Best Casual Restaurants in Toluca Lake

218 restaurants available nearby

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1. Angelino Trattoria

4.9

Exceptional(284)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Toluca Lake

Booked 6 times today

Angelino Trattoria is a bustling Italian restaurant in North Hollywood that serves happy diners sumptuous fare in its relaxing and inviting eatery. For a delicious start to your meal, enjoy the garlic, basil and tomato-topped bruschetta Romana and the breaded and fried calamari fritti with tangy marinara. Some of Angelino Trattoria’s most popular dishes include the prawn-laden risotto con gambieri, the fettucine Bolognese with a meaty tomato sauce and the pollo marsala free-range chicken with mushrooms in rich wine sauce. Angelino Trattoria’s gourmet pizza is a definite must-try. Delicious choices include the Napoli with fresh mozzarella, anchovies, capers and olives and the shiitake mushroom with shaved parmesan, truffle oil and parsley. Be sure to ask about the daily specials, because it’s fairly certain something tasty will be cooking up that day. Open daily, Angelino Trattoria also has a beautiful outdoor patio and offers diners delivery and catering services.

2. LAVO Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(1448)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 58 times today

LAVO Los Angeles is a 250-seat coastal Italian restaurant designed for an unparalleled, year-round alfresco dining experience. The restaurant offers an elevated indoor and outdoor dining experience while boasting a spacious sun-drenched dining room with a retractable roof, operable windows, and luxurious Italian furnishings throughout.The kitchen is helmed by Chef Ralph Scamardella, whose menu balances dishes inspired by coastal southern Italy and influenced by Southern California produce while paying homage to LAVO’s signature Italian classics and his Italian-American background.The beverage program features dramatic iterations on the classics alongside bold signature drinks. LAVO’s robust wine program complements the restaurant’s Italian inspiration and West Coast locale, featuring a vast selection of Old-World wines, as well as wines from California’s iconic regions.

3. FIVE on the Hill

4.1

Excellent(966)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 23 times today

An elevated bar experience offering handcrafted cocktails, shared plates, and views overlooking the Hollywood Hills.

4. Ca Del Sole

4.7

Exceptional(4051)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Toluca Lake

Booked 25 times today

Thank you for making a reservation with us. Please be advised we do not reserve Cabanas/Tents or any particular area. We will take requests and we will do our best to accommodate the request but we do not guarantee it. Also there is a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1:45 minutes for the cabana. Please if you like to have more time ask for a different table. Experience the true ambiance and decor of a Venetian country inn at Ca Del Sole! Welcome to Ca’ Del Sole Ristorante, where we have been serving exceptional food since 1994. We offer traditional Northern Italian cuisine at an outstanding value with warm, family-friendly hospitality. Dine al fresco or indoors. Thank you!

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5. Bacari Sherman Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(1298)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sherman Oaks

Booked 108 times today

Bacari Sherman Oaks is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 6th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our loungey indoor Parlour Room, our bright and airy Sunroom, or in one of our many comfortable outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Sherman Oaks.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Sherman Oaks is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

6. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1405)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 17 times today

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

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7. Firefly - Studio City

4.7

Exceptional(4144)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Studio City

Booked 89 times today

An enchanting and romantic covered outdoor patio that offers a unique dining experience, complete with outdoor fireplaces and hillside views in the heart of Studio City. We offer small and large plates featuring Modern American and Mediterranean influenced dishes by Chef Viet Pham. We offer handcrafted cocktails, delicious wines, and hand selected beers. We have two beautiful outdoor patios, a library lounge and bar area.

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8. Petit Trois Le Valley

4.7

Exceptional(161)

Price: Expensive

• French • Sherman Oaks

Booked 68 times today

Petit Trois Le Valley, the second outpost of Chef Ludo Lefebvre's beloved bistro, opened its doors in 2018 in Sherman Oaks. This larger location channels a lavish French Brasserie, with its marble bar, banquette lined dining room, and a Chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen. The second dining room can be reserved for larger parties and private events. Since opening, Petit Trois has garnered praise from casual foodies and revered food critics. In 2015, Petit Trois was nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation and in 2019 earned the Bib Gourmand designation upon the Michelin Guide’s return to Los Angeles. Additionally, Petit Trois was featured on the late Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles list from 2015-2017 and has remained on the list since 2019 when Bill Addison & Patricia Escárcega took over.

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9. Rouge - Restaurant and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(17)

Price: Expensive

• American • Studio City

Booked 16 times today

Rouge Restaurant, located in Studio City, California, is a vibrant dining destination inspired by the tropical charm of Tulum. The restaurant artfully blends rustic, natural elements with chic, modern decor, creating a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere reminiscent of a Tulum beachside retreat. Rouge features a craft cocktail bar where expert mixologists serve innovative, handcrafted drinks using fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations. The menu offers American Fusion cuisine, combining classic American dishes with global influences and creative culinary techniques. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a lively night out, Rouge offers an unforgettable dining experience.

10. Rao's Hollywood

4.9

Exceptional(2479)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 26 times today

Rao's, the legendary East Harlem eatery, is now set in Hollywood amongst the studio district branding its third location. Widely acclaimed as one of the hardest reservations in America, Rao's New York was established in 1896 and has not moved locations since its inception. Featuring iconic classics such as Uncle Vincent's Lemon Chicken, Meatballs, Veal Parmesan, Shrimp Scampi and Baked Clams, Rao's Hollywood showcases all signature Rao's dishes as well as unique additions creating a robust and fulfilling dining experience. We greatly look forward to serving you and welcoming you to our Home-Style Neapolitan restaurant.Dress Code recommended is Business Casual. Please no flip flops, baseball caps or tank tops for men.

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Twyla
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great Service. The food came out fast. We had a wonderful experience.
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FIVE on the HillPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Studio City
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4.1
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chelsea
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience! Service was great, the food was delicious and the vibe was sexy and fun. Highly recommend
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LAVO Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.6
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Ozair
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ca Del Sole is an excellent place spend an evening. The food is excellent ant the ambiance is great. One really gets a feeling of eating out at a classy restaurant, that is enjoyed by couples and families alike. The only downside is the prices. They are on the expensive side, but I guess that has to be expected to some degree. we have been their multiple times and would definitely go their again, on special occasions. OE
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Ca Del SolePrice: Expensive• Italian• Toluca Lake
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4.7
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DianaVIP
Los Angeles •362 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was our first time at Bacari Sherman Oaks, after going to locations in Silver Lake and Third Street in Los Angeles - and it was every bit as good, if not more impressive, than their other locations. Our server, Casey, was fantastic. The setting is exquisite, and the food is absolutely sensational. We have some favorites that we always (and will always) order: Carmelized Pork Belly, Caprese, Brussells Sprouts, Lamb Hummus. We brought friends who had never been to any of the Bacaris and they loved it as well. We'll be back VERY soon!
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Bacari Sherman OaksPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sherman Oaks
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4.7
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MarciaVIP
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our first time but not our last. I had minestrone soup and my husband broccoli potato soup. Both were delicious and ample portions. The bread was hot and delicious too. We shared a NY style pizza and then pistachio ice cream because it was my birthday. Very authentic food, nice atmosphere. Thanks for a memorable dinner.
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Angelino TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Toluca Lake
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4.9

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218 restaurants available nearby

1. Angelino Trattoria

2. LAVO Los Angeles

3. FIVE on the Hill

4. Ca Del Sole

5. Bacari Sherman Oaks

6. chi SPACCA

7. Firefly - Studio City

8. Petit Trois Le Valley

9. Rouge - Restaurant and Bar

10. Rao's Hollywood

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