Sqirl Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

1. Sqirl Kitchen

8.9
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · East Hollywood · 203 tips and reviews

Tom C.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.

Isabella W.Isabella Wei: Make sure to try the sorrel pesto rice bowl & 24 hr cold brew!

Caitlin T.Caitlin Taylor: French toast!!! Also the sorrel pesto rice bowl. The French toast is huge and the jam that comes with it is (in my opinion) a great alternative to syrup.

The Factory Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

2. The Factory Kitchen

8.2
1300 Factory Pl, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Arts District · 50 tips and reviews

Jenna M.Jenna M: Their "mandilli di seta" which is handkerchief pasta with almond basil pesto is the dish to try! The homemade pasta is perfection and the pesto is creamy unlike any other pesto I've had. Real winner!

Joanna K.Joanna Kuczek: The handkerchief pasta with almond basil pesto was to die for - it is a not to be missed.

Melody H.Melody Han: The prosciutto with burrata atop crispy, fluffy crescentine-like bread is the perfect shared starter to your almond basil pesto handkerchief pasta

Pasta Sisters is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

3. Pasta Sisters

8.8
3343 W Pico Blvd (Arlington Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Samyukta Satish R.Samyukta Satish Rao: Amazing pasta! The Arabiatta, pesto and three cheese are amazing! The pasta is so fresh! I would love to go back 😬

Connie C.Connie Chiu: The gnocchi is out of this world delicious, like clouds! Pair the mushroom cremini sauce with gnocchi and pesto with tag, add burrata. The tag's texture wasn't as good. The bread was 👌🏽

EaterEater: An affordable Mid-City favorite, the pesto gnocchi or ravioli will make you swoon, while the tagliatelle bolognese would make a fine mid-week lunch. Read more.

Cuscatleca Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

4. Cuscatleca Bakery

8.6
2501 W Sunset Blvd (at Coronado St), Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · East LA · 21 tips and reviews

Gersom A.Gersom A: Chicken pesto sandwich with a salad is the best

Jonathan B.Jonathan Bademian: The guava empanada is amazing! As is the chicken pesto sandwich and everything they offer in general. The staff is super great too!

Maddy L.Maddy Liautaud: Guava cheese turnover, warmed up. Chicken pesto sandwich, orden de platanos, iced coffee.

Bar Amá is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

5. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews

Ed K.Ed Kwon: Trying out the cauliflower w pesto & braised duck chalupa

Michelle S.Michelle Sherman: Everything looks amazing. My first time - I tried the pesto cauliflower, sweet potato with sea salt and butter, and the puffy taco. Make a reservation though because it was packed

Glarence Z.Glarence Zhao: Fried pork belly fajitas, Tex Mex queso, cauliflower cilantro pesto

Madeo Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

6. Madeo Restaurant

8.6
8897 Beverly Blvd (Brighton), Beverly Hills, CA
Italian Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Stephanie S.Stephanie Spanjian: Yummy pesto

goopgoop: Here, you'll find the best eggplant parmesan in the city, and what is probably the most delicious linguini al pesto outside of Liguria. Their fish with red sauce is also crazy delicious. Read more.

Derek F.Derek Flanzraich: Pastas were awesome— bolognese & pesto sauces are unreal. Also saw Bey & Jay-Z.

Il Tramezzino Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

7. Il Tramezzino Cafe

8.5
454 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Café · 48 tips and reviews

FirassFirass: Chicken pesto 👌

Thomas C.Thomas Colton: Not exactly going out on a limb here, but the grilled chicken panini with green pesto mayo is next level. Worth the hype. Make sure to get more on the side for your bread at the table too.

Abdulaziz M.Abdulaziz M: Chicken pesto and mayo 😍👌🏼

Village Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

8. Village Pizzeria

8.0
131 N Larchmont Blvd (at Beverly Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Windsor Square · 46 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Marschall: Get the pesto pizza (Neapolitan crust) and have 'em throw some chicken on it. Drink beer. Take home leftovers. Perfect!

Bernie E.Bernie Edelen: Can't go wrong with the pesto pizza. Also a must try are the homemade meatballs.

