IL NIDO

4.7

137 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Meet Chef Sandro Oliverio of Il Nido "The Nest", hailing from the picturesque region of Calabria, Italy, and the creative genius behind our menu. Indulge in his exquisite signature homemade pasta dishes that have been handed down from his family through generations like, Homemade Tagliatelle with Black Truffle Sauce and Homemade Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe. We're conveniently located just 2 blocks west of the Sherman Oaks Galleria on Ventura Blvd. Our restaurant's atmosphere is a delightful blend of warmth, artistry, and romance, with a candlelit ambiance that sets the perfect stage for a memorable dining experience. Join us and savor the flavors of Italy in a setting crafted with love and passion by Chef Sandro.

*.FREE VALIDATED PARKING AT 15456 VENTURA BLVD LOT MON-FRI 4:30PM ONWARD. STREET PARKING AVAILABLE ALL OTHER TIMES

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(818) 290-3156
Website
http://ilnidola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sandro Oliverio
Catering
We offer a custom catering menu for large parties
Private party facilities
Private event space available for up to 60 guests

Location
15466 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
Cross street
AT 15456 VENTURA BLVD, IN PARKING STRUCTURE JUST LEFT OF RESTAURANT
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Arancini di Riso$12.00
Sicilian rice balls with peas, bolognese, mozzarella cheese
Carpaccio di Manzo$18.00
Shaved filet of beef, arugula, capers, shaved parmesan + lemon evoo dressing
Torte di Granchio$14.00
Panko crusted crab cakes, tarter sauce
Bastoncini di Mozzarella$13.00
Handmade mozzarella sticks with slow cooked pomodoro sauce
Polpette e Cottura$10.00
All beef meatballs with homemade tomato sauce (2 per order)

INSALATA

Tri-Colore Salad$15.00
Arugula, endives, radicchio with shaved parmesan and lemon dressing
Burrata Caprese$16.00
Vine ripened tomatoes with burrata cheese, basil, Evoo and Balsamic reduction
Caesar Salad$14.00
Romaine, homemade croutons with shaved parmesan and anchovy based dressing
Insalata di Asparagi$15.00
Asparagus salad with radicchio, shaved parmesan with balsamic reduction

Contorni

Sides

Patate Arrosto$8.00
roasted potatoes with rosemary
Spinaci$8.00
sautéed spinach
Asparago$9.00
sautéed asparagus
Mediterranean olive mix$6.00
Medley of olives

PASTAS

Fettuccine Bolognese$22.00
Fresh made fettuccine with our homemade bolognese
Spaghetti Amatriciana$22.00
Fresh made spaghetti with guanciale,(pork cheek) tomato sauce and pecorino
Spaghetti cacio Pepe$22.00
Fresh made spaghetti with pecorino Romano, parmesan and black pepper
spaghetti Carbonara$22.00
Fresh made spaghetti with guanciale(pork cheek), pecorino and egg yolk
Rigatoni Norma$22.00
Fresh made rigatoni with tomato sauce, eggplant and ricotta salata
Fettuccine with black truffle sauce$27.00
Fresh made fettuccine with black truffle sauce and crimini mushrooms
Ravioli di Zucca$20.00
Fresh made Butternut squash ravioli with parmesan, butter and sage sauce
Spaghetti with Lobster$34.00
Fresh made spaghetti with lobster tail and pomodoro
Spaghetti with Gamberi$27.00
Fresh made spaghetti pasta with Tiger shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce

SECONDI

Chicken Marsala$26.00
Served with a cremini mushroom/marsala wine sauce with roasted potatoes + seasonal vegetables
Branzino$27.00
Grilled Mediterranean sea bass filet lemon, evoo, parsley, roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Chicken Piccata$26.00
Made with lemon, capers, white wine sauce/ roasted potatoes + seasonal vegetables
Chicken Milanese$27.00
Lightly breaded chicken breast pounded thin with arugula, cannellini, cherry tomato, red onion salad
Filetto di Funghi eTartufo$44.00
Filet Mignon with a red wine, mushroom truffle sauce with roasted potatoes + seasonal vegetables

Dolce

Dessert

Homemade Tiramisu $12.00
Chocolate Torte$12.00
Italian Cheesecake$12.00

What 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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IL NIDO is a charming Italian restaurant offering an "exceptional dining experience" with homemade pastas like carbonara and lobster spaghetti that "melt in your mouth." The "exemplary service" and "extensive wine selection" enhance its appeal. With a "welcoming atmosphere," it's a "neighborhood gem" perfect for a cozy, authentic Italian meal.

