Stayed at the Olivia hotel and Tuscan Son was a minute walk away. What a find! We shared the lasagna and is was delicious! Tender pasta and a robust meat sauce. So many items on menu looked intriguing and their dessert case was extremely tempting. read more

We live just a few blocks away, so this is one of our go-to spots whenever we can't decide what to eat. My favorite is the seafood pasta--it's always delicious. Honestly, almost everything we've tried here has been really good. The only downside is that I always feel super thirsty afterward. The restaurant is also dog-friendly, so we love sitting outside with our pup. It's such a relaxing way to enjoy a meal! read more

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This place is a refreshing hidden gem in L.A.! Great service, great food, and it's tucked away in a cute little spot. I love how it's in a relaxed area, and the food is honestly and simply just great food. A must place to check out if you are in the area! read more

Great food great service great view of the temple! We shared a dish and then got dessert. They have their own pastry chef! Delicious. read more

Tuscan Son - Indoor dining - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is really cute. I had the vegetable salad which was large and delicious. I didn't love the dressing but I got it on the side so that was ok. We shared a huge blueberry muffin which was moist like a cake with streusel topping. And they had wi fi. I enjoyed my late afternoon hang out there and they were not that busy so we stayed for a while and felt welcome. They had outdoor seating too but we were indoors. read more

Another Monday. Same work rhythm, new spot. Stopped by Tuscan Son around lunchtime, not far from Beverly Hills -- one of those places you notice when you're in the area and think, why not. Walked in expecting table service, but quickly realized it works more like a café: grab a menu, pick your food, order at the counter. Totally fine, just not obvious at first. I'll be honest -- tipping before the service and before the food arrives still feels strange to me. Maybe I'm spoiled by European-style service, maybe it's just a cultural thing. Not a dealbreaker, just something worth knowing. I went with a creamy cheese muffin, a latte, and Pollo ai Funghi. You choose a side with the chicken, and of course I picked the roasted potatoes. Total came out to $42.28. Credit where it's due: the guy at the register was solid. Calm, professional, explained the menu clearly, suggested options, and helped me make a decision without pushing anything. That matters. Coffee and the muffin came out almost immediately, which was both nice and slightly dangerous -- I had to resist finishing everything before the main dish showed up. I did start the latte anyway... couldn't help it. The muffin survived. Barely. About ten minutes later, the chicken arrived. And honestly -- it was excellent. Juicy chicken, mushrooms in a rich tomato-based sauce, everything balanced and comforting. The potatoes were good too, though I still don't quite understand why ketchup was included. It didn't need it. Overall? Good food. Pleasant atmosphere. Clean restroom (always appreciated). Nice interior. Smooth experience. Would I recommend it? Yes. Would I come back regularly? Probably not. It's a solid 5-star place, especially if you're nearby or passing through. Just not the kind of spot I'd go out of my way for -- and that's okay. read more

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How do you close the kitchen at 8:25 pm on a Friday night when you're supposed to be open until 9 pm. Sounds like you have a bunch of lazy employees looking to cut out early. read more

This place is a hidden gem! The team is very friendly and welcoming. I had the Pasta Gamberi&Vodka which is a Penne pasta with shrimp and light pink vodka sauce. The shrimp was fresh ! The light creamy vodka sauce tied everything together! I also had the blueberry cheesecake. read more

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Fantastic! We went here for coffee after our burger dinner and noticed the elaborate menu and nice dishes served. We'll be back for those but the coffee was great. Nice service as well, clean place, some Italian hints but not overdone. Just right and with the right details that matter. read more

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Super authentic northern Italian menu. Good flavors, good service, relaxed vibe (although it is a Monday night). Obviously the outdoor seating has Santa Monica Blvd traffic but it's a good option to have. read more

Tuscan Son - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Charming Tuscan bistro on Little Santa Monica Blvd with a cute patio. I needed a place to work before my dental appointment a few doors down. I settled on a black Americano and a lemon mascarpone to accompany me and my laptop. I would have preferred to sit outside as the music inside was really loud, but there were only two tables not in the blazing sun, one was occupied and the other wasn't bussed. I don't think there was a manager present that day, as there was a bit of a "when the cat's away, the mice will play" vibe going on. I had another dental appointment a couple weeks later, and I saved my appetite so that I could try more than just a coffee and dessert this time. I tried the spicy salmon pasta. It was enough to pique my interest to try another pasta dish on a future visit. Service was much more invested this time! And music was not obnoxiously loud this time. The music inside was quieter than the traffic noise outside. Also of note to fellow germaphobes, this was one sparkly well kept restroom! More appreciated than you know. Honestly, the exceptionally clean restroom is enough for me to want to pay Tuscan Son more visits. read more

