Vittorio Ristorante & Pizzeria

Nice Italian restaurant closely located by the end of Sunset Blvd. You'd be amazed at how many known actors have eaten here - the walls are covered in autographs! The food is good and the staff is great. Loved it!

The best neighborhood Italian joint ever. I lived in Palisades for 7 years and Vittorios was my favorite place in Palisades. The owner was a great addition to the neighborhood. She had the respect of all her workers and patrons. I actually supplied her fresh seafood from the company I worked for. My favorite stop on my route visits. She would take the time to sit down and visit and discuss the news of the day. She exuded class. Hopefully they rebuild so I can visit again. 🥲

There aren't enough stars to rate this restaurant! We were a party and we were all extremely impressed by the food and service. The food was delicious and absolutely tastes like homemade. The service was stellar & warm. We felt like dining at a friend's home. I can say without a doubt that this is the b-e-s-t Italian food you'll find in Los Angeles. Hands down! There isn't another place to compare. No other place comes close. This will be for sure my Italian restaurant to go to! You must try!

the prices are criminal. i got two types of salads and the prices were not up to date on the website because i paid almost $40 when i was expecting closer to 30. the chopped italian salad is my favorite but why is it now $18? it’s lettuce, tomato. mozzarella, chickpeas and salami. it’s not a big salad either. then they put the dressing inside the container so that they can fit less actual salad inside. pretty cheap trick.

classic traditional dishes, served generously with a smile Italian family eatery. great neighborhood gem.

Delicious!! So full of flavor yet light and fresh and I definitely want more!!

Great restaurant, God will bring you back bigger and better. Love from Georgia!

Salads, pizza, pasta and chocolate mousse were amazing. Jose was really kind and attentive. Great place to have authentic Italian food.

They recently celebrated their 40th anniversary in business--well deserved longevity. My favorite neighborhood Italian. Great NY style pizza and red sauce classics, but don't overlook their delicious cream sauce, pink sauce and olive oil sauced pastas as well. Lots of fine seafood dishes, like Zuppe di Pesce, mussels marinara, deep-fried calamari and Vittorio's Famous Seafood Salad (with lots of cold seafood, including lobster, in a garlicky vinaigrette). A Palisades gem.

Food is delicious. Cooked fresh and hot with fresh ingredients! Sand dabs was on the specials board and it was delicious with spinach! We also had shrimp with pasta, the tortellini, and the risotto verde and mushroom risotto. Very attentive service and waitstaff is very friendly. Oh yes, can't forget the garlic rolls/garlic knots!-there is a whole discussion of what they are suppose to be called!! This is a great neighborhood gem as there are regulars and lots of people who bring their visitors here. Would definitely come again and recommend to friends for a small or large gathering.

I recently moved into the neighborhood and was exhausted after moving day. I just wanted to order a pizza for delivery. It was mediocre. In a pinch I would order again but definitely not pay for delivery. I cannot believe a cheese pizza was $43. The owner reached out to me and realized there was an error in the delivery fee. I appreciate her taking the time to respond and will definitely try Vittorio's again.

Love this place. Great Italian food! I've been coming here for at least 8 yrs. Everyone is friendly and service is great

Best restaurant in the area! Such amazing family atmosphere, the service is 5 stars. The food is absolutely amazing! We will definitely continue returning! Best Italian restaurant! The bread rolls are too good as well!

So this is another updated review from the updated review. Vittorio is still going strong and it is like visiting the family and getting a great big hug. Everyone is so welcoming. I love the food. This is my happy place.

Those garlic rolls! We love our neighborhood restaurant. The food is amazing, the staff is wonderful and we've never had a meal we didn't enjoy. Would highly recommend them.

Family owned neighborhood restaurant. Indoor or outdoor dining options available. Warm and inviting atmosphere. The people who work there have been around for the most part a long time. Food is fresh and diverse, everything from fish to meat, pasta to pizza, salads of all different types , daily specials, a decent wine list, what Elsa could one possibly need? Great foods at reasonable prices.....

Forget the Palisades - Vittorio is the absolute go-to place for classic, homestyle Italian food in L.A. It's family run - with some of the same kitchen staff from 30-40 years ago. The food is consistent and delicious - and the wait staff is friendly and professional.

