It's a Hidden gem There is dedicated parking in the rear of the restaurant. If packed there's usually metered parking near by on Ventura. Was greeted as soon as I walked in and instructed to take any table I wanted. Was given a basket of delicious hot focaccia bread with a side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Warning, the bread is amazing and I had to try to not fill up on that alone. Ordered the chicken parm with spicy marinara, puttanesca and bbq chicken pizza. Everything was amazing and definitely recommend the above three. Was half capacity for dinner on a week night so it wasn't too loud but has a good family/ date night vibe. read more

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I've been to this place a few times and I never leave satisfied The servers appear to be unwelcoming and they throw the food at you the prices are steep for the suspect quality they offer Regrettably the chicken Parmesan taste like shake and bake, and it was way too seasoned I barely ate it What's unacceptable is the staff appears to favor regulars There's a reason why I'm not a regular as properly explained above I can't endorse nor will I be back It's hard to find a good Italian food on the boulevard. Although the concept is good it is uncomfortable to dine there And I had a wait a half hour It's a major no for me read more

I am so glad I decided to come here for a late lunch/early dinner. I was able to find street parking and it looks like parking enforcement stops at 4:20pm as I tried to pay for an hour, but it limited me to just 10 minutes as I parked at 4:10pm. Come to find out, there's parking in the back of the restaurant. Walked in and there was no one in the restaurant. So I had the whole place to myself. Definitely feels like this place has been here for a while and it was opened in the 80's. I ordered the calamari, Margherita pizza and chicken piccata. While waiting, they brought out a bread basket. With my first bite, I was like, this is really good and it gave me high hopes that the food was going to be above average. The calamari came out first and I have to admit that it's definitely overpriced for the amount they give you. Granted it was good and the marinara sauce elevated the dish, but I thought it was a little pricey. The pizza and pasta came out and the chicken piccata was probably one of the best I've ever had. The linguine was still al dente. The wine & butter sauce was lemony, but not overly tart. The capers was a great addition and helped cut the richness. The chicken was pounded thinly and was still tender and juicy. It was very good. The pizza was fresh and had good flavors. The dough could be better though. At first, it kind of had a cardboard texture to it, but still good. If they can make the dough more airy and and crispy under carriage, that would be perfect. Instead, it was dense and flat. Overall, I think I might have found my go to Italian in the Valley. Best thing is that the prices are not overly outrageous and affordable. read more

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We called ahead for a group of 8 and asked for a reservation in which they responded with we don't take reservations and that the wait should be under 20 minutes if we arrive soon. We arrived at 6:00 and weren't seated until 7:00 pm, while other groups with reservations got seated.... By the time we ordered it was close to 7:30 and our food didn't arrive until after 8pm. So the service wasn't particularly good, but the food was decent. read more

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Ian isn't Ian the best waiter I think I have ever had he's simply amazing foods great the service is excellent and Ian is always amazing thank you highly recommended read more

The male server made this an unpleasant meal. I guess since we weren't regulars (and now won't be) we didn't deserve good service. On the other hand the gentleman who serves us water and bread was a delight. He received our tip. Additionally, the Agoura salad was basically an empty shallow plate 5 or 6 kidney beans etc. if it cost them $2 to make this plate, it would be a lot. read more

Parking: This restaurant has 6 reserved spots, but they were all taken, so I had to street park across the road in the neighborhood nearby. 1.5 star. Staff: I asked guy at front desk if I could sit and eat, he said "sure if you can find a seat", the walked away... Very busy, but I found an empty table. They do have chairs in the back for people to sit and wait for a table to open up. My waiter was okay, but the host stand was lacking.. 2 star Food: While looking thru the menu, they brought out garlic bread, it was very good. And brought me my drink. I had to wait another 10 minutes before the waiter took my order. My entree was Fusilli noodles with meat balls in Marinara sauce. My entree was okay, not that good to me. Pizza was real good 4. Bread sticks were real good 4. Entree was mid 2.5. 3.5 stars Ambience: Not too loud, conversation is easy. Very crowded and the noise is just from neighbor tables having conversations. This is a good location for dates, meal with friends or family. I wouldn't suggest bringing groups larger than 4 people. 3 stars. Overall: The main entree was not my favorite, but the pizza was good. I would consider ordering takeout pizza next time, but nothing else. My friends are hopefully planning to come visit soon, so I'm trying to find new places to take them, but I'll scratch this one off my list. (1.5+2+3.5+3)/4 = 2.5 stars. read more

