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At Mora Italiano in Encino, we celebrate the best of Italian cuisine, offering wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and classic Italian dishes made with authentic ingredients. Our menu is a love letter to Italy, featuring a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts paired with a curated wine list. Enjoy a special bottle of wine and an aperitivo while you savor our signature dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re craving pizza, pasta, or a delicious Italian meal, Mora Italiano is the perfect destination for food lovers in Encino.
Sophisticated Italian spot with a global selection of wines in a cozy modern space.
Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 17499 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Phone: (818) 386-0278
Website: https://www.moraitaliano.com/?y_source=1_NTczNDA4NzYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Mio Núñez
This was my first time here. It’s a Thursday night around 5pm and it wasn’t too busy, but we eat early. My family mentioned they wanted to come here and I was curious to checkout the happy hour. At the time of the visit, they didn’t have cocktails (but that might change), but they do have wines, rose, Spritz and pizza. These are half priced from 4pm-5:30pm for happy hour. They do have beer, but it’s not half priced. We tried the olive oil cake, which was different and I enjoyed it. It wasn’t sweet and went well with my wine. They do have digestivos, which I think they call liquors
The restaurant has a very cute vibe. I love the bar area. They do have outdoor seating and it’s heated. Parking is available, but this parking lot is super busy. There is also street parking available.
I do plan to come back to eat. I want to shout out the bartender, Jorge. He took good care of us. He definitely knows his wines and was very professional. I appreciated him sharing about the restaurant and answering my many questions. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My family will be returning. I’ll have to wait until my next visit to LA.
… moreThe restaurant has a very cute vibe. I love the bar area. They do have outdoor seating and it’s heated. Parking is available, but this parking lot is super busy. There is also street parking available.
I do plan to come back to eat. I want to shout out the bartender, Jorge. He took good care of us. He definitely knows his wines and was very professional. I appreciated him sharing about the restaurant and answering my many questions. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My family will be returning. I’ll have to wait until my next visit to LA.
HeezyDuzit
A friend invited me to join them at this establishment. I honestly was not expecting such a special place. I was merely trying to meet up with a friend.
Besides finding my friend, I found an intimate local Italian wine bar with a very classy and sophisticated environment.
The parking lot is not large, so it might be the case that you’ll need to maybe park on the street curbside, but the walk would not be far.
I just appreciated how relaxing and classy this place was. I want to place emphasis on the word “intimate“. This place is chill.
However, the best part about this establishment might very well be their food.
It’s a wine bar—and if you’re a wine lover, you already know you’re not going to have a problem finding a good glass of wine at an Italian wine bar. What I was not expecting was to have a pasta dish that I would find to be remarkable.
The “Penne Arrabiatta” was outstanding. Mouthwatering.
I look forward to trying more of their menu. The service was excellent. Attentive and responsive. Mora Italiano gets five solid stars from me.
… moreBesides finding my friend, I found an intimate local Italian wine bar with a very classy and sophisticated environment.
The parking lot is not large, so it might be the case that you’ll need to maybe park on the street curbside, but the walk would not be far.
I just appreciated how relaxing and classy this place was. I want to place emphasis on the word “intimate“. This place is chill.
However, the best part about this establishment might very well be their food.
It’s a wine bar—and if you’re a wine lover, you already know you’re not going to have a problem finding a good glass of wine at an Italian wine bar. What I was not expecting was to have a pasta dish that I would find to be remarkable.
The “Penne Arrabiatta” was outstanding. Mouthwatering.
I look forward to trying more of their menu. The service was excellent. Attentive and responsive. Mora Italiano gets five solid stars from me.
Jon Simmons
This is a lovely quaint small very good Italian restaurant. I loved it because I got extra American Airlines miles through aadvantagedining. Good steak. Great Ceasars salad. And my friends liked the pizza. I thought it needed more stuff on it.
… moreWilliam Gerace
The rigatoni was excellent and service was pleasant. However, they didn’t serve italian bread before or with the meal. We had to ask for bread and as an alternative they served focassia bread in which they felt the need to charge us $3 when the bill was over $100 per person. Finally, the didn’t have coffee or tea with dessert. We were told they were cleaning the coffee pot.
… moreEvan Ang
Mora Italiano always delivers on fantastic dining experience. The food, wine, and service are all top-tier — a true gem. Huge shoutout to Jorge for his impeccable hospitality and deep knowledge of the menu and wine pairings.
Don’t come expecting a fast-casual meal with expansive seatings; this is more of an intimate experience centered around authentic Italian flavors and high-quality ingredients. Cacio e pepe with Sarawak peppercorn? What more could you ask for!
