Lisa Wahl
Google
Mora Italiano is one of my favorite new spots in LA for three reasons: quaint rooftop ambiance, delicious food and BYOW with no corckage fee. It's perfect for a date night or dinner with the girls.
The menu has a great selection of apps, pasta, pizza and main dishes. Every pasta dish I have tried so far has been cooked to al dente perfection with flavorful sauce. The manila clams are my favorite starter (my one wish is that it had bread on the side to sop up the delicious white wine sauce). The main dishes are fantastic. Both the lamb chops and branzino are a must.
The rooftop ambiance is super romantic. The lighting is soft and warm--literally makes everyone look good. I love the romantic oldies they play in the background. I have always showed up with my own wine (multiple bottles) and the servers are more than happy to open it for you and put it in a decanter--again no corkage fee!!! Service has always been very warm and friendly.
I dined here during COVID and they take precautions very seriously. Their staff is adequately protected with PPE, tables are spaced out nicely and they have plenty of hand sanitizer. Be sure to make a reservation on Open Table, especially on the weekend. I have always been able to find street parking either on a side street or meter on 3rd. FYI this restaurant is on the rooftop of Comoncy.