Hippo

The Best Pasta Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"Chef Matt Molina’s enduring restaurant Hippo in Highland Park continues to draw crowds hungry for a California take on handmade pasta, large-format proteins, and plenty of cocktails. The menu states everything is made by hand daily, and with this level of quality, it’s hard to believe the claim (Molina was a chef at Mozza for many years before opening Hippo). The patio is especially fetching when the weather warms up, and so is the corn-stuffed agnolotti — get it if it’s on the menu. Otherwise, the comforting duck ragu tagliolini is a popular pick and even comes with a gluten-free option." - Matthew Kang