Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Hawthorne / Gardena

Michael treated us to the best Valentine’s Day experience ever! The food and service was outstanding, the best that the 6 of us have ever experienced. He ensured we received the VIP treatment, gave us a full restaurant history and a tour to see the kitchen, pasta making section, wine storage and back of 🏠 house operations! From people who have spent time eating our way through Italy, we loved the authentic dishes in this former warehouse which was the center of the LA Farmers Market! ❤️

Aliotta's is our favorite Italian restaurant in the South Bay. Mike Aliotta's food is authentic Italian and you're sure to find something perfect for what you have a taste for: homey to elegant!! Juan is the head waiter par excellance!! This place is a gem!!!

Overall great experience! Would definitely go again and try their full menu. We went for the valentines prefixed menu and the options they had were great and so I’m excited to see what else they have to offer! Staff was very attentive and courteous. Lots of seating and the ambiance is welcoming!

Staff was courteous and friendly. We seated right away.. The restaurant was a bit loud hard to hear our own conversations, but overall a great experience with good food.

Food and service are fantastic. Unfortunately, about 20 minutes into our meal, a couple got seated next to us with a dog. Twice the dog came over and sniffed our plates (begged for food?) and once later he locked my elbow. Very bad situation, but the manager said CA law does not allow them to refuse customers bringing their pets.