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Food - Amante Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA

Amante Restaurant

4.7 (313)
$30 and under
Italian
123 E 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015-1701

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Amante Restaurant

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to Amante Italian Restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles. You'll love every bit of our Italian cuisine and world-famous gourmet pizza at this sophisticated, neighborhood restaurant. From the moment you walk through the door until your last bite of our specialty desserts, we make our guests feel at home with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere and strong attention to service.

At Amante Italian Restaurant, all of our dishes are freshly made in house using our own family recipes. Satisfy your hunger at lunch or dinner with our current favorites like handmade pizzas and calzones made from scratch, with dough made in house, pizza sauce with local herbs and the finest California tomato products. Or you can choose from our large selection of pasta dishes including house-made lasagna, cannelloni, and manicotti.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Metered parking; Free after 6pm and on Holidays.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Happy Hour
    Happy Hour Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Amante Restaurant.

4.7

4.7
(313)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Romantic

  • Downtown

    Best Service

  • Downtown

    Great for brunch

  • Downtown

    Great for fine wines

  • Downtown

    Romantic

  • Downtown

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amante Restaurant offers "delicious food" and "amazing service," making it a standout choice for dining. It's praised for its cozy atmosphere, exceptional pasta, and attentive staff. While some dishes may vary in taste, overall experiences are positive. Special highlights include "fantastic dining," "fresh and delicious food," and "great selections of wine."
313 Reviews
  1. Denise

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Pasta in the Parmesan cheese wheel, Cesar Salad, and cheese bread was all exceptional! Perfect service! Make a reservation!

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  2. Fred

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, everyone was very attentive. We had a great time and we ran in to President Joe Biden there.

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  3. izabella

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such delicious food, the service is amazing. Cute spot, can dress up or down.

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  4. Cynthia

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant - Fernando was our server and he made the evening a wonderful event.

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  5. Claudia

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Ambience was perfect for a date with a loved one or even a date with your girlfriends!

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  6. Kari

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and good quality! We will be back!

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  7. LaTanya

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 24, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was great! The host and our waiter were extremely helpful and we appreciated it. The bartender made amazing drinks and that was really the best part of dinner. The food, chicken Parmesan and chicken piccata was questionable. The chicken for the park was rubbery, no joke. My chicken for the piccata was kinda bland. The veggies for sure were boiled and not seasoned. My friend said it was like Olive Garden and since I haven’t eaten at Olive Garden in over 30 years, I’ll take her word for it. We both love Italian food and like to try out new restaurants all the time. The staff were great, but I think they need to update their recipes and decor. It’s not a place we would go back to, but other people seemed to love the cheese wheel and bruschetta on the other tables. Maybe we ordered the wrong food. There are issues with meat right now in America. Either way, go check it out yourself. But don’t order chicken.

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  8. Melody

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta wheel was the worst experience. I took a video of the guy at our table it looked like he wanted to be anywhere, but there. The cheese wheel is supposed to be an event. The food was cold. Took less than 2 minutes and cost $65 per person which is not listed on the menu. I do not mind paying money for good food, but when it is subpar and our bill was over $235 dollars I expect great service and good food. The food was mid not worth the hype or the money. You are paying for aesthetics.

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  9. Edwin

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect from the restaurant to the kind waiters to the amazing food and drinks

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  10. Fabian

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Parsha (I think thats how spell it) was vey knowledgeable his recommendations were 10/10 !! Very nice cozy place !! Will definitely return!!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Metered parking; Free after 6pm and on Holidays.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, several reviewers note very generous servings and say they left comfortably full after their pasta and lunch dishes.

For a quieter visit, choose lunch or a weekday evening, guests praise Amante’s peaceful lunch service and note a Tuesday evening was quiet, while Fridays and Saturdays tend to be busier.

Yes, Amante is often recommended for date night, with a cozy, romantic ambiance, attentive service for anniversaries, and occasional live touches like a violinist that make evenings feel special.

Amante Restaurant feels warm and intimate, a cozy, romantic Italian spot with tall ceilings, an open‑kitchen energy, and even occasional live violin that guests enjoy.

Yes, Amante offers a covered patio area for al fresco dining that guests have noticed and described as inviting.

Sundays are a lovely choice for a relaxed lunch, guests report being seated promptly on Sunday afternoons; for a quieter evening, Tuesday visits have been noted as calm and low-key.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report celebrating children’s birthdays at Amante and say staff made the occasions special, and other reviews note regular family visits.

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Amante Restaurant

4.7
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
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