It was my first time going. We got the garlic shrimp and cosmic pasta. Cosmic was Cajun style, a bit spicy almost like jambalaya taste. Garlic shrimp is bianche neri, w squid ink spaghettini (little thicker than spaghetti), all made in store. Even whipped cream on the flour less chocolate cake was made in store. Excellent! read more

Stopped in for lunch on a Monday. Was surprised to see that there was only one other party of two. Tried one of their lunch special paninis, the Peralta's Pollo. Grilled chicken, mixed greens, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, & grilled onions. SUPER TASTY! This sandwich was bursting with flavor. Gooey cheese, sautéed shrooms, tender chicken. Their lunch special comes with a beverage (soda, coffee, iced tea ((we forgot to take advantage & ordered water SMH)) Also comes with a choice of soup or salad for an additional $6. Ordered the soup of the day which was a delicious vegetable minestrone. Also, ordered a build your own pasta dish. Started by getting a recommendation from our very helpful & polite server (he was working solo) about their long list of available sauces. We started with the Garlic Butter. (He also was very big on their Pink sauce) Paired it with Fettuccini noodles and perfectly sautéed shrimp. Over or Undercooked shrimp is gross. Ours was perfect. . Another winner (and great leftovers). When we got the bill I noticed the soup was billed for $7.50 vs $6. I asked the waiter about the discrepancy and he said something about a bowl vs a cup that usually comes with the special. I was a little confused as none of that was mentioned when ordering but I accepted it . Without me asking he brought back a new charge slip with the $6. Very nice of him By the time we left two more parties of two arrived. Both with an adult and child. I don't know enough about the Hermosa Beach Monday lunch scene but I'm surprised this spot doesn't have more customers. I'm glad we stopped by and will try to get back for dinner. One more plus (for me). I love old school r&b music and enjoyed all the great tunes! read more

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Honestly everyone giving this place a 5 star review - I TRUSTED YOU, HOW DARE YOU!!! I knew pulling up to this place it would be a miss. Florescent lights, shabby wood tables and chairs, plastic menus. This could either be really good or really bad. The bread feels stale and was hard. The butter is individually wrapped. Smashed dirty straws were served with drinks. Huge portions of decent food. The more you eat the more you realize it's not great. Definitely needs salt and pepper but the pepper shakers barely let anything out. I asked for parm (they do not offer!) and they gave it in plastic individual containers which was honestly offensive. Dessert was a huge miss, the creme brûlée was super eggy???? The tiramisu had like a sour milk after taste. My stomach immediately hurt before even leaving the restaurant. The vibes are overall not great and neither is the food. $160 for 3 people to eat. 2 stars are for the server who made a huge effort to accommodate us. read more

Fritto Misto - Parm in individual plastic cups for dining in??? - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

We come here every time we are in Hermosa Beach. Small Italian restaurant in the heart of a hermosa. The food is authentic, great service and everyone leaves full and happy. I always love the Alfredo with shrimp and mushrooms. Highly recommend this restaurant, it has something form everyone. read more

Fritto Misto - Alfredo with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Came here with a party of 6 (4 adults and 2 kids) at the last minute, and they were able to accommodate us. The food here is not only good, you also get quite a bit more than I thought! I ordered the vegetable lasagna and while it was buried under a lot of sauce, it was sooo delicious and I commend them for packing it with tons of veggies like broccoli and carrots. This was incredibly tasty. My bf ordered the wild basil ravioli and it was wonderful in both presentation and taste. Metered street parking is available and we are able to find parking about a block away on a Saturday night. read more

Fritto Misto - Wild Basil Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Great food with great service! Came here for lunch during the week on a very hot day. AC was great, it was clean and comfortable and food portions were generous, Parking may not be easy and that's one little con. But I would come here again. read more

Last night staying in the area and wanted a quiet Italian spot! Bingo. We found this spot thanks to the reviews and close to our hotel. It was a Tuesday night and we were happy to be seated right away. They give you crusty Italian bread and butter. We ordered the house wine and it's a generous pour. We each had a pasta dish. Everything was tasty. I had the rigatoni and pink sauce with shrimp. I could have been more creative but I wasn't. My guy had the pasta New Orleans. The portions are very generous. Since it was our first time there we got a free dessert. We picked the lemon bar and whipped cream. Service was excellent. read more

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Food speaks for itself. Manny and Gabi have the gift of exceptional service and the vibe is small, fun and lends itself to a great night. Wonderful night with old friends!! read more

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Ordered the heart (cheese) ravioli. Served hot and very light tasting but yet filling at the same time. Fresh bread on the side. My feiends were all very complimentary of their meals read more

Fritto Misto - Heart chhes ravioli - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Great place to go for good food, reasonable prices, and bringing your own bottle of wine. Has not disappointed.

