This quaint mom and pop style restaurant is easy to miss since it's along a busy stretch of Centinela. My friend knew about it and the food exceeded my expectations. Service is efficient and cordial. We thought it was odd that we weren't served bread but it came with our entrees. It was nothing extraordinary but I sure ate a lot of it! We shared our dishes and both servings were fairly large. After much deliberation, I decided on Linguine Alla Checca (fresh tomato, basil, garlic and olive oil) and added shrimp. It was a simple mixture of deliciousness. The under cooked shrimp was tender, chewier and more flavorful. My friend's Cajun Pasta was packed with protein - shrimp, chicken and spicy sausage. The first few bites were spicy but I preferred my Alla Checca. It would have been nice to choose two different pastas as the Cajun also came with linguine. Still we actually ate all of the pastas! Prices are very reasonable. Pasta dishes range from $9 to about $15 for specials. I would love to try their lobster ravioli next time. They also make subs (even Philly Cheese Steaks), pizza, and salads. The only Italian item I didn't see were calzones. We heard Italian ballads throughout our meal. This was charming and relaxing. Please note Saturdays and Sundays they are only open for dinner from 5 to 9. Can't wait to return and carbo load! read more

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No frills or thrills just perfect simply made great Italian food. We will be back. Excellent service from the host to the waitress. Fantastico!!!! read more

My favorite mom and son date night!! Abbey and staff are always so kind to my son and I...

Unreliable!!! I called 3 days in advance to schedule 3 pizzas for pickup for a surprise birthday party. When I arrived 15 minutes early, both cooks were standing outside, the hostess had no idea of the order, and the pizzas were not made!!! This made me late for everything!! Unprofessional!! Irresponsible!!! Unreliable!!! Now I am late to pick up the birthday cake and balloons/presents and will not arrive at the surprise birthday on-time with the cake and pizza. This is why I called in advance to schedule a pick up that was not prepared or even made known to the attending staff on duty. read more

The cutest little mom and pop Italian spot. The food is so bomb. I've been coming here for awhile now & I always order the chicken limone with linguini, it is my favorite! Small inside, but it is very cute and cozy. Nice ambience for an evening date !! Love it & will keep coming back, and I moved out of LA so I drive from the IE to come eat here... totally worth it !!! read more

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What a delightful find! Excellent service and the food was fabulous. My husband had chicken cacciatore and licked his plate and I had pasta Primavera with the cream sauce and it was wonderful. Great little gem! read more

Consistently delicious home style Italian food. Great price and wonderful service. I love the lobster ravioli and garlic bread.

I don't live in the area and wanted pizza. I think it is pretty difficult to mess up pizza but this place figured out how to do this. The cheese and pepperoni were good. The dough is soaked with garlic butter that is so overwhelming it ruins it all. After eating a couple slices, I just ate the toppings. The gentleman working was very nice. The restaurant did not smell of Italian food but if warmed/melting plastic No need to ever return. read more

Yes yes yes. I will always recommend Compari's. Love their food. My go to for real Italian food.

First Impression:: We live close by and decided that we didn't want to cook last minute, so why not try out a local place. We didn't want to get snazzy and dressed up and this place seemed pretty casual. Walking in, the place is pretty small. They have alcove parking and only a few spots. I think there is plenty of street parking though. We walked in and it was a pretty standard Italian place. One large room, bathroom on the back wall, and a window to see the kitchen. Although small, it can be pretty intimate for 2. We were a little late for dinner but the place was not crowded at all. Food:: This place looks like it has good pizza, but I wanted to get something worth leaving the house for. Not something I could have ordered for delivery. I went with lasagna. $10. "Seasoned lean ground beef, ricotta cheese, topped with tomato-herb sauce and melted mozzarella cheese". I was a little nervous because the meat looked a little more gray than brown, but I think it is due to the lean ground beef and the seasonings they used? If not, don't tell me. I don't want to know. It was fine. Nothing special but good enough to satisfy that craving. My fiance got the Di Mare. $10.50. "Sauteed Shrimp, Broccoli, Fresh Tomato, Served In A Garlic Cream Sauce". This was a recommendation from one of the waiter. It was pretty soupy. The cream was like milk in a pasta cereal. The noodles and broccoli were good once they were removed from the cream. The shrimp were a little underwhelming and small. It didn't taste bad at all, but you could feel how heavy and not healthy it was because of the amount of sauce. Drinks:: Cheap $5 beers or $10 pitchers. I had a Peroni and she had a Blue Moon. We were really thinking about the pitcher because of the cheap price. We just wanted to get back. Not a huge selection, but the wine list looked more in-depth. Service / Ambiance:: The service was great, and everyone was super nice. They were training a new female server the night we went. Not only was she knowledgeable, but the mentor was being very patience and great with her. The ambiance is a bit kitschy. There put ivory on all of the walls and ceiling. They also had blinking lights in the ivory that was a bit distracting. Nothing that would draw me back, but it didn't completely turn me off. Good place to try a pizza next and have some cheap beers if we want to keep it local and low low key. read more

