Pasta Sisters

"As dark and depressing as the world is today, it would be far worse if Pasta Sisters didn’t exist in it. This order-at-the-counter Italian restaurant revolutionized the handmade pasta game by making everything from tagliatelle to fresh spaghetti to pesto alla Genovese affordable. Even their most expensive pasta - an Italian black truffle - is less than $18. Available for takeout and delivery, order through their website, or find them on most major delivery apps." - kat hong

"Can West Adams claim one of the best pasta shops in Los Angeles? You'll have to visit to decide for yourself! Pasta Sisters is a family-run operation that opened its doors in 2015...and yes, there are actual sisters involved. You can pick from a variety of fresh-made pasta and choose your favorite authentic Italian sauce to customize a plate, or simply go with one of their daily specials. Either way, you won’t be disappointed. There’s also a small deli with baked sweets, and cheeses and cold cuts shipped in from across the regions of Italy." - Ben Loiz Studio

"Pasta Sisters is a build-your-own bowl situation, with locations in Mid-City and Culver City, where you choose a type of noodle—pappardelle, tagliatelle, spaghetti, penne, or gnocchi—and a sauce to go with it. Of all the direct-from-Italy items coming out of their kitchen, we always order the pesto—the best sauce here. It’s perfectly made, super simple, and, for a short time, will make you feel like you’re on that Italian vacation your coworker has tortured you with on social media all summer. " - nikko duren

"The second location of one of LA’s best pasta spots, Pasta Sisters in Culver City might be even better than the original—mainly because it’s the one where you can drink wine on a patio. Most of the bowls are build-your-own, meaning you get to choose the type of pasta and sauce (except for the clams and garlic, which they’ll only serve with spaghetti). Our favorites are the pesto with tagliatelle and bolognese with pappardelle, but when you’ve got freshly made pasta and sauces this good, you really can’t go wrong. " - Jess Basser Sanders, Brant Cox, Nikko Duren, Sylvio Martins

"With locations in Pico-Arlington near the 10 and Culver City near the 405, there’s a good chance that wherever you are, you’re not too far from Pasta Sisters. Which is a very good thing, because no matter what kind of sauce and pasta you’re in the mood for you - spaghetti, linguini, pappardelle, Bolognese, arrabiata, tomato and basil - they serve it, and most likely for under $14. Eating this pasta is like curling up in a blanket and watching your favorite Parks & Rec episode, which, conveniently enough, you can do while you wait for delivery." - brett keating