The food is amazing. the service was professional and attentive. The ambiance is nice. Classic Italian California restaurant with creative good food that is not fussy, just delicious. The wine list is very good too. read more

Dinner at Osteria Mozza lived up to the hype. Nancy's Caesar was the standout of the evening. The bright, acidic dressing paired nicely with the crisp lettuce, and serving the anchovies on a crostini was a thoughtful touch that kept the salad balanced rather than overly salty. The Burrata & Peach was another favorite. The peach was perfectly ripe, and the toast we ordered ended up pairing well with everything. We also tried the Orecchiette and Tagliatelle with oxtail ragù. Both were good, though I found the starters more memorable than the pastas. For dessert, I had to try the Brioche Tart, famously known as the dessert that made Julia Child cry. A delicious end to the meal. Overall, the appetizers and dessert were the highlights for me. read more

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We honestly landed on this spot, as I couldn't decide what I wanted for my birthday dinner. I can always go for Italian (my favorite country, thus far) and when I found out they house make their GF pasta AND use separate pots of water for it, I was sold. The restaurant itself is very lovely and definitely gives off Northern Italy vibes (leans Torino IMO) as do the majority of the dishes. We tried Mozzarella di Bufala Condimenti to start (only one of the sauces was not GF and they served it on a totally separate plate) and I was honestly surprised that I loved the capers. The GF pasta was garganelli--it was a nice change from the boring GF penne you get everywhere else--and I paired it with the rabbit ragu. This was the best rabbit I've had since having it IN Torino! Lastly, Duck Confit. Now, I love duck (I mean, game meat in general, really) and this duck was perfectly cooked, tender, and the flavor was on point. The serving was also huge--way larger than I expected. We paired our whole meal with a decent Barolo (spoiled by the ones we ship from Barolo) and finished it off with the pavlova--the berries were fresh and it was extremely light, the way it should be! Why not 5 stars? This spot has 1 Michelin star and there were definitely some things lacking--things like cleaning the table, folding the napkin when getting up, water refills, etc. We have had the privilege of dining at many Michelin stars and we definitely pay attention to things like that. With that being said, we would definitely go back! read more

Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend coming here for birthdays or anniversaries. I've never had pasta this delicious before. We ordered the Ricotta & Egg Raviolo and the Bauletti. The raviolo was divine, perfect amount of cheese and not too heavy. The Bauletti was also so delicious, it was lemony and so good. I really wanted to just keep ordering these dishes! Then we got the lamp chops and the beef tagliata. The lamb chops were so yummy and the seasoning and tomatoes was really good. The beef tagliata was tender and juicy. We finished off with tiramisu. I liked the cream at the top but I was whatever about the cake itself. It was like a sponge cake but it tasted a bit too wet and mushy. The cream at the top was delicious though. Not too sweet. Service was good and professional. Our waiter helped recommend some cocktails and explained our pastas before we ordered. Highly recommend. I want to go back already! read more

