Locanda Veneta

4.9

1526 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

One of LA’s best Italian restaurants, Locanda Veneta aims to transport you to Venice, Italy. Where the freshest and often deceptively simplest ingredients are combined and cooked into art. The cozy room, often dotted with celebs, is elegant but there’s nothing fussy about the menu. Here you’ll find favorites such as a fresh-vegetable minestrone; wild mushroom risotto; and spinach and ricotta cheese gnocchi. Garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil dress many of the pasta, meat and fish dishes; and the veal scaloppini gets a different preparation every night. When an Italian spot is as classic as this, how can you skip a dessert of tiramisu? Our extensive wine list complements your meal, with selections mainly from Italy, France and California.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 274-1893
Website
http://www.locandaveneta.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Andre Ginekis, Sr.
Catering
Please call for details on our catering. (310) 274-1893
Private party facilities
Please call restaurant for details. (310) 274-1893

Location
8638 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Area
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
Cross Street
Btw. Robertson and San Vincente
Parking details
We have our executive Valet Service to serve YOU, that is located right next to Locanda Veneta.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Insalata AsiagoUS$13.95
Baby arugula and Belgian endive tossed in lemon dressing, topped with asiago cheese, roasted grapes, and balsamic reduction.
Zuppa del GiornoUS$11.95
Your choice of vegetarian Minestrone, Chicken & Corn, or our Soup of the Day. Our soups are always dairy-free.
Venetian CaesarUS$11.95
Chopped romaine lettuce and radicchio, tossed with homemade Caesar dressing and croutons, finished with shaved Parmigiano.
Insalata TricoloreUS$10.95
Baby arugula, Belgian endive, and radicchio tossed in balsamic dressing, finished with shaved Parmigiano.

Full Entrée Size

Venetian Spaghetti LentichieUS$25.95
Handmade spaghetti tossed with lentils, roasted Roma tomatoes, spinach, and light marinara sauce (vegetarian).
Risotto FunghiUS$25.95
Carnaroli rice simmered with Porcini and a medley of wild mushrooms, tossed with parmigiano cheese (vegetarian).
Spaghetti AmatricianaUS$25.95
Handmade spaghetti tossed with red onions and crispy Imported pancetta (Italian bacon).
Orecchiette PestoUS$25.95
"Ear-shaped" pasta tossed with heirloom cherry tomatoes and fresh basil pesto (vegetarian).
Venetian CaesarUS$19.95
Chopped romaine lettuce & radicchio, tossed with homemade Caesar dressing and croutons, finished with shaved Parmigiano.
Insalata di SpinaciUS$19.95
Baby spinach tossed in red wine vinaigrette, with crispy pancetta (Italian bacon), fresh fennel, tomatoes, and hard-boiled egg.
Penne ArrabbiataUS$25.95
Small tube pasta tossed with minced garlic in a lightly spicy tomato sauce (dairy-free, vegetarian).
Fettuccini CarbonaraUS$25.95
Handmade fettuccini tossed in a creamy sauce with imported crispy pancetta (Italian bacon).
Rigatoni BologneseUS$25.95
Large tube pasta tossed in a classic 100% beef Bolognese sauce with a bit of parmigiano.
Capellini alla CheccaUS$25.95
Long thin pasta tossed with olive oil, sliced garlic, fresh Roma tomatoes and basil (vegetarian).
Insalata San-RemoUS$19.95
Baby greens tossed in our house vinaigrette, with hearts of palm, zucchini, tomatoes, avocado, & pine nuts.
Insalata di IndiviaUS$19.95
Baby greens and Belgian endive tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette, with caramelized walnuts and fresh mango.

Add Protein

7 oz grilled chicken breastUS$10.00
4 grilled shrimpsUS$12.00
4 oz grilled salmonUS$14.00

Dessert

4 of our famous chocolate biscottiUS$4.00

What 1,526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Los Angeles
Italian
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Best Overall
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Best Service
West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Locanda Veneta consistently delivers "exceptional" dining experiences with authentic Italian cuisine. Guests praise its "amazing" food, particularly the pasta dishes and seafood, alongside "impeccable" service led by staff like Marco and Massimo. The restaurant's cozy ambiance and extensive wine selection make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.