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Small but delightful! The chicken cacciatore was sooo good! My wife loved her pasta primavera!

Little Italy, in the midst of LA! This place is a true gem, offering the best food, service, and small town feel in the big city. We will be going here OFTEN. Server Elbert is one of a kind -- we absolutely love it here! read more

Really good food hidden in the cut. We walked in on a rainy Sunday night and the place was packed. That was the first indication the food would be goood. Once we got our order we understood why so many people were there. read more

Always on point- food and service. Favorite spot for pizza. Always delicious. Can't beat it.

I had a $13 bread sandwich last night. You read that right, bread sandwich with a single super thin layer of salami. It was ridiculous! I had four tiny pieces of pepperoni and one thin layer of salami that's all in terms of meat. I told them that I just want salami and pepperoni, none of the other kinds of meat. You would think common sense would be to add EXTRA of meat that I do like, but nope, they didn't and they still charged me $13. That was a freaking ripoff!!! read more

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Charming and rustic. Authentic music. Exceptional service. A true-ttoria experience in Ladera heights. Lasagna just like my nonna's. Pizza the freshest this side of the Amazon. Nostalgic wine of the finest Carlo Rossi vintage. Great date spot. read more

Oh my Goodness...Albert and the Staff are amazing. The restaurant is old world charming and the food...remarkable, delicious, large portions and quality ingredients! Best pizza, sandwiches, pasta & appetisers in town. The best part of the experience are the prices! Been going there for 3 years...always consistently fantastic! read more

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Outstanding food that is made with care. Love the pasta dishes and pizza the best. When having a salad make sure you order the house made vinaigrette. The staff is always friendly and the owner is always on site. I have been going to this location for 40 years and even with an ownership change years ago it has always maintained a high level of quality. Great people and a simple but classic Italian restaurant feel. read more

fantastic place, great Italian food, service with a smile at reasonable pricing. Definitely a must . Well be back..! read more

We went for lunch. The salad was excellent. The service was fantastic. I really liked the house Chianti. The pizza was just ok.

We were greeted very cheerfully. The server was polite and helpful. My pizza was excellent. The crust was baked perfectly. The meat and vegetables were fresh and high quality. My wife had the spaghetti with bolognese sauce which she enjoyed. The prices were reasonable. My wife had a glass of Chablis for $5. It is the perfect Mom and Pop privately owned restaurant. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

Fantastic lunch specials await at Compari's. Very much a small hole in the wall type place, the atmosphere is not typically something I rush to, but with specials like this, why not stop if you're nearby? I ordered the Chicken Parm lunch special, which came with Chicken Parm, over pasta with a marinara sauce, a salad, garlic bread and your choice of beverage (wine and beer included). Are you kidding? I wish I could have had a beer but was driving. However, nonetheless, great deal. The salad might have had a little too many toppings for my liking, but I picked out what I didn't need. The dressing, however, was really good. Chicken Parm was enjoyable, nothing super special, but definitely satisfactory. Meanwhile, the Garlic Bread was a true hit. Great value for lunch and had some specials that sounded good too, but I didn't get. read more

