Best Italian Restaurants in Echo Park

Came here at opening (5:30 PM) on President's Day for a date with my husband. Initially, we were amused by the location, which is in a small unassuming strip mall in the outskirks of Koreatown. When entering the restaurant, the ambiance felt cozy, tasteful, and unpretentious. My husband and I shared the following dishes in this order: foccacia with the whipped ricotta + pistachio pesto; plin dell' al langa, rosticciana (dry rub pork ribs) paired with the broccoli chicory caesar. The meal was finished with the pistachio crunch ice cream. I would recommend everything aside from the pork ribs. Not that the ribs were bad by any means; it was just a little underwhelming, especially for the price. But everything else we had was delicious - the foccacia is a must-have. The service was great - the staff were attentive, not pushy, and overall professional. Parking is valet for $10 or street parking. I'm planning on returning again to try the other pasta dishes.

Never disappointed with service or food! But my I was dissatisfied with the temperature of my cocktail. I ordered Clearly Love cocktail it was room temperature definitely needed to be shaken with ice to make it more refreshing and cold.

Food was excellent, service was great, overall a lovely experience.

Highly recommend this place! I’ve been here so many times because the small plates are well priced and always delicious. I would pay more if they charged more because the food is that good. This is my favorite mediterranean restaurant in LA. We had the glazed pork, sea bass, brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, lamb hummus, and “the best cake”. The lamb hummus with pita was to die for and the cake is my favorite gluten free dairy free way to end any meal. Best. Cake. Ever. We’re still talking about this meal days later. The silverlake location is definitely the most beautiful one and the biggest with its multiple levels of seating within the trees.

We had an unforgettable evening at Settecento, made even more special by the incredible service of JC and Francesco. Their attentiveness, warmth, and professionalism elevated our experience, turning our engagement celebration into a truly magical moment. Every detail, from the impeccable timing to the thoughtful gestures, made us feel genuinely cared for. Grazie di cuore per tutto! This night will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we are grateful to have shared it with such a wonderful team. Ci rivedremo presto!