Maria's Italian Kitchen

Came back again and enjoyed our delicious meals and great service. Tried a different dessert, apple crumble pie with a side order of ice cream. Oh my, what an incredible treat, a piping hot apple crumble pie. Delicious! ************ First time coming to this restaurant. Was seated right away. We just love the casual fine dining atmosphere. Both the service and food were great. We will definitely come back.

Great pasta! The family ordered, their house made meatball pasta, chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, and spicy shrimp pasta. Everything was great, calamari was ok. The garlic bread was excellent. Fast service, friendly staff, would recommend

Once seated, I smell something like the smell of a homeless person. I was like there's no way. I even thought that maybe I step on something. Food was okay. Nothing special. Except for their meatballs. It was soft and good. While eating our chocolate molten lava, a homeless person comes in. I don't know if the owner is being nice and feeding him and letting him use the restroom to shower. If they do, so kind of them. But I lost my appetite cause the smell was strong. About to throw up eating the dessert. I was going to use the other other restroom. But toilet seat was full of pee everywhere. Maybe we just got unlucky and they aren't like this every day but I would never come back. Server was nice though

Delicious for chicken Parmesan seafood pasta Primavera. The list goes on and on service with Chris was beautiful. We didn’t even notice him except when he was needed. He was a perfect server. The food was outrageously tasteful Oh my God I love the food there I’ve been going to Maria since the original one up in Brentwood, where the father was there and the son Donald I’ve enjoyed Maria’s food for decades now and I will continue doing so if you have a case for authentic Italian cuisine go to Maria’s thank you

Maria's Italian Kitchen exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I walked in, the service was top-notch—every server, even those not assigned to my table, went above and beyond to ensure my experience was seamless. My food arrived promptly and was absolutely delicious, capturing authentic Italian flavors that were both hearty and refined. I was also impressed by how accommodating the staff was, flexibly adapting to make my lunch and light co-working session during the holidays enjoyable. It’s easy to see why they’re award-winning; this was genuinely the best restaurant experience I’ve had all year. Kudos for making my day today.

Just had the worst experience at Maria’s kitchen on Pico Blvd. First of all, initially David the manager had promised me to rent me the patio for $600 minimum on food and beverage for our holiday event there. Later, Kerry the other manager said that amount is $1000 which I agreed ro for certain menu items we agreed on. During the event apparently they had lost the menu we had agreed on and only brought 4 items of the 9 items agreed on and when I complained, Kerry who by the way was very rude and unpleasant said they would be extra charge which was not our agreement at all. I paid over $1000 for 2 bland salads and even more bland tasteless pastas. A complete waste. Will definitely never go back here.

It's a nice little Italian spot, an intimate setting but still a good place for a large party. Went before late afternoon and it was quiet. Our waiter was friendly. Ordered the spaghetti arrabbiata and it was really good, especially with some sausage added to it. If you are in need of some good Italian food, this is the spot for you here. And if you're looking to take a special someone out to dinner, this place will do. Also, there is an outdoor patio to enjoy your meal.

Wicked good food, exceptional service. Clean and modern Italian restaurant. We took our 110 yr old aunt for her birthday. She had pizza and a beer lol. The lasagna was to die for. It was a Tuesday lunch and not too busy! Highly recommend.

Well, yesterday, after my 4th dental appointment in one week, ( my wonderful Dr. Davodi agreed I am in DENTAL HELL)... having said that, he gave me the all clear to eat more food less "smoothies" and try different repasts and get more protein in my diet... and enjoy comfort food to pique my appetite! Ofc, I wanted pizza, but not an option until I am more healed. Second thing that came to mind was Fellucine Bolognaise. ( I am an excellent home chef, but have not been up for cooking the last few weeks). Since I said when I reviewed Maria's I would come back... I did. I wanted red sauce not cheesy. Well, happy to say it was so delicious and I ate every single bite of my generous portioned meal. I found out bread cost an additional dollar and no longer comes with their meals gratis. That's cool. I didn't buy it. So thank you Maria's Italian Kitchen for putting a huge smile on this hungry woman's face; able to truly enjoy her first repast post surgery that made her a member of the "clean plate " club"! Being able to eat a red sauced meal was wonderful! I guess starting next week I will be back in my home kitchen "home cheffing" again. But, this restaurant will now be on my list forever! It's a westside gem that is part of a chain which I was unaware of, but it doesn't take away from their consistent quality!