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Osteria Mozza is one of the long established Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. The restaurant is owned by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nancy Silverton and Joe Bastianich from MasterChef. Osteria Mozza received one Michelin star in 2008 and maintained its Michelin star in 2025 and is currently ranked #71 on the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants in 2025. In addition to this flagship location, another location was opened in Washington, DC in November 2024. Two sister restaurants, Pizzeria Mozza and Chi Spacca, are located adjacent to Osteria Mozza. [Reservation]: I was able to book a table via OpenTable. There's a 15 minute grace period on the reservation time. A table is reserved up to 1.75 hour for parties up to 2. A credit card is needed to secure a reservation via OpenTable. No-shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to a charge of $40 per person. [Parking]: Valet parking is $16 for lunch and $17 for dinner. Street parking can be tricky due to restricted parking signs, but I was able to find free street parking on Waring Ave between N Citrus Ave and N Highland Ave. [Atmosphere]: Our party actually missed the entrance door as the door only had directional arrows for Pizzeria Mozza and Chi Spacca. The staff let us choose between bar seats or a table and our party ultimately chose the bar seats. The dinner lasted from 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM. [Menu]: Some of top highlighted dishes are Grilled Octopus, Tagliatelle, Ricotta & Egg Raviolo, Orecchiette (also recommended by the Michelin Guide), Rosemary Olive Oil Cakes (also recommended by the Michelin Guide), and Grilled 8 Oz. Beef Tagliata. The menu is separated into 6 categories - Mozzarella Bar, Antipasti, Primi, Secondi, Contorni, and Dolci. All dishes are considered sharable. *** [Mozzarella Bar] Burrata & Bacon (marinated escarole & caramelized shallots - $25): A complex flavor profile with the escarole enhancing the overall flavor. The chewiness of the bacon enhanced to the overall texture and the oozing cheese was great. [Antipasti] Grilled Octopus (potato, celery, green onion & lemon - $34): An interesting texture as the octopus had meaty and mushy flavors. The celery also cut through the overall flavor profile. [Primi] Ricotta & Egg Raviolo (with browned butter $27): This is one of their signature dishes that many influencers recommend. It was a very cheesy dish and I thought it was alright. [Primi] Orecchiette (fennel sausage & Swiss chard - $36): This dish had a nice chewy texture with an added crunch from almonds. I could definitely taste the strong sausage flavor and I like it. [Primi] Tagliatelle (oxtail ragu - $34): Tasted on the lighter side - a lovely dish with a very balanced flavor profile. [Secondi] Grilled 8 oz. Beef Tagliata (rucola, Parmigiano Reggiano & aceto balsamico - medium rare, $56): S-tier steak - super tender, flavorful, and juicy. The arugula and cheese added a nice balance to the flavor profile. [Dolci] Rosemary Olive Oil Cakes (Monini olive oil gelato & rosemary brittle - $22): S-tier dessert with an amazing olive oil ice cream. The cake was fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. *** Our party was completely full and ended up boxing Tagliatelle (oxtail ragu). In hindsight, our party of two probably should have ordered two items from the Primi section instead of three items and kept everything else the same. With that being said, our party had a great experience at Osteria Mozza and the food lived up to our expectations. read more

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Delicious!!! Both pastas were amazing - orecchiette is a must order! Butternut squash ravioli was a delicious sweet pasta! It's definitely a seasonal option. Service is so so so spot on!! They refill the waters quickly and check in the perfect amount of times. Such a good atmosphere for a date or dinner with friends!! Perfect to dress up and have a great time! read more

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Dining at Osteria Mozza was an incredible experience, especially for our group since the kitchen was very accommodating in preparing vegetarian versions of the dishes for our entire table. We ordered à la carte across the menu so we could try a little bit of everything. For antipasti, the Burratina Pugliese was easily one of the highlights of the night -- silky, fresh burrata paired with peppers and olive oil that brought out the creaminess perfectly. The Burricotta with spiced walnuts, radicchio, honey, and fried rosemary was another standout. It had a beautiful balance of sweetness, bitterness, and crunch that made it incredibly memorable. The primi course completely stole the show. Every pasta we tried was excellent, but the Tagliolini "Da Francescana" with 36-month white cow Parmigiano was the clear favorite -- simple, rich, and deeply flavorful in a way that shows how powerful great ingredients can be. The Butternut Squash Tortelloni and Orecchiette Pomodoro were also fantastic. By this point, we were already getting quite full because the pasta course was just that good. For secondi, we were honestly struggling to keep up because the primi had already filled us up, but the dishes themselves were still very well executed. The Roasted Baby Carrots were amazing -- beautifully cooked with spiced seeds and carrot leaf pesto that elevated the dish. The Cipollini Onions were surprisingly memorable: incredibly soft, tender, and flavorful with none of the sharpness you normally associate with onions. Dessert was the perfect finish. The Bombolini with huckleberry compote and lemon curd were light and indulgent at the same time, and the Tiramisu with hazelnuts, espresso, and mascarpone was rich, balanced, and truly chef's kiss. Overall, an exceptional meal. The burratina and the pastas (especially the tagliolini) were the stars, and the kitchen's willingness to accommodate vegetarian requests made the experience even better for our group. I would absolutely return just for those dishes. read more

