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The best pasta in Los Angeles (2026)

Updated November 9, 2026 · 57 restaurants

57 restaurants in Los Angeles have pasta on the menu. Top of the list: n/naka, Musso & Frank Grill and Maccheroni Republic. 25 of them have a Michelin distinction. Most are in Santa Monica, West Hollywood and Venice. Prices range from $$ to $$$$.

How we built this ranking: We include the restaurants in Los Angeles that have pasta on the menu and rank them by Pesto Score, which combines reviews, Pesto community ratings and recognitions like Michelin. It is not yet a rating of the dish itself: once the community rates enough dishes, this ranking will use them.

  1. 1 Pasta with fish roe, abalone and truffles at n/naka n/nakaPasta with fish roe, abalone and truffles$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.81
  2. 2 Spaghetti And Meatballs at Musso & Frank Grill Musso & Frank GrillSpaghetti And Meatballs$$$$ · Hollywood 4.52
  3. 3 Linguine Vongole at Maccheroni Republic Maccheroni RepublicLinguine Vongole$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.48
  4. 4 CACIO e PEPE at DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana DeSano Pizzeria NapoletanaCACIO e PEPE$$ 4.44
  5. 5 Pappardelle at Redbird RedbirdPappardelleMichelin Recommended 4.42
  6. 6 SPICY RIGATONI VODKA at Crossroads Kitchen Crossroads KitchenSPICY RIGATONI VODKA$$ 4.42
  7. 7 oaxacan pasta handmade at Bacari W. 3rd Bacari W. 3rdoaxacan pasta handmade$$ 4.42
  8. 8 Spinach Ravioli at Bestia BestiaSpinach Ravioli$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.41
  9. 9 CACIO E PEPE at Felix Trattoria Felix TrattoriaCACIO E PEPE$$$$ · Venice 4.40
  10. 10 Pasta at A.O.C. A.O.C.Pasta$$$$ 4.39
  11. 11 Japanese curry ravioli at The Hummingbird | Ceviche House The Hummingbird | Ceviche HouseJapanese curry ravioli$$$ 4.38
  12. 12 ravioli di mare at The Factory Kitchen The Factory Kitchenravioli di mare$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.38
  13. 13 Chef plating pasta at counter at Le Comptoir Le ComptoirChef plating pasta at counter$$$$ 4.36
  14. 14 ravioli di nonna at Antico Nuovo Antico Nuovoravioli di nonna$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.36
  15. 15 Lobster Bolognese, Maine Lobster, Fresh Capellini Pasta, Brown Butter Truffle Froth at Mélisse Restaurant Mélisse RestaurantLobster Bolognese, Maine Lobster, Fresh Capellini Pasta, Brown Butter Truffle Froth$$$$ · Santa Monica 4.35
  16. 16 Tagliatelle with mushrooms at Angelini Osteria Angelini OsteriaTagliatelle with mushrooms$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.35
  17. 17 UNI PASTA at OTOTO OTOTOUNI PASTA$$ 4.33
  18. 18 EUROPEAN WHITE ASPARAGUS CACIO E PEPE at République RépubliqueEUROPEAN WHITE ASPARAGUS CACIO E PEPE$$ 4.33
  19. 19 SWEET CORN AGNOLOTTI at CENTO Pasta Bar CENTO Pasta BarSWEET CORN AGNOLOTTI$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.32
  20. 20 Pastas at Bottega Louie Bottega LouiePastas$$ 4.32
  21. 21 Agnolotti at Loreto LoretoAgnolotti$$$ 4.31
  22. 22 Spaghetti all'Assassina at Lielle LielleSpaghetti all'Assassina$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.31
  23. 23 Rigatoni Bolognese at Osteria La Buca Osteria La BucaRigatoni Bolognese$$ 4.30
  24. 24 Tagliatelle at Rossoblu RossobluTagliatelle$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.30
  25. 25 ferrazzani fresh bucatini at Hippo Hippoferrazzani fresh bucatini$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.28
  26. 26 Tagliatelle at Osteria Mozza Osteria MozzaTagliatelle$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.27
  27. 27 Lobster spaghetti at Cecconi's West Hollywood Cecconi's West HollywoodLobster spaghetti$$$$ · West Hollywood 4.25
  28. 28 SUMMER TRUFFLE AGNOLOTTI at Kali Steak Kali SteakSUMMER TRUFFLE AGNOLOTTI$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.23
  29. 29 ELOTE AGNOLOTTI at Amiga Amore Amiga AmoreELOTE AGNOLOTTI$$ 4.22
  30. 30 hand-torn squid ink pasta / oregano cream / trout roe / yuzu at Orsa & Winston Orsa & Winstonhand-torn squid ink pasta / oregano cream / trout roe / yuzu$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.22
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Frequently asked questions

Where to eat pasta in Los Angeles?

According to the Pesto Score, the best places for pasta in Los Angeles are n/naka, Musso & Frank Grill and Maccheroni Republic.

Where to eat cheap pasta in Los Angeles?

Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Maccheroni Republic, DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana and Crossroads Kitchen.

How many places for pasta are there in Los Angeles?

Pesto lists 57 restaurants in Los Angeles in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.

Which neighborhoods of Los Angeles are best for pasta?

Most places are in Santa Monica, West Hollywood and Venice.

Are there Michelin restaurants for pasta in Los Angeles?

Yes: n/naka (1 Michelin Star), Maccheroni Republic (Bib Gourmand) and Redbird (Michelin Recommended).

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