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Finally an Italian restaurant that is not a gimmick. Simple and clean, let's talk about the food , to start the garlic focaccia that is the starter the chef cooking that is a master at his craft . The menu is easy simple and not pretentious. I had the calamari with marinara sauce and fettuccine , amazing delicious. The chicken Parmesan was freshly made to order perfectly cooked and damn delicious. Service was excellent our waiter didn't have to check in on us . We had a great meal in a nice restaurant where the ambiance is nice and friendly and quiet . Definitely going back for more focaccia. Complement to all the Chefs and cooks who work the line . read more

The food is good but not great. The service is bad. Went for lunch - food and service were great :dinner food and service were bad. We felt as if we had intruded on the server because she had better things to do. Someone came in selling something, and the server spent 15 minutes talking to him while we were waiting for our meal. They may have just told us to leave, we don't like you, because that's what their body language said. It's like they were trying to pretend we weren't there. The service is so much nicer at fast food places, and the prices are much less. read more

Just the type of neighborhood Italian restaurant you hope to find when you're visiting a new town. (My brother knew about this gem.) We came to enjoy a late lunch one day. I was thrilled to see a big basket of complimentary focaccia come out first - always a great sign. I spoiled my appetite by eating too much of it! My brother split a salad with his daughter, and it looked very fresh and tasty. Then all four of us shared a combo pizza - they were very generous with the toppings. Our server was friendly and sweet and we were all happy to end our day out at this terrific spot. read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Amazing focaccia bread - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California

The food here is solid. It can get quite busy so be aware. I had the chicken Parmesan, my wife enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs. It can be on the loud side when it's full. It's definitely worth visiting this restaurant. read more

This small family business is very casual and cozy! Specially for little date night :)

The food was great. Everything thing was served hot. The service fine. Extremely pleasant atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

I've been coming to Fabrocini's in Tarzana for years, and every visit reminds me why it's such a gem. Order the waiters recommendation of an off-menu item--grilled chicken with Gorgonzola sauce--that was absolutely incredible. Perfectly cooked chicken paired with that rich, tangy sauce... I still think about it. My son is picky when it comes to chicken Parmesan and he loved it here . The service has always been top-notch. The staff truly makes you feel like family--friendly, attentive, and always on point. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, you can expect warm hospitality and consistently great food. This place holds a lot of good memories, and I'll keep coming back as long as they're here. Highly recommend! read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Grilled chicken with Gorgonzola sauce and arugula and pasta ... delicious!!! - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California

I was there for my birthday dinner with my daughter and 2 grandsons. We ordered appetizers and soup and it came quickly our dinner however took a bit longer and we noticed people that came in after us got their food faster than we did. We also noticed people that came in after us to order food to go received their food first . When we asked about ours she said she was waiting for it & it would be there soon (we were told this twice). Finally the food came and I must say it was very good except my grandson ordered the steak to be med/rare and it was definitely all medium no pink to it. He didn't want to send it back because he didn't want another long wait. So I can't give it all the stars but the food itself was good the wait for it not so good. read more

Great food in a very casual, neighborhood atmosphere. Service always works out in the end. Only house wine. read more

Food is ok, the service is awful. The Head waiter is rude, slow , and unhelpful. Honestly we would eat here more often if they had decent help. read more

