Menu

Welcome to Viva la Mamma, where authentic Italian tradition meets the heart of Los Angeles. Our menu features handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood, premium meats, and classic Italian desserts, all prepared with quality ingredients and a passion for Italian hospitality. Whether you're looking for authentic Italian food, a romantic dinner, or one of the best Italian restaurants in Los Angeles, you'll find a true taste of Italy in every dish. Buon Appetito!

ANTIPASTI

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CALAMARI FRITTI

GOLDEN-CRISPY CALAMARI, FRESH PARSLEY, LEMON, MAMMA‘S MARINARA

$19

MAMMA'S MEATBALLS

3 LAMB AND BEEF MEATBALLS WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA AND FRIED BASIL

$18

* BEEF TARTARE

HAND-CUT BEEF TENDERLOIN, GARLIC CONFIT, JALAPEÑO, TOMATOES, CHIVES, RICE PAPER, PARMIGIANO, EGG YOLK

$26

GAMBERI AL LIMONE

GRILLED PRAWNS, GREMOLATA, WHITE WINE, LEMON BUTTER

3 PCS

$24

6 PCS

$42

* CARPACCIO DI MANZO

THINLY SLICED BEEF WITH ARUGULA, PINE NUTS, TOMATO, SALSA DI LATTE

$24

FIORI DELLA MAMMA

4 SQUASH BLOSSOMS – FRIED AND FILLED WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA, PARMIGIANO, MAMMA‘S SECRET POMODORO SAUCE

$24

Vegetarian

CARCIOFI AL FORNO

WOOD-FIRED ARTICHOKE HEARTS, BAY LEAF, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, FRESH LEMON

$19

Vegetarian

POLENTA CROCCANTE

CRISPY POLENTA, PARMIGIANO, WOOD-FIRE FINISH CRISPY BASIL

$16

Vegetarian

FUNGHI ARROSTO

WOOD-ROASTED TRUMPET MUSHROOM SKEWERS, GARLIC, ONIONS, RED WINE REDUCTION, MICROGREENS

$15

Vegetarian

CAESAR AL FORNO

WOOD-FIRED ROMAINE HEARTS, CLASSIC CAESAR DRESSING, LEMON, PARMIGIANO, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

$14

Vegetarian

* MIDOLLO CON WAGYU

WOOD-FIRED BONE MARROW, WAGYU BEEF, TOASTED HOUSE BREAD

$24

INSALATE

* AVE CAESAR

ROMAINE HEARTS, RADICCHIO, ANCHOVIES, SHAVED PARMIGIANO, GRILLED FOCACCIA CROUTONS

$18

MAMMA‘S CHOPPED

ROMAINE, RADICCHIO, CUCUMBER, CHERRY TOMATOES, BELL PEPPERS, APPLE, POMEGRANATE, CARROTS, GRILLED CITRUS-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

$21

AUTUMN ROMANCE

ARUGULA, PEAR, GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS, FENNEL, PARMIGIANO, BALSAMIC VINEGRAITTE

$19

Vegetarian

SECONDI

SALTIMBOCCA

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN, FRESH SAGE, PINK VODKA SAUCE, BASIL OIL

$29

BRAISED SHORT RIB

SLOW COOKED BRAISED SHORT RIB WITH CREAMY PARMIGIANO POLENTA, RED WINE JUS, ROASTED MUSHROOMS, HOUSE SALAD

$32

WAGYU RAVIOLO BURGER

WAGYU RAVIOLO WITH EGG YOLK AND MAMMA’S SECRET SAUCE + ADD TRUFFLE CHEESE +6 + ADD FRESH BLACK UMBRIAN TRUFFLE+24

$26

MELANZANE MILLEFOGLIE

CRISPY EGGPLANT, POMODORO, SALSA VERDE, FIOR DI LATTE, PARMIGIANO, BASIL OIL

$24

Vegetarian

WHOLE BRANZINO

ROASTED WHOLE BRANZINO, LEMON, HERBS, SALSA VERDE (30 TO 45 MINUTES)

$69

HANDMADE PASTA

GLUTEN-FREE OR VEGAN PASTA AVAILABLE

RAGÙ DELLA MAMMA

MAFALDINE, SLOW-COOKED BEEF RAGÙ, A FAMILY RECIPE WITH RED WINE, PLENTY OF PARMESAN

$29

BURRATA ARRABBIATA

LINGUINE, SPICY TOMATO SAUCE AND STRACCIATELLA — THE CREAMY BURRATA HEART ADD 3 LAMB MEATBALLS +15

$26

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Vegetarian

CARBONARA

HEART-SHAPED LOVE PASTA, GUANCIALE, EGG YOLK, CHIVES, PECORINO ROMANO ADD CAVIAR + 59

$30

LEMON SAFFRON

LINGUINE, SAORON, LEMON, BUTTER, PARMIGIANO ADD SHRIMPS + 21

$34

Vegetarian

NERO DI SEPPIA

SQUID INK LINGUINE, CALAMARI, PRAWNS, GARLIC, CHERRY TOMATO, WHITE WINE, CALABRIAN CHILI

$39

Fish

TRUFFLE LOVE

MAFALDINE, DELICATE TRUFFLE CREAM, TRUFFLE PECORINO, AND SHAVED TRUFFLES

$39

Vegetarian

ORTOLANA

VEGAN ORECCHIETTE, EGGPLANT, OLIVES, CARROTS, POMODORO, HERBS

$24

Vegetarian

TAKE YOUR PASTA FAMILY STYLE!

Two portions served in one pot. Perfect for sharing with family & friends or to take home for the next day. Because Mamma always cooks a little extra.