The 15 Best Old-School Italian American Restaurants In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Ask the average Angeleno what restaurant “old-school Italian” brings to mind and there’s a good chance they’ll say Dan Tana’s. Nights at this storied West Hollywood spot involve tableside caesars, giant platters of chicken parmesan, and so many martinis. However, the food is not the reason this place is impossible to get into. It’s the room. Cramped, sweaty, and filled with equal parts celebrities and locals who’ve been getting hammered there for decades, there is no such thing as a quiet night inside the yellow bungalow. Regulars rip shots with the maitre d’ while a lady in a pink boa rehashes her whole life story for you. We’re not saying those exact things will happen, but don’t be surprised if they do. Dan Tana’s is a place where regulars get preferential treatment, which isn't surprising when reservation books date back decades. Calling last minute rarely works. Calling six to ten days in advance will usually result in a table." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder