quality, straightforward and quite authentic vs. American interpretations of Italian food. Remember that as this is Italian-owned and also staffed to a great degree, it's more like service in Italy: accurate, efficient and competent vs. charming, ebulient or engaging. One good thingh is also that it's really all about the food and conversation as opposed to the typical scene today of some egotistical prima donna chef making it all aboutr him. At Il Paataio it's about a fun setting, delicious and simple cuisine, great variety and high energy.
My favorite for Italian in Beverly Hills."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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