Ritrovo
Italian restaurant · Playa Vista ·

Ritrovo

Italian restaurant · Playa Vista ·

Italian eatery with pizza, lasagna, wine, gelato, and friendly staff

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6020 S Seabluff Dr, Playa Vista, CA 90094 Get directions

$20–30

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Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
Family friendly

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6020 S Seabluff Dr, Playa Vista, CA 90094 Get directions

+1 424 289 9326
ritrovoplayavista.com
@ritrovo_playa_vista

$20–30 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Family friendly
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining

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Dec 12, 2025

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Veteran Hollywood Restaurateur Opens Modest Italian Restaurant in Playa Vista | Eater LA

"Opening September 1 next to Playa Vista’s Concert Park in Silicon Beach, this traditional Italian eatery marks the return of LA restaurateur Will Kirby, who previously invested in spots like Les Deux, Geisha House and Big Wangs before divesting in 2010. Partners Ivan Kodeh and his wife Deva — owners of Il Piccolo Tritrovo in Pacific Palisades and Mariner’s Cafe in Marina del Rey — help steer the project. The intimate space seats about 48 indoors with slightly more capacity on the patio and offers a simple, seasonal Italian menu with a small selection of dishes served for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, and it sits amid several nearby dining options at the Shops at Concert Park, including Hopdoddy Burger Bar, SOL Cocina, ROC Kitchen and a second beach-adjacent location of Hal’s Bar & Grill." - Mona Holmes

https://la.eater.com/2018/8/23/17774688/veteran-restaurateur-opening-italian-restaurant-silicon-beach
Ritrovo

Pity I.

Google
Had the Della Casa! Chef's kiss 👌 Everything you want on a pizza! The nicest staff too! Right next to a beautiful park that often holds concerts! See you guys soon! 😅

Lizbeth W.

Google
This place is really a great hidden gem! its so cute inside and the people were all very nice and attentive. The food was great too. We really enjoyed our dishes, we got the salmon and the pizza and it was great. The wine list is good and reasonable too. We have been here more than once and also enjoyed the pasta. This is a great spot, wish we lived closer and would visit more often but highly recommend it! Its not a huge restaurant so its better for a smaller group but I am sure they can accommodate groups of all sizes

Shayan M.

Google
The food was good, although the pasta was overcooked. In general, we enjoyed our experience until we received the check. My friends and I were very unhappy to see a 3% credit card fee. This place is not cheap and we really dislike this behavior which discourages customers from using non-cash payments. I'm a regular customer but I won't go back to show my dissatisfaction from this fee.

Tony S.

Google
A huge thank you to the owner and staff at Ritrovo Playa Vista. They are handling unprecedented restrictions with professionalism and class. My brother and his fiance wanted some sense of normalcy celebrating his engagement at the restaurant. The owner, and Pierre the waiter, were fantastic and accommodating. Temperature testing and deep cleaning were effective and non-intrusive. Add to it a nice choice of wines, and delicious pizza, and you had a very happy dinner party. I haven't been to Playa Vista in some time, but will definitely be back. Thank you for what you're doing in these uncertain times!

Oliver W.

Google
Came here for lunch with my young son. Service was great, and they had a kids menu. Half the people there seemed to be regulars, so I feel like it's a little local secret. My burrata salad with shrimp was delicious - perfectly seasoned.

Scott P.

Google
First time eating here and it was delicious! Wife and I finally made it to the Banksy exhibit nearby and decided to make it a date night. Kylie was inviting on the phone when we called for reservations and encouraged us to come down. Seth was our waiter and he was attentive on a busy night. Really comfortable seating inside and out. Relaxing ambiance. We split the chopped salad, delicious dressing. We knew we would have left overs but the divine smell of pizza on the way in, and Seth’s recommendations, convinced us to try two types since we don’t get here very often. The Burrata was mild and scrumptious. Highlighted the quality of tomato sauce and bread. The Della Casa had more toppings and was a wonderful counterpoint. I enjoyed a glass of the Sangiovese and we split a decadent Chocolate Hazelnut cake at the end with a scoop of salted caramel gelato. Thank you Ritrovo for a wonderful evening out!

Scott N.

Google
We love our little neighborhood spot. Nice wine list, good atmosphere, good pizza, lasagna, and baked eggplant. Everything at Ritrovo has been solid!

