
Maccheroni Republic
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About Maccheroni Republic
Maccheroni Republic is an Italian restaurant on S Broadway in Los Angeles, with a menu of 44 dishes built around handmade pasta. Garlic bread starts the table, and the kitchen runs on a walk-in basis with no reservations, so a wait is common at peak times. A covered patio adds outdoor seating for those who want to eat outside, and the entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs. High chairs are available for families with young children, and dogs are welcome on the patio. Diners can bring their own bottle under a BYO wine policy, with a corkage fee applied. For those not staying, the kitchen also offers takeaway and delivery. It opens daily, giving flexibility for planning a visit around the busier hours.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid multi-storey car park
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
44 dishes · mains $10–34- Squid Ink Risotto$29.00
- Garlic Bread$10.00
- Fritto Misti$20.00
- Mozzarella Fritta$15.00
- Tortini Di Gamberi$16.00
- Polpette Di Manzo$12.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bianchi & neri pasta, pappardelle al cinghiale, calamari in zimino and flan dessert.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bianchi & neri pasta, pappardelle al cinghiale, calamari in zimino and flan dessert.
Customer Review Summary
The black and white pasta in a rich cream sauce is the dish reviewers raise most, often called the signature and described as unique and addictive. Close behind are the flan, which several say recalled childhood desserts, and the calamari in zimino. Also named are the meatballs, the wild boar pappardelle, the frutti di mare and the spinach ricotta tortelloni in butter and sage. Many mention homemade pasta, food that arrives fast, and a patio with greenery that feels tucked away from downtown. The recurring catch is crowding: there are no reservations, a line builds, and several suggest arriving at off hours. Not everyone is won over. One reviewer found the truffle gnocchi heavy on nutmeg and the boar sauce lacking flavor for the price. Another called the pasta okayish and described an order taker who forgot a dessert twice and water glasses that smelled. A third found the tiramisu overly stiff whipped cream with no ladyfingers. One diner notes that as the sun went down, staff brought a lamp to the patio table.
Customer Review Summary
The black and white pasta in a rich cream sauce is the dish reviewers raise most, often called the signature and described as unique and addictive. Close behind are the flan, which several say recalled childhood desserts, and the calamari in zimino. Also named are the meatballs, the wild boar pappardelle, the frutti di mare and the spinach ricotta tortelloni in butter and sage. Many mention homemade pasta, food that arrives fast, and a patio with greenery that feels tucked away from downtown. The recurring catch is crowding: there are no reservations, a line builds, and several suggest arriving at off hours. Not everyone is won over. One reviewer found the truffle gnocchi heavy on nutmeg and the boar sauce lacking flavor for the price. Another called the pasta okayish and described an order taker who forgot a dessert twice and water glasses that smelled. A third found the tiramisu overly stiff whipped cream with no ladyfingers. One diner notes that as the sun went down, staff brought a lamp to the patio table.
Featured reviews
- Marian Tate
“So lucky to work down the street. My coworker introduced me to this gem during a busy lunch hour. Warm, attentive service and even better food! I'll be back but I better watch my waistline...”
- rohith
“Food was average except the desert,pasta was okayish hence 2 for the desert The guy who takes the order appeared rude and purposefully misinterprets what you said and also the water glasses smelled and had to replace and he says he didnt smell it lol. the order wasnt properly taken and he keep correcting macchiato term and also one desert name which i ordered but somehow forgets to add the desert and had to reorder and still fails to register the desert even after clearly showing him on the menu once and next verbally. the other servers did their job well. Coffee without sugar sachets and small quantity which is what the serving size is and coffee was meh.wouldnt order again. Place was hot too maybe no ac etc. Only positive from the restaurant was the custard chocolate caramel desert and pasta wasnt bad but not tasty either. I wouldnt go again just for the person who takes the order.”
- Lamination Station
“Maccheroni Republic is an absolute gem! The pasta here is some of the best I've ever had fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. The portion sizes were generous and the presentation was beautiful. Service was warm, attentive, and very …”
- Jon Beasley
“Here's a comfortable slice of Tuscany served-up with pride. We were turned off by the noise and traffic at Grand Central Market across the street and opted for an evening here on the patio. My generous square of lasagna was exceptional. I was pleased with the culinary twist of creamy bechamel, and the refreshing lemon cello prosecco with fresh mint. Gracie mille!”
- B N
“Delicious food great ambience, and excellent service. There’s a reason why this place officially recognized as a Bib Gourmand restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide USA. . We were able to walk in and get seated almost immediately on the patio, great romantic ambience, and as the sun went down, they immediately came over and provided us with a lamp, which made it even more romantic. They have a QR code at your table that allows you to see hidden options on the menu with images of all of the dishes. I find this extremely helpful as a visual person to know the dish looks like. The bone marrow was excellent, and the flan had to be the best fun I’ve ever had in my life.”
Hours
- Monday
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Highlights
“Handmade pastas star at this homey Italian spot with a covered patio & a BYO wine policy.”
- Has fast service
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 10
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 1
- Usually has a wait
- Highlights· 6
- Has fast service
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
Italian restaurants near Maccheroni Republic
- Bottega Louie4.57,7210.5 mi$20–70
macarons, wood-fired pizza, eggs benedict
- Chi Spacca4.65245.7 mi away$60–70
focaccia di recco, beef and bone marrow pie, tomahawk pork chop
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maccheroni Republic | 4.63,114 | — | $20–60 | bianchi & neri pasta, pappardelle al cinghiale, calamari in zimino |
| Bottega Louie | 4.57,721 | 0.5 mi | $20–70 | macarons, wood-fired pizza, eggs benedict |
| Chi Spacca | 4.6524 | 5.7 mi away | $60–70 | focaccia di recco, beef and bone marrow pie, tomahawk pork chop |
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