An old eatery, well established and tried by years. Very traditional, Italian food, clean, honest, and the most evil garlic knots you've ever tried. It will be virtually impossible. Not to ask for the second serving and you will take your food home because it's not possible to eat all those nuts and whatever you ordered. Calamari was amazing and the dipping sauce was true to what it should be. Stay away from the garlic knots.Lol

Amazing, authentic, they have great pizza at a great price, have no idea how dominos is still in business on the corner...

Great neighborhood Italian spot always love the garlic knots, pizza, and chopped salad. Mushroom ravioli is also fire.

I haven't been here for at least 10 years maybe longer but nothing has changed except maybe the outdoor patio seats. The same delicious food, like being at your mother-in-law's if you married an Italian in New York or New Jersey or Chicago. Hard to believe the owner is Brazilian. But chefs are amazing. They have a cold seafood salad that no one does in Los Angeles. It's an appetizer but it's as big as an entrée. Olive oil lemon garlic parsley dressing - so good. Pappardelle with Bolognese delicious! And of course the garlic balls they make with the pizza dough are a must! We had to try the spumoni dessert, better than most desserts around town, homemade I would guess . It's hard to believe this place is about to have their 40th anniversary! Congratulations! So nice to go to a friendly unpretentious restaurant with homemade food! We loved our waiter Michael! Cent' Anni!!

Worst pizza I've ever had. Garlic balls slightly stale. Nice restaurant and seating area, great outdoor patio next to not so busy street, friendly staff, great pasta dishes, but that pizza gave me severe indigestion all food was not served at once, my friends watched me eat the pizza. Which is awkward. And expensive.

tl;dr unpretentious Italian fare meets BYOB at this family-owned Palisades eatery Vittorio's Ristorante has been a go-to option for my family for years, yet I've only just had the opportunity to give it a try. This family-run operation sports an extensive menu of Southern Italian fare, promising a comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere. The large, square space itself is unassuming: a few paintings deck the off-white walls, and white-tableclothed tables are surrounded by plain wooden chairs. The back of the room has a cash register for takeout and a deli counter showcasing prepared items and desserts. I dined at Vittorio's for weekday dinner with a medium-sized party, and the restaurant was quiet apart from a steady queue of takeout customers (which, unfortunately, remained nearby our table for the remainder of the night). We were promptly seated and greeted coldly by a blunt, no-nonsense server. As we ordered, we quickly found that many menu items were unavailable, including calamari and duck -- one member of my party tried ordering 3 different dishes before finding one with ingredients in stock. The complimentary garlic knots were the ideal palette whetter: robustly garlicky and buttery, puffy, perfectly sized (just a few bites), and admittedly the best item of the night. We ordered a Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza for the table. The pie was generously loaded with piping hot and moderately flavorful toppings, served on a medium-firm crust -- nothing to write home about. For entrees, my sister and I opted to split two specialties: Braised Short Ribs and Linguine Pescatore. The short ribs were moderately portioned, tender and well-cooked, and served over well-prepared saffron risotto. However, the otherwise solid dish was marred by multiple, thick stands of fat in each chunk of beef. The pasta was doused in chunky, tangy red sauce and loaded with a mountain of shrimp, mussels, and clams -- solid, and absolutely fulfilled my seafood fix. I also had the opportunity to try several other dishes, including the Fettuccine Pesto Shrimp (which sported a surprisingly light yet flavorful pesto sauce) and Spinach Ravioli Bolognese Pink Sauce (hearty and rich, reminiscent of my childhood). These more affordable options (~$25 each) were surprisingly more enjoyable than the premium entrees (~$35 each). For dessert, the table shared Spumoni and Tiramisu. The former was served ice cream-cake style, a thin slice featuring a cookie-crumble curst and maraschino cherries pieces within. Meanwhile, the thick brick of tiramisu was soft and fluffy. Both were about the quality of an average Italian sitdown-ery. The restaurant was somewhat expensive (although the BYOB is a definite plus for the wallet) for good-not-great food. I wasn't wowed by any means, but our party was pleased with the meal. Overall, the ability to accommodate large parties with an approachable and diverse menu are the major draws for Vittorio's. In the future, I'll be sure to stick to some of the cheaper, more standard offerings.

We had an assortment because we wanted to try everything. Sauce is delicious. Seafood cooked to perfection and the Service was warm , familiar and welcoming! My sister, niece and I enjoyed all of it!