J R

Google
The dinner was spectacular!, the service provided by Steven amazing!, excellent presence, fast and he also helped us with a candle on the dessert for my birthday’s friend. The atmosphere lovely and the plates where the food was placed, very nice and modern. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I have to add, that at the beginning they gave us a basket with pieces of bread & olive sauce for free (as it used to be before in some restaurants). Congratulations for the service!. Truly recommended!.
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Andrea C.

Yelp
options for accommodating various dietary restrictions, food is very good and the outside seating is shaded and nice
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Hannah M.

Yelp
We love going to ritrovo for a cozy dinner. I have been many times and especially like the Bianca pizza and the agnolotti. You get fresh bread and olive tapenade to start when you sit down, which is always delicious. Today we tried a different item, the lasagna and the red sangria. The sangria was light and slightly bubbly and came in a large wine glass. They use the wine glasses with thin glass which is my preference. The service is great and the food comes out fast consistently as well. We have definitely been sleeping on the lasagna, it came out not as a dinky slice on plate like some restaurants, but in a baking dish so you get all of the amazing sauce and crispy edges. The lasagna was bubbling and almost overflowing, so it was a large portion. We dug right in and were very satisfied with the indulgent dish. Overall we very much enjoy eating at ritrovo.
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Rachel Ann C.

Yelp
We went here for a Valentine's Dinner and was pleasantly surprised! I didn't want to get caught in the stress and hustle and bustle of overcrowded Valentine's reservations. I'm so glad we found this humble little spot that was okay still taking last minute reservations and walk-in's. Luckily we beat the rush and was able to enjoy the cozy interior, service, and decent classic Italian dining service for a date night out! We ordered pappardelle and a shrimp risotto which I loved. The pappardelle bolognese was pretty generic. We shared a bottle of red wine. The arugula salad was nice and salty with shaved cheese on top and a generous portion. What I most loved was the live music guitar player playing songs that I recognized and loved and fit the cozy ambiance on the outdoor patio with heaters. I'm glad my boyfriend and I had an easy neighborly experience here and avoided the rushes. A great little spot in the area if you're looking for a good little pasta date night out!
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Eva W.

Yelp
Such a great spot - the food was fantastic! We tried a salad, a pasta, and some meatballs. All the items were great but my goodness those meatballs are something. I'm not quite sure why the place isn't packed. We all loved it. We will be back for sure. Parking was easy as well.
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Ant A.

Yelp
Lasagna was very tasty but had a little too much sauce. I like mine with a nice well done top and with sauce on the sides. A preferencial thing, so if you like lasagna I would recommend. Having said the above, I would order it again. Great service too.
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Paula W.

Yelp
I've gone to Ritrovo a few times now. Every meal has been fantastic. The items my family, friends and I have tried are: Chopped salad: very tasty and refreshing Bianca e Neve Pizza: lots of flavor; absolutely delicious Gnocchi Pesto: probably my least favorite. The gnocchi were overcooked Agnolotti Casarecchi: really creamy and good Aglio olio e scampi: I was trying to eat healthy and was so excited about this dish. Unfortunately, AFTER we ate it, I discovered it also included BUTTER (but this isn't listed on the menu). Could be an issue for people who can't eat dairy. Ricotta e Pistachio Cake: NOT TO BE MISSED! Light and delicious! The only issue I have is the restaurant charges you a percentage if you use a credit or debit card (but I haven't seen this on the menu NOR have does the server point it out. It's a small percentage, but I wish the restaurant was more forthcoming; actually I wish they would remove this small charge. There are too many other Italian restaurants close by and they don't do this.
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Krystal H.

Yelp
Solid 3.5 stars I took my friend here to celebrate her birthday We had reservations at 7 Upon walking in there were a few patrons both inside and outside the restaurant The host asked us if we wanted to sit inside or out and we chose outside given. It was such a beautiful day/night. We ordered the prosciutto and mozzarella starter the arugula salad, and the steak to split The host was nice. The server was very sweet and the meal was pretty decent. The prosciutto mozzarella, fig and balsamic dressing was a delightful mix Arugula, artichoke Parm salad was lemony and refreshing The mustard dressing for the steak was good and well with the potatoes and the garlic green beans they served. The only downside would be the steak being cooked more medium well than medium rare Overall, a decent experience, but again not a restaurant that I would prioritize going back to
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Katie U.

