This Is Southern California's Best Italian Restaurant

By Rebekah Gonzalez

March 25, 2022

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Italian cuisine is everywhere in America. From pasta to pizza, you can find Italian dishes at almost any California restaurant. But nothing beats authentic Italian food. If you're looking to satisfy your craving, Yelp has compiled the best Italian restaurants in Southern California.

So which establishment has the best Italian food in SoCal?

According to Yelp, it's Maccheroni Republic in Downtown Los Angeles. Here's what one reviewer, Christina S., had to say about it:

"This place is off the charts amazing - true Italian. The restaurant has the cutest outdoor eating area enclosed by bush hedges and fairy lights."

Here are the rest of the best Italian restaurants in SoCal that made it to Yelp's list:

For more on food and how to cook it, check out The Fork Report.

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