An award-winning culinary experience that captures the essence of coastal Italy

Culina is a contemporary Italian restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles, where beloved classics are reimagined through a distinctly modern California lens. Our chef-driven approach respects Italian culinary heritage while embracing seasonal California ingredients and modern techniques, creating an elevated yet approachable dining experience that feels both familiar and innovative.

Our refined menu blends California's seasonal bounty with DOP products sourced directly from Italy, featuring sophisticated yet accessible dishes like artisanal pizza prepared in our outdoor Neapolitan-style oven, a vibrant crudo bar, and handmade pastas. These creations celebrate the exceptional produce that defines California's culinary landscape while honoring authentic Italian flavor profiles.

Whether dining indoors or alfresco amidst lush gardens and citrus trees, guests experience Italian cuisine filtered through the Golden State's farm-to-table philosophy and creative spirit. Here, every meal showcases how classic Italian foundations are transformed by California's abundant waterways, diverse agriculture, and relaxed elegance—creating dishes where tradition serves as inspiration for contemporary innovation.

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