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Bright and cheerful dining experience with indoor and outdoor seating. Order at the counter and seat yourself. Selection of pasta, salads, paninis, and baked goods. Everything was fresh and hot. Bread a little softer than I like and butter would have been nice. Self-serve water available. Free validated parking in back of restaurant. read more

Tuscan Son - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite place for lasagna! They make it fresh in house with each layer of hand made dough. All the bakery items are delicious and fresh. The colossal chocolate chip cookies are addictive! The place is so cute and clean. And parking is so easy for this neighborhood--- a free parking lot! Service is great always! read more

Tuscan Son - Steak and eggs - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food, service, and ambiance here are excellent. The portions are huge and equally delish. We chomped on eggplant lasagna and rigatoni with braised beef. We finished in true style with a huge slice of tiramisu. All in all it was fantastic. read more

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Homemade food, great service and friendly ambiance. MC and Cheese, Stake arugula salad and Meatballs are my favorites. Not to forget to mention the homemade fresh brownies and cheesecakes(Nutella, Mascarpone berries). Decent portions and reasonable prices based on the current economy. read more

Very expensive for what it is but good quality food. I enjoy the eggplant lasagna and the special salads and soups. They have good coffee drinks. read more

I was traveling and wanted to stop by to try it out. Unfortunately after I ordered and sat it was 30 minutes and my food still hadn't come. I went up front to check on it and for some reason it was never made. When it did come out it was good, I ordered the shrimp pasta. I didn't feel full after and I feel like for the price I should have been. It did taste amazing though. read more

Grabbed a slice of Blueberry Cheesecake and it was the most magical sensation my tongue has felt in years! We live in Riverside so sadly won't come often but I'll never forget this place. read more

Tuscan Son - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered takeout from here where the food was tasty for quick, to-go pasta, though the noodles were a bit overcooked. The salmon pasta and rigatoni with bolognese were good, but not quite special enough to justify the price. On the plus side, the service was friendly and impressively fast--my order was ready sooner than expected. read more

This place is such a hidden gem - the happy hour deals are fantastic, the patio is nice and shaded, and both pasta dishes we had were extremely good. Service was amazing too! read more

Broccoli way too spicy; salmon without arugula as shown in the postmates pic )))))))))))))))))))))))

Tuscan Son offers authentic homemade Italian cuisine that transports you straight to Italy. Their tiramisu is decadently delicious, and the steak and arugula salad impresses with bold flavors. Although it's a small spot primarily designed for office building catering, their bakery and homemade menu are fantastic. The cozy ambiance makes it an ideal place to upgrade your daily lunch meetings. Server has decent as well but you gotta order at the register first. read more

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Food is delicious but pricey. Dine in service is great but expect takeout to take longer than other restaurants serving similar the type of cuisine. My daughter loves their mac and cheese, it's fancier than the usual. read more

Enjoyed my time at Tuscan Son. Comfort food like it should be. Not easy to find when on business travel. The lasagna was a healthy portion and quite delicious. The desserts were wicked good. Carrot cake is a must try! The service supreme. It wasn't too busy so we were able to banter a while. Felt like home. Seating inside or out. Very clean. An enjoyable evening. Definitely recommend for delicious homemade meals at reasonable prices , particularly for LA. read more

So so so good. So much better than places that are a lot more money. Never disappoints, leave happy 100% certainty. Forget Eataly, come here. Signature pastas are uniquely excellent, which is hard to do given the competition and breadth of offering. Had a special pasta recently with shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes, nothing special...except that it was. Farm to table actually applied. Simple, elegant, refined and authentic (depending what you order). read more

Came in to get a chicken dish made special because of my UC and the chicken was extremely dry and over grilled. It was disappointing.