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Wow. This was probably one of my favorite meals I've had in a while!!! Alyssa was our server and she is a pure comedian, I liked her. So personable, so funny, and just on it the entire night. We had reservations and when we got to the host we decided to sit at the countertop by the dairy/cheese/bread prep area (highly recommend if you can). Watching everything come together made it even more fun. The amount of cedar salads that were made... wow! Okay... FOOD. We started with the burnt mozzarella (added extra garlic toast because obviously) and the grilled octopus. The burnt mozzarella with prosciutto + that crispy, garlicky bread?? Elite. No notes. Octopus (good but not memorable) Then we had this ravioli that was one giant square... and when I tell you we took the leftover bread and dipped it into the sauce that came out of it... unreal. So simple, very satisfying. For mains, we ordered the steak (I think it's the only one on the menu). The steak itself was good, but the arugula was a little too bitter for my liking. The sauce was a balsamic vinegar type? It was whatever but the texture of the meat was reallyyy good. HOWEVER. The duck?? Friggin amazing. So soft, buttery, perfectly cooked and it came with this sweet apricot jam that made it so memorable. You need to order it. We also ordered this pasta w burnt crumbs on top IT WAS SO GOOD Orechietta? so good 9/10 We also went all in on dessert and got three scoops of ice cream: chocolate, salted caramel, and vanilla. Plus the olive oil cake which was so interesting in the best way. Drinks were just as good. We had a white wine that is similar to a Sancerre= super crisp and delicious and a cucumber gin gimlet that was dangerously refreshing. Highly recommend dining in and just going all out. Make it a whole experience. It was such a lovely night. And thank you again to Alyssa for your amazing table service! Love the aesthetics of the place and it was so packed! On a Wednesday night I was so surprised! read more

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We were asked to wait for a few minutes when we arrived but it was no big deal! The food and service was amazing! We would definitely go back 10/10! read more

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The tiramisu is more of a coffee cake than a tiramisu, but it is an incredible coffee cake! I'd honestly recommend just sitting at the bar and getting this cake because it's such a balanced cake in terms of not being too sweet and taking a bite with the coffee soaked into the cake and the salty hazelnut is just perfect. Not a huge mozzarella fan to begin with, but I did really enjoy both mozzarella dishes we got. The Mozzarella di Bufala Condimenti was probably the best of the two since I really liked the pesto and salsa (the olive and caper dips were too strong for me). The Burricotta & Artichoke was good, but I think I liked the artichoke and the artichoke filling more than the actual mozzarella used. The fett'una bread was so good, but why was it burnt... would've been a 10/10 bread if it wasn't legit charred on an entire side. The Orecchiette sausage pasta was good and I've never had this pasta shape before, but really did like it! The lamb chops were also solid, but not worth getting in my opinion. read more

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I have been wanting to try Osteria Mozza for a long time because of all the great things I have heard, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We did not have a reservation but were able to get seats at the bar, which turned out to be a great experience. The bartender was incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the menu in detail and gave excellent recommendations, which made ordering easy and enjoyable. For our entrées, we ordered the braised short rib and the tagliatelle, and both were so delicious. I also had fresh white truffle shaved onto my pasta, which took the dish to another level. Everything was rich, comforting, and perfectly executed. One thing to note is that the restaurant is on the smaller side, and seating is fairly close together, but it did not take away from the experience. If anything, it adds to the lively, bustling atmosphere of the space. Great food, great service, and a classic Hollywood dining experience. I would definitely come back. read more

