(310) 475-4521
2321 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90064
34.0419
-118.4301
Neighborhoods: West Los Angeles, West LA
Years in business
Established in 1963
Hours:
Tuesday To Saturday From 06:00 PM To 10:00 PM Sunday From 05:00 PM To 09:00 PM
Price:
$$$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Restaurants, Delis And Delicatessens, Banquet Rooms
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Online Reservations, Celeb Hangout
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Matteo's Italian Restaurant
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – Nancy Reagan look-alikes in St. John knits and hipster couples fill the lipstick-red and leopard-print booths lining this big, loungelike room. The big round tables are either surrounded by young Industry folk or expensively dressed families with well-behaved children in tow. Conversation buzzes at a pleasant volume, barely drowning out the Sinatra tunes humming softly in the background. – – The Food – Start with cocktails, scampi (worth ordering for the bread-dipping potential of its garlicky sauce), and fried mozzarella with marinara, then dive into…
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- The less-expensive spinoff restaurant next door to Matteo's, called "Matteo's: A Little Taste of Hoboken" is aptly named. It's a casual and authentic alternative.
- Fun Fact:
- Frank Sinatra was a frequent diner here back in the day and even had his own table. Ask for Sinatra's booth if you're hoping a bit of his stylish nonchalance might be lingering.
- Happy Hour:
- From Tuesday through Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm and 9pm-11pm
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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| food quality | 100.0% positive |
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| menu variety | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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Poor experience with Mediocre food
by foody mike
was a guest at a dinner for 30 people on MArch 1, 2011 in the private upstairs room. The service was terrible and the food, mediocre, at best. However, my real complaint is that I sent an email to both managers telling them of my experience and did not get the courtesy of a response. I will never recommend this place again.
Eat Pig at Matteo's
by NickRomanov
Matteo's is a foul restaurant, if you can call it that. The waiters are all gay swine as is the chef. The food is not italian but is garbage american. The red sauce is disgusting and has no taste. The veal and chicken are horrible and leave a swiney aftertaste. Do not take your wife, girlfriend or date here. The waiters, owners and patrons have no respect for married people and people in love who want a good meal. They will try and pick your woman up right in front of you. This is no way to eat.
Great Murder Mystery Events!!!!!
by FoodLUVAH
I commented on the Murder Mystery Citysearch page, so I will do the same for Matteo's. Went to the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater they have every Saturday Night. I went on Valentines Day. Walked in to a really retro restaurant with leopard carpet and red booths. Looked really cool! I was directed upstairs to a TOTALLY different venue. Their upstairs (as their bartender explained to me) was styled after a New York Townhouse and is used for all their private parties. It was gorgeous. The room had a skylight, candles all over, full bar and an outdoor patio all lit up that was to die for (no pun intended).
The food was so incredible, and the service was incredibly friendly and very fast paced (especially for the number of people that were in attendance, which I think was 90).
The show was really funny and I did not have a clue who the murderer was. Everything about the Murder Mystery event was a blast, and Matteo's was a great place to go to. I had never been before, and cannot wait to try more of their food.
P.S. If you are ever upstairs for an event or the murder mystery thing, and have no idea what cocktail you'd like to order, just ask Jason (I think thats his name) to create something for you, and he will make you a delicious drink you have probably never heard of, or one he made up based on what you like!!!!!
- Pros: Food, Drinks, Staff and Show
- Cons: NONE!!!!!
Best Italian - Most Romantic!
by HermosaGirl2008
My boyfriend and I recently celebrated our 1 year anniversary here. It was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant. The atmosophere is upscale but relaxed, Our server was quick but not pushy. Delicious wine and food and great date spot.
- Pros: Great Food, Beautiful atmosphere
- Cons: make a reservation!!!!
Honestly (in more ways than one), a great dining experience you will have in L.A. area
by i8ricecake
Went here for a friends birthday a couple of Fridays ago, & we all agreed that this was one of the best places we have been to since we moved out here. I personally never heard of the restaurant but an out of town friend wanted to have his birthday specifically where Frank Sinatra dined. Not only were we treated to his booth, the food (Matteo's marinated olives, selection of cured meats called 'Affettati Misti', NY sirloin Sinatra steak, pastas, salads, desserts) was amazing, the drinks kept coming, & the one thing that made this so exceptional was the service. Truth be told, I don't think any of them were under the age of 35, but that is what it made it so much more so; you knew none of them were wanna-be actors, there was no attitude, just genuine service which is quite rare (or maybe I eat in the Hollywood area too much). We also left something behind by accident which we called later to see if it was found (& it was; cash laying under the table!) & they actually held onto this for us to pick up the following week. I would recommend this for a special occasion of any kind.
- Pros: Fantastic service, including Kevin B. the manager, good portions sizes, great background on the history of the place
The Details on Matteo's Italian Restaurant
Place Categories:
- excellent service
- best italian food
- plentiful staff
- great place
- great variety
- really enjoyable restaurant experience
- fresh mushrooms
- superb taste
- awesome celebration
- good meal
- great ambiance
- not extensive wine
- big private room
- big outdoor deck
- great drinks
- incredible decor
- extremely attentive management
- crispy pig skin
- good enough
- like dress
- great better stories
- pretty yummy salsa verde
- full bar
- creative desserts
- great venerable bartender

