"Rao’s is the Hollywood location of the classic NYC Italian restaurant - famous for being one of the hardest tables to get in the city. In LA, it’s not too hard to snag a reservation, and it’s a great option when East Coast grandparents are in town who’ve always wanted to go, but couldn’t. The menu is stacked with every red sauce classic imaginable (the meatballs are a must), and the red booth-adorned dining room will make everybody want to party a little." - brant cox