I ordered takeout to be ready for 6:00, fully aware it was a busy night. I arrived at 6:20 only to be told the food wasn't ready and would take "a few more minutes." At 6:25 the pizza came out of the oven but was left sitting on the line while they said they were still waiting on other items. By 6:35, the pizza had been sitting out for 10 minutes getting cold. At 6:40 I asked again what was happening and even offered to cancel if the order wasn't close to ready. Instead of resolving the issue quickly, I had to track down a manager. His response was simply, "we're trying our best." As someone who has worked in kitchens, it was clear the order was not expedited properly--items were ready more than 30 minutes apart. I finally walked out with my full order at 6:45, nearly 45 minutes after it was supposed to be ready. There was no real apology, no effort to make it right, no offer to comp or even provide a small gesture of goodwill--just a halfhearted "sorry." I don't expect free food, but I do expect professionalism, respect for my time, and a basic attempt to make things right when mistakes are made. Unfortunately, none of that happened here.

I haven't been here in 20 years because I had moved out of the area. Now I'm back and went to this place I remember loving. It looks different from what I remember so much so I wasn't even sure it was the same place. In a nutshell this place is fantastic. Dare I say that the food is even better than Guido's which sadly went out of business recently. This place makes Olive Garden taste like dog food. The most startling discovery was the kids pizza for about $9 - it was actually Italian-level fantastic and my kid and I fought over the last piece. It was my wife's first time here and she's very happy to return. I can't speak to them having any healthy food options. Maybe they do. It was my cheat day and I ordered the chicken piccata which did not disappoint. For desert we ordered the cheesecake and it was outstanding. Too often desserts can be disappointing but not this one. The very best part of the evening was our waiter, Joel. He was warm, very friendly, and extremely competent. We can't wait to return.

I have reviewed Maria's before. We came here Friday for an early dinner. As usual service was excellent, although busy we were able to get a seat right away. Food is always consistent, however on this visit, the Italian chopped salad was 5 Star delicious. Usually most salads everywhere get their taste from the dressing, but not today. They must be getting their vegetables from A new vendor. The lettuce was crisp and the tomatoes were so sweet. Tasted freshly picked.

I used to love the brunch! Omelette with potatoes was amazing. Now no brunch, only a lunch menu and my chicken parm sandwich was average at best. Could have used more time in the oven. Also the service was off. They never came back to the table. Oh well. I used to really love this place and not many options left. I hope they can keep it together

it's always a feel-good experience when we go to Maria's kitchen. our family friend invited us here and each year on his birthday we would meet up here to celebrate. He just turned 97 last February and i appreciate the staff being accommodating to our requests especially when we bring our own cake. the food is always good and we always order dishes to share. the wine selection is also great. last Friday was the hubz's birthday and we decided to invite his sister and daughter for dinner and they loved it too. highly recommended!

Always constantly dood food. Nice portions, good service and ambience. Easy parking. Food is very flavorful.

I have been to Maria's many times and the quality is on point each time. This past weekend I celebrated a milestone birthday and without question wanted to provide catering from Maria's. I ordered the pasta with pink sauce, a gluten/vegan pasta marina, 2 salads, garlic knotts, and bruschetta and it all got devoured. So many friends asked me where the food came from. I am so so happy how much everyone ate everything, hardly a drop left for leftovers! Thank you Maria's for being a part of my birthday celebration. I look forward to the next time I come and eat in person!

It was really good and delicious. Maybe they should give a little bit more noodles for that price. Other than that, everything was great. Server was very polite and friendly. The environment was not crowded but welcoming.

I ordered for pick up. Bolognese pasta. $27.00. No bread or anything included. Very Americanized. Not authentic Italian. When I requested spicy, I didn't mean kill me! Wow.

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE: I eat here at least 8 times a month.... Waited for dinner 35 Minutes,excuse was the Oven was full ,but the restaurant was only 20% full. Then I couldn't eat my dish it was to SALTY, waiter never even offered to change the Entree !! I never ate my entree and was never given a credit or offered to change the dish. Only handed me the check

Paid $13 for a takeout order of Brussels sprouts. It came half eaten. What in the actual heck. Also ordered rosemary bread and there was just so much salt on it that it overpowered everything. I've ordered from this place through work several times now but I will not do it again.

The food is just delicious and so many flavors all at once the food is amazing the service is awesome and so is the ambiance

I was disappointed the last time I went. I hadn't had lasagna in so long and decided to order it but it was oily and lacked taste.

