Where is the best pasta in Los Angeles?

Based on diner recommendations, the best pasta in Los Angeles is at Otium (100% recommended). We compared 21 restaurants serving pasta.

How much does pasta cost in Los Angeles?

Pasta prices in Los Angeles range from $24.00 to $36.00 across 21 restaurants.

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Best Pasta in Los Angeles

21 restaurants compared

Price range: $24.00 – $36.00

Avg recommendation: 95%

Top 5 Pasta in Los Angeles (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 21 restaurants:

Otium — 100% recommended, $28.00 (Downtown)
Cento Pasta Bar — 98% recommended, $26.00 (West Adams)
Pasta | Bar — 98% recommended, (Encino)
Poltergeist — 98% recommended, $24.50 (Echo Park)
Mother Wolf — 98% recommended, $32.00 (Hollywood)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 21 Restaurants Compared

#1100% recommend

Otium

Downtown·$$$

Spinach Bucatini

$28.00

Hand-made spinach bucatini with an egg yolk, bacon, and grana padano.

Tip: Make sure to mix the egg yolk thoroughly into the pasta while it's still hot. It's the key to the incredible texture.

#298% recommend

Cento Pasta Bar

West Adams·$$$

Beet Spaghetti

$26.00

Hand-made spaghetti in a goat cheese and beet sauce with poppy seeds and brown butter.

Tip: Don't let the color fool you—it's not overly sweet. The goat cheese and brown butter add a great savory depth.

#398% recommend

Pasta | Bar

Encino·$$$$

Oxtail Agnolotti

Delicate pasta parcels filled with slow-braised oxtail and finished with a rich foam.

Tip: The oxtail filling is remarkably flavorful. Take a whole agnolotti in one bite to experience the burst of savory sauce and smooth cheese foam.

#498% recommend

Poltergeist

Echo Park·$$$

Green Curry Bucatini

$24.50

Hand-made bucatini in a vibrant, herb-dense green curry sauce with seasonal vegetables.

Tip: The green curry flavor is very prominent and properly spicy. it's one of the most unique pastas in the city—don't miss it!

#598% recommend

Mother Wolf

Hollywood·$$$

Rigatoni all'Amatriciana

$32.00

Hand-made rigatoni with guanciale, tomato, and pecorino romano.

Tip: The guanciale here is some of the best in the city. It's properly funky and adds incredible depth to the sauce.

#698% recommend

Otium

Downtown·$$$

Street Corn Agnolotti

$26.00

Delicate pasta parcels filled with corn and served with lime, chili, and cotija cheese.

Tip: This is a seasonal favorite. If it's on the menu, order it immediately—the balance of sweet corn and spicy chili is perfect.

#797% recommend

Felix Trattoria

Venice·$$$

Pappardelle con Ragu Bolognese

$32.00

Wide, hand-rolled ribbons of pasta in a traditional slow-cooked meat sauce.

Tip: This is one of the most balanced Bolognese sauces in the city. The texture of the hand-rolled pappardelle is the real highlight.

#897% recommend

Antico Nuovo

Larchmont·$$$

Rabbit Ravioli

$32.00

Hand-made ravioli stuffed with tender rabbit, served in a refined butter sauce.

Tip: The filling is incredibly flavorful. It's a more delicate dish than the heavier meat mains, making it a great middle course.

#996% recommend

Pasta | Bar

Encino·$$$$

Cavatelli with Lobster Sauce

Hand-made cavatelli in a butter-rich lobster sauce with fresh herbs.

Tip: The lobster sauce is the star here. It's incredibly concentrated. Take your time to savor the depth of flavor in the broth.

#1096% recommend

Majordomo

Chinatown·$$$$

Spicy Fusilli with Kimchi Sauce and Pork Jowl

$28.00

Hand-made fusilli in a vibrant kimchi-based sauce with tender pork jowl.

Tip: This is a brilliant example of balance. The funkiness of the kimchi is prominent but not overwhelming. it's one of the most unique pastas in the city.

#1196% recommend

Mother Wolf

Hollywood·$$$

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

$28.00

Chewy tonnarelli pasta with pecorino romano and toasted black pepper.

Tip: This is all about the texture of the pasta. It's much thicker and chewier than standard spaghetti, which is how it's done in Rome.

#1296% recommend

Cento Pasta Bar

West Adams·$$$

Spicy Pomodoro

$24.00

Hand-made pasta in a punchy tomato sauce with fresh basil and whipped ricotta.

Tip: The whipped ricotta is the key. Mix it in slowly to control the creaminess and the heat of the sauce.

#1396% recommend

Bestia

Arts District·$$$

Cavatelli alla Norcina

$36.00

Hand-rolled cavatell with house-made pork sausage, black truffles, and grana padano.

Tip: This is one of the most consistent dishes on the menu. If you love earthy, mushroomy flavors, this is the one.

#1495% recommend

Felix Trattoria

Venice·$$$

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

$28.00

Hand-made tonnarelli with pecorino romano and black pepper.

Tip: The heat from the black pepper is more pronounced than you might expect. It's very authentic.

#1594% recommend

Poltergeist

Echo Park·$$$

Broccoli Beef Ravioli

$26.00

Short rib-filled ravioli with a refined broccoli and black bean sauce.

Tip: The short rib filling is remarkably flavorful. it's a great example of how the kitchen uses familiar flavors to create entirely new experiences.

#1694% recommend

Bestia

Arts District·$$$

Cacao e Pepe

$26.00

Hand-made spaghetti with pecorino romano and black pepper.

Tip: This is all about the quality of the pepper and the cheese. It's surprisingly powerful for such few ingredients.

#1794% recommend

Pasta | Bar

Encino·$$$$

Sunchoke Gnocchi

Soft gnocchi made with sunchokes and served with premium Ibérico pork.

Tip: The sunchoke gnocchi are remarkably light. The pairing with the salty Ibérico pork is inspired.

#1892% recommend

Gjelina

Venice·$$$

Nettle Bucatini

$28.00

Hand-made bucatini with nettle, garlic, chili, and pecorino.

Tip: The texture of the hand-made bucatini is excellent. The nettle flavor is subtle but adds a nice depth.

#1992% recommend

Felix Trattoria

Venice·$$$

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Di Cicco

$30.00

Pugliese-style ear-shaped pasta with house-made pork sausage and bitter greens.

Tip: The hand-formed shape of the orecchiette is designed to catch the bits of sausage and sauce. It's a very satisfying dish.

#2088% recommend

Felix Trattoria

Venice·$$$

Spaghetti alla Chitarra

$26.00

Pasta cut on a traditional wire 'guitar', served with tomato and basil.

Tip: This is a great choice if you want something lighter that highlights the freshness of the ingredients.

#2185% recommend

Dan Tana's

West Hollywood·$$$

Penne Arrabiata

$28.00

Penne pasta in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and red chili flakes.

Tip: The heat level is decent. If you like it even spicier, the kitchen is usually happy to add more chili flakes.