Eatalian

"Eatalian resides in an industrial portion of Gardena with a large warehouse-style dining room, open kitchens, and a bar. Though adjacent restaurants are mostly chains, this neighborhood spot caters to hardworking folks in the South Bay. Expect well-executed pasta like carbonara and thin-crust pizzas that please a crowd." - Eater Staff, Mona Holmes

"Occupying a large warehouse-style dining room with open kitchens and bar, this anomaly of an Italian restaurant hides in an industrial portion of Gardena, catering to hardworking folks and quieter South Bay neighborhood. Expect well-executed pasta like carbonara and thin-crust pizzas that please a crowd." - Eater Staff

"Long before we collectively lost our minds about Eataly, there was Eatalian Cafe. Located in a giant warehouse in Gardena, Eatalian Cafe is in no way a cafe. It’s a massive Italian food emporium complete with an espresso bar, gelato stand, bakery, and a long, wrap-around pizza bar. If you’re stuck trying to figure out where to go with your six outspoken friends from college and the four shy friends you’ve collected over the years at pilates, head here. Everyone can pretty much get what they want, and you won’t be stuck eating family style with Kyle who keeps shouting at the server in an Italian accent." - brant cox

"If you think you’re in the wrong place, that means you’ve arrived at Eatalian Cafe. Located in a giant warehouse in Gardena, Eatalian Cafe is not a cafe—it’s an Italian food emporium that feels like a laid-back version of Eataly. There’s a long wrap-around pizza counter with a kitchen, espresso bar, gelato stand, and bakery. It’s overwhelming, so here’s your game plan: Start with one of their pizzas (the prosciutto-topped Mimmo is our favorite), end with a cup of gelato, and take a box of pastries for the drive home." - brant cox

"If you think you’re in the wrong place, that means you’ve arrived at Eatalian Cafe. Located in a giant warehouse next to other giant warehouses, Eatalian Cafe isn’t exactly a cafe. It’s a giant Italian food emporium that feels like a laidback version of Eataly. There’s a long wrap-around pizza counter with a kitchen, espresso bar, gelato stand, and bakery. It’s overwhelming, so here’s your game plan: start with one of their pizzas (the prosciutto-topped Mimmo is our favorite), end with a cup of gelato, and take home a box of pastries for your bedside table." - Brant Cox