Maria's Italian Kitchen — Restaurant in Los Angeles

A friendly, welcoming, Greeting, soon as walked in door. Seated immediately Very polite, kind, accommodating. Attentive Mgr /Host Very attentive,on the ball, sweet,waitress. Loved her too. Wonderful Variety Menu. Never rushed, to hurry,up and order. Nice inside,Clean Restrooms. Loved that, too. Fresh Food. Beautiful Entrees, Wonderful Appetizers. Exquisite Meatballs,Tender, well DONE, in center, as i like. Not, pink in the middle. Care is taken here. High Wuality food. Moist! Delicioso! wow! Marinara, yummy. Entrees, all Divine. Pleasing brunch/late lunch. Left happy and stuffed. Absolutely, stuffed. bread, soft, not hard. Highly Recomend!!! See, below... Since 1st visit,... We became Regulars! We sure love it here! Tried many Dishes! My favorite,... Is the Chicken Marsala. It is Divine. Tried lots of thingssf. Every time, its on point. I love the wonderful, Soft Music, playing as you dine. Very, Classy. I come back, as much as i can. Will be a life long, favotite. Mger, is very kind, a sweetheart. The Ambience, is so relaxing, warm, welcoming, and Classy. Hes an assette, and a huge part, of the pleasant, dining ecperience! A favorite, for life! Mickaela Lynn Gregory Even the mushrooms are amazing, grilled vegetables as well. Its a must go!!! Again,...stop in! Its my favorite ❤Italian place to go in California! Uhmmm -yummm 😊 Mickaela...

Came in for a late lunch. Waiter was arguing with our friend for how he wanted his pizza-our friend has a gluten allergy and was facing resistance on how he'd like it prepared. I think it would have been fine, but the gentleman was a bit rude, doubling down as he dropped the pizza off.

Other than that, my cesear was mediocre. Dressing is watery and flavorless. Crispy chicken is thin and a bit dry. Pizza was okay, cauliflower crust for the win. The signature bread was the brightest spot of our meal. I'm not saying that to be snarky or sarcastic, legitimately fresh and incredible table bread and I could not keep my hands off it. Almost redeemed the sadness of the dressing. Maybe I'm not playing to this establishments strengths by ordering a salad as opposed to pasta or something, but given the low bar a salad represents and the near $20 I spent on a lunch half-meal, I don't think I can afford to try this...

This restaurant needs better training of employees. I went to pickup my order during covid-19 and the person handling takeout had a definite attitude. I generally don't go into restaurants but prefer curbside pickup. The hostess kept me waiting an inordinate amount of time. They have hand sanitizer at the front counter. I tried using it but found it to be empty after trying to pump it 5 or 6 times. So I'm touching something that everyone else is touching and it's empty. On top of this the woman was aware that it was empty and neither refilled it or removed it. After my wait, she hands me my order. Instead of thanking me (for the order and generous tip)... she expects to be thanked. I know things are difficult, but there are plenty of places to go to, and I'd rather go to a place that appreciates...