LA’s Hidden Gem | $50 Italian Perfection 🍝✨
After months of bookmarking, I finally tried Maccheroni Republic—and wow, it’s budget-friendly elegance at its finest! 🍽️ What We Devoured: 🦑 Fritto Di Calamari – Crispy baby squid (heads AND tails!), sweet + salty crunch. 🥪 Crostini al Mascarpone – Toasty bread + cloud-like cheese + prosciutto = simple heaven. 🍝 Bianchi & Neri – Creamy bacon-mushroom pasta (with succulent shrimp)—every table orders this! 🌿 Boccoletti Al Pesto – Controversial basil pesto pasta (tastes like… health? Skip unless you love greens). 🧀 Lasagna Di Carne – Cheese-pulled glory with meaty layers—straight out of a food show. ✨ Why It’s Special: $50/person for white-tablecloth vibes Al dente pasta = chef’s kiss 👨🍳💋 DTLA location (perfect for pre/post-theater bites!) 📍 Maccheroni Republic 332 S Broadway, LA 90013 #LAEats #ItalianGems #BudgetLuxury #PastaLover #DinnerVibes #HiddenLA #FoodieUnder50