Little Dom's

Nestled on a bustling corner of Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz, Little Dom’s has been a neighborhood anchor for nearly two decades. Step inside and you’re transported to an old-school Italian-American pasta parlor, complete with worn red booths, scuffed floors, and the kind of lived-in charm that money can’t buy. The space hums with energy on any given night, packed with couples sharing candlelit dinners and groups of friends clinking glasses of nebbiolo.

The menu leans heavily into red sauce classics, though the execution can be hit or miss. Where Little Dom’s really shines is with dishes like the wood-fired hanger steak—smoky, perfectly cooked, and remarkably affordable. The arancini make for a crowd-pleasing starter, oozing with mozzarella, while the razor-thin margherita pizza serves as a solid between-courses snack. The meatballs, massive and juicy, manage to steal the show even when the accompanying spaghetti doesn’t quite measure up.

Brunch is where this spot truly comes alive. The sidewalk patio transforms into prime people-watching territory, and the kitchen delivers fluffy ricotta pancakes and decadent french toast soufflé that far outpace the dinner offerings. It’s the kind of lazy weekend meal that makes you feel like a true Angeleno.

You’ll likely find yourself at Little Dom’s for reasons that go beyond hunger—a birthday celebration, a casual date, or simply the craving for somewhere that feels effortlessly comfortable. And when you’re settled into that booth, bathed in warm light with good company, the imperfect pasta suddenly matters a whole lot less.