Upon deciding where to have dinner this evening, I remember passing this restaurant for the last several years on Ventura Boulevard. I mentioned to my husband let's go try them out and are we ever glad that we did! Ian greeted us very warmly and we mentioned it was our first time there. My husband decided to get the chicken piccata. I had the chicken marsala, but I kept picking at his chicken piccata. I would definitely get that next time with the asparagus and broccoli. The chicken marsala was good, but I have to say my husband's dish was very tasty. There was a good amount of people there and it looked like these folks have been going there for years. We also noticed they were doing a lot of takeouts. We will most definitely will be back! Thank you, Ian for making it a lovely first time experience for my husband and myself. Carla & David read more

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So glad my friend suggested this place! We shared the eggplant Parmesan (which they nicely split it for us) and the margarita pizza. I also had a glass of the Cabernet. The bread was so delicious and enjoyed it with olive oil and balsamic. The staff very attentive! Glad to have this place in the neighborhood look forward to returning! read more

Great food and great service! Their freshly made garlic bread will make your big toe shoot up into your boot! Every single dish is excellent. Our favorite server is, Ian. Ask him if there's any specials or off the menu items! read more

This place is such a gem!!! The service, the food, the ambiance. Not sure how they could improve when they have pretty much perfected it in such a simple way. The staff seem so happy to be working there and that is very telling. Highly recommended Fabrocini's for your next Italian outing read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Pasta E Fagioli - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California

Great Italian restaurant small and quaint wonderful staff. Food is always good here highly recommend it. Enjoy.

Great neighborhood gem! Had the Italian salad chopped and a chicken marsala. I split both with a friend and they were so kind and they played it separately. Definitely big portions. Food is so fresh. Service is excellent, our server was incredibly friendly and kind. Definitely the type of restaurant you could come to every week and not get tired of it. Prices are very reasonable as well. read more

It's just so good, and consistent. Food wise, I will eat their bruschetta with peppers/balsamic/burrata at anytime, it's perfectly light and delicious. My husband likes their chicken parm. Salads are great and garlic focaccia is sublime - I always look forward to it. The staff is fantastic. As the mom of a small child it's hard to find a place that has good food AND patient staff with crayons ready to go. They do expect her to behave and she does! My favorite family-feel Italian in the valley. read more

Food and services is exceptional! The white pizza is great as is the chicken parm! We go out of our way to eat here. An excellent trattoria! read more

Great food /. Generous portions Small intimate simple Italian restaurant- like mama's place read more

The senior home I work for planned a lunch here today. There was 14 of us. We had Jessica serving us and she was amazing w such a large group! Her customer service was above and beyond and she smiled her way through the whole lunch. The kitchen staff was so great too. They had ALL the food out within minutes of each other which I was very impressed by. Highly recommend and Weill def be taking our group back read more

Jessica has been so excellent at what she does! Very professional and warm welcoming her guests. Food tastes better with great services! read more

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We just moved to this area in the west valley and are looking for our regular dinner night out places. We decided to try Fabriocinis and loved it!! The service was great. Lovely staff with great attitude. The prices were reasonable which is a big plus these days. The food was excellent! I had the chicken parm and a nice glass of wine. We will definitely make this one of our Italian night out don't wanna cook hang outs. read more

Fabrocini is located on the Venture strip in Tarzana, and though parking is available on the street, they also have a small section in the back. If the back is full, try and exit for the cheapest option, since there is a sectioned off area for VALET. Our server was extremely attentive, responsive, and easy to chat with. Jokingly after having a moment with the menu, I asked about their secret menu and didn't know it was a thing... I ended up ordering a Chicken Artichoke pasta, and it was AMAZING. The chicken was tender and the juices really sank in. The artichokes and greens were tasty, and the pasta was crisp and went down easy. Of course, Italian wouldn't be complete without bread and oil + balsamic, which I had stuffed myself with. Our group also ordered a Chianti wine, and it was a tasty botte. The wine was not too bold but not too sweet, a good balance of both worlds and well enjoyed throughout the duration of a two-hour meal - will definitely be returning! read more

Great service, however was a bit disappointed with the food. Good for families, but not the most authentic Italian food. More American-Italian. read more