We went here after a day at the Getty Villa. I was looking forward to really good Italian food and hoped that I would find it here. The decor is pretty basic reminds me of most LA Italian places, pictures of celebrities on the wall. The service is great the staff here is very friendly. They start you with garlic knots that are to die for. Now the downfall here would be the price of the dishes for what your getting. I decided to splurge and get the pesto shrimp dish. Now I won't say that it was bad but I've had plenty of homemade pasta and this just didn't hold up to what I've had. It was overall underwhelming and disappointing for the price of the dish. Overall the redeeming points are the garlic knots and the staff but unfortunately that's not enough for me to return.

Words cannot express how special this restaurant is. The freshest of ingredients, most delicious of dishes and the coziest ambience, but what really sets this gem apart from the rest are the folks who work there.

We enjoyed our dinner here 4 of us shared the antipasto salad on both ravioli dishes and a bottle of wine We were seated right away and parked down the street which took us a few rounds of the block to find it, but no big deal Enjoyed being waived on by the Ferrari for our spot

Vittorios has been a staple in the Palisades for decades and has gotten even better in the past few years. Whether we have the specials or the regular menu for the two of us or come for a celebration with family, it's good and affordable. We take advantage of free corkage and get a decent wine next door at Ronnie's. We're usually satisfied by sharing an appetizer or salad and one main dish followed by cappuccinos.

Adorable unpretentious delicious Italian restaurant. I got to enjoy the calamari, garlic knots and ravioli with buratta & prosciutto with roasted pickled peppers and kalamata olives. I'm not even a big fan of pasta but theirs is made with care and has a great al dente prep/chew- very very good. Everything was fresh and the host was attentive kind and helpful. Glad I found this little gem in Pacific Palisades (after I tried to do a walk in pedi at the shop next door but they are were too busy/ignored me).

We've been in this part of town for 30+ years and we finally came in to do a take out from Vittorio's over on Marquez. We were all craving for a veggie pizza so I called in ahead of time to order, along with a house salad. We brought the pizza home and my jolly, this pizza was delicious! The toppings and dough tasted so fresh, unlike Domino's where I started to realize perhaps many of their toppings are frozen. The cheese was really good, the veggies were awesome-bell pepper, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, and cilantro. I even brought left overs for dinner which was a perfect meal. I can't comment on the salad yet, but the small bread balls were amazingly delicious! Oh my gosh, I would gain so much weight if I ate them all! We're definitely coming back again soon! Overall grade: A+

Weird place. Walked in here and the staff didn't even acknowledge our presence so we walked out because they were just on their phones

That Lady and I decided on stopping at a local family Italian restaurant that serves old school dishes. Vess, our waiter and kept us supplied with food and drink despite the place being packed with regulars. That Lady enjoyed asparagus parmigiana as her appetizer. I opened with a classic Cesar Salad with extra anchovies. Her entree was filet of sole with piccata sauce which that Lady polished off with relish. I enjoyed a braised rib ragu over pappardelle pasta - old school delicious. Then we polished off our meals with espresso and a fresh stuffed cannoli that was as good as any pastry shop in Taormina, Sicily Went back for dinner with friends and tried their Suppe de Peace. Wow! It was perfection. The amount of shellfish was incredible. They are really turning out some great Italian dishes. Stop by you won't regret it.

We were a party of 7 We all had different things and they were all great I had lasagna and enjoyed it Lobster ravioli Chicken Marsala Garlic nobs Great place

Delicious!!! Already want to be back. Food has so much flavor and feels very fresh and light. Had an everything pizza, linguine Pescatore (perfect if you love seafood! They add a lot of it and it all has so much flavor!), Prosciutto bratta ravioli, and a tiramisu (best I've had!). Will be back!

Will NEVER eat here again. I tried to return the chicken piccata entree as it was all fat and exchange for something else and they do not allow they charged me for another entire entree. Who doesn't want their customer to leave happy? The owner was beyond rude.

