Delivery
Yes
Payment
Credit Cards Accepted
Parking
Valet, Street
Good for Kids
Yes
Attire
Business casual, no jeans
Alcohol
Yes - Full Bar
Reservations
Yes
Maria's Italian Kitchens often remind guests of the casual, sometimes boisterous, neighborhood eateries of another era. Each Maria's Italian Kitchen is a direct descendant of the Alfano family's take-out kitchen that Maria Alfano opened in 1975. Growing up in Hoboken New Jersey, Maria learned all the delicious nuances of Napolitano family recipes, soups, dressings, pasta dishes and other regional Italian foods from her mother, Luisa, who was born in Naples, Italy. She must have learned her lessons well because that first Maria's Italian Kitchen was a huge success. In 1985, Maria's daughter, Madelyn Alfano followed in her footsteps and opened the first table-service Maria's Italian Kitchen in Sherman Oaks. Madelyn ultimately expanded the successful concept to nine more locations, and still personally supervises the kitchens and oversees all the restaurants. Each one carries on the Alfano tradition of warmhearted service, painstaking attention to detail, and a commitment to using only the highest quality ingredients. To this day, Maria's Italian Kitchen is proud to be a family-run operation.
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07/30/2025 - Gregory H.
Dinner on Monday showcased flavorful dishes, especially the spaghetti and meatballs with a rich tomato sauce that surpassed my usual expectations for Italian food. The attentive staff, including a kind older gentleman who kept our table tidy and our drinks refilled, along with a friendly waiter, made the experience warm and welcoming. Though parking was a bit tricky and the dining room can get lively, the cozy atmosphere and delicious meals, like the Chioppino by Chef Rolando, make this a go-to for comforting Italian cuisine.
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