Great ambiance and even better food. Our server Alfredo recommended the Portobello Mushroom appetizer and didn't disappoint. The entrees were just as good. read more

Divina Cucina - Portobello Mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Montrose, California

Our server Alfredo was very nice. Him and the kitchen were very accommodating to our requests. The salmon special was great, and I especially loved the complimentary bread with a mushroom and parmesan topping! read more

Parking: a bit strange. Their parking lot runs around the building, and if you're early enough, you can get a parking along the side. Atmosphere: a big tight on space, but cozy Service: terrific Food: everything was great. The pizza is very generous on the cheese, so that's something to consider, depending how big on cheese you are. Overall, I had a great time here and wouldn't mind coming back when in town. read more

The Margherita pizza was the most delicious because it had plenty of cheese. I also recommend the salads and the calamari appetizer. The ambiance felt more casual than classic and was comfortable. The service from the staff was a bit slow. read more

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Love this place! The food is pretty good but the service could get very slow depending on how busy it is. I came for Christmas Eve so they had a Christmas Eve Menu if you wanted to get something from there. My favorite from here is their Gnocchi with Pink Sauce. It's super flavorful and filling even though there is a small amount. It is pretty pricey but the food is great! It is perfect for a cute date night or a family meal for a celebration/ or just to relax! The tiramisu was a little disappointing to me sadly and did not stand out. I was expecting it to be a bit better. The scallops were also a bit on the chewier side which is not my cup of tea. But overall, their pasta is great (I recommend to try it) read more

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This restaurant used to be one of our favorite in the area. The setting, the food and the service. But now the quality of the food not at the same level. Especially their fatuccini Alfredo. It was basically a mix of pasta and cream no meat and tasteless. read more

Celebrated my niece's birthday tonight and had such a lovely, delicious and fun experience. Alfredo and his team were gracious, attentive, fun and accommodating. The food was delicious and the ambiance is very family oriented. A true hidden Italian gem in Montrose! read more

A great date night place with a comfortable family feeling. The service is wonderful and the food is even better. My husband and I love the lasagna with homemade spinach pasta and delicate pink sauce. The brushetta is maybe the best we've ever tasted. The price isn't bad for what you get. Highly recommendec. read more

Great food! I got the pappardelle arrabbiata and it was fantastic. We got the Caesar salad, fried gnocchi, and complementary bread for appetizers and they were all delicious. All this made better by the service we received from Alfredo! read more

Sandra is the best ever. We love the wine selection and food specials are wonderful. Always great atmosphere and family place

Sandra and her team are the best ever. Service and food are the best in Glendale and anywhere

I had the halibut special it was great my wife had the seafood pasta special with pasta made in house was super, my wife ask our server Alfredo for recommendation for white wine and my wife really enjoyed his recommendation, Alfredo was very attentive and knowledgeable. We will definitely make this restaurant one of favorite Italian spot! read more

Amazing service! Nacho was so friendly and attentive! He was also very patient with our two young children! We will definitely be back! Thank you Nacho for your great service! read more

I had never before tried linguine and clams, so I went out to Montrose to try it for the first time. Divina Cucina has officially gotten me hooked on that dish. The pasta was fresh and perfectly al dente. The clams were also very fresh, and there were so many of them! The sauce was absolutely delicious, light yet flavorful. The servers bring a huge block of Parmesan to your table and will grate as much as you want. Other recommendations of delicious dishes I've tried at this restaurant: - carpaccio - Sea bass - gnocchi I love their little outdoor patio, with heat lamps and sweet decor. Servers have terrific flair and take a lot of pride intheir restaurant. Montrose is a beautiful little town, and in my opinion, Divina Cucina is a restaurant well worth the drive. read more

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Food 10/10 Immaculate Service 10/10 Sandra has helped last few times and she's always so awesome no matter how busy it gets. Ambiance 10/10 Haven't been to Italy but feel like it would be exactly like how it feels in here. This place hasn't disappointed throughout the years it's only gotten better. Let's not forget the fluffy fresh baked bread they bring complimentary. read more

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Incredible Food & Even Better Service! We had such an amazing dinner at this Italian gem! From start to finish, everything was perfection but what really made our night was our fantastic server, Alfredo. He was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive. You could tell he genuinely cared about our experience and had a true passion for the food. We started with the beet and burrata salad, which was fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced. The mozzarella marinara was crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and paired with a fresh marinara. For our main course, we ordered pasta, and it was cooked to absolute perfection. You can taste the authenticity in every bite. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and with Alfredo assisting us we felt so welcomed. This was our first experience at Davina Cucina and to say we were beyond thrilled is an understatement. We'll definitely be back (and asking for Alfredo again!) read more

