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Caffe Pinguini, Playa Del Rey, CA

Caffe Pinguini

4.9
4.9
1647 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
We are open for curbside pickup, takeout and delivery and offering a 10% discount on all orders! Lunch will be open from 12pm-2:30pm & Dinner from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Italian owners, Tony Cotrufo and Enrico Fiorentini, both hail from Rome and have been serving fresh authentic Italian cuisine at their Playa Del Rey location since 1997. They offer homemade pastas, an excellent wine list, outdoor seating and daily specials.


Caffe Pinguini was awarded with the "Marchio Ospitalita" Italiana - Seal of Authenticity". The seal distinguishes those restaurants with the highest quality of Italian hospitality.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Choose of street or valet parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gerardo

What 1,647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Best Overall

  • Beach Cities

    Best Ambience

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Beach Cities

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Pinguini is a delightful neighborhood gem in Playa Del Rey, offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with "excellent service" and a welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the "superb pasta" and "delicious seafood," while the patio provides a charming setting. Ideal for "romantic evenings" or family dinners, it's consistently praised for its "friendly staff" and memorable dining experiences.

1,647 Reviews
  1. Carolyn VIP

    Los Angeles68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal and dining experience! Cafe Pinguini is a delightful place to have food and conversation đź’›

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  2. Philip VIP

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best filet mignon in Los Angeles. Great service

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, ambiance! Enjoyed our meal and had a nice evening.

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  4. ELOISE VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most delightful setting. Food consistently fabulous

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  5. loren

    Los Angeles26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing bday celebration. Staff was fantastic- food was great! Thank you ! Can’t wait to come back !

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  6. Ellen

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great service-and it’s close to us! Loved it.

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  7. Avery

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff always great food perfect cute cool ambiance

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  8. Eric VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent place to have authentic Italian food. Grazie!

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  9. Jennifer

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Italian cuisine. Friendly & great service. This time due to rain the patio was closed off so louder inside than usual. A gem of a restaurant!

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  10. Bart

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Server was great and good extremely good quality. My wife and I will be back soon!

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FAQs

Caffe Pinguini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 306-0117.

Caffe Pinguini is rated 4.9 stars by 1647 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Caffe Pinguini

6935 Pacific ave, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Choose of street or valet parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gerardo
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