Food: Excellent Service: Excellent Ambiance: Excellent I highly recommend Maria's. You'll be pleased.

Among my favorite places to dine is Maria's Italian Kitchen. There is a family-friendly atmosphere and a fantastic menu.

I make sure I have lunch at Maria's Italian Kitchen when I'm in West LA It's always a nice ambiance and the dishes are delicious

It's weird how this pocket of town is spoiled with five different good Italian places. Maria's had a nice patio and great service. The sauce is easily some of the best I've ever had and no surprise they sell it by the bottle. Have been to one other location of theirs which was good, but this one was the better of the two.

I ordered delivery from Maria's through Yelp. Two items were missing. I called Maria's. The manager said that they ran out of those items. I asked why I wasn't notified, in which case I would have cancelled my order. She said that she didn't have my contact information. Then I asked why they didn't notify Yelp. She said that Maria's doesn't contract with Yelp and I should call Grubhub who handles Yelps orders. There was no response to my inquiry why Maria's didn't contact Grubhub. Likewise, there was no response from Grubhub to why I wasn't notified., though Grubhub did issue me a refund. I will never order through Yelp, nor from Maria's again.

I cannot recommend this place enough for anyone who is gluten free. The kitchen was very accommodating and made sure everything was not only safe but delicious too! I'm newly gluten free so I remember the taste of bread very clearly and I've yet to find any place that has such delicious food I can eat. They have gluten free bread, pasta, and pizza. Seriously come eat here it was delicious.

Pizza to go was good I had Mediterranean pizza there salads were good as well when you feel Italian u must visit this place almost like in Italy

Food was fabulous and the wait person was very polite and prompt with outlet orders and food. Delicious ant pasta salad. Beautiful restaurant. Very very clean and classic Italian decor

What a great improvement with service! We came here to celebrate my dear friend's aunt's 90th birthday! The food was delicious and I love the room that is outside of the dining area which gives it like a private dining experience. We had a great birthday for Nana's 90th!!

While I love to frequent mom and pop shops, there's always a lingering thought about their food either being really good or just made its mark in time and never progressed. If you think about it, usually its either or. I've been given great recommendations to establishments but upon experiencing it firsthand, completely the opposite which feel into my initial thought. At one point, this was probably one of the go-to spots for great delicious Italian dishes. From the quaint decor to the subtle pace of service, I would have wanted to love this place upon entering. Service was friendly and engaging. Our table loved that about our host. Aside from the delay of getting our bill, which was understandable since it was during dinner hour, service, engagement, and checkups were stellar. The main highlight came down to the food. Garlic knots didn't have the appeal one would expect. It was quite greasy, and the bread did not have much character to it. Upon consuming, it immediately became an afterthought at best. I had noodles for lunch so I opted for the chopped salad with crispy chicken. While the chopped salad was fine, the chicken was room temperature, dry, and actually made the dish worse. It was better off without it but then, I'll lack the protein that I was looking for. Blood Orange Pellegrino helped quite a bit throughout the meal. I asked my coworkers and they all thought it was lackluster. Salt was added and crush pepper was introduced just to make it bearable. While I had hopes for this establishment, I would recommend they evaluate their quality and even perhaps get it more current in regard to the flavor index. Best of luck to this establishment. It will be a while before I visit them again.

We walked in just now and sat in the patio for 15mins without anyone acknowledging us. Never coming back!!

This review is for a lunchtime visit, mentioned because of the special lunch and brunch menu that is only available between opening and about 3pm. We had family members visiting from another country, and we had never met in person before, until our arrivals at Maria's. Our server(s) were very patient as lunch unexpectedly lasted several hours. Maria's was selected for its easy-to-find location with easy-to-park back city parking lot. Our group was small, but when scheduling where to meet for lunch, a variety of potential eating styles also needed to be considered, and Maria's menus that included classic dishes, vegetarian options, and lower priced lunch portions fit the bill. All of the food delivered to our table was artfully plated and looked fresh. There were no complaints and everyone enjoyed their dishes. Ordered was the Caprese Salad, Chicken Bruno (pasta with pieces of chicken Marsala from the 12@12 menu), and the BBQ Chicken Wrap served with minestrone soup, also from the 12@12 menu. We ended our meals with cappuccinos which were served with perfectly foamy tops dashed with cinnamon! Maria's has the ambience of a family restaurant, and turned out to be very fitting for the occasion. All tables were clean and I noticed they were quickly turned between patrons, which made it easy to be seated quickly upon arrival. This visit was our first time back since BC years (before Covid) and we were reminded of how wonderful a spot this location is for any meal. No pictures this time, as we were caught up in getting to know our family from around the globe.