My pollo verde sandwich was great! Everything tasted really fresh and high quality. I took my order to go and the staff were super attentive. They also let me take my dog in while I waited which was a plus haha read more

Tuscan Son - Pollo Verde Panino - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Adorable little space that was perfect for a casual brunch. The food is good - I enjoyed my frittata and my best friend liked the breakfast pasta. We got some desserts and they were both good. The decor is farmhouse modern and very cozy and cute. It's quite small so we were a little cramped and we couldn't help but bump into the backs of chairs nor could people avoid doing that to us. But it's still very cute and a fun spot to get some coffee and pastry or a quick bite. read more

This was our first visit to Tuscan son for dinner. We had the salmon which was excellent and was the eggplant lasagna(so great for my daughter who is gluten free). The broccoli soup was delicious. We also had the tiramisu cake and the apple and blueberry tart--excellent as well and baked on site! Our server, Ramon, was so professional and friendly. We will absolutely be back! read more

Tuscan Son is still one of my fave places to eat... with AMAZING food AND baked goods. A Two-for-One, to be sure, AND easy parking to boot. That RARELY happens in the city. They've done a great job, too, of setting up a bigger and better outdoor dining area for its customers. I still get the same chicken pollo verde panini with the salad, but they took away "my" kalamata olives. Boooo-hooooo. That was such a great addition, so you know what, I tell them I want them added back in. The food preparers who are new to their operation look at me dumbfounded, but the ones who worked there from the beginning just know and don't bat an eyelash over my request. Either way, I get those olives back in there... just so good. As for the bakery, yeah, we order a few things each time, some repeat items, but usually something new because they have so many enticing looking gems... and they're ALL SOOOOO GOOD. Their blueberry cheesecake and chocolate cheesecake are to-die-for. The lemon bars are phenomenal, too. The only complaint that I have is that we live so far away, lol. read more

Been getting food from this place for over 5 years, tonight's pick up was pretty substandard in comparison to the past 5 years. Chicken and mushrooms was bland. Spinach and potatoes work ice cold. Chocolate mousse cake with stale. The best part of this restaurant is their desserts. They've always been fresh and unbelievably good. Put my fork into this slice of cake and it broke into 18 different pieces. read more

Great salad! Nice patio dining for lunch. The cashier was helpful with suggestions! Free parking in the back lot with validation. read more

Tuscan Son - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The only reason that it's not a 5 stars is because of price. My daughter loved their rigatoni meat pasta . It is very delicious but it's a high price for the portion they serve. I got their tuna sandwich and it was delicious. We ordered ahead through Yelp and the order was ready when we got there. Sorry we forgot to take pictures read more

My mom and I just had a fantastic lunch at this gem of a cafe. Caesar salad, pasta of the day and then the trio of desserts to go.... I will definitely come back here when I am in town. Absolutely lovely! read more

Everything was good! The pasta was cooked well and the portion was decent for the price range. A good spot to grab and go or order at the counter! read more

Tuscan Son - Pasta Shrimp & Vodka and Eggplant Lasagna-No Pasta - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my favorite place to eat and luckily it's walking distance from my place. I've taken everyone there who I care about, including people I work with, and visitors from ither countries. It has a light, casual vibe and all the food tastes so good and feels like clean eating. They often have fresh pasta specials, and the salads and sandwiches are particularly tasty. It's a cozy neighborhood spot and the service is great. read more

Hard working staff. Gorgeous view of the temple. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. Will definitely go back!

On my 2nd time here after moving back to LA, I had their blueberry cheesecake which was phenomenal, best I ever had-rich, dense and flavorful balanced just right. The location and ambience is great on Santa Monica Blvd. West LA right across from the mormon temple. Hours are until 9pm with a pleasant outdoor seating better than most cafes. Highly recommended. read more

Tuscan Son - Blueberry cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came on a busy afternoon for a quick lunch. Its a cute little cafe with a couple tables and booths. I got the rigatoni fiorentina and pumpkin cheesecake. They have lots of amazing looking pastries. The food was a bit of a letdown and looked better than it tasted. The rigatoni was watery and missing something (like salt maybe?), and the cheesecake was also missing something. The cheesecake slice was $12 which is pretty steep. Overall, the food was mediocre and didn't justify the price. read more

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Great neighborhood addition. Good menu with healthy and hearty choices. Some vegan options. Oder at counter and the bring to you Food is great. My favorite is the grilled vegetable salad EXTENSIVE delectable dessert options that I was told are made in house. You have to see to believe!! Self service plain water. No alcohol but lots of non alcoholic drinks including coffees Parking is easy on the street Did not use bathrooms read more