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Interior - Rao's Hollywood, Hollywood, CA

Rao's Hollywood

4.9 (2636)
$50 and over
Italian
1006 Seward Street, Hollywood, CA 90038

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Rao's, the legendary East Harlem eatery, is now set in Hollywood amongst the studio district branding its third location. Widely acclaimed as one of the hardest reservations in America, Rao's New York was established in 1896 and has not moved locations since its inception.

Featuring iconic classics such as Uncle Vincent's Lemon Chicken, Meatballs, Veal Parmesan, Shrimp Scampi and Baked Clams, Rao's Hollywood showcases all signature Rao's dishes as well as unique additions creating a robust and fulfilling dining experience.

We greatly look forward to serving you and welcoming you to our Home-Style Neapolitan restaurant.
Dress Code recommended is Business Casual. Please no flip flops, baseball caps or tank tops for men.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Boris Romero
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rao's can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Area
    Hollywood
  • Cross street
    Highland and Santa Monica
  • Parking Details
    Valet parking $10 or street parking nearby.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Rao's Hollywood.

4.9

4.9
(2636)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

2,626 Reviews
  1. Kerem Gold

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for everything, I had many nice dinners here

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  2. Anthony

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 28 February 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food came out a bit cold. With one item the veal chop came out at very last when all other items were consumed. I ask for manager no one didn’t come. Overall very unsatisfied and to be honest I will dispute the charge.

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  3. Joe Gold

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you miss dining here, you will never truly understand the Italian meal. Johnny Roast Beef is a legend!!!

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  4. cliff Gold

    Los Angeles36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Rao's was fabulous. We have been going for the 13 years it has been opened. We are broken hearted that it will only be open one more week. We do plan to go Saturday for the closing night. One more time to enjoy the wonderful food, great drinks and welcoming staff. You will be missed.

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  5. Danielle Gold

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of LA’s top restaurants. So sad to see it closing next weekend. We were lucky to have it for all those years that we did. 

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  6. Evelyn

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and incredible dishes. Love their seafood salad and their meatballs! The atmosphere is cozy and charming and a wonderful way to spend the evening with friends over good food!

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  7. Elizabeth Gold

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rao’s is always the BEST!!! It will be missed, greatly!!!

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  8. Douglas

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A last hurrah as this restaurant is closing in a week. Sorry to see it go. Old school Italian American food in a glam environment with lots of buzz and class.

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  9. James

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible vibes. Will be sorely missed in the neighborhood!

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  10. Patrick Gold

    Orange County28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There's no point writing a detailed review since they're about to close :( but yes, it was great, just like the last 2 times I visited, and will be dearly missed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Boris Romero
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Rao's can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Area
    Hollywood
  • Cross street
    Highland and Santa Monica
  • Parking Details
    Valet parking $10 or street parking nearby.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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