Vittorio's pizzas are a Palisades treasure that we have been lucky enough to discover when they first opened and we moved here around the early 80s. Their garlic knots, calamari friti, and chopped salads have blessed our family dinners and celebrations hundreds of times without fail. Having travelled throughout Italy it is a real blessing that the best pizzas actually come from our local neighborhood. Love the family that own and run the restaurant and they deserve your patronage for those who appreciate the very best! From Bruce and the Brockman Family

Thr food is ok but very heavy. After posting the review I received a message from the owner saying I must have the wrong restaurant And that they never ask about disabilities concerning service animals. My prior post had indicated there was a sign in the window that violated federal law in terms of service animals. However I have been going to this restaurant for over 15 years and it's five minutes from my house. I knew I did not have the wrong restaurant. I just drove to the restaurant again and they have taken down the sign. Obviously that is a good move. However it is always the cover-up that is more important than the event. The fact that they took down the sign and then lied about the fact that it was up to begin with is reprehensible and I have lowered my rating. The cover up is always worse than the original act. I stand by my original review concerning the notice that was posted on the front door And I'm very sure that this restaurant will no longer be taking that position concerning service animals

Pizza was delicious!! Chicken piccata was amazing ! Very Authentic and the service was kind and courteous. I will definitely be back if I'm in this area .The garlic was on fire , very fresh ingredients!!!

Lovely people good pizza. I've tried a few times bc it's local and I like supporting local businesses - but I've never had less Italian tasting Italian food. And I'm Italian. Bland bland bland

Neighborhood spot that we've been visiting for decades - close, easy, food is okay on the whole, and good pizza, thicker crust, which last for days in the refrigerator.

Local small business that's withstood the test of time! Over 25 years and there's very good reason for it! The moment you walk in you feel like your inside someone's home! Mercedes' (the owner's) home that is. She's so inviting and sweet. We really enjoyed speaking to her. From the home- cooked fresh Italian specials to the wines, decadent desserts and amazing coffees! We didn't even need to add sweetener to our cappuccino!! I ordered the dover sole and hubby had the chicken and spinach pasta with pink sauce! So yummy and very reasonably priced too. The garlic knots are decadent, as well! We were at the beach and than stumbled across this gem! Highly recommend and we will definitely be back!:) Garlic RollsCaesar Salad

Came in for a late night dinner with my wife and had an amazing experience. We asked our waiter Jose for all the recommendations and we just said yes! Great staff, food and ambiance!! A local gem..

The food is delicious. The service is attentive and friendly. The ambience is beautiful but quaint and easy. Not stuffy and down to earth neighborhood feel.

I had a nice lunch here today. Ordered from the lunch menu. Spaghetti with meatball and a house salad. Bread balls came with the salad. Will be back again! Very relaxing place where I walked to from a friend's house.

Best neighborhood Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. Relaxed spot off Sunset. Unpretentious comfortable spot to chow down classic Italian. Fine dressy or in flip flops. Everything is great every time and I've been going here for over 20 years. Lasagna is always completely demolished even if I'm not very hungry. Arrabbiata, the spaghetti with meat balls are great. A great Caesar too. My favorite these days is the ravioli with prosciutto and butter sauce. The mushrooms that come on the salad are crazy good. I don't even like mushrooms. GARLIC ROLLS and Oh... pizza great too. I ask them to cook well done because I like it crisp. This place kept me alive during the shut down.

We have ordered from Vittorio many, many times over the years and last night was the first time ever that we had an issue with our order. It was a first-World problem having a couple of items missing, but things were corrected IMMEDIATELY. We are forever loyal customers and want everyone to know that we will continue to order and support Vittorio Ristorante & Pizzeria.

I ordered a side of spinach a side of carrots a side of peppers and a side of risotto. All came on one plate. Normal size dinner plate. The bill came to $48 for just the 4 sides. I was in shock. There was way too much garlic in the food. I feel sick due to the amount I spent and the quality of the food

Excellent , Real Italian , Like home, Generous portions, The PIzza is Like REAL NY .YOU will Not be disappointed here. And such. Nice People who own and run it.

Food was good. Bolognese was a bit watery and really not a traditional sauce. My linguine with white clam sauce was very good. Also, however, a bit on the watery side. The service was exceptional and if you've been here you know about the bread knots.

