Angelini Osteria

Angelini Osteria is the kind of old-school Italian establishment that fills every seat, every night of the week. Tucked into Beverly Grove, this neighborhood institution caters to a well-heeled crowd who appreciate tableside familiarity and waiters who remember their names. The atmosphere skews traditional rather than trendy, but there’s a timeless charm to watching regulars receive warm handshakes and knowing whispers about the evening’s specials.

The menu here is sprawling, featuring multiple sections of antipasti, pasta, secondi, pizza, and seasonal specialties like white truffles. The key to dining well at Angelini lies in embracing the splurge. While budget-friendly options exist, the restaurant truly shines when you order its showstopping dishes. The veal shank agnolotti is nothing short of transformative, a pasta so indulgent it might just redefine your expectations. The linguine with Santa Barbara sea urchin delivers perfectly cooked noodles coated in fresh, briny uni, while the polipo sets the bar for octopus preparation in the city.

This is destination dining for special occasions, impressive date nights, and dinners where you want to treat your parents to something memorable. The tableside-presented whole branzino makes for excellent theater, and the Maine scallops with balsamic offer a lighter but equally satisfying option when you’re running low on appetite. Just know that the more memorable experiences here come with price tags to match.

For those willing to invest in an elevated Italian meal, Angelini Osteria delivers a dining experience that feels both celebratory and comfortably familiar. It’s the kind of place where the food rewards you for ordering well, and where a leisurely dinner can stretch into something genuinely special.