I am glad of the ease of ordering online; my gripe is having to wait for my order for a 1/2 hour more than @ the promised time. I was hoping they would have given me my "birthday dessert" to compensate the wait, but that didn't happen (my coupon expired on the Monday, but I came in on the Friday after - oh well). All in all, I enjoy the food from Maria's, but would prefer not to wait longer than 5-10minutes for my order.

Decided to give Maria's another try and it was a world of difference. Good service, great food, reasonable prices. They serve classic Italian dishes, we had the Chicken Parm, Eggplant Parm, Chicken Marsala, and the Pepperoni Pizza and all came out great, on time, perfectly prepared. The garlic bread basket was great too. Good, tangy marinara sauce, juicy chicken, everything was just great. Friendly server, attentive but not overbearing. Parking in the neighborhood was a challenge at 6:30pm but there apparently is a metered lot on the next block behind the Wells Fargo.

Favorite go-to casual italian place for spaghetti and meatballs. (Gotta get the meat sauce!) I've also enjoyed the ravioli. Their flavors and preparations bring back childhood memories of eating out with my family at a local neighborhood restaurant. Service is friendly and welcoming even during busy times.

Turkey sandwich with fries AMAZINGGGGG beyond freshhhhh 100000/10 Focaccia avocado toast and Caesar salad 100/10 Penne w Pink sauce with ceased salad out of this WORLDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

Great veggies Pizza and good service. The salad is good and the whole experience is very pleasant

First time customer. Best chicken sandwich in LA. If their other food is on par with this, it's by far the best Italian in LA. We are talking NYC/Philly level Italian food. Holy toledos. I can't wait to come back.

Food and service was amazinggggg! Best Italian in West Los Angeles! Super family friendly with extremely sweet customer service! Pasta, Pizza, and Salad is 10/10-Alan Ouchi

Maria's Italian Kitchen exceeded all my expectations! The service was top-notch, with every server going above and beyond to make my experience seamless. My food arrived promptly, capturing authentic Italian flavors that were both hearty and refined. I even got takeout and couldn't resist starting to eat it before pulling off. This was hands down the best restaurant experience I've had all year. Highly recommended! This made my day even on a holiday = free parking too!

Been coming to Maria's for years. Food is usually decent and service is good. This is why writing this review bums me out. I made the mistake of straying from the traditional dishes and ordered the chicken and broccoli. The chicken came burnt as well as cold. How that's possible - I don't know. It of course was super dry (in addition to being cold). I wasn't going to say anything but felt like if I'm spending $25, I should at least get warm food. The solution bummed me out. They literally took the chicken and threw it back on the grill. It came out hot this time but of course even more burnt. The manager said it was because the bruschetta cooled the chicken down. Gimme a break. I'm not a moron. The dish sat out cooling while they were making food for other people at the table. That's the truth. I didn't eat it because frankly it was disgusting. Still paid and left a tip because it's not the servers fault. Just saying - if you're going to eat here, stick to the carbs. The protein items will disappoint... especially at their price points.

I ordered delivery and everything was so smooth! The food was so good! Delivery service was quick, and the food was ready pretty fast.

Went in today with my family and Kyle was our server! He was so kind and nice. He gave a very great suggestion to get the baked rigatoni and it was so amazing! Definitely recommend going with your family 10/10 experience!

"We discovered this restaurant by chance after a round of golf at Pico Ranch Golf Course, and over the past 8 months, it became our go-to spot, which we visited 1-2 times a week. Our friends also joined us, and we all enjoyed the food and service, which were consistently satisfying. However, a few days ago, after a delicious meal, I returned home and noticed a 3% credit card (CC) fee on the receipt. In California, Civil Code Section 1748.1 prohibits businesses from adding surcharges for using credit cards instead of cash or checks. I have no idea how long the restaurant has been applying this illegal charge. Can I really trust a restaurant that engages in such unethical practices? My appetite for their food has completely soured... I'm appalled by their disappointing management and lack of integrity."