We discovered that many restaurants in the area open only at 5 PM on weekdays, this place is open for lunch. I am genuinely delighted that we ended up here.The pastas served were exceptional -- truly freshly made, with sauces that were flavorful and well-crafted. Our server, Manuel, enhanced our dining experience significantly. His thorough knowledge of the menu, coupled with his attentive and friendly demeanor, made us feel warmly welcomed. Manuel also informed us about your other location in Santa Monica, which we are eager to try on a future visit. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, with the restaurant not overly busy during the weekday lunch hour, and the tables were impeccably clean. Additionally, I must commend the quality of your bread, which was fresh and delicious. Especially with that oil with vinegar and that garlic soooo good Overall, our visit exceeded expectations, and I look forward to returning whenever we find ourselves in the area. read more

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Came back here with a friend to celebrate my birthday. What an adorable gem just off the Hermosa Beach pier! The dining room is small and cozy, perfect for a not too large party. We were greeted warmly on entry and attentively served. The pasta is all made in house, as well as the sauces and bread. I built my own pasta and it was DELICIOUS. Will definitely be back! read more

Fritto Misto - Lemon pepper linguine with Alfredo sauce and chicken. - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Each dish was a symphony of flavors, highlighting the authentic taste of Italy. From the moment I stepped in, the welcoming staff made me feel like family. The pasta was a revelation - perfectly cooked, delightfully fresh, and paired with mouthwatering sauces. A true haven for pasta enthusiasts, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving an authentic Italian culinary journey. read more

So we have been back to the Hermosa Beach and Santa Monica location several times. We love both locations. Our food is consistently great! Always great service. The staff is always very attentive. read more

The last time I ate here was over 10 years ago, but the menu, service, food quality and charm are still the same. I ordered my usual create your own pasta with chipotle cream sauce, spicy Italian sausage, beef tips, caramelized onion, and mushrooms. Usually I get spinach linguine, but this time I got the grilled veggies base. SO delicious. I ordered the small Gorgonzola & greens salad. YUM. At the end, ordered the lemon bar. It was savory and thick, full of flavor. The service made me feel at home. The server said he looked forward to me returning sooner than 10 years next time. The restaurant was cozy and the noise level wasn't too loud even tho most tables were filled. I love how it's right down the street from the ocean pier. read more

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I've been dining at Fritto Misto for years. Can't believe it's taking me this long to write a review. I'll keep it short. Their pasta dishes are probably some of the heartiest and delicious Italian meals you will have in the South Bay. I highly recommend the Cajun Chicken Sheared pasta. It comes in a pink sauce that is outrageously good. The raviolis are also worth trying. And their meat sauce (with any pasta) will keep you coming back for more. The restaurant is conveniently next to a wine tasting room. So, if it's busy and you have to wait for a table, you can always have some wine next door. I cannot emphasize how delightful the staff at this restaurant is. Some of their servers have been there for decades. And they know their stuff. read more

Not only was the food amazing, the service was as well! Our server made us feel extremely welcomed here and we appreciate it. Unfortunately we forgot her name as this was 2 weeks ago, but next time we stop by I'm updating this to include her name. I started off with the calamari and it was super tasty. For the main dish I got the Cajun Chicken and it was amazing too! read more

Fritto Misto - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

This place reminded me of the simple, humble meals I loved in Italy--not the touristy spots where servers try to pull you inside, but the old neighborhood trattorias where locals stop by nonstop, stacking four or five pizza boxes to take home for their families. We weren't even that hungry because we had a late lunch, but something about the atmosphere made us want to try their pasta anyway. The warm bread came out first--simple, comforting, and perfect for kids. (They ended up eating more than we expected!) The pasta tasted like it was made with fresh noodles, and my Puttanesca was packed with ingredients yet still beautifully balanced, just like the no-frills trattorias we wandered into in Italy. The kids' menu was also great--our kids ate everything happily. The only thing I'd change is the water; it didn't taste filtered, so next time I'd probably order wine or bottled water. Still, the staff was so kind, warm, and genuinely attentive that it's an easy 5 stars. We'll definitely be back. read more

Fritto Misto - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Very very good establishment! Good service, good food. I'd recommend a lot of things there, but their mushroom fusilli is fantastic!! So, I have a new rating system......I will write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work." read more

good food, local favorite, good variety menu. i recommend for family and friends. can get busy (and loud)

Absolutely incredible food. I picked up a to go order and had the fried gnocchi and an order of the black-and-white spaghettini with shrimp. Both items were so fresh and tasty even though I didn't get to actually eat it for another 25 minutes after I picked it up. For sure the best Italian food I've ever had. Gigantic portion and the shrimp was so fresh and cooked perfectly. read more