Divina Cucina - Mozzarella Marinara - Italian Near Me - Montrose, California

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This place was incredible. We showed up an hour before closing (which I usually like to do) and they were so kind and hospitable! We ordered some wine off of the recommendation of Alfredo, our waiter, and it synced perfectly with our meals. We started with the fried gnocchi upon suggesting from Alfredo and were blown away by the flavor and crispiness. To top it off there was spinach and cheese inside which was mouthwateringly good. Our main dishes were great too, I ordered the seafood alfredo special which came with a hefty amount of seafood that was cooked just right. We will 1pp% be back and hope to get Alfredo again! read more

we love this place. I love the salads, the pizzas, the appetizers (almost everything). the service is exceptional! (especially Elena) The gelato is fantastic! They also have very good specials. read more

This place is the kind of Italian restaurant you hope to find and rarely do. The ossobuco is exceptional. Slow-braised to the point where it barely holds together, rich without being heavy, and layered with deep, comforting flavor. The fried gnocchi are addictive: golden, crisp, and impossibly light. And the tiramisu? To die for! We will definitely be back. read more

Such a great place. Food was exceptional. It was my first visit and there were so many enticing dishes on the menu, I will definitely be back. The special soup of the day was my favorite: cream of mushroom with asparagus. I hope they have this next time I visit. The staff were incredibly kind and did not rush us out even though we stayed long after they closed. The place is really cute inside with lots of seating. read more

Follow up visit and had another wonderful experience. Stopped in for dinner on a Sunday evening, making reservations a couple hours ahead. No wait upon arrival. This time, we sat in the inside dining area. Immediately welcomed by the staff, who once again took really good care of us. Nacho assisted us and he was fantastic...service is really excellent! DRINKS: Started with a couple cocktails off of the "Artisanal Cocktail" list, which are still $17. This time we tried a Classic Lemondrop, and a Negroni. Both were well made. We also added a glass of La Crema Chardonnay ($12), which was a good pour. FOOD: The menu is extensive, as well as a list of "daily specials". To start, we received a complimentary breadbasket, in addition to toast points with olive tapenade. For our entrées, we had the Pollo Milanese ($28), topped with arugula, thinly sliced baby artichokes, and shaved pecorino cheese; the Pollo alla Parmigiana ($28), which had a beautifully, crispy crust and loaded with melted, gooey mozzarella cheese; and Pasta di Mare Special ($38), loaded with seafood over spinach linguini. Portions are big, and we had enough to take home for a second meal. We finished it all off by sharing a slice of Cheesecake ($12) with a strawberry sauce...delicious! Overall, another wonderful evening with fantastic food, drinks, and great service. We'll definitely be returning, and I highly recommend you give Divina Cucina a try as well. read more

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Ambiance: 10/10 Charming patio overlooking the hills Service: 10/10 Our server Elena was so pleasant and accommodating! Food: 10/10 Pasta Di Mare and glass of wine was amazing Definitely excited to come back for a nice dinner with friends and family read more

Divina Cucina - Patio - Italian Near Me - Montrose, California

In this intimate restaurant you can expect excellent food and service. I had lasagna with meat sauce, and my husband had cioppino. Both were out of this world delicious. Perry waits tables with class and friendly service. If we lived here we'd be in all the time. read more

we called an hour before closing, came In had a very nice dinner all due to Alfredo and his amazing service. what a great Friday night. Thank you Alfredo for making our family dinner night that much more memorable read more

Food was mediocre at best. The fettuccini Alfredo and carbonara were both very bland and the carbonara hardly had any pancetta in it. The arugula salad also had no taste, and hardly any pine nuts. Worth maybe 1/3 of the price Never coming back here again Service was ok in the beginning but then we got no attention after. Also we saw other tables being offered Parmesan for their pasta. No one ever offered us that. read more

Food is delicious and fresh!! My friend and I came here on a Sunday after massages at a Spa close by. We ordered the spaghetti bolognese and cioppino. Both were delicious and fresh. They even split the plates for us because we wanted to share. Love the ambience- cozy but airy. There's also outside seating and parking. Will definitely come back!!! read more

Divina Cucina - Cioppino - Italian Near Me - Montrose, California

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Lively music, friendly staff, and very quick service. Lucia was amazing!! She kept us very well fed and constantly check in on us. Pizza, risotto, and tiramisu was amazing!! read more