Yikes. Have eaten here a few times before over the years and was always ok. But now my memory has been jogged and I remember last time I didnt have such a good experience either. I believe I called and they comped me on my dish. So I didnt write them a bad review. This time I'm not bothering with a call. This place now has grown into a mini chain and that is where they clearly cant deal with quality control. Meat lasagna had a few morsels of meat in the most super salty sauce I have ever had. This thing was a soupy mess. Lasagna should be dense. Clearly there is no way this dish should be prepared like this. So either the chef cant follow a recipe or there is no recipe and the chef cant taste salt. pretty much inedible. And the portion size was smaller than I remember and of course prices are higher as is the norm everywhere. I have had multi layer lasagna's that stand tall but this one was literally 1/2 high. Not like the photo on the menu. Get your quality control in order. The spaghetti marina was decent and not overly salty and a larger portion to boot. Sautéed broccoli was also decent and surprisingly not salty. Go figure. And they used to give you a few pieces of home made focaccia. Nope. Nada. Not even any parmesan cheese packets. WTF. Never had an Italian restaurant not include some cheese packs. But... if your "namesake" lasagna is as bad as this... ...Off my list for good. To many WAY better places.

This is definitely not the best Italian joint you're going to find in LA, but it's definitely not the worst. I come here once in a while to get some grub because they are quick, the food comes out fast, and there is never a line. Well probably because it isn't one of LA's hot spots for Italian food, but there are people in the area who enjoy it. You will see a plethora of senior citizens flock to this place on the weekends, so it does have that upgraded Olive Garden vibe. We ordered some pasta and pizza on our recent trip and it came out alright. Margarita pizza came out a little soggy and bland and the pasta was lacking much flavor either, but it was decent. Overall, definitely not the best place to order Italian, but if you're in a pinch and need to grab a bite, Maria will always be there for you.

Our party of four ordered many things, including Brussels sprouts and calamari (both delicious!), Caesar salad (croutons were light!), broccoli pasta with a cream sauce, a spinach, sliced garlic and mozzarella cheese pizza and cannoli. Everything was wonderful! Quick service. Joel, our server, was friendly and helpful. Nice ambiance. Restaurant is right across from the old Westside Pavilion, now an empty half-finished remodeled building owned by Google bc staff can now work from home due to the pandemic. Few parking spaces on the restaurant lot, street parking or park on the lot across the street. Place was busy!

I have been coming to Maria's for several years. The food is always on point. The customer service at this location is 5 star every time. The owner/manager is so accommodating and wonderful. He set me up at the bar with delicious coffee while I waited for my to go order - 2 of my favorites - lasagna and chopped antipasto salad. He even catered to a special request which was spaghetti with the piccata sauce (no chicken). Deeeeelish. Please support this family-owned business.

Omg this place is sooOoo delicious!! I got the Penne Pink Sauce & it was absolutely incredible!! Highly recommend!! Also - their garlic bread is a must!

Love it! So yummy. The servers were very sweet and its very family-friendly. Reminds me of my trip to Italy!

So we were excited to try this place based on the reviews. My partner ordered the Atlantic Salmon which didn't disappoint. I ordered the Rigatoni bolgonse. Much to my despair they dropped my plate. They rushed to make a new order the Rigatoni was not cooked properly and the sauce was not even tasty. So disappointed for a 26 dish. The only saving grave was the one dollar bread basket which was served to us without the dipping sauce which I noticed everyone else got. They also didn't know what they had on their own menu as my partner requested the 24 bottle of bellini. I guess they got upset because of that 88 dollars later plus tip. I highly recommend you go to Olive Garden at least the food is cooked properly and the pasta isn't barely cooked it wasn't even aldente. Sad dont recommend this place go elsewhere. ​

This place never gets old! Lovely staff! On point severs! Food a 5+ Stars! and I, we, Always get my favorite booth! Thank you

Absolutely the WORST service I've had in a restaurant in many years. it took 45 minutes to order and 1 hour and 15 minutes later it became apparent they didn't put the order in and I finally had to complain to the manager. By the time the meal arrived at our table, it became so late that I had to tell the waiter to put the food in a box. I'm NEVER eating there again.

Enjoyable and solid food. If they make a mistake they own it - a rarity. Also used for catering and was great.

The staff at Maria's are so welcoming and friendly. These days, that human kindness means the world. The food is solid and management has modified menu options so there is something for everyone-- the carb loaders, the carb avoiders, the keto and paleo people and the ever-so-lucky omnivores. A cozy neighborhood place that feels like home.