Discover Culina, an award-winning Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. A staple of the city's dining scene for over 15 years, Culina reimagines Italian classics through a contemporary California lens. Dine indoors, enjoy outdoor dining amid lush gardens and citrus trees or reserve a 22-seat private dining room for intimate gatherings. The menu features handmade pasta, crudo, pizza from a Neapolitan-style oven and a wine list of over 500 bottles.

HOURS

Open for Indoor and Outdoor Dining
BREAKFAST
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 11:00 am Saturday – Sunday 7:00 am – 10:00am
Weekend Brunch
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
LUNCH
Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
DINNER
Sunday – Thursday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Friday – Saturday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Awards

  • Best of Award of Excellence, "Wine Spectator" Restaurant Awards, 2025

Signature Dishes

  • Pappardelle Ripiene

    English Pea, Ricotta, Black Truffle

  • Burrata with basil, aged balsamic and olive oil
    SEASONAL BURRATA

    Basil, Aged Balsamic, Olive Oil

  • BUCATINI CACIO E PEPE

    Fresh Cracked Pepper, Pecorino Toscano, Summer Truffle

  • Rigatoni served in a beige stoneware bowl
    Rigatoni Alla Vodka

    Calabrian Chili, Stracciatella, Basil Oil

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Events

Negroni Week
September 21–27
Celebrate the art of aperitivo at Culina with a week-long tribute to the iconic Negroni. From September 21 to 27, enjoy a special Negroni Week menu featuring classic and inventive Negroni creations, paired with specialty pizzas and a signature Affogato al Negroni.
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Negroni Sessions
September 26; October 3, 10 & 17 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The celebration continues with Negroni Sessions, an exclusive four-part series of lively Saturday evenings inspired by Italian cocktail culture. Featuring vinyl DJ sets, curated Negroni cocktails and Culina's contemporary Italian cuisine, each evening brings together music, conversation and aperitivo traditions in a vibrant al fresco setting.
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Make your reservation. +1 (310) 786-2227 Reserve A Table

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