This place had a full house on a Wednesday evening. Usually a sign of good food. We had a group of 8 people. We enjoyed several appetizers: fried mozzarella, bruschetta, and a mushroom dish. The bruschetta was especially good. The fried cheese was unique. Like a large triangle of cheese, fried up. It was good, but too much in my opinion. Better to have bitesize chunks. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana with veggies. It came with a few pieces of zucchini and purple mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were a bit weird, not much flavor. The zucchini was hardly noticeable. Not sure why restaurants treat vegetables like an afterthought. The eggplant parmigiana was mediocre at best. Dear wife had a shrimp pasta dish and the little critters were overcooked. Kind of disappointed considering the entree prices are well over $25 each for pasta. read more

Divina Cucina - Eggplant Parmigiana with potatoes purple potatoes. Can you find the zucchini? - Italian Near Me - Montrose, California

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Thanks to a UYE with Yelp friends in August, 2023, I thought I found one of the best places for Italian food in SoCal. Back for dinner with close work friends recently, and my excitement for Divina Cucina has been confirmed! 5 stars!!!!! Divina Cucina has amazing, delicious food, and I will definitely be back pretty soon. You cannot go wrong with the Filetto Gorgonzolla, the Pollo alla Parmigiana, or the Pasta di Mare (which was one of their specials on both trips I dined). The Angus beef tenderloin was cooked to perfection, a succulent medium-rare perfectly complimented by a rich and yummy Gorgonzolla sauce. The Chicken Parm was as cheesy-goodness delicious if you're not into beef; it was accompanied by perfectly cooked al dente pasta. Last but not least, if you're feeling like seafood, the seafood pasta offers a pasta with a rich sauce with a mound of delectable clams, mussels, salmon, and squid. Both group of Yelp friends at the UYE and my group of close work friends greatly enjoyed their meals, and I am so looking forward to coming back to try out other dishes from the really extensive menu. Equally impressive as the food at Divina Cucina is the staff. From the moment you step inside, you're not just a guest; you feel like a regular or even family. The staff is very super welcoming and friendly. Our server in particular had an amazing sense of humor and guided us through the extensive offerings in the menu. The food and staff at Divina Cucina makes this restaurant worthy of 5 stars, even though parking is very limited. Only a limited number parallel parking spots that winds around the restaurant is available, and if the restaurant is busy, chances are that you'll have to look for street parking. No valet service is available. There's plenty of free street parking available in nearby residential streets, however, and it's definitely an opportunity to burn off some of the delicious food! read more

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I haven't been to Divina Cucina in quite a long time. First experiences were maybe 10 years ago? Maybe more? We were never impressed, service wasn't very good and maybe that left a bad taste in my mouth. At least, that's what I remeber- so we never came back. But on a whim, my wife, and a friend and I walked in and grabbed a table on a Thursday night (4/17/25) because the brand new restaurant (Sabrina's Pizzeria) was booked. My wife was excited to see an eggplant parmigiana on the menu and that intrigued me, and we were both going to order it - but it wasn't on MY menu. The waiter informed us that she had the wrong (old) menu. So that was a disappointment right off the bat and my expectations of a better experience wasn't very good. Well, let me tell ya... I can't wait to go back! After the menu mix-up, I decided to try, what I think now is, the best Spaghetti I've ever had. There are three on the menu and I chose: Spaghetti con Polpette Wow. The meat sauce was spectacular. I'm generally not a thick sauce kinda guy, and I like to see my noodles. But wow, that sauce was incredible. I couldn't stop talking about it. You literally could pile on another plate of noodles and have two dishes the sauce was so generous. And it was I N C R E D I B L E ! ! ! My friend had the Spaghetti Bolognese and she LOVED IT. My wife chose the Lasagna alla Napoletana and she LOVED IT!!! A glass of Merlot from up north and I'm telling you, I was so happy with this visit I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK! Music on Thursday nights too! It's, right now, my favorite Italian restaurant and I have to thank the new restaurant across the street, Sabrinas, for forcing my hand and retrying Divina. read more

What can I say that hasn't already been mentioned by my favorite Yelpers? Not much, but I'll give it a try! A few weeks ago, our group of about 20 Yelp friends descended on Divina Cucina for our own unofficial Yelp dinner. Not every restaurant can manage such a large group, let alone with the efficiency and poise that the staff here provided. Truly, I cannot emphasize enough how phenomenal the service was here at Divina Cucina! Our waiters were friendly and attentive, and they handled our large group with ease. As incredible as the service was, the food was even better. A few of us decided to share a salad, Margherita pizza, and the gnocchi fritti. The few times I've tried gnocchi, it was always tougher than I would have liked. But here, the gnocchi was absolute perfection - cooked in a spicy arrabiata sauce, each bite was soft, chewy, and flavorful. I was amazed by how delicious the dish was. The pizza was excellent as well, and the salad was a healthy addition to round out our meal. Bottomline, I had an amazing evening with good friends and great food. So thank you Divina Cucina! read more