Yelp
I'm on a mission to try all the pizza places in my neighborhood and this was on the list. It's definitely a winner and we have ordered take out from here a few times. The wood fired pizza is so good and the salads are a good compliment. I would recommend getting take out because there isn't much seating indoors. They have a good sized patio area but can get chilly in the evenings with the shade.
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Marcos V.

Yelp
Love coming here! The food and ambiance is always spot on. The staff is willing to take care of you and to accommodate any needs.
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Damaris C.

Yelp
TLDR: EXCELLENT barrata salad. Went out for a girl's night here; such a pleasant, pleasant surprise. In a cute area of town (with lots of parking), and the staff is all very friendly. I arrived to my reservation early and was greeted with no problem. The food was incredible; you can't go wrong with anything you order. Barrata salad is my favorite - they had me stuffed on that alone, before my main entrees even showed up! Had a great experience, would definitely be back!
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Elaina B.

Yelp
Got charged full price during happy hour. We came in for happy hour and we were not charged happy hour prices. We asked the waitress to update the check and she would not cause apparently she put the fill sized item in the computer...? She never asked us about full size or happy hour size and we assumed we would get the happy hour prices and sizes displayed. The Gnocchi pesto and both our drinks were on the happy hour menu.
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Ramin R.

Yelp
We tried several different dishes (pasta and pizza) and they were all great. The location is really nice - right next to the water. The staff and service was good. The wait was about 40 minutes (but it was worth it). I wish they took reservations.
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Yvette S.

Yelp
Our server Austin was fantastic- very friendly and hospitable. Loved the location and quaint atmosphere- makes you feel like you're a part of the "fam". It's quiet, clean, and very relaxed in the surrounding area. It allows you to just be present and enjoy a good meal. The pizza was perfect - great sauce to dough ratio- we were both very pleased and they allowed us to split the pizza with cheese & meat. Not featured was the arugula salad with artichokes that was simple yet really well done too! Can't wait to come back again! New fave!
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Sarah S.

Yelp
The service was prompt and excellent. Our waitress was amazing and very kind. The agnolloti casarecci was so good it transported me back to my time in Italy. The scampi diavola was also good and it included a big portion of shrimp which made the already pretty affordable cost so much more worth it! The chopped salad was divine due to their amazing dressing that wasn't too overpowering. And how could i forget the complimentary bread? It was baked to perfection- warm and not too crunchy or crumby. The dipping sauce it came with was olive based and so tasty, I could've had it as an entree.The music playing was tasteful and the overall vibe was calm and casual. I'd highly recommend if you're in the area or looking for an excellent, reasonably priced italian restaurant in LA.
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David K.

Yelp
Came in with my friends becuase of a recommendation, right away was met by friendly staff and an awesome ambiance! My server Jose was just incredible, was helpful in choosing a dish. Food was amazing I ordered Scampi Diavola. The whole experience was incredible from the beginning to the end. Will be coming back and hoping Jose takes care of me again! A+
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Reazor K.

Yelp
The table bread and tampanade is very comforting but be careful or you'll fill up on it. The Caprese and the Polpettini Della Casa was a nice appetizer. The sauce in the Polpettini I could just dip the table bread in and eat that by itself and not order anything else. The Seabass was slightly fishy but the presentation was gorgeous and the Risotto was melt in your mouth delicious, the Sausage and Pepperoni is my new favorite pizza. Great crust which is also the table bread, and the sauce is really flavorful. Sausage and pepperoni pizza I usually am super thirsty after but not this. It's fresh and made so light without lots of salt which I love. Hard to stop eating. It can get a little loud inside when it's busy because of the brick walls but you can grab a table outside for a little more quiet. $11-$30 pp depending on what you order as a main dish. Appetizers will add to bill and any drinks. Always a lovely experience in a quiet neighborhood looking out to the park.
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Samantha L.

Yelp
Nice spot right in the middle of Playa Vista. Went late on Saturday for dinner and the place was not too busy. We ordered the pepperoni and sausage pizza as well as the agnolotti. Both were okay, but the service was quick and our server was very nice. Good place to come for a quick bite.
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Frog W.