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My overall experience here was great, but understood why it's a 1 star Michelin. General vibe of the restaurant can be split in two ways: live and vibrant dining or quiet and cozy. The main hall is where the activities are with the kitchen and bar so it tends to be quite loud inside. We wanted to go somewhere quieter so we asked to go somewhere other than the main hall, a bit deep inside the restaurant that is smaller in dining space but much more intimate and quieter in conversations. Our servers and even the servers I passed by have been all great. We ordered 5 dishes, including dessert. The Caesar salad is deconstructed but I enjoyed combining all the elements in one bite and we loved the dressing. That salad was almost perfect, just wished we had a little more of the romaine lettuce because the salad was so good. The bread that comes with the eggs was perfection. We did also order some side bread to eat with our pasta later on and the bread was also delicious. I wish I can just togo the bread on the side. For the pastas, I had the ravioli and my husband had the tagliatelle. At first, the proportions seemed small for mine. Both pasta dishes were excellent, love the fresh pasta. Because my ravioli tends to be creamy, if I had more of what was given to me, I think I would've thought that it was starting to get greasy and had enough of it. So I think the chef put that in consideration to give just enough amount so you enjoy that dish fully. The oxtail was soft and went well with the tagliatelle, my husband enjoyed it. By the time we finished our meals we were actually pretty full, it was just the right amount for us (maybe a little less if you are a big eater). We were curious about the dessert so we ordered the gelato/sorbet. You get 3 flavor choices, but we ended up getting only 2. We ordered the passion fruit mango (loved this so much), banana, and cookies and cream (this was missing in our cup). We didn't really want to ask to bring our missing gelato because it was getting late and just wanted to drive back home soon. It's a nice place to go to treat yourself or your loved ones. read more

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I've eaten here twice; and I thought I'd write a review since I visited semi-recently. Thank you Yelpers for guiding me on what to order this most recent time. I really enjoyed the Egg Yolk Ravioli, octopus (so soft and tender!!!!), burrata sampler (ugh! I was in cheese heaven!), orecchiette with fennel (sooo good- texture was amazing), tagliatelle with oxtail (meh, it was good but you can skip this because it didn't stand out- oxtail felt soggy). For dessert, we requested a dessert from their sister restaurant - a chocolate budino- and OMG, that was amazing too. Ambiance was great - not too packed on a week night. Parking is kinda annoying. And that particular day, there wasn't an option for valet. Service was very attentive. I was so thankful that they were able to meet my requests for the special dessert! Food came out reasonably quick. I do think some of their tables are too close together though - which could mess with the vibe. Overall, nice experience. I recommend having a reservation because the place did fill up, even for a week day. read more

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Osteria Mozza is good date night spot to dine at. It is dimly lit and has a traditional feel to it. The Mozzarella Bar has the best seats in the house. There you can watch the chefs/cooks do their magic. The staff is very attentive. They must of switched out 4 sets of silverware as we ate. We ordered the Nancy Caesar, Cantabrian Anchovies,Grilled Octopus, Oxtail Tagliatelle, Egg Raviolo, Crispy Duck Confit. Nothing really stood out besides the Cantabrian Anchovies and the Nancy Caesar. These dishes were refreshing and the ingredients worked well together. On the other hand, the Grilled Octopus could have been grilled a little longer. The Oxtail Tagliatelle tasted like spaghetti with regular beef. The Egg Raviolo had an excellent presentation but I had better Egg Raviolo at a different restaurant. The duck was pretty crispy but you could get better duck at a high end Chinese restaurant. Overall the atmosphere is cool but the food is mediocre. Considering they have a Michelin Star, their food could have been better. read more

Osteria Mozza - Crispy Duck Confit - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We ordered a lot and everything was pretty heavy. It was easy to get full fast. Ambiance is classy and dimly lit. Everything was flavorful and the wine was good. read more

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Went here for a nice night out with some friends and had an absolutely lovely dinner! Our server was very nice and professional and service overall was excellent throughout the night. We didn't know much about wine (just said we are wanting a smooth white wine) and said as such to our server who brought over the sommelier who let us try something he thought we'd like and it was a great choice. Then we got a bunch of plates to share for appetizers & entrees. The octopus was a real highligh, cooked wonderfully and had a nice char. How a place's octopus is, really is the barometer for me so if it's good and not rubbery, everything else will usually be great. Then got the mozzarella flight which came with some of the best bread I've ever had. Perfectly fluffy with a light crisp edge. Lastly got the little gem lettuce to round it out. Thought it was solid, but nothing life changing. Don't think I'd order it again given the price. For entrees we each got pastas and then split some meat. Everything we got was great. I personally got the rabbit tagliatelle, and my friends got oxtail ragu. And then for meat we got the duck confit and the branzino. Again both excellent. Overall great experience here and absolutely worth the hype to me. Would love to go back! read more