… moreDon’t come expecting a fast-casual meal with expansive seatings; this is more of an intimate experience centered around authentic Italian flavors and high-quality ingredients. Cacio e pepe with Sarawak peppercorn? What more could you ask for!
Joshua Kurtz
This was undoubtedly some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. The pizza was decadent, the pasta was perfectly balanced, everything was so rich and delicious. Service was great, portion sizes were great, and if you’re a fan of tiramisu, you literally cannot beat this one. 100% perfect dining experience.
… moreSamantha
My partner & I visited this place for the first time tonight. It’s our new favorite place. We loved the ambiance to bits. The wait staff were incredibly friendly, & welcoming. They gave recommendations, were attentive but not overly so. The food hit. The price point is more than reasonable. We wish we had visited sooner. Just a lovely place and a great experience. Checked the romantic night out box for us too.
… moreAnthony Robinson
The food is good, don’t get me wrong, but the portions are too small for being so pricey. What is it w restaurants like this? Your food is not good enough to justify $30 for a handful of pasta. Give the people an actual bowl
… morePatty Limatola-Tanenbaum
Don’t let first impressions stop you from booking or staying or you will miss amazing food with employees who care! Mora Italiano restaurant is inspired by the bustling streets, fashion and societal liberation that was emerging in Italy during the 60’s and 70’s. And here we just stumbled upon it as an option for my girlfriend’s birthday, lucky us!
We are always looking at trying new places, we love great food and ambiance is a must. In saying that, our initial feelings around the restaurant were of concern. We had 6:00 reservations and pulled up to a very full parking lot with no room for us to park in it so we ended up parking on the streets. When we walked in, it was still light out, we didn’t get that quaint feeling but more of “wait what did we just do”? There were plenty of open tables when we arrived so we asked to sit at a 4 top, we were denied that option and ended up sitting at our table for two. I will start this review that we were not very happy and maybe not even kind to the waiters as a matter of fact my girlfriend suggested we go across the street to an Italian chain vs stay. We did stay and let me say we do not regret it!
While I don’t have a photo of the menu, I will say that the menu is simple and may be a little limited but it does have something for everyone. We started off by ordering a glass of wine each. They charge $12 for a bread basket so when they came around and offered a fresh, homemade, rosemary bread, well we jumped on it. The bread was perfect and we enjoyed it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
We did order a glass of wine each and my friend ordered the Margherita pizza, amazing and large enough to take some home. I ordered the Shrimp Fra Diavolo, which was the perfect balance of spicy and creamy. The shrimp were poached which complimented the consistency of the sauce. If you like spicy, this is your dish! We also had a piece of the “to die for” gluten-free chocolate cake..it’s dense with so much flavor!
Our bill for Mora Italiano in Encino came out to a total of $74.46 plus tip. What a perfect night and I will say that Eugene helped to make the night even better as he took so much pride in the restaurant and the food.
… moreWe are always looking at trying new places, we love great food and ambiance is a must. In saying that, our initial feelings around the restaurant were of concern. We had 6:00 reservations and pulled up to a very full parking lot with no room for us to park in it so we ended up parking on the streets. When we walked in, it was still light out, we didn’t get that quaint feeling but more of “wait what did we just do”? There were plenty of open tables when we arrived so we asked to sit at a 4 top, we were denied that option and ended up sitting at our table for two. I will start this review that we were not very happy and maybe not even kind to the waiters as a matter of fact my girlfriend suggested we go across the street to an Italian chain vs stay. We did stay and let me say we do not regret it!
While I don’t have a photo of the menu, I will say that the menu is simple and may be a little limited but it does have something for everyone. We started off by ordering a glass of wine each. They charge $12 for a bread basket so when they came around and offered a fresh, homemade, rosemary bread, well we jumped on it. The bread was perfect and we enjoyed it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
We did order a glass of wine each and my friend ordered the Margherita pizza, amazing and large enough to take some home. I ordered the Shrimp Fra Diavolo, which was the perfect balance of spicy and creamy. The shrimp were poached which complimented the consistency of the sauce. If you like spicy, this is your dish! We also had a piece of the “to die for” gluten-free chocolate cake..it’s dense with so much flavor!
Our bill for Mora Italiano in Encino came out to a total of $74.46 plus tip. What a perfect night and I will say that Eugene helped to make the night even better as he took so much pride in the restaurant and the food.
Yuval K
The food was good. Good taomato and buratta cheese. The bass fish was great. Rib eye was ok. Tje service here is exceptional !!!! Great machiatto as well and loved the lemon cake.
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