Yelp
surprisingly yummy and cute italian place! the service was pretty slow when they opened at 4 but it wasn't busy so it was fine. we did have to ask for the happy hour menu since they're running a valentines promo instead polpettino was very good - super tender and with enough sauce to dip bread in burrata pizza - one of the best cooked pizzas i've had in a while! perfect amount of cheese per slice and they made sure to turn the creamy side up so it didnt make the pizza soggy. the bottom crust was very crispy pappardelle bolognese - solid ragu but just slightly overcooked drinks were great and sizeable despite being happy hour choices!
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Amanda K.

Yelp
They have amazing soups and wines! The pasta is pretty good but they don't ever cook it the way we ask. Whenever we show up it takes a really long time for anyone to ever acknowledge us. They leave us standing there for a long time. I love this place but this happens often so we usually eat somewhere else! Inside is small and cute! I'd love to come back soon to try more pasta dishes!

Maytee M.

Yelp
I really wanted to try this place. My partner and I arrived and we were told they were reservation only and they were fully booked. I looked around and there were many tables available. Hostess then asked how long we were planning on being there? She said they could probably seat us but they said our meal had to be exactly 1 hour or less and then we had to leave. The way it was said to us was absolutely disrespectful.
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Vinita S.

Yelp
Food fabulous. Server m must've been having a rough day! Beet, chopped salads and prosciutto pizza were yummy!
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Etienne H.

Yelp
First time coming here on Father's Day and had high expectations since I'm a huge fan of Italian food and also new to the area. Although the food was amazing, the service was less than desirable. Upon arriving 15min early to my reservation, the waiter didn't even acknowledge my presence in front of my children. Not a good first impression especially when the inside was fairly empty and he kept answering calls vs. attending to me. Second, it took 10min just to get water and to even get menus. Another 10min to place order and then a full 30 until we even got bread to the table! The waiter came only 3 times during the course of us being there an hour and a half! Once to give us water and menus, once to take order and then finally to leave a check. Only then did he wish me a Happy Father's Day. Not sure if I'm coming back since they will have to do a lot to win my wallet. As of 6/24/23: No word from management
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David W.

Yelp
I started off a recent trip to LA (after an insane car rental wait) with a great lunch at Ritrivo. At first blush, between the "Silicon Beach" location description and the server busy chatting up her model-looking friend. I was afraid this place would be a little too "LA." Still coming from Denver, I was wedded to eating outside after many cold months, so I went for it. When the food came out, though, I was proven very wrong. PIzza's, while not textbook Neoplitan, were excellent and just the right size for lunch. The wine list had a bunch of perfect options for a patio lunch and I'd be remice if i didn't call out the excellent Arugula and Artichoke salad. If you are in the neighborhood give it a shot.
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Kandece B.

Yelp
I had a taste for pizza and was in the area so I stopped by. The place was busy with three tables full of families and a few tables with smaller parties. Two men greeted, served, bussed and cleaned the areas in the restaurant. When I asked to dine in, the place was pretty aesthetically and I loved the decor and lighting. I stood waiting for the gentleman to prep an area while the other stood behind the counter. Literally 2 men doing everthing and forgetting little things. I waited more to order than anything. Once I ordered, I wasnt checked on and if it happened, it was quick. I made sure to know exactly what I needed if I caught his attention. I received the food quickly but had to ask again for a glass of water. I ordered the prosciutto pizza and a glass of rose. The Prosciutto and arugula was good, tasted fresh. The pizza sauce and cheese were not so great, it felt like a canned tomato sauce situation.

Melissa C.

Yelp
Delicious and charming ambience. staff very pleasant and attentive. weather permitting, sit outside.
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Ran C.

Yelp
Don't really go to Playa to eat much. Can count on both hands how many places I've been to. After dining at Ritrovo, gonna have to consider Playa more often seeing as I live so close I could walk if I wasn't lazy. Anyway ... Ended up here last week Friday. I was dreading parking but found unmetered, street parking with no restrictions. Dinner experience only got better after that. 40 minutes early for my dinner reservation. No problem. Opted to sit at the bar and have a drink before dinner. No alcohol. Only beer and wine. No biggie - got me a wine sampler (see pics). Been on a wine kick lately. I like reds. Got me a white (Riesling) just to try something sweet. Just stayed seated at the bar for dinner. Service was excellent. Excellent. Said it twice intentionally. The whole team was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about their wines and food selections. The food - along with everything else starting with the parking - was great! See pics. Pasta was done to my liking. Sauces weren't bland or overpowering and the portion size was enough that I had both dinner and lunch the next day. And enjoyed both. Enjoyed it enough that my friend and I are already planning on when we're going back. Almost forgot to mention, it's family friendly. Not too big so if unless you're getting there early - I suggest reservations. There's both indoors and outdoor seating but better safe than sorry.
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Maryam R.

Yelp
Food is great. We order regularly. Would love to sit and eat because of the ambience.

Nick W.

Yelp
# A Culinary Adventure (And I Use That Term Loosely) Oh, where do I even begin with this *exquisite* dining experience? For the bargain price of $200, I was treated to what can only be described as haute cuisine - if haute cuisine means "food that would make my dog file a complaint with the health department." The starters arrived, and I was immediately impressed by their commitment to minimalism. Who needs flavor when you can have... well, the absence of flavor? The octopus deserves special mention - it takes real skill to make seafood taste like it died of natural causes three weeks ago. Bravo! And the Prosciutto E Mozzarella? *Chef's kiss* - nothing says "authentic Italian" quite like cheese that's been aging on the counter since the Renaissance. Now, the lasagne. I hesitate to call it lasagne, as that would be an insult to every Italian grandmother who ever lived. This masterpiece appeared to have been assembled by someone who had lasagne described to them once, in a dream, by someone who had never actually seen lasagne. My dog wouldn't eat this - and my dog once ate an entire sock. The beet salad was particularly innovative - they managed to create beets that tasted like absolutely nothing. I didn't even know that was possible! It's like culinary alchemy, but in reverse. And finally, the pièce de résistance: the "fresh wild salmon." Wild indeed - wild from its natural habitat of the freezer section at the local grocery store. All in all, this restaurant has truly redefined Italian cuisine. Five stars for creativity - it takes real talent to make food this aggressively terrible. (for the entertainment value of watching $200 disappear into the culinary void)
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Elizabeth L.

Yelp
Ritrovo is not the easiest place to find. It is mostly a locals place, but it is tourist friendly and you want to take the time to find it. It is located in Playa Vista, right near Mar Vista and Marina Del Rey. It sits across from a park and near pretty new apartment complexes. You will find it. It is really a small town in some ways. First, the service is super great. It does not matter if you eat there or pick up, the staff is always smiling and they seem to like their job. The interior is very pretty and spotless. You can dine inside or out. They have a nice patio area. We usually pick up because we are nearby. We have also dinned there and loved it. They have great pizza and all things Italian. My favorite is their ravioli. It is just the best. You really need to try this place. You will love it.
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Aaron H.

Yelp
Great neighborhood Italian restaurant in Playa Vista, a cute little area that is easy to park in. The restaurant has a nice outdoor patio, perfect for those LA fall nights. Waitress was friendly and efficient. The free bread and olive dip was absolutely divine. The chicken parm ($28) quite good with a huge portion and massive side of spaghetti. The sauce was a bit sweet but quite good. Iced tea ($5) was flavored. All in all a great local Italian place that I will return to on my next trip to LA.
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Brenda F.

Yelp
Stopped here for dinner en route to SoFi Stadium. Plenty of street parking. Friendly, welcoming staff. Edwin did an excellent job as our server. We started with wine & beer and caprese appetizer. Followed up with Della Casa pizza (sausage, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion). Lattes and chocolate cake for dessert. All delicious. Perfect meal.
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Steven C.

Yelp
Came here with 2 of my colleagues on the last day of my business trip since it was close to the office and had a great time! It's a good option to hang out and enjoy with some friends. [[ Location ]] It's located in a nice (new?) plaza that overlooks condos, other establishments, and a park. We went at night time and I thought the area was lit up really nicely. I think it's only street parking though but we got lucky and there was a spot right in front of the restaurant. [[ Restaurant ]] A nice bold sign of the restaurant is easily seen from the street and it has both indoor / outdoor seating. Luckily we got a break from the atmospheric rivers that have been hitting us for weeks in Jan 2023 and we decided to sit outside. Their large modern heaters were great and kept us warm and it was nice sitting outside and enjoying the food and views. [[ Food ]] For the 3 of us, we decided to order two large 16" pizza's and two salads to share. We got the following: - Arugula E Carciofi Salad - Sicilian Salad - 16" Napoli Pizza - 16" Dalla Casa Pizza Since the menu is so extensive, I will just say I enjoyed each dish and thought each dish was tasty. I will say that 16" pizza's are huge and we had a lot left-over for the 3 of us. I think one 16" pizza is enough for 3 people. Also their free bread with olive dipping sauce was really good and I enjoyed that prior to the meal starting. [[ Overall ]] Good food, good vibes. I'll definitely come back again.