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Had an absolutely lovely dinner experience here - how lucky we are to have such incredible Italian food in LA! First, the food: Nancy's Caesar - a truly unique take, classic Caesar in a whimsical format Orecchiette - loved the chewy texture and the flavor of the sausage but found it a little bit too salty for my taste Tagliatelle - truly spectacular dish recommended by our waiter, plenty of meat Duck confit - the best duck confit I've ever had - the skin was a nice light crisp and the meat was delightfully tender. The pear mostarda was a bright accompaniment and the brussels were also a nice light balance but a little bit too sour. Rosemary olive oil cakes - this was described to us as mini muffins, fluffy and light and great flavor combination with the ice cream and brittle. I'll echo what others have said about the service - impeccable. Our waters were refilled, tablecloths were cleaned, and dishes replaced. A great spot for a date night! read more

Osteria Mozza - Tagliatelle with oxtail ragu - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We had our company dinner at Osteria Mozza and it was amazing - the people, the food, the attention to detail, just everything. My review could be all about the Fett'unda because it was such perfection - the olive oil, garlic and salt bread with braised leeks and burrata - it was my absolute favorite. We also had the Ragu Bolognese, another crowd favorite, and their Porcini-rubbed Ribeye with Cipollini Onions that were sweet and vinegary - very delicious. The ambiance was warm and the staff were without a doubt dedicated to giving us a great night. This was our second time here and certainly, not the last. read more

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I brought my gf here for a cute date and made a reservation beforehand. I arrived at 6pm just in time for my reservation and was promptly seated. Side note, street parking is free after 6pm. We got a rosa spritz, grilled octopus, linguine, and tagliatelle. The orders came pretty closely one by one starting with appetizer then mains. The grilled octopus was the best I've had for a seafood based appetizer. The grilled octopus had a nice char to it and went well with the refreshing acidity of the salad underneath. The linguine had a nice ocean taste mixed with strong spiciness from the chiles. The pasta was a bit too al dente for my taste and not as chewy. The tagliatelle was perfectly al dente though. That combined with super flavorful and tender oxtail ragu was just chef's kiss. Lastly we got an apple borsellino as dessert. It was delicious but not particularly unique. Overall, really good food for an equally high cost. The pastas were truly on another level compared to all the other Italian restaurants in west LA. For its price point, Osteria Mozza is the best in this category. read more

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All you have to say is Nancy Silverton. It's a 10 out of 10. Superb! We let our server Paul order for us and he hit all the favorites. Not a bad course among them. We loved the space, large but not too loud. I really loved how huge the counter was. Even though we were sitting at a table I was already planning for next time to sit at the counter. The duck, best duck served as a half duck Ive ever had. Nancy's Caesar salad was supreme, and that single ravioli with the egg inside a MUST! Can't wait to go back! read more

Osteria Mozza - Crispy Duck Confit - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I really wanted to love this place but was honestly let down by my experience here--especially considering it has a michelin star. My friends and I had a reservation for 7:15, we got there on time, but took forever to get seated. They originally told us that the current table was wrapping up, but then had to wait quite a bit. The host finally came by to give us an update only to say that the table is still paying. After some more waiting, they finally too us to our table. The interior was very nice and the walls are packed with wines. We ordered the Nancy Casear, Linguini, Tagliatelle, and Branzino. We enjoyed the Nancy Casear and the Tagliatelle. The food was good but didn't feel that special. The Linguini wasn't really to our taste. Portions are on the small side as well. Our main issue was that the food came out incredibly slow. They said they will time the courses to come out accordingly but we had to wait so long in between each course. Definitely soured our experience. read more

