Janet Adams

Zlatna, our server was so attentive and absolutely amazing this evening. It was our last hoorah dinner at C&O since we're leaving CA and moving to the Northeast. Everything was delicious just how it always has been for many years. Shout out to the other staff too.

+1

Tabitha Robinson

Excellent food, lots of selection and what we got was very tasty. Portions are huge order accordingly. And the advice the waiter provides on the amazing unlimited garlic knots is spot on. Too many and you will not be able to eat your food. Service was attentive and quick.

Sulan A

The best garlic bread, unlimited complimentary for dine in. Valet parking only, some sport on Washington st.

+1

Helene Goos

Amazinggggg food! The garlic roles were heavenly and they keep on refilling it! Our server Tito was super friendly and made the night really pleasant. Overall perfect!

Pratima Rao

It has a beautiful vibe , good atmosphere, it looks spectacular during sunset, they continuously serve hot garlic bread knots to every table as compliments which is so yum 😋 and tasty, portions are generous and delicious, staff are very friendly ,

+1

RUTH DE GUZMAN

The food are good, good portion. Great service, we will surely come back. The server are nice funny and friendly. We had the outdoor dinning a li’l bit tight but we can manage to go around.

+12

lizeth dircio

The service was amazing we loved Mario! He was quick! Everything was delicious definitely going back! We got fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, rigatoni Al forno, & spaghetti with chicken and shrimp!

Jose “Cisco/Pancho” Ramirez

If you're looking for a place that is cozy and the staff is welcoming, this Italian place will not disappoint. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed with warm smile that made us feel right home. The bread to so delicious and the pastas are amazing. We had 5 different dishes and the portions are nice and big. The service is above the rest, always checking on you. Bringing you refills for your drinks and bread. A nice variety of wine,spirits and mixed drinks. If you decide to visit this place it will be the best decision you make in 2025.

Ivette Lara

This place is amazing the food is soooo good and their endless garlic bread rolls are to die for 😚. My family and I had lunch last Saturday , we just showed up party of 5 and we were seated right away we didn’t have to wait…the server was really nice and attentive. I ordered their penne genovese which was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant as good place to bring the family or for a date night …trust me you’ll love it 🫶🏻

amber enriquez

Amazingly delicious meals ranging from seafood to pasta, chicken, and salads. Their pasta dishes are cooked exceptionally well and are bursting of flavor. There is no plenty of outdoor dining with heaters amongst beautifully painted walls full of decor and plants, giving a peaceful atmosphere. The indoor dining is a bit more quiet, but everything about this place is nice. They greet you with delicious garlic knots upon arrival. You have the option to upgrade dishes to gargantuan sizes which are shareable. Even main dishes are enough to share with heaps of protein and pasta. Absolutely love this place. They do offer paid valet parking, but you can find free parking easily down the street.

+5

This C&O used to be a 5 for us whenever we came. The one in Venice right near the beach went out of business. This one is still very good, but it is no longer fine dinning. We went and all the booths are gone and replaced with cheap tables and the most uncomfortable plastic chairs you will ever sit in. They have out door seating now taking up most of the parking lot and the heat lamps are ever so hot. Inside it is ever so cold. The food has gone downhill just a bit, but it is still very good. We went as a family so we ordered a lot of food. Their starter calamari is still great. Their linguini alfredo with shrimp is no longer great. They give the smallest amount of shrimp, we had 3 in ours and they were small. The steak (NY) was great and we were so happy with that. That is a great thing to order. The garlic knots are great and the desserts are super good. We won't be back because of the seats, but we will do pick up every now and again. The service was perfect, just perfect.

Zan Lee

A quick and casual Italian spot in Marina del Rey that’s specializes in garlic knots, good service, and large portions. I will say that there are other Italian places on the west side with better flavors so the C&O edge is that they offer large portions that are great to share and also their service is really great. Inside is very large, it has multiple floors and many different seating options. There was also a large private event going on there so they offer private dining rooms for large groups as well. They have a parking lot but it is $10 which is basically valet. We were able to find a free street spot directly across the street, so there should be plenty of parking options. The menu is quite large and has a lot of great options on it and almost each dish has the option to make it a “gargantuan” portion aside from certain specialty dishes. One thing that sets this place apart is they put garlic knots on your table and as soon as you eat them, they bring more over. They are honestly really good and it would be almost impossible to eat just one. For my entrée, I chose the Osso Buco, which was a special for the evening and upgraded my side to linguine with clams on it, which I thought was great. The Osso Buco was a bit fatty and I prefer when the side is risotto, but it was still very good and I would recommend. This would be a great casual option for a meal with friends or family and would also be a great option for kids. I would recommend if you are in the area and feel the price point is especially fair for the portion size that you get.

+3

Lakiya Malone

C&O Cucina is hands-down one of my favorite Italian spots in town. The food is awesome every single time I go. I’m obsessed with the rosemary chicken it’s super tender and full of flavor. And the garlic knots? Addictive. They come out warm, soft, and buttery Prices are really reasonable, especially considering the portions. You definitely won’t leave hungry. The service is solid too friendly and attentive. Overall, it’s just a great place if you’re craving hearty Italian comfort food in a laid-back setting. Highly recommend!

F T

The service here is absolutely top-notch — warm, attentive, and really makes you feel welcome. They’re famous for their garlic knots, and I can confirm they are absolutely delicious. The staff kept bringing them throughout the meal, and they’re definitely a highlight. I tried the ribs, which were soft and tender, though I felt they could have used a little more flavour. The mashed potatoes on the side were unfortunately a little cold and bland. Desserts are a highlight — definitely try the Snickers one, it’s fantastic. The atmosphere is lively and fun, with a strong Italian theme. As an Italian myself, I didn’t find the flavours to be fully authentic, but I can appreciate the effort, even when singing happy birthday in some form of Italian to customers. Happy hour only applies if you are at the bar, not at the tables. They have parking on site, but unfortunately you have to pay $10 for it, so I personally turned around and was able to find free street parking nearby.

+10

Annette Mesa

Came here for Mother’s Day after seeing those famous garlic knots on TikTok—and they did not disappoint. We ordered fettuccine Alfredo, penne with sausage, rigatoni al forno, and a Caesar salad. Everything was solid, and the garlic knots? Unreal. Shoutout to our server Jesus for being super helpful when my mom needed her pasta redone. Only downside was the messy restroom and a dirty fork (they fixed it quickly). Still, great food, great vibes—we’ll definitely be back!

+2

C&O Cucina in Marina del Rey is a local staple that’s constantly buzzing. Most of the seating is outdoors, creating a lively, high-energy atmosphere that stays packed with people. The menu is massive, and they offer unlimited garlic knots for the table, which are a core part of the experience. However, despite the large portions, the food was a letdown. The chicken marsala pasta had little to no flavor, and the spaghetti and meatballs were dry and lacked enough sauce. The food seemed much more Americanized than Italian. It was a big disappointment since the online reviews are so overwhelmingly positive. While the portions are definitely generous, the actual quality and seasoning just weren't there. It’s frustrating when a place with such a great reputation didn't deliver on the plate, making for a lackluster meal despite the fun vibe.

I was honestly disappointed after hearing so many people hype up this place. The garlic knots came out frequently, which was nice in theory, but they had almost no flavor and tasted overcooked—dry and lacking that garlicky, buttery taste you’d expect. As for the pasta, it didn’t seem homemade, and the sauces definitely didn’t taste fresh either. Everything felt pretty standard and store-bought rather than something you’d expect from a restaurant known for its pasta. Overall, it felt overrated and didn’t live up to the expectations.