Divino
Italian restaurant · Brentwood
11714 Barrington Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Highlights
Authentic Italian dishes, fresh ingredients, cozy romantic atmosphere
Authentic Italian dishes, fresh ingredients, cozy romantic atmosphere
"Brentwood is a neighborhood with a lot of Italian restaurants (so many that we felt obliged to rank them), but Divino is hands-down the best one. Unlike the painfully quiet trattorias on San Vicente, where you can hear utensils scraping against plates, this nautical-themed spot on Barrington is buzzing with a chatty dining room full of families sharing some of the best pasta dishes on the Westside. The silky beef carpaccio is the ideal start to a meal here, and we highly recommend the creamy chicken ragú that’s way more flavorful than it sounds. And save room for dessert because getting the tiramisú is non-negotiable." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore
"Divino takes the top spot because it delivers on both atmosphere and food—a rare combination for the Westside. And unlike most restaurants in Brentwood, Divino is not uncomfortably quiet. You won't have to whisper across the table, nor will you be subjected to the sloshing sounds of a man chewing risotto next to you. This dark, nautical-themed trattoria is very much buzzing. Servers bump into your chair as they squeeze through the cramped, loud dining room, which might sound annoying in any other setting but feels refreshing in a Brentwood strip mall. Eating at Divino means you’re going “out-out” for dinner, and the food follows suit. We like the rigatoni with creamy chicken ragu, the silky beef carpaccio, and tagliatelle with monkfish that's delicious enough to take your mind off of the competitive (and metered) parking situation at Barrington Court." - sylvio martins, arden shore, brant cox
"Owner and chef Goran Milic opened this charming ode to Florence in the Italian-loving neighborhood of Brentwood back in 1996, and it’s been a hit ever since. Milic trained over years of visiting Italy, gaining valuable advice from industry veterans. Now Divino is one of the area’s most reliable Italian restaurants, where gorgeous plates of caprese salad come before textbook pastas and tableside roast branzino. Don’t miss out on the stellar wine list, chock-full of Italian gems." - Matthew Kang
"Tucked away on an unassuming corner of Brentwood Village, a little Italian osteria called Divino brims with the timeless charm of Florence, Italy. The restaurant, opened by Goran Milic in 1996, features a simple decor with an open view of the kitchen, wood paneling, stacked wine bottles, and white tablecloths. Since its debut, Milic’s long-lasting dedication to the community has established a true neighborhood gem in the Westside neighborhood. Divino’s ambience was influenced by the restaurants Milic frequented in Florence, and the menu covers flavors from the coast of the Adriatic, offering dishes like rigatoni al ragú, risotto all’ortolana, tagliata di carne, and branzino, among others. The essence of Italian cuisine at Divino lies in great ingredients, with a lengthy wine list predominantly from Italy. Early next year, Milic will open a speakeasy and events space called Upstairs on the second floor." - Olivia Bria
"Amidst all the Italian restaurants in Brentwood, Divino stands out as the best and liveliest. The pastas are genuinely recommendable, like a tagliatelle tossed in a tomato-monkfish sauce with lots of dill. Plus, it's dark, a little loud, and a waiter might accidentally bump into your chair as they navigate the cramped dining room. " - sylvio martins, brant cox, nikko duren