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I really wanted to enjoy my visit as I had not had a chance to go to Osteria Mozza. My partner had been talking about this place for the longest time and he finally decided to make a reservation for my birthday. We checked in and upon entering, it's such a beautiful ambiance. We were seated close to the wine cellars but had our own table to ourselves. I actually enjoyed the fact that there was a bday card on the table so I figured it'd be worth our while. Neither of us had been so we wanted to experience it all from beginning to end. We first started with the Burrata & Bacon, which while good, was not my favorite. I felt we should have chosen the Burrata & Braised leeks. We may just try it out one day. We then followed it up with Nancy's Caesar, which was a cute deconstructed salad which was very delectable by the way. Next, we had this beautiful sweet corn filled pasta. I believe it was in season, so it was about to be removed on the menu. It was a good thing we tried it! We weren't too enthused by the Cucumbers & Ricotta. I'm not sure if it was properly made or if it was just put together without seasoning it correctly. Lastly, we finished with the Crispy Duck Confit. It was not crispy. It was tough to the touch. We asked for a knife because of it, and one of the staff members was surprised by the fact we asked for a knife. It didn't taste like confit duck and although the flavor was nice, it looked roasted. We were there to celebrate my birthday, so for us to turn the duck away was quite the shocker for us. The server we had was great, so don't get me wrong. But the food wasn't as inspiring as we had hoped it would be and we didn't get to quite savor everything we had intended to in its entirety due to lack of flavor. read more

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Went here with my fiancé on a Friday night. Had a reservation to sit at the bar. Bartenders and servers were lovely! The restaurant itself was very nice! Food was delicious, but quite rich! Definitely easy to get full kind of fast because the pastas are quite heavy and rich. Loved the 3 types of mozzarella plate plus garlic bread that we ordered to start - absolutely delicious! read more

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One of our go to spots in LA!! Great Italian restaurant that lives up to their expectations! Nancy Silverton is a well known established Chef and this is her flagship spot. This is a Michelin restaurant and it holds it's star with the amazing food and service they have here! Staff was super kind and had great recommendations! Obviously had the pizza to start and yum!! We loved the dough and flavor! Love the inside of the place, its very trendy and intimate so dress accordingly Always looking forward to coming back to one of our fav spots!! read more

One of my favorite meals I've ever had, Osteria Mozza knocks it out of the park. Our food, server, and seating were all amazing. We had bar seating where we could look over and see them preparing the bread and other various starters. It was very neat to be able to see how they grilled up the bread. Bar seating can be annoying when you don't have enough space for your food, but the service was so attentive there was never too much out and plates were cleared so quickly. We started with the mozzarella tasting which included 3 different types of mozzarella. Each was so different from one another and I've never been so impressed with mozzarella before. But the real standout is the bread (fett'unta). The bread is so crunchy, salty, with soft interior, it's the perfect complement to the mozzarella. The Nancy's Caesar is a deconstructed Caeser Salad with pieces of lettuce on one side of the plate with a layer of grilled bread with leek, egg, and anchovies. Our server told us the best way to eat it was to combine the bread part and lettuce which was hard to do with how hard it was to cut through the bread. I found the lettuce side to have a bit too strong of a vinaigrette, just a bit too much lemon for my taste. I found this dish to be a bit too much work to eat but it still does taste great. The bavette Cacio e Pepe is extremely simple, basic, and delicious. It's exactly what you expect from a simple dish made in a high quality restaurant. My favorite dish of the night was the tagliatelle oxtail ragu. The ragu was so savory and rich with the oxtail just falling apart at every bite. One of my favorite pastas I've ever had. The crispy duck confit was also splendid. The crispy outside holds in the steaming hot and tender duck. The corn that comes with it is also great. The pear mostarda adds a sweet and spicyness to the duck that changes the whole dish. The tiramisu is a very high quality tiramisu with a nice addition of hazelnuts on top. I dislike how soaked the base of the tiramisu gets as it gives a wet bread texture, but this is true of almost all tiramisus. The hazelnuts do help with adding some much needed texture. The 10/10 dessert was the chocolate mousse. Everything about this dish is spectacular. The deep rich chocolate mousse complemented with the salty crunch of the croutons, topped with the gelato to challenge the chocolate. This is one of my favorite desserts of all time. For such high quality food, it was pretty cheap compared to a lot of other Michelin restaurants or just other high end restaurants. We only spent two nights in LA and I'm so glad one of them was here at Osteria Mozza. I would absolutely come back on my next trip to LA. read more

