1. Osteria Mozza
8.6
6602 Melrose Ave (at Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 157 tips and reviews
@JaumePrimero: heaven on earth. The pizzas, the cheese, amazing!
Jason Cook: Pizza's nice, and all, but frankly it's the cheese-centric appetizers -- the burratas, buffalas, etc. --- that are downright amazing. Don't miss out.
Los Angeles Times: Don't miss the bufala mozzarella draped with spectacular anchovy with Meyer lemon and an herb salad. Nancy Silverton makes a great a caprese with bufala, cherry tomatoes and basil.
3. Sqirl Kitchen
8.9
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · East Hollywood · 203 tips and reviews
Matt S: The toast with ricotta and jam is incredibly delicious and refreshing!
Stephanie Wei: The green eggs and jam is amazing! Ricotta toast and French toast are also great options for something sweet
Tom Chatt: Zagat recommends the savory rice porridge topped with sorrel pesto, preserved Meyer lemon, lacto-fermented hot sauce, radishes, feta and a poached egg.
4. HomeState
8.9
4624 Hollywood Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · East Hollywood · 77 tips and reviews
Stephen Ruiz: LA finally makes good on true Tex-Mex (Aus-Mex, actually) style breakfast tacos and proper queso. Transplants will feel so at home, they'll think a trip to the Broken Spoke or SoCo will follow...
Steve Feighner: Amazing queso dip and gotta love the migas!
Erika Robbins: Get the queso at any time of day -- you won't regret it!
5. Pizzeria Mozza
9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews
Allie Carieri: Squash blossoms, meatballs, spicy salami pizza, burrata pizza and butterscotch budino are all to die for! The big room in the back is great for dinner parties.
R. S.: Perfect crust. Take the meatballs and the squash blossom and burrata pizza!
Connie Chiu: Love the ricotta squash, z’atar cauliflower, and goat cheese scallion bacon pizza! So good. The dough is thin and crispy. Gets crowders early but ask for bar seating.
6. Philippe The Original
8.9
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 414 tips and reviews
Charlie Ortega: I'm not one for conformity but you have to go with the recommended sandwich: double dipped lamb with bleu cheese covered in hot mustard! also try the cole slaw with hot mustard, yum
Freddie Fierro: My favorite is the Beef and Blue Cheese sandwich, and their macaroni salad. The coffee for 9 cents is good too.
Jeremy Krantz: Double dipped beef with cheddar is the way to go. Pair with a cold beer and don't forget to add a little mustard as you eat it
LogoTV: “One of my faves in all of LA! Outdoor wine bar at the farmer’s market. Knowledgeable staff will suggest a wine for you and the cheese fondue is delicious!” – Korbin, Pretty Hurts
Andria Litto: Great happy hour! Great wine and cheese selection and the best baguette in town!
Karen Huang: Happy hour, cheese flight, cheese and charcuterie platter! Great value!
8. Joan's on Third
9.1
8350 W 3rd St (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Mid-City West · 288 tips and reviews
Vanity Fair Agenda: Must-haves: For breakfast, the “Egg Basket” omelet with asparagus and goat cheese or the house-made granola parfait; for lunch, Joan’s Turkey Meatloaf or the croque monsieur can’t be beat.
Stacy Reynaud: Huge salads. I had the butter lettuce with cranberries and goat feta - the lettuce was perfectly crisp. Excellent
Pati Granados: Love this place.. creamy cheese omelette is delicious!
10. Bottega Louie
9.1
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 782 tips and reviews
Mike Lewinsky: Bianco Pizza, Tuna Carpaccio, Burrata and Roasted Tomatoes, Heirloom Carrots...enjoy a lil heaven.
Ariel Hauter: Get the Burrata Cheese pizza, it's the best one!
Los Angeles Check In: If you're not sure, try the Lasagna Bolognese, the Meatball Parmesan sliders, the Shrimp Scampi, and of course, the Portobello Fries. Read more.
11. Little Dom's
8.9
2128 Hillhurst Ave (at Avocado St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Los Feliz · 176 tips and reviews
Melanie W: For dessert, order the: Apple and Pecorino Cheese Crostata w/marsala sauce and rosemary gelato- It's an amazing blend of sweet/savory flavors Read more.
Jake Smith: The blueberry and ricotta pancakes are fantastic, and you should write home about the home fries too.
Kelly Bone: The Rice Balls (deep fried risotto stuffed with mozzarella) is a MUST!
Eric Chevalier: All over LA. Order a combo. Either the chicken & waffles or the breast, mac n cheese, greens & cornbread.
SHEIK: The Fried Chicken Breast with Mac and Cheese, collard greens and corn bread was amazing!!!!
Haley: Try the Fried Chicken Thighs, Greens, Corn Bread and Mac N Cheese - Yum
13. Scopa Italian Roots
9.1
2905 Washington Blvd (at Abbot Kinney Blvd), Marina del Rey, CA
Italian Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews
Maria Gonima: Still reeling from my visit earlier this week. Pappardelle, oxtail and the homemade ricotta are top favs. Fun service with a smile. Cocktails were ridiculously good. Fluffernutter.
Brooke Mulligan: Get the ricotta Crostini and the rigatoni pasta. Also everything else. It's great!
Connie Chiu: Amazing Italian but so busy so kinda slow. The creste rigate is hands down the best pasta. Ricotta crostini, calamari, burrata, squash blossom, and brussels parm salad were amazing. Love the donuts.
15. A.O.C.
8.8
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews
Dave Huth: AOC has lost a little lustre in my eyes. A little pricey and food is good, but not off the charts. Much prefer Cube on La Brea. Amazing cheese and the food is phenomenal!
Sandie: best appetizer: fried dates, parmesan and bacon. delicious!! and pork belly
Lina A.: go fro cheese plate with wine pairing, also the ricotta focaccia and brioche with prosciutto.