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La Cava, Sherman Oaks, CA

La Cava

4.8
4.8
982 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
The LA CAVA concept is based on Armando's roots. Born and raised in Florence, he grew up learning that as a local, one would go dining in the little Osterias where everything was made fresh daily, prepared with basic ingredients, simple recipes, delightful flavors and lots of love, for a fantastic experience that was also "gentle" on your wallet.

No Out-Door dining. STAY SAFE!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (818) 981-1517
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 982 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Cava delights with "fabulous authentic nuanced northern Italian fare" and is celebrated as "among the best in LA." Regulars praise the "excellent service" and "delicious" dishes, from bruschetta to seafood pasta. With a "charming" atmosphere and attentive staff, it's perfect for special occasions or a casual dining escape.

982 Reviews
  1. Abraham

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasantly surprised a Ventura Blvd Italian staple could be so solid. Everything felt homemade in the best sense of the word. Uncomplicated, well-prepared and tasty. Great service. Cozy room. Will definitely be back.

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  2. Denise

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food and service and ambiance ! Lots of specials in addition to the regular menu. Will definitely return.

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  3. Paul

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Carlos provided excellent service.

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  4. Nancy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, dining at La Cava was a lovely experience. Food, ambiance, attention to detail were very much appreciated.

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  5. Evan

    VIP

    Dallas

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stop the presses!! Literally, some of the best Italian food I have had so far in the LA area. The restaurant is so unassuming that you think you’re going to get, like, I don’t know, like a 3 1/2-star meal. I was blown away. I can tell you this much: It is definitely better than all the Italian food I had in Dallas . This place is definitely going to be in the 2025 rotation. Not only is the food amazing, but the service is impeccable. This is what we want when we go out to eat: great food and really fantastic service. I always order a cappuccino. For some reason, it takes like 15 minutes. My cappuccino came out so quickly. It was there before my dessert hit the table. I don’t know what more I could ask for.

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  6. Rocky

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice cozy place. Good food and service. Recommended

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  7. todd

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An absolutely enjoyable meal. The food and service was outstanding. We will come back to enjoy it again soon.

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  8. Michelle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    There was a large party with kids and they were very loud and obnoxious. Parents didn't do anything. We enjoy the food but this time artichoke salad wasn't flavorful at all ...seems like they were missing ingredients in the dressing.. Shrimp was great

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  9. Jessica

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers phenomenon. Large party well taken care of. Chatted fluently in Italian with one in our party. Food was exceptional. Recommend business section and romantic section. Cocktails would be nice for those not as fond of beer and wine.

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  10. lynda

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in the valley!! The most delicious Italian food ever. The service and ambiance rival’s all the best in LA and NYC. Great vibe all around and amazing food!

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FAQs

La Cava offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 981-1517.

La Cava is rated 4.8 stars by 982 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
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Cava

13565 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Additional information

  • Area
    Sherman Oaks
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Takeaway, Wine
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