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This is my second time going to Osteria Mozza. I was inspired to try the Pasta Tasting menu after watching the Chef's Table episode on Nancy Silverton (I also got to meet her this time!!!). I love the ambience of this restaurant. It's very formal. For the pasta tasting experience, I was seated next to the bar. The bartender recommended the Chianti and I went with that. To start off, I received a complimentary prosciutto with truffle butter. So simple yet so delicious. This was followed by the first course - Goat Cheese Ravioli. This was sublime. Next, I had the tortellini in chicken broth. This was fabulous. My favourite from the night was the butternut squash tortelloni. How do you make pasta a dessert? Dates is the answer. I would have never thought of this. Loved every bite I had. The last pasta was the bucatini alla amatriciani. This was also well executed. For dessert, as part of the menu, they had the canelé. I also ordered the tiramisu. They were both great. The staff was super courteous. 15/10 recommend. read more

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Wow oh wow! Food was absolutely delicious! We ordered so much, that I almost forgot to breathe. Every bite was savory, every bite was a celebration! Every bite I had to have more! Sam was our waitress, and she was attentive and enjoyed her sense of humor. Guido was another great character. Loved his energy and attitude. I'm not the biggest fan of cheese, but their cheese sampler was good! Great drinks too! Nice layout. I have to tell the world about this place read more

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Came here for my birthday. It was delicious!! Service was great. Everyone was so nice. Lots of people eating and enjoying. Would go back but I'm too broke. read more

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Heard of this place many times, finally get to try it on a weekend night Pasta (Orecchiette) and Steak is amazing 5 star! Worth a try. Grilled octopus (3.5/5) and bread is alright (heard great things about the bread in here perhaps it's another dish?) Pasta and entree are top notch, appetiser are decent but not unforgettable (perhaps we didn't order the right thing?) Environment is very nice, service is also on point. Server remembers our allergies and kept that in mind, also very attentive and great recommendations. Great ambience for date night/ anniversary dinner, or even small group gatherings. read more

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One of our favorite restaurants in L.A. Try the burrata and the pork slow cooked and falls off the bone. Branzino is a winner too. The octopus and salads and the chocolate mouses were all fantastic. The bread is some of the best I've ever had but don't get it because it might fill you up, It's absolutely massive!!! You can basically make a meal of it, so don't! They are also home to the greatest waitress I've ever seen in any restaurant anywhere in the world. She works behind the bar... I think her name is Lisa or Elyse ..something like that. She's the closest thing to White lightning I've ever seen. read more

Osteria Mozza - Branzino made me so more, more, more - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We sat at the countertop for dinner service and it was beautiful, overall great experience. The appetizers were delicious but on the smaller side when compared to other LA Italian restaurants. The cheese could do with more salt, in my opinion. We ordered four pastas and all of them tasted lovely, with differences based on our personal preferences. My favorite was the butternut squash tortellini. I don't think anything in particular stood out as groundbreaking so I wouldn't make a special trip across LA to eat here unless it was for a special occasion but is a nice local date night spot. read more

I've been here twice. The first time was for dinner, and the food was amazing. We ordered the Ricotta & Egg Riviolo, duck, panzanella, and another pasta--everything was delicious, and the service was great. The second visit was for a pasta tasting that I booked as a Christmas gift for my husband, and unfortunately it was a bit disappointing. To start, it was a Tuesday night, and when I arrived, the host told me we only had an hour and a half and would need to give up our table. I found this very bizarre--especially since we might have wanted to order additional items. I think it's rude to say that upfront. This is an Italian restaurant, and part of the culture is to sit, enjoy, connect, and savor the food, not rush through it. I also didn't find the pasta tasting to be very valuable for the price. There was only one pasta we truly enjoyed--the butternut squash ravioli with dates. read more

Excellent food and excellent service of the hallmarks of a great restaurant and Osteria Mozza hits . every note here. This is the place to go for pasta. Be it Tagliatelle with oxtail or Pappardelle with rabbit. The dishes are interesting and tasty, but the pasta is always cooked perfection. We went last night and they also had a sweet corn pasta that was terrific. Appetizers were just OK but the desserts were great. If they have your favorite flavor of gelato or sorbet don't miss it, last night they had honeydew and pluot sorbets and they were great. The service is top notch, super professional, and very friendly. The one negative is the wine list which is more of a book than anything, it is long and has chapters. It is very hard to get through, or even begin. It is also expensive as you might expect, although the meal itself was not exorbitant compared to some of the other high-end pasta houses like Felix Overall a great meal but get reservations early, the place does fill up quickly. It is big and loud and noisy, so just know what you're getting into. But if you like great food and great service, as well as interesting pastas, then this is the place to go. read more

