Italian Restaurants in Arcadia, California

Grab a slice of pizza at any of Arcadia's Italian restaurants.

The upscale Los Angeles suburb of Arcadia is located about 12 miles northeast of downtown. Arcadia's restaurant scene is very eclectic, representing a wide range of European and Asian cuisines. Arcadia is home to several Italian restaurants offering everything from brick oven pizza to gourmet pasta dishes. Arcadia's Italian restaurants are generally quite casual and family friendly, and reservations are rarely necessary except on holiday weekends.

Carmine's

This mom-and-pop Italian restaurant has been owned and operated by the Sabatella family since 1985. Carmine's offers a warm, family friendly environment in which to enjoy Italian-American recipes in the classic "spaghetti and red sauce" tradition. While you won't find any big surprises here, everything is homemade and cooked to order. Mozzarella sticks, garlic bread and chicken Caesar salad all make good appetizers, and you certainly can't go wrong with main courses like chicken parmigiana, veal scallopini and fettucine alfredo. Pizzas are also available with toppings such as bell pepper, anchovy, Canadian bacon, sausage and mushroom.

Carmine's
311 E. Live Oak Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-445-4726
carminesrestaurantandbar.com

Domenico's

This no-frills Italian restaurant, cocktail lounge and sports bar has been in business since 1960. Domenico's serves up a wide range of Italian favorites such as caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil; chicken cacciatore sauteed in red wine and vegetables; and eggplant parmigiana served with a side of spaghetti with marinara sauce. Domenico's pizza menu features a number of house recipes like John's BBQ Chicken and Randy's Calabrese Special as well as all the classic pies. Bring Domenico's home with you with one of their party-to-go trays filled with meaty lasagna, veal marsala or pasta alfredo funghi. The downstairs bar and lounge features pool tables and big screen TVs broadcasting professional and college sports.

Domenico's
251 N. Santa Anita Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-574-7433
domenicosarcadia.com

Olive Garden

This Italian chain has locations throughout North America, including this one in Arcadia. While gourmet food aficionados may scoff at the idea of corporatized Italian food, Olive Garden is a reliable standby for many American families. Old-fashioned recipes like spaghetti and meatballs, four-cheese ziti al forno and chicken parmigiana are available alongside Olive Garden appetizer creations like smoked mozzarella fonduta, parmesan-breaded fried lasagna bites and grilled chicken flatbread. Finish with a classic Italian dessert like tiramisu or zeppoli, traditional Italian doughnuts topped with powdered sugar.

Olive Garden
430 E. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-821-0636
olivegarden.com

References

• Carmine's
• Domenico's
• Olive Garden