Fritto Misto - Black and Black & White Spaghettini with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Family staple! The best Italian food in the south bay. Family friendly restaurant with workers who have been there forever. I recommend trying the gnocchi and chicken piccata. read more

Had such a good experience!! Food was amazing and the vibes were super cute. The waiter was incredibly kind, and gave use great recommendations. I would definitely suggest getting the Atomic pasta if you are a fan of spicy food. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Fritto Misto - Atomic Pasta - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

fritto misto is delicious literally ever time i visit. the hospitality is top notch as the server that seems to my guy when i go is gracious and always has a smile to go with any questions or needs. if you live around hermosa it should be a destination italian spot for you! thank you read more

Came here on a weeknight for dinner after hearing great reviews from a local gf and I will definitely be back! We got a small Caesar salad, fried pillows, calamari, and two pasta dishes to share between the 3 of us and it was way more than enough food. To start off, the house complimentary bread and butter is so good. It's so warm and toasted perfectly and I could have kept just eating the bread alone. The fried pillows were also good- I'm a big texture girl so I love the fried crunchiness with the yummy cheese on the inside. The pasta was great too! All in all, this place serves really great food at an affordable price in LA so I was very happy with my dinner here! read more

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I just finished my dinner. It was what I brought home from Fritto the night before. Yes, they don't skimp on portion size. They're going to feed you, so be prepared to eat hearty. Our party of five had to wait only about 10 minutes on the early Saturday evening that we stopped by. This was our first visit to the not so quaint Fritto Misto. We attempted to get into Spumoni but it would have been a 45 minute wait. Now, this just wouldn't do for the four ladies that I had in tow. When they're hungry there's no appeasing them into having patience. Oh no. When they want it, they want it now. This night I had four regular Veruca Salts on my hands. I needed to put plan "B" into effect. With these four you always have to have a plan "B". We were seated at a wooden table, somewhat rickety, but not so much as to be an issue. It was close to the middle of the restaurant so we got the full experience of the packed house. There were bustling servers feverishly attending to their customers, and those boisterous folks were having a grand time in conversation, drinking, and enjoying their meal. There's life in that building. Happy vibrant life. The food is outstandingly wonderful. Excellent in all aspects. When our plates were placed in front of us it was as if we were at home with the family. All the good memories associated with our youth. Warm, comfort, happy, family. Then.....take cover! The four lovelies were unleashed! Voracious appetites one and all. Conversation stopped. The sound of utensils cutting, swirling, and clanking against the plate permeated the small world around us.... at least for the first few bites. After which calm overcame and rhythm took over. Despite the torrent of the beginning of the meal, it waned in the end. The four being satiated they settled back into conversation while awaiting their take home boxes. SMH, it's always an adventure with those ladies. To describe what each of us had would sort of be redundant. You already know that the food is good. It's all good. Experience it for yourself. I can tell you this, Spumoni is now plan "B". Quick Tip: Parking can be an issue on a Saturday night. You may have to park some distance away. Be careful to not make the same mistake we did. By trying to quickly get the four hungry whirling Dervishes to some food, I unknowingly parked in a 24 minute metered spot. It wasn't until I read the sign that I realized my mistake. Fortunately one of the ladies spun on down the street and guided me to a 2 hour spot. She brazenly stood there guarding it until I could transition. LoL, there was going to be nothing else standing in the way preventing her and her sisters from their feeding. read more

Fritto Misto - Ha! You can see one of them inside tapping her foot. - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Without fail we come here every time we visit Hermosa! Huge portions, everything we have ordered has always been great. Plus good value, which is a novelty with so many other places feeling overpriced. Yes it can feel a little scruffy inside, but that's part of that Italian charm. read more

Been looking for a continental restaurant for some time. Last night we knew immediately that we had found our new favorite restaurant with our kind of food. We had escargots, trout almondine and creme caramel and it was all delicious. I'm sending out words of this to friends. Thank you. read more

Thanks so much for rocking my world This food is unbelievable. It melts in your mouth. The south Bay is hard to find good food. This hits the soul. You can taste the love. Highly recommend. They go above and beyond to make sure customers are satisfied. read more

We stopped by the restaurant for a quick lunch after visiting Hermosa pier. We were kind of familiar with the restaurant since we have visited their sister restaurant in Santa Monica last year. The restaurant has rustic style decoration with tall skylight ceiling and seating for 30 to 40 people. The ambience is quite cozy without feeling clustered. The host was very friendly and we were seated right away. He brought a basket with quite generous portion of complementary breads in couple minutes. Bread was oven fresh warm with nicely baked crust and wholesome crumb. They have a menu with good variety of Italian dishes. I decided to build my own with fettuccine in garlic and olive oil, and seared chicken as protein. The food came pretty fast and I truly loved my order, the fettucine was al dente, the burnt garlic bits were aromatically pleasant and simmered in well-seasoned olive oil. The seared chicken pieces were tender and went well with the rest of the dish. Overall a great culinary experience. read more

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We had the pasta with pancetta on the waiter's recommendation. It was on point! Creamy and delicious. Highly recommend.