Divina Cucina - Gnocchi, margherita pizza, & salad - Italian Near Me - Montrose, California

Good, except... The owner served us the wrong bottle of pinot noir wine, the lesser priced (by the glass) instead of the higher price (bottle only). We noticed during the meal and had to ask for our check to be corrected. Had we not noticed, we would have paid the higher price for the lesser priced bottle. Once the check was corrected, the owner opined the lesser priced wine was the better wine of our two choices. No compensation was provided, just her Opinion and that she would give us the discount for the higher priced bottle on our next visit (whenever that may be). Owner: provide compensation for errors then and there, as not all your customers live locally for a return visit. read more

Lovely night here with some friends - the pollo della casa was delicious and very filling...I ate every bit of that protein! The drink, a mojito, was perfect after the drive through DTLA. The appetizers, a bruschetta with olive tapenade and bread with olive oil, were very good starters. We sat in a covered patio area that had doors and windows open so it was very temperate without being chilly. The servers were nice, and the restaurant busy. Parking, of course, slightly challenging, but I found a spot in the alley behind the restaurant where there are also a few spots. Located in Old Montrose, the area looked very walkable, and I'd love to visit again. read more

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It was time for another UYE friends get together and Divina Cucina was the place. The lovely owner Lucia graciously said she could accommodate us, even though Friday is one of their busiest nights. Managing a party of 20 isn't easy but Alfredo & Nacho did a great job of taking care of us and other members of the staff made sure water was refilled and baskets of fresh bread were replenished. Established in 1996, Divina Cucina has a cozy covered patio and a charming dining room. In addition to complimentary bread (served with olive oil & balsamic) we were also treated to an amuse-bouche of toasted bread topped with olive tapenade to enjoy while we waited for our drinks. I ordered the French Pear Martini, which was light and refreshing and much needed after my hectic day. The menu features a variety of Cal-Fusion dishes. There were so many delicious options to choose from. Five of us shared the Giadinera Salad, Margherita Pizza, & Gnocchi Fritti. I'm picky when it comes to Italian food because I was grew up eating amazing home cooked meals by my grandpa and mom. The gnocchi were perfectly cooked. Slightly dense but soft & chewy and the spicy arrabbiata sauce was fantastica! The pizza was also exceptionally good. The crust was crispy on the outside and soft & chewy inside. You could tell they use fresh, quality mozzarella because it was melty with just the right amount of stretch! The salad also did not disappoint and provided a nice balance to the heartier dishes. We didn't order dessert because Auntie Nadine was sweet enough to bake a cake for our darling Birthday girl Delia. Shout out to Te-See for finding this gem of a place and organizing our get together. I will definitely come. Cin-Cin friends! Sunday Brunch 11am - 3pm Small parking lot with additional parking around the corner or nearby street parking. read more

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This place was fabulous. I stumbled upon it a few months ago when attending a street fair and bookmarked on yelp for future outings. Well, today was the day!!!! I made a reservation for 20 people 2 weeks ago for a Friday night. The owner, Lucia, was very accommodating and I promised to reconfirm a few days before which I did with her daughter in-law, Kelly. Everything was perfect. We sat outside on their gorgeous covered patio, service was spot on, the food and drinks were delicious!!! Everyone in our group kept thanking me and told me that it was a great choice for our gathering. Woo hoo!!! Alfredo and Nacho were our servers for the evening. Very attentive, accommodating & friendly. 5/5 *Check out my photos for a few dishes and drinks we ordered. *Bottom Line food was 5/5 and anything you order will be prepared perfectly and taste great! *Reasonably Priced - $35 per person with tax and tip *Limited Free Parking in Lot- plenty of free parking on the nearby streets. *Great for large groups, intimate gatherings, celebrations. read more