Our first visit to Osteria Mozza came with high expectations after a friend who has been there several times insisted we give it a try. Our reservation was at 7:15 p.m., and we were seated around 7:45. Considering it was a busy Saturday night, that wasn't a big issue. What was less ideal was being seated at a table clearly meant for two, despite our party of four. It made the dining experience feel a bit cramped. The restaurant is also quite loud, so it's not the best place if you're looking to have an easy conversation. The food was undoubtedly the highlight. We shared several appetizers, had the famous egg raviolo, and ordered a variety of pasta dishes. Everything ranged from very good to excellent. I also thought the pasta was fairly priced for the quality. That said, I found the appetizers and desserts to be on the expensive side given the portion sizes. The presentation is attractive, but not particularly unique or memorable. The only dish that truly disappointed was the "deconstructed" tiramisu. It simply didn't work for me, and the salty hazelnuts felt out of place rather than complementary. Overall, we had a nice evening and enjoyed the meal, especially the pasta. read more

Not the first time to this restruant. Service great. Atmosphere very fun. Only problem, food was so delicious we ate too much.

My friends took me to Osteria Mozza to celebrate my birthday, and it was truly an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. The moment we walked in, I was struck by the gorgeous decor--classy with a modern twist that creates a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming, and our server, Stephany, was absolutely amazing--friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful with the menu. We started with the bacon burrata, shaved Brussels sprouts, and grilled octopus--all beautifully prepared and full of flavor. For our mains, we shared the tagliatelle and gnocchi, which were both cooked to perfection and bursting with fresh, authentic Italian taste. We ended the night on a sweet note with some delicious ice cream that made the perfect birthday dessert. Osteria Mozza is definitely a must-visit. I'll absolutely be coming back! read more

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Went to the pasta tasting and wow what a deal! We got here for the summer menu: Squid ink chitarra was a love letter to the sea. Sweet corn cappellacci tasted like world peace. Casarecce pesto took me to the Italian countryside. The ziti was nice and comforting. The lemon posset was clean and refreshing. Our drinks were amazing and the service was great, dishes came at a very relaxing cadence. Only thing that was a little disappointing was having to pick out crab cartilage from the chitarra but small in the scope of things. I even liked the little prosciutto breadstick appetizers. Portion size was reasonable although you may leave hungry if you don't order any additional dishes. Managed to find street parking on Highland yay!! Can't wait to return. read more

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Osteria Mozza is an elegant restaurant with quality ingredients. My husband took me here for my birthday dinner. Parking is pretty impossible in the area so just a heads up - the valet is right around the corner and a quick and easy option. I am a vegetarian so the menu was much more limited but there were still options in almost every section of the menu. Specifically, the mozzarella bar options were delightful. We got the pugliese mozzarella which came with these crispy peppers (not spicy). It was delicious. The texture was satisfying. The olive oil soaked into the bread perfectly. We ordered the Brussels sprouts as well and it was both of our favorite dish. Crunchy. Light. Lemony and salty. We ordered two pastas - the cacio e pepe and the butternut squash ravioli. You can tell the pasta is fresh. The cacio e Pepe kind of felt like adult macaroni and cheese. The butternut squash was not our favorite but we're more into savory dishes and it was a little sweet. We ended the night with cookies and cream and guava gelato! read more

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Enjoyed an evening celebrating our anniversary. The food was amazing and they make good drinks. The service is fantastic. They have valet parking available. read more

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Pasta and fish dishes were immaculate, but most importantly the ceasar salad with sardine and boiled eggs really sent me to heavens. We got a bottle of a prosecco which topped our meal of 6 really well together. With the great service and ambiance it would be really perfect for any occasion.. my occasion was business dinner and i can totally see myself coming back for family or date night. But yes, please get the ceasar salad. read more

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