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Rao's Hollywood

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Central Hollywood, Los Angeles

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Rao's Hollywood

8.3^/10

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"Real New York style cheesecake at a New York institution (in LA)"(2 Tips)
"The short ribs and cheesecake were my favorite"(2 Tips)

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veal parmigiana
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EaterJanuary 3, 2014
This NY transplant serves well executed Italian-Amnerican classics in a charming, perfectly sized dining room in a part of Hollywood that might best be described as "the middle of nowhere."
PureWowFebruary 7, 2017
This impossible-to-get-into NYC institution feels super Tony Soprano, from the jukebox to the year-round Christmas lights. Plus, Italian-American fare like fusilli arrabbiata is pretty great, too. Read more
EaterOctober 30, 2013
This NY transplant serves well executed Italian-Amnerican classics in a charming, perfectly sized dining room in a part of Hollywood that might best be described as in the "the middle of nowhere."
Alvarez LlopisOctober 21, 2022
The duck was to die for. Shrimp scampi was light and full of flavor. Highly recommended for a couple from Fort Worth, Texas.
Steve MartinAugust 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Sunday - Gravy night! Meatballs, Sausage, Braciole, rigatoni... Literally just like mom used to make.
Natalie BubaloSeptember 20, 2013
The most friendly, welcoming staff of all time. The meatballs were light and amazing, and the ravioli with pear was unlike anything I've ever had.
Nancy StroudJuly 17, 2016
Everything we had was delicious. The short ribs and cheesecake were my favorite
Brad UOctober 31, 2013
Don't be afraid to eat the balls. They're big and tasty.
Val FarrellyJuly 20, 2015
Real New York style cheesecake at a New York institution (in LA)
RandyJanuary 24, 2016
Always gr8 but something was a little off with the sauce and it is not the same when Johnny Roast Beef is not there...
Karl HobartOctober 23, 2015
Elevated red sauce Italian. Entrees are a bit spendy.
Jeff QJuly 19, 2015
Very cool setting in unassuming location
Lance CorralezJune 9, 2017
A great place with food that is consistent!
Anthony CarusoJanuary 25, 2017
Meatballs. BOOM!
Kelly SpirerOctober 8, 2013
Veal parm superb!
Adam FriedmanSeptember 20, 2013
Nothing worth writing home about. Go to Madeo instead.

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