PORTIONS HERE ARE HUGE! You have been warned! If you have a big appetite the whole plate is great if you want to share they are great with separating the meal in two plates. My boyfriend LOVES this place. Pizza is good, but what is delicious and the chicken picatta is delicious!!! We get it with angel hair and olive and garlic oil, it's SO GOOD!!! The service is always great here too! Very attentive and above and beyond. The ambiance is very mom and pop restaurant. Don't forget there's parking in the back! It's a great place to come hurting their lunch special too! read more

Amazing customer service. I went on a Friday night, not too busy when I arrived, but definitely got packed for dinner. They give complimentary focaccia bread which was delicious, but my main entree was kinda lacking. I just think they needed a heavier hand with the salt, but that could be a personal preference. Overall, it's a cute little spot to grab family dinner, a very wholesome spot. read more

We are regulars here. Fantastic food, great staff, and always walk out with a smile and a full belly. If you're looking for excellent Italian food in the valley, this is it! read more

As soon as you walk in you get a sense that this is family neighborhood restaurant with their locals and regular customers. Restaurant is very casual and homey. They have a pretty extensive menu with very reasonable prices. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. They provide free bread and omg the bread was delicious. It came out piping hot, soft, garlicky and just perfect. Normally I try to not fill myself with bread but this was too good to pass up. I actually ate more bread than I wanted to but just couldn't stop. Ordered the linguine with clams, chicken Parmesan, shrimp scampi and lasagna. All around a terrific meal with good potions sizes. Linguini with clams- they are super generous with the chopped clams and the white sauce which is more like a broth is very flavorful. Linguini was cooked perfectly. Chicken Parmesan was moist and crispy and the marinara was very flavorful. Shrimp scampi- the sauce was very flavorful and more creamy than in an oily and came with good sized shrimp. Lasagna was bubbling hot when placed on our table. Just looked my a homemade serving. Sooo good. read more

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My husbands aunt lives about 5 minutes from this restaurant and while in town she said we had to come to the best Italian in LA. With that kind of review I knew we were in for a treat. She made us reservations for a Wednesday about 5pm and were easily sat and they had our table already set up. The restaurant is quite small maybe 12 or so tables and the kitchen is right there so you can small the heavenly aromas nearby. First off, let me tell you about the complimentary bread basket. It was by far the best garlic bread I've had at a restaurant. So fresh and full of flavor. Probably the best part of my meal. As for dinner I ordered a side Caesar and the Tuscany chicken. The Caesar salad was to die for. Full of garlic just like I like. The Tuscany chicken was good, the chicken was a little dry but over all full of flavor. It was a great foodie experience and would be back however, I will say the service was a little lackluster. Our server seemed to be bothered anytime we asked for a refill on our drinks or had questions, so that's a reason I knocked a star. He could've been overwhelmed so I'm not going to take it too personal. read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Amazing complimentary bread - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California

I took a group of 20 Seniors here from Agoura Hills last night, and we all had a wonderful experience. They were ready for our group and had everything all set up for us, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The food was very good (large portions!) and we coudn't be happier with the patient, competent service. Would most definitely go again! read more

really really bad service. attempted to go, the host stand was nice, and asked us to wait in the back. a very assertive party of four came after us and was sat before us. when it was our turn (after 20 minutes when we were quite 5 minutes), the server just said "take the seat in the middle" without showing us to anything. we sat down and attempted to get comfortable, and the same server came back over to tell us we had to move our chairs because they were blocking a future party (understandable, but after all of that, we were done). the main server seemed incredibly overwhelmed, and unfortunately, took it out on us as the customers. we would've loved to try their food, but he seemed so inconvenienced by us it was ridiculous. read more

I have been coming here for more than 30 years and always great. The building is under construction but doesn't stop the place from serving great food. Service is always great and ambiance is fine. This place will be here for a long time. read more

This has been my favorite Italian restaurant for decades. I was so happy when I moved back into the area. My favorites are the cheese pizza and the fabrocini chopped salad. That alone with a glass of merlot is the best. Their homemade salad dressing is the best. They will even let you buy the dressing alone. read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California