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Best Places For Spaghetti In Los Angeles

A diner twirls his spaghetti at Pellegri
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Whether or not it's national spaghetti day, it's always a great option to order up this delicious dish and to load up on delicious carbs. You won't be disappointed in what Los Angeles has to offer, either. Each of these restaurants delivers on authenticity and profound flavor. The beauty of spaghetti is that this pasta is a perfectly blank canvas for chefs. From traditional spaghetti and meatballs to the more gourmet penchants of spaghetti and lobster, each of these perfect dishes is prepared with inspiration and appreciation.

Spaghetti
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Madeo
8897 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-4903

Known for their great Italian food, Madeo is a staple throughout the L.A. dining scene. If you love spaghetti, Madeo offers a few great items on their menu to indulge in. Their Spaghetti All Aragosta is a popular dish and is served with Maine lobster on top of the spaghetti along with tomato sauce. Or, try their Spaghetti Alla Bolognese, which sits in a delicious veal meat sauce. Want more? Madeo serves up a Spaghettti Alla Bottarga with sea bass and dried eggs, which is a favorite.

Dan Tana's
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Dan Tana's
9071 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 275-9444
www.dantanasrestaurant.com
After a day of shopping, a classic bowl of spaghetti can really bring you back to life. Dan Tana's is one of the most favored Italian restaurants in the city. The restaurant has a rich history behind it, and a crowd that re-frequents this old Hollywood eatery. Dan Tana's offers a delicious spaghetti and meatballs dish, which is a staple item on the menu. The dish comes with long spaghetti noodles, meat sauce, or marinara if you like.

Spaghetti
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Cecconi's
8764 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 432-2000
www.cecconiswesthollywood.com

Classic Italian food is the heart and soul of Cecconi's. At the top of Chef Andrea Cavaliere's specialties is his spaghetti lobster, a signature dish from this West Hollywood kitchen. Cavaliere's Northern Italian roots inspire Cecconi's spaghetti dish. The al dente pasta noodles are luxuriously enrobed with a traditional Italian tomato sauce and generous pieces of lobster. Chili, saffron, and basil are also included in the dish for extra flavor.

Related: Best Italian Food In Los Angeles

Spaghetti La Scala
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La Scala
434 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 275-0579
www.osteriamozza.com

The culinary "A-Team" of La Scala offers terrific Italian food in the heart of the Beverly Hills triangle. Along with other pizza, and pasta dishes, this eatery offers several options for spaghetti if you have a craving. Their Spaghetti Al Pomodoro and Basilico offers fresh roma tomato sauce and basil, or opt for their Spaghetti Alla Checca, which comes with fresh chopped roma tomatoes, garlic basil, and extra virgin olive oil. But, the delicious spaghetti doesn't stop with those 2 options. You can also order up a bolognese spaghetti, with La Scala's traditional meat sauce!

Sotto
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Sotto
9575 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 277-0210
www.sottorestaurant.com

The Southern Italian dishes at Sotto are more than excellent. Chefs Steve Samson and Zach Pollack team up in a shared Italian devotion to offer bites that keep patrons coming back for more. Their fresh house-made pastas include a spaghetti dish with squash blossoms, garlic conserva, sun gold tomatoes and blue crab.

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