This was our first time at Fritto Misto. We had heard some good things about it so decided to try it. We were so happy we did. This place is so cute. It is comfortable and the service is so great you don't want to leave. It is just spotless and you can tell someone loves this place. It is well cared for. There is nothing not to like here. We tried a lot of things and all of it was wonderful. Our server was so kind to us and she was fast, but never rushed us. The prices here are fair and you get good sized portions. We loved their bread. You must have it. It comes in half loaves and loaves. It is the best, but don't fill up on it. The Jumbo Ravioli is to die for. We had the one with with prosciutto, mortadella, and chicken, tossed with garlic cream, caramelized onions, pancetta, and sun-dried tomatoes. Just OMG. The Garlic Shrimp is great with herb brandy cream, tossed with black and white pasta. It is cooked to perfection. We also loved the Fried Pillows which are stuffed with herb ricotta and fried in vegetable oil and served with a honey chipotle dipping sauce. That I could eat all day. Finally, their Short Rib Ravioli with chipotle chili cream , steak tips, caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms are so great. And you can add things if you want. There is nothing about this place you will not love. They only take reservations for 6 or more so there may be a wait. Just eat a little early. We waited less than 10 minutes. Have the best time. read more

Came here for lunch very warm service and really good lunch combos! Had the soup and salad combo minestrone and Cesar and my god I think this had to have been the best Cesar salad I've ever had! And had a really nice wine by the glass selection maybe not so many of options within the varietals but they do have a couple or once for each category by the glass which is nice thank you to my server Siria! read more

Fritto Misto - Bread service - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Flavor!!! So much flavor, creaminess & richness! Awww so satisfied! I ordered the Cajun Chicken & it was exactly what my tastebuds were after. The creaminess with just the right amount of spice. Chef's kiss. I should've known the food was going to be amazing just by the bread alone. Yum! My takeout order was ready within 10 minutes but I did go right before the lunch hour. It's a cute tucked away restaurant with seating for about 50. Service seems to be prompt. Can't wait to comeback & hopefully dine in as it has a cute vibe to it. Thanks Fritto Misto! read more

Fritto Misto - Cajun Chicken - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Food was amazing and plentiful, definitely need to come on an empty stomach if you don't want to come home with leftovers. read more

Fritto Misto - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Can't go wrong with complimentary fresh baked bread served warm. Love Fritto Misto. We've dined in a few times and ordered takeout once. All experiences have been fantastic with staff & food, although on one visit my sauce was broken and I should have sent it back but definitely not a deterrent from future visits. Pasta is definitely made in house along with pretty much everything else. Some of the specials & really complex pasta dishes can be on the pricier side. I appreciate how affordable the simple choose your pasta & sauce option is. They don't accept reservations. This spot can be really busy during normal dinner times but if you go before 6:30 you can generally get a table easily, no problem. If you take any of their pasta to go and need to reheat it, do it on the stove & not in the microwave.. read more

Fritto Misto - Mushroom ravioli w/ garlic cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Best place ever!! Delicious food The gorgonzola salad and the butternut ravioli were amazing The waitress is so lovely read more

First time trying this Italian restaurant. I felt a Mexican (not Italian) vibe from the decor - but other than this one item, Fritos Misto is all Italian. The house Chianti is decent, and paired beautifully with the authentic Italian dishes. (Fettuccine Alfredo for me, Chicken Piccata for mom!) The crowning jewel was our server, Lauren. Not only was she knowledgeable and well-trained, but she was also gracious and attentive. Good servers are made - but great servers are born. And Lauren was a great server. If you have not yet tried this restaurant, then it is time that you did. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food was okay, for the price I was hoping a bit more. I will come back maybe it was one time thing. Ambiance was cool.

Beautiful dining space with a skylight that relaxes me. I love their pasta and salads. Meals come with complimentary bread & butter that I have learned to take home and consume later (salad + bread = difficulty getting all the pasta down). All the food is wonderful in taste. Easy-to-understand menu. Very pleasant servers. Reasonable prices. Everything seems right with this restaurant. Return visits guaranteed (even with the hassle of Hermosa Beach's dearth of parking spots). Two all-gender restrooms. DOWNSIDES? They're the size of broom closets. No hooks on the back of the door for hanging your coat. Temperature of sink water changes (from boiling hot to very cold & vice-versa) with a very narrow change in the lever setting. UPSIDE? Both restrooms are very clean (no Uck! factor on any of the days I've visited). read more