Jordan R.

Yelp
A truly exceptional dining experience thanks to Perla! I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ritrovo, and I can confidently say it was one of the best lunch experiences I've ever had. The atmosphere was so cozy, the food was out of this world, but what truly made our day was our server, Perla! Perla made sure to check in just the right amount of times & noticed when we were done with our meal and cleared our table but we never felt rushed. It's rare to find a server who truly just gets it right. If you're ever at Ritrovo for lunch, be sure to request Perla you won't be disappointed!
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Alona L.

Yelp
I found this place on Yelp because we wanted pizza and we were in the area. They had no tables available but they accommodated us by the bar area which gave us the full view to the bartender and what he was doing. He was cleaning up the plates in front of us but instead of washing them he was just wiping dirty plates with a napkin and putting them to the clean pile. We got served those half-wiped plates, I returned them to only get back another set of half -wiped plates. This was just disgusting. They have cocktails on the menu but they are poured off the coffee machine (?!) and not actually mixed. The bathrooms were out of towels, which we notified them about and they said they would take of it but we went back at the end of the meal and still no towels. The food was decent but the experience and the gross plates just left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended). And the cherry on top was a 3% surcharge for the use of credit card. Never going back and don't recommend you do.
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Ideen R.

Yelp
Food was so so good i loved it the waiter was so nice his name was jose was also reasndblr
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David M.

Yelp
We live in Playa Vista, just across the park from Ritrovo. It's our go-to pizza place. All of the pizzas are great with a perfect crust and high quality ingredients. I love the simple Cheese pizza and the Bianca E Neve. Portions of the entrees and pastas dishes are generous - perfect for two to share. The restaurant fills up quickly on weekend evenings, so don't come with making dinner reservations unless you're find to wait. I love sitting on the patio when weather is nice. To-go orders are processed quickly.
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Karen X.

Yelp
If you're looking for a trendy Italian spot in playa vista, you might want to check out Ritrovo. The gnocchi arabiata that my daughter got was delicious. She loved it. She gave me a bite and I loved it too. The papardelle bolognese that I got was just okay. The noodles were cooked well but the sauce was bland and I didn't get a single bite of meat in my sauce. Not one. Bolognese is supposed to be a hearty meat sauce and this was anything but hearty. The service was great. Our server was very attentive and took care of all our needs. It was impressive considering we were a large party. His attitude was great given that he seemed overworked. That said, we had several problems at the restaurant. My sister reserved a table for 17 inside for my two nephews and my one nieces graduation celebration. The day before she was told our table would be outside. The problem is that it was freezing out and they have very few heaters. In fact, our long table for 16 only had one heater at it. We inquired about getting another heater brought over and we were told that they couldn't bring one over because they had a limited number of heaters and they had other tables the heat too. I happened to be sitting at the end with the heater so I was okay but everyone at the other end of the table was cold. Some of them had coats in their cars that they could retrieve and others didn't. The other issue, and this is not the restaurant's fault, was that the buildings blaring fire alarm went off several times while we were there. Apparently this is a somewhat common problem for them. The fire department came out twice while we were there to turn off the alarm, once as we were arriving in a second time about midway through our meal. This restaurant has a potential to be great but they missed the mark last night. I may or may not give them another try if I'm back in the area again. Probably not though.

Mor s.

Yelp
Weirdly I had left a less than positive review and it seems to have been removed, so readding it. Good was good, service was ok , didn't feel like many people were experienced servers but whatever. The biggest issue was the owner/manager someone who was taking up an entire 4-6 top during a busy Friday night. She had her laptop and phone and all kinds of paperwork scattered on the table, taking business or personal calls on the phone, letting her kid run amuck in the restaurant and getting in the way and annoying guests and the staff. Her lack of awareness or business manners was what really turned me off.
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Caia S.

