Amo Italia — Restaurant in Lawndale

The food is EXCELLENT!!!! Don’t be put off by it being a ghost kitchen, everyone has to start somewhere. I know it is cliche but their Southern Italian style of cooking is just like my mama’s . You can taste the freshness in all their ingredients. The marinara sauce is superb, the quality in their tomatoes speaks volumes . The ravioli is made by hand in their kitchen and are perfect. The texture and cook of the pasta is spot on. The seal of the pasta is done correctly because the is no water leakage into the cheese center and the thickness of the past dough is correct. The cheese filling was full of flavor and it was stuffed with a nice amount. The ravioli were pillowy. This was a great ravioli and the portion was good, definitely enough for me to share and not miss one. The spicy rigitoni was excellent. Once again the sauce was fresh, not acidic with the right amount of heat. (I kept stealing some from my husband’s plate.) We did share our dishes because everything was so good and cooked to perfection. When food is that good you just have to share. Now the plate that spoke to my soul was the Arancini, brought me right back to my child hood with my Nonno(my Sicilian Grandfather, he would make these for me all the time). Nice and crisp on the outside with tender Arborio rice flavored with saffron (which to me is so important that’s how Grandpa made them for me. ) and stuffed with a beautiful ragu and mozzarella cheese. These are a must have with any order. Their food is great, made with love and it will speak to your soul. You can tell when food is cooked with passion. We will definitely be regular customers. Just call Chef Vincenza and her Chef husband Gaetano with your order, you don’t have to place it on line if you don’t want to. The building says “Food Pickup “. You just walk up to the window and tell them which restaurant you are there for and they will bring out your food. Don’t worry about the food set aside for the delivery people in the lockers, It is as simple as that. There is a parking lot in the back of the building with ample spots. They are the nicest people, and they make fantastic food. We will be back soon and I’m spreading the...

I picked up my order in an "under construction" hub-type building where there are 2 pick-up windows and two tablets on the wall, basically a pick-up station for Door Dash or Uber Eats that serves several restaurants. There is no actual restaurant there, so Lord only knows where the food is prepared and how they can have it ready in 10 or 15 minutes. There was no room to check my order there, but when I got home and opened it, I was sadly disappointed. For $2.00, you get one tiny, kid-sized, soggy slice of garlic bread. The $6.00 Bruschetta consists of the same one tiny piece of bread with some cherry tomatoes on top. We ordered Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti with Chicken Parmigiana (the chicken parm. was decent,) and Penne with fresh Basil Pesto. All of the pasta sauces were flavorless. I understand no salt, but all of them were the blandest I've ever tasted. I ordered 2 "Combos" which are supposed to come with 2 sides. You have to choose AND pay for the sides in addition to the price of the "combo" they are NOT included. The Caesar salad comes with about a teaspoon of dressing. My family was beyond disappointed. I was hoping I'd found a new local spot for good pasta, but no such luck. I should be refunded all of the $96 I paid, which included the mandatory tip. There was no service, so I don't know how they have the audacity to make...

For my latest short movie production, I was on the hunt for a catering company that could deliver delicious food without breaking the bank. I found exactly what I was looking for in Amo Italia.

From the moment I met Cinzia and Gaetano, it was clear they were dedicated to making our production a success. They were incredibly understanding of our budget constraints and went out of their way to accommodate our diverse dietary needs.

The food they provided was nothing short of amazing. The entire cast and crew were raving about it, and I've never seen food disappear so quickly! Amo Italia offers a wide variety of cuisines, from classic Italian to American and international dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone.

If you're looking for a catering company that is not only professional and kind but also committed to providing exceptional food, Amo Italia is your answer. They have a keen eye for food restrictions and allergies and offer a variety of options to cater to all dietary needs.

I highly recommend Amo Italia for your next film production. You won't be...