1,526 Reviews

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THOMAS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A reason we are regulars is the flexibility of the kitchen to make off menu orders.
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Samantha
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!!! Real authentic Italian restaurant. The service was great, the workers all worked like a family. We were attended to immediately and didn’t experience any delays or issues. The food was phenomenal. It tasted like we were back in Italy. The food was pricey, but tasted so quality.
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marc
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had an 8:30 reservation on Christmas Eve when at 8:28 the restaurant called me to say the chef was leaving and they could not honor our reservation. I told him we were a block away but it did not matter. It was outrageous.
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Lianne
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was recommended to us and we weren’t sure what to expect. The restaurant had an older vibe to it, it sure if it really was an older place or that was just the decor and look they were going for…old world Italian. The service was excellent and the food…phenomenal! We had the CAPPELLACCI AL MANZO STUFATO (shirt rib ravioli), PAPPARDELLE AL FILETTO (beef tenderloin pasta), and the LINGUINI AL FRUTTI DI MARE (in a white wine sauce). Everything was delicious and the portion size was more than expected! We enjoyed some great glasses of wine as well. We left the restaurant fully satisfied and partially in a food coma :) Highly recommend Locanda Venta if you are looking for authentic, delicious and high quality Italian food.
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Marty
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An outstanding restaurant & experience; our favorite
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ralph
Los Angeles
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Back in Italy. Food and service I drive from Downey it’s worth totally.
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Faye
VIP
Los Angeles
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous across the board! Authentic food, environment and service. Never change! And we love Massimo…
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Sydney
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food and ambiance in the city. You won't be disappointed. A great place to grab a romantic meal and to bring guests from out of town, truly a special and delicious dining experience.
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Monique
VIP
Los Angeles
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently delicious, charming, and a wonderful local restaurant for lunch or dinner. Recommend and will return.
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jay
VIP
Los Angeles
109 reviews
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had our first date here about 20 years ago and it even better today then it was then. Chef Gustavo has made the pasta dishes even better and the menu is a little more extensive. Portions are moderate to large and service is exceptional.
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FAQs

Locanda Veneta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 274-1893.

Locanda Veneta is rated 4.9 stars by 1526 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

8638 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Additional information

Cross Street
Btw. Robertson and San Vincente
Area
Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have our executive Valet Service to serve YOU, that is located right next to Locanda Veneta.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andre Ginekis, Sr.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.locandaveneta.net/
Phone number
(310) 274-1893
Catering
Please call for details on our catering. (310) 274-1893
Private party facilities
Please call restaurant for details. (310) 274-1893

Locanda Veneta

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Rigatoni Bolognese

Spaghetti Amatriciana

Ravioli d'Aragosta

Appetizer Size Soups & Salads

Insalata AsiagoUS$13.95

Zuppa del GiornoUS$11.95

Venetian CaesarUS$11.95

Insalata TricoloreUS$10.95

Full Entrée Size

Venetian Spaghetti LentichieUS$25.95

Risotto FunghiUS$25.95

Spaghetti AmatricianaUS$25.95

Orecchiette PestoUS$25.95

Venetian CaesarUS$19.95

Insalata di SpinaciUS$19.95

Penne ArrabbiataUS$25.95

Fettuccini CarbonaraUS$25.95

Rigatoni BologneseUS$25.95

Capellini alla CheccaUS$25.95

Insalata San-RemoUS$19.95

Insalata di IndiviaUS$19.95

Add Protein

7 oz grilled chicken breastUS$10.00

4 grilled shrimpsUS$12.00

4 oz grilled salmonUS$14.00

Dessert

4 of our famous chocolate biscottiUS$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Locanda Veneta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Locanda Veneta restaurant rated?

Is Locanda Veneta currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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