137 Reviews

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Dissapointing VIP
Los Angeles36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is delicious. Love the homemade pasta! Very chill
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JULIE VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another lovely experience at IL Nido. Warm and friendly servers. Dim lighting. Quiet. Easy parking. AND THE FOOD IS AMAZING. Wonderfully fresh salad. Spaghetti with lobster is delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant for an enjoyable evening!
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Marianna VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is wonderful, enjoyed dining here yesterday, one of the best Italian restaurants in town no doubt. Highly recommend, due to great service, wine selection, delicious food and overall ambience. Great value too!
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Judy
Yucatán2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been there ( Il Nido ) several times now & the place keeps growing on me. Last week I super enjoyed the chicken picatta with zucchini & roasted potatoes. Tender, not dry, like so many other restaurants who tend to overcook chicken. This was just right. I probably should give it 5 stars but I’ll make that decision, or not, next week.
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Sue VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely neighborhood restaurant. Service was wonderful. Will definitely come back.
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Joel VIP
Los Angeles30 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an absolute neighborhood gem. We travel over 15 miles each time to enjoy Il Nido.
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Paige
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was phenomenal, service was outstanding, vibes were amazing. Il nido always exceeds expectations. It’s truly a gem of a restaurant
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Gustav
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved our time here. The ambience is exactly what you want for a night out with family or your partner. The food was incredible. Our host was terrific. Looking forward to coming back.
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Melissa
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Absolutely delicious and well priced. Highly recommend
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linda VIP
Los Angeles27 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve lived in Encino for 40 years and this was our first visit to this “neighborhood gem”. We had high hopes as we loved the ambience and closeness of this place to our home. However, as Encino always seems to always disappoint us (foodies) - it did so again. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. But everything, from the focaccia served almost immediately after we sat down, to the Caesar, linguini Bolognese, and sea-bass that we shared, was really just mediocre at best. Unfortunately, we will never venture back……
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FAQs

IL NIDO offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 290-3156.

IL NIDO is rated 4.7 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

15466 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Additional information

Cross street
AT 15456 VENTURA BLVD, IN PARKING STRUCTURE JUST LEFT OF RESTAURANT
Neighborhood
Sherman Oaks
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sandro Oliverio
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://ilnidola.com/
Phone number
(818) 290-3156
Catering
We offer a custom catering menu for large parties
Private party facilities
Private event space available for up to 60 guests

IL NIDO

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Spinaci

Fettuccine Bolognese

Ravioli di Zucca

ANTIPASTI

Arancini di Riso$12.00

Carpaccio di Manzo$18.00

Torte di Granchio$14.00

Bastoncini di Mozzarella$13.00

Polpette e Cottura$10.00

INSALATA

Tri-Colore Salad$15.00

Burrata Caprese$16.00

Caesar Salad$14.00

Insalata di Asparagi$15.00

Contorni

Patate Arrosto$8.00

Spinaci$8.00

Asparago$9.00

Mediterranean olive mix$6.00

PASTAS

Fettuccine Bolognese$22.00

Spaghetti Amatriciana$22.00

Spaghetti cacio Pepe$22.00

spaghetti Carbonara$22.00

Rigatoni Norma$22.00

Fettuccine with black truffle sauce$27.00

Ravioli di Zucca$20.00

Spaghetti with Lobster$34.00

Spaghetti with Gamberi$27.00

SECONDI

Chicken Marsala$26.00

Branzino$27.00

Chicken Piccata$26.00

Chicken Milanese$27.00

Filetto di Funghi eTartufo$44.00

Dolce

Homemade Tiramisu $12.00

Chocolate Torte$12.00

Italian Cheesecake$12.00

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