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It always feels like you're at home, and it really allows for intimacy dinner conversations. Food, service, ambiance expectations are always met. read more

Super nice staff, good food, love the old school opera and Sinatra music and ambience. Not super high end Italian food, but had all the standards done well at great prices. Our family will be back. read more

apparently they've been in business FOREVER and that's exactly how their food tastes like! this place's food is straight outta the 1960's!! I give them 2 stars cuz they food comes out fast butttt it's like some kids' school cafeteria food- FROM the 1960's LOL!? read more

We tried the portobello mushroom ravioli with a lemon and cream sauce. Very smooth taste and very filling. The restaurant has Italian music softly playing along with the decor to match. Very friendly welcoming staff and comfortable and quiet table setting. read more

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Always on point with food and services. I've been going to this spot forever and happy they just keep getting better with time

My family had a great dinner here. No frills place but atmosphere is good. Food was delicious and very good portions. Recommend it.

Passed by this place many times over the years and decided to stop by today. Parking is tight but we got a spot. I had the eggplant parmesan and wife had Mama Mia pasta with bread and salad. The bread was just ok. The eggplant parmesan was actually pretty good. Red sauce had flavor and the crust on the eggplant was very nice. The Mama Mia has salmon, shrimp and clams over pasta with white wine sauce and wife said she really enjoyed it. Not like the best pasta ever, but for the price, it's not a bad option and will definitely be back. I was told the pizza was really good. read more

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Excellent food great service. The whole family really likes this little Italian restaurant

Amazing food and ambience. You can tell they really care about their customers and the food they're serving. Great prices, great staff, and a great time. If you love being treated like family, eating good portions of tasty food, and feeling like you've found your weekly spot to eat out at, Compari's is just the place for you. 15/10 will be going back. read more

Good stuff, this place has been around for decades. Very consistent food quality and service.

Was craving lasagna this evening and came to one of the best Small family owned Italian restaurants in the area . Thanks for the great food and service this evening . I'm so glad you survived the shut down . So many small businesses in the area didn't . read more

Nice cozy place. Ravioli sampler (spinach, pumpkin, lobster) with pink sauce was excellent. Pasta cooked perfectly, fillings were flavorful and distinct, and portions were good. Spaghetti & meatballs good also. Pasta again cooked perfectly, 3'' meatball very tender, and sauce had great flavorful chunks of tomato. Service is very friendly for first timers like us, or the many regulars that were greeted do warmly. read more

This little restaurant is worth exploring. We ordered take out and we're very happy we did. The ordering and pick up was easy and the wait wasn't bad (30 mins) for a Friday evening. We had the Lobster ravioli which was delicious a Caesar salad which was was yummy and Eggplant Parmigiana was good but I think " Not "Take out" friendly as it was a little dry but very flavorful! Next time we will dine in as we'd love to explore other specialties. read more

I have been coming here for 30 years and they never disappoint. The food is good the pizza is fantastic, No matter how long it's been the owner always remembers your face. Really nice place!!!! Thanks read more

Very cute decor and yummy home-cooked Italian meals. We stopped here after our flight into LAX. Nice house cab, pasta dishes, eggplant Parmesan, pizza, and sandwiches. Nothing fancy- just good Italian comfort food. The staff was so nice and friendly. Would recommend over chains as a nice local place to support. read more

Absolutely delicious! Such a nice cozy atmosphere inside, perfect for date night. Their menu does not disappoint, and their prices are beyond fair. Anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine in Los Angeles must try Compari's! read more

I had a very enjoyable lunch at Compari's, an old school Italian Eatery, that has been serving a great Italian dishes since 1960. I ordered their Linguini de Mare, Shrimp, broccoli, dice tomatoes, served over Linguini in a delicate cream sauce,. Pasta was cooked to perfection, lots on shrimp and broccoli in the dish oh so good. The Cream sauce was delicate but loaded with flavor that made this dish memorable. The service was excellent, and since this is an old school Italian joint, the room was filled with all Italian music, I thought I was back in Campofelice Di Rocella, Sicily having lunch. read more

Food was great and the service was amazing. Everything was fresh and made with care. Will definitely be going back.