Crivello Ristorante Italiano is a homely, neighborhood trattoria that offers a cozy, home-away-from-home spot in which to enjoy classic Italian fare. The relaxed restaurant has long a been a favorite among locals and is renowned for its paper-thin lasagna and traditional wood-fired pizzas that have diners returning time and again. The menu features traditional Italian fare cooked from old-country recipes with such as antipasti plates of bruschettas, meats and cheese, handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas, ample helpings of gnocchi and house-made sausage, and a renowned lamb shank special with risotto and grilled vegetables. A wine list offers easy-drinking wines to complement the food, and desserts shouldn’t be missed. Crivello Ristorante Italiano is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

19881 Brookhurst St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, Phone: 714-593-9099