We were looking for an unpretentious, family-style Italian restaurant in an easy-to-get location. Vittorio's fit the bill perfectly! Street parking at 7 pm was no problem. The restaurant was busy (Sat. night), but we made reservations so were seated right away. It took a while to place our orders, but everything else was great. Garlic bread rolls came out right away, fresh from the oven, followed soon after by the eggplant parmigiana appetizer, served cold and a perfect complement to the hot rolls! We also ordered two NY-style pizzas (which came out first), linguini and clams (a classic), and spinach/ricotta stuffed eggplant on pasta. The portions were more than generous, so we were too full to end the meal with spumoni or tiramisu (next time!). I think we'll be coming back many times!

Service was very good. However, food quality was very low. I would never go back. The food was very blend and didn't meet my expectations. I hope my review helps customers to choose and the restaurant to better its food quality.

This is an update from a review I posted in 2016, I wanted to add to my previous experiences at Vittorio's. My family is from Italy and I can see that Vittorio's serves excellent and authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. At Vittorio's, I always order spaghetti and meatballs because it is so amazing that I can't pass it up! Last week, I finally decided to try something different and ordered spaghetti bolognese for the first time and it was out-of-this-world! The pizza IMO is the best in the Palisades one of the best on the Westside, while the garlic knots are the best I ever had. Vittorio's provides outstanding food with good sized portions at reasonable prices, and with a small-town community vibe. Only wished I lived closer!

A part of me wants to keep this restaurant a secret because it is that good, but I have to rave about how amazing it is! If you are looking for incredible food in a low key atmosphere run by a lovely family, this is your place. We went for dinner with friends last weekend and we were so impressed we have been raving about it to friends, family and co-workers all week. It is a hidden gem on the hill of a residential area. Once we drove up and got our of the car, you could smell the incredible food from half a block away. Once inside we were greeted by warm and friendly family members. We brought a bottle of wine but they have an extensive wine menu. We started with the garlic knots which are perfect in size and delicious! We had the calamari (amazing!), garlic green beans, chopped salad, stuffed eggplant, chicken picatta, meatballs, and pizza. It was truly a feast and I can say one of the best Italian restaurants we have been to. We have been to Italy and the food here really reminded me of some great dishes we had there too and authentic, yet having their own special touch added. The desserts are also incredible. We shared the cannoli, chocolate mousse and tiramisu. All were incredible. Both food and desserts come in great portion size. Now the atmosphere is perfect too with layered seating both inside and out, cozy, warm, friendly and fun. The family is the best part of this establishment! It is family owned and run and not only are they genuinely the nicest people, their staff is an extended part of the family. You can tell each and every dish is made with love and respect. They take great care and pride to the work they put into each dish and it comes through in spades. Thank you Vittorio's for an unforgettable evening, we will be coming back again and again!

One of my favorite places for both a catch up with friends or a special occasion! We recently celebrtaed my younger sister's bridal shower here and Vittorio's could not have been more accomodating. They helped us set up the tables, pace the meal, serve the cake, and more. There aren't many places like Vittorio's any more...if you're considering going her or hosting an event, the answer is YES!

TL;DR: Be vigilant and scrutinize the charges made to your credit card and line items on your bill. I visited the other night with James and can verify the experience we had on 11/23. The most perturbing part of the evening was the fact that the amount split on my card did not equal half of what I was told I was being charged. 50% of $21.40 is NOT $12.90. The original bill not get returned with the credit card receipt UNTIL I had asked. If I had not asked, I would never have seen the extra $4 charge added to the bill with the original total scratched out. When the staff member who spoke to us indicated the charge was, in fact, on the bill, she neglected to acknowledge that this charge was added unbeknown to us until we had inquired further. Adding a charge without informing the customer between the time the credit cards are taken and the receipts printed is simply fraud. There was no "note" or line item in the menu indicating garlic knots are charged when you order only a pizza. I would expect a clear note about this "policy" if I were to ever step foot in here again. It's like saying "we will charge you for water if you order a steak, but not if you order a salad." Makes ZERO sense. Ultimately, the serving staff that came to our table were extremely welcoming and nice to speak to throughout the evening. Even they questioned this "policy" within listening distance and were taken aback when they found out we were charged extra.

Lots of Italian choices in The Palisades but old timer Vittorio's still has a place -- especially for those GARLIC KNOTS. Get some to start your meal along with some dipping sauce -- and then repeat till full! Ok, if you must I'd recommend the chicken parm and the decent mushroom and onion pizza. Friendly, neighborhood vibe too.

I love everything about this restaurant. My wife and I have eaten there multiple times and are never disappointed.