Il Pastaio

With over 20 different varieties on the menu, pasta is king at Il Pastaio, this moody Italian restaurant located a block from the iconic Beverly Hills sign. Whether you're drawn to a classic ragu over spinach pappardelle ribbons, or a more outside-the-box option like spugnette don Lillo (sponge pasta with onion, peas, haricot vert, fava beans, spinach puree and pecorino cheese—phew), rest assured that all pasta is handmade on the premises. Book a reservation or come early—this place fills up fast and is pretty much busy during all hours.