Diego C.Diego Campos: Pesto Pizza Mmm Mmm mmm

Fritto Misto is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

9. Fritto Misto

8.3
620 Santa Monica Blvd. #A (7th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Westside · 125 tips and reviews

LorenaLorena: They offer Gluten/Eggless Brown Rice pasta. I love the Mediterranean (sundried tomatoes, artichokes, pesto) and the Goat Cheese salad.

Ross S.Ross Stewart: Plan ahead this place can have 90mins wait time - so stop by on a Monday for an early dinner. Pasta parcels with pesto is an easy favorite.

May L.May Ling: Oily Pasta....avoid the pesto.

Sage Organic Vegan Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

10. Sage Organic Vegan Bistro

8.5
1700 W Sunset Blvd (at Logan St), Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 103 tips and reviews

Michelle V.Michelle Vink: Pesto Vegetable Bowl. Yummy.

Amy M.Amy MacDonald: Loved it here. Had tempura sliders and pesto vege bowl. Delish

rogerallenwardrogerallenward: Gluten-free pesto vegetable bowl. Delicious.

Follow Your Heart is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

11. Follow Your Heart

8.8
21825 Sherman Way (btwn Vassar & Jordan Ave), Canoga Park, CA
Grocery Store · 57 tips and reviews

Lissa C.Lissa Coffey: The vegan pesto is amazing! Bring your own wine, they give you glasses, no additional fee.

@ShyvhanStorm@ShyvhanStorm: The best vegan, gluten free pizza! Build your own! I had mine with pesto sauce, vegan cheese, garlic, olives, mushrooms & seasoned tofu! #YUM

Zack M.Zack Mandell: By far the best vegetarian place based on both taste and price! So awesome!!! Make sure you find your way to the back to be seated

Urth Caffé is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

12. Urth Caffé

8.8
451 S Hewitt St (at E 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Arts District · 290 tips and reviews

Cindy L.Cindy Li: Pesto chicken sandwich and honey vanilla latte were both great! Loved the side salad that came with the sandwich :)

Armen S.Armen Sarkisian: Great pesto chicken salad!

ThalihannaThalihanna: Had Spanish latte, grilled chicken pesto sandwich, pot roast sandwich, and tiramisu, and duchess of hazelnut for dessert. So gooooooood!!! This place is gonna break my bank. Lol #ilovefood

Osteria Mozza is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

13. Osteria Mozza

8.7
6602 Melrose Ave (at Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 157 tips and reviews

Abdulaziz A.Abdulaziz Al-Ben Ali: Try the mussels n Burata w Pesto n pine nuts is breathtaking

TripExpertTripExpert: "Have your mozzarella seasoned with caramelized shallots, basil, caperberry relish or mint pesto and accompanied by a variety of ingredients such as braised artichokes." -Gayot on TripExpert Read more.

Sarah P.Sarah Phares: You can't go wrong at Osteria Mozza. It's totally delicious–the pizza, pastas and entrees are all yummy. And there's a mozzarella bar that serves fresh cheese. The mint pesto dish is AMAZING. (friend)

Dialog Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

14. Dialog Cafe

8.7
8766 Holloway Dr, West Hollywood, CA
Café · 53 tips and reviews

Lars S.Lars Schmidt: try the chicken pesto sandwich

TomTom: omelet standalone or as a wrap. 2.99 breakfast muffin. or chicken pesto panini.

olivier P.olivier PEYRE: Rafaelo imports and roasts the beans, making one of the finest espressos in West Hollywood/Sunset area.

Café Gratitude is one of The 15 Best Places for Pesto in Los Angeles.

15. Café Gratitude

8.9
639 N Larchmont Blvd (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Larchmont · 167 tips and reviews

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: get the cashew nacho cheese, quinoa mac n cheese, hemp see pesto!

Hannah G.Hannah GM: I Am Terrific (noodles with basil-hemp pesto and cashew cream) is amazing! Be sure to grab the "I Am Cool" shake for dessert if you are a fan of mint chocolate chip!

Carly H.Carly Hebert: The samosas and the smoothie with mango, rosewater, vanilla bean, and coconut yogurt were definitely the highlights! Also got the ceviche, raw lasagna, kelp pesto noodles, and spicy quinoa pasta!