Yelp
Ritrovo Playa Vista has some lovely Italian dishes, and the atmosphere is nice, but overall it feels just okay. The service can be hit or miss, and some meals didn't quite hit the mark. There's potential here, but it hasn't fully delivered on its promise yet. Wouldn't rush back, but worth a visit if you're nearby!
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Anjana M.

Yelp
The food was amazing!!! I ordered the tiramisu and the gnocchi arrabiatta. It was all so good. The ambiance of the restaurant was fantastic with beautiful fairy lights and just a beautiful aesthetic.
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Tanya C.

Yelp
I ordered spaghetti vongole (clams) for delivery. A very generous portion of clams and spaghetti! The dish was ok. The spaghetti was way overcooked, there was a pool of broth at the bottom and the garlic seemed to have been chopped and thrown in without being sautéed at all. Overall, decent but probably wouldn't order this dish again. Would give this place another and order something else.
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Suzanne H.

Yelp
Enjoyable food - thought the homemade ravioli with spinach & ricotta was pretty good (the sauce a little heavy), and the Napoli pizza had a crisp crust which I loved. Our server was Austin who was a sweetie: courteous, efficient and very helpful, appearing frequently to see if we needed anything on our first visit. I've enjoyed subsequent visits to this restaurant and love the outdoors patio especially, which overlooks the park & despite the strong winds and cold air! Heaters weren't working when we were sat on the patio one time but its still fun.
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Leslie P.

Yelp
Food is delicious Service is very good Ambience is one of the best Great Gelato! Very convenient. Quick service.

Truth T.

Yelp
The worst Italian food I've ever had in my life. Seriously. We ordered the Bolognese and the Shrimp scampi. It arrived hot and in tact with no damage but the noodles were mushy, the sauces were unsophisticated just simply unappetizing . Literally could not stomach it. Don't waste your money because it was also expensive.
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Kevin A.

Yelp
Jose was our server and I was so impressed with him! The food was incredible. My friend and I split the two gnocchi dishes and we left happy and full! We sat inside near the window and the vibe was incredible.
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Mark S.

Yelp
We ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese New Years day - it was fantastic!! Thanks Ritrovo Playa Vista team. This is the third dish i've had here and they've all have been great!! Looking forward to trying more
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Rick O.

Yelp
Pizza is delicious. We ordered the Vegetarian pie for the second time, to be delivered two miles away from our home. First time it was hot and fresh. Second time, it arrived more quickly (28 mins), but was room temp at best upon delivery. We ordered a Caesar salad to accompany the pie, adding anchovies for $2 extra. The tiny cup of extra dressing was also $2. The lettuce was wet. No croutons were included. A third party delivery got the order here (based on the time of their text stating they'd picked it up) so quickly I can only surmise the pie was sitting around at the restaurant or was made for someone else but not served. I decided to call just to let them know. Reheating the pie at home wasn't that big a deal. If I were the chef I'd wanna know. The guy that finally answered the phone after sitting through the auto recording that offered no real info, except maybe that they don't like people to phone, could not have been less interested. I explained about the cold pizza, then mentioned the salad had no croutons included. I heard him ask someone if the Caesar has croutons. "It doesn't have croutons" was all he said. Before I could respond, he hung up, with no acknowledgement of the cold pizza. All in, it cost $65. Really? Check that original Classic Caesar recipe pal. Croutons are an ingredient. And no upcharge.

Lisa V.

Yelp
Went in for lunch. One lady was serving, hosting, bussing so I understood she was doing her best. I ordered a pasta. After 30 mins she comes by to check on me. I had eaten three bites and told her I didn't want to take my pasta to go, I didn't like it at all. She says sorry, offers me a long overdue ice tea refill and charges me $40 for food I did not it. Didn't even offer something else. Really awful experience
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Lisa M.

Yelp
Went for Valentine's Day and had a big problem with getting food here, it took forever...& they still deserve a solid 5 stars. We had the mushroom toast, seafood ravioli and shrimp diavolo - every single bite was AMAZING! The server was very apologetic about the excessive wait and never let us feel like we had been completely forgotten. He was very professional and had a good sense of humor. It's a nice, cozy space with good background music. The food is seriously delicious- we can't wait to go back!