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Our group had a wonderful experience here to kick off our weekend - fantastic service, absolutely delicious food, chill vibes - and they handled our large party of 18 so flawlessly!! Huge shout out to our two servers Alfredo & Nacho, and their whole team for making our dinner wonderful!! Got together with the Yelp fam here after our original location didn't pan out for our large party and I'm so glad it worked out this way! Lobster ravioli is one of my all time favorite dishes and I've been searching the LA area for a good one - it's been surprisingly scarce on local menus but I hit the jackpot here. Their portions are huge - and their lobster ravioli is filling and comforting - sauce is a perfect balance of tomato and cream and it compliments the generous lobster filling - top it off with their quality Parmesan and it's heaven! Everyone else really enjoyed their food too - notable plates were the Cioppino, Pasta di Mare special, and the salmon special. Also, they bring out complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic which was fabulous, as well as some bread pieces with a nice tapenade and cheese - a great way to start our meal. The service here really is exceptional. We were celebrating a bday of one of our party members and they let us bring our own cake (shout out to @NadineC for baking on your vacation waaat??!!) - they even gave us plates and cutlery - really made sure we enjoyed ourselves and had everything we needed. The location in near the cute little walkable area of Montrose. It's a bit far for me, but the food was so good that I'll definitely be back - no doubt! Parking is a bit of an issue - they have very few spaces around the sides - but they also have a few in the back that no one seemed to be using - probably bc to access them you have to go around the corner to the right and turn down the first alley you come to. But it's worth it - highly recommend!! read more

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Dinner in Montrose, California... Our Yelp family enjoys dining together, and Divina Cucina was the perfect place to gather! Te-See found this quaint, cozy restaurant which was purchased by Lucia, the new owner, about a year ago. We were thrilled that this small business was able to accommodate our large party of 20 people on the patio. (I didn't look inside the main restaurant.) Unfortunately, life happens, and two guys couldn't join us... Total party of 18. Nacho was our competent, patient server! He was professional and efficient. The server on our second table was Alfredo - he was also excellent! The team of two helped each other out along with the busboy who brought us extra dessert plates, napkins, and forks for the birthday cake that we brought in. Note: Our check was split by tables The free parking that surrounded the building wasn't enough for our group. Due to traffic from the Rose Bowl and an accident nearby, some streets were closed off and caused delays in our arrival. Some of us found parking in the residential area about a block away. When Nacho was sharing the Specials of the Day with us, the Salmon topped with Mushrooms and Shrimp sounded different, so I ordered it. Wow... The slightly tart seasoning was captivating... I wanted to figure out what it was, so I ate more! Haha! The Salmon was tender and moist! I liked the sautéed vegetables that enhanced the dish! I couldn't finish because I had the complimentary Tapenade (delicious) and TWO pieces of the fluffy focaccia with olive oil and balsamic vinegar... YUM! That was a marvelous meal! We're looking forward to returning! read more

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I went to Divina Cucina with a group of friends from Yelp. Right away I was impressed with the menu. There are so many options and so many of them are different from the standard dishes you usually find at most Italian restaurants. All dishes sounded wonderful and I wanted to try them all!. Service was really good. Nacho was our server and he did great managing a group of 20. Hot break was always available and drinks were promptly refilled. Five stars for Nacho! I ordered the Spaghetti alla Paula which was fresh, colorful and very tasty. My husband ordered one of the specials, the Pasta Frutti di Mare, which was also delicious. The restaurant is stylish and has a nice covered patio in the front. The parking lot is tiny and you need to be a skilled driver to go around the building, but luckily there is plenty of street parking available. At the end of our meal I had not received my leftover food as I had requested and when I asked about it, they actually cooked me a brand new order to go. Now, that's good customer service! Lucia, the owner and her staff took excellent care of our group and we loved the place. My husband and I plan on coming back soon to try some more of the wonderful items in the menu. read more

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Thanks to Yelp friend Te-see who made this evening so special. She graciously made a reservation for a large group of us Yelpers and we couldn't be more appreciative. This lovely neighborhood gem is located in Montrose, right across the way from busy and popular Honolulu Avenue stretch of retail establishments. I don't make it out this way very often, but when I do, the area somehow makes me feel like I'm not in the hustle and bustle of greater LA. The restaurant is stand-alone, small private parking lot surrounds it or there's ample street parking within a 5 minute walk. Menu was extensive, I had a hard time choosing because EVERYTHING seemed so good! Luckily, our server Nacho saved me by offering the evening's special items. I went for the seafood pasta, which offered a bountiful mound of various seafood such as clams, mussels, salmon, squid. I also felt like soup on this toasty evening so I went for the minestrone, which was quite delicious...simple, satisfying and filling! Others around me greatly enjoyed their meals as well as each other's company. It seemed like there were A LOT of neighborhood regulars and that's a good sign. We stayed til the end of the evening (shut the place down actually) and I'm looking forward to a return visit in the near future. Thank you again Te-see and Yelp for another quality find! read more

Divina Cucina - Rustic! - Italian Near Me - Montrose, California

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Nice place, ambiance is great. The food is authentic Italian and very good. Would recommend, but make sure to make a reservation. Parking is somewhat limited. read more