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Tanino Ristorante Bar is a shimmering pearl of Italian life located in the heart of Westwood Village. Executive Chef/Owner Tanino Drago welcomes you to experience his restaurant rich in culture, exquisite architecture and to savor the delicious flavors of his home country.

Tanino stands alone as Los Angeles' only Italian restaurant to be housed in a place so perfectly matched to its cuisine, as the building was originally designed based on the mythical architecture of Florence, Italy's, famous Pitti Palace.

And as far as the cuisine, few can compete with the authentic taste of Chef Tanino Drago’s culinary creations. Greatly influenced by homemade family recipes that he enjoyed during his Sicilian childhood, later accentuated by a culinary education in the eastern Sicilian village of Taoromina, Tanino's restaurant reflects his philosophy that food is the spice of life.

Under the scrutiny of its warm, Sicilian to the core owner Cesare and with the help of some very seasoned waitstaff…this cozy Italian eatery is by far the best restaurant of MANY in Pasadena.

With a charming ambience that resonates provincial appeal and your favorite dishes cooked to perfection, (the pizza is to die for, and even the spaghetti is truly remarkable!)

La Fornaretta is a necessity… This is a must dine for any serious Italian food lover, and also a success story of Sicilian immigrants who brought all the wonders of authentic Italian cooking with them when they opened this Pasadena jewel.