Maria's Italian Kitchen - Sherman Oaks / Studio CitySherman Oaks / Studio City

Italian Roots. Local Ritual. Maria's has been Sherman Oaks' neighborhood Italian kitchen since 1985, the original dining room of the Alfano family's 7 across Los Angeles. The hand-rolled meatballs are the reason regulars keep the same order for years: rolled from freshly ground beef, simmered in a marinara cooked slow on the house recipe, and portioned for tonight plus tomorrow's lunch. Beyond the meatballs, the scratch kitchen runs pizzas, pastas, chicken and seafood, and a vegan menu for lunch and dinner. It is a regular choice for weeknight dinners, birthdays, and multigenerational tables, with catering trays built for 40. Kid-friendly, with takeout and delivery daily from 11 a.m., until 10 on Friday and Saturday, an easy stop in the Valley.