Los Angeles' Best Takeout 2008

Sunset Boulevard’s culinary passage to India.

Reviews:

• “Great Food Great Service”
• “My twice a month treat”
• “Best Indian food I’ve had ever”
• “Best of the best”
• “Fantastic Indian Cuisine”

Tips: If it’s busy on weekend nights, the restaurant will often stay open all the way up to 2am.

Gate of India or email Gate of India

Local fresh-Mex chain serves Baja-style food, with vegetarian and low-carb options.

Reviews:

• “Poquito Mas does a little more!”
• “ahi tuna burrito is my fave”
• “Arguably the best burrito in town!”
• “No kidding, the greatest Carne Asada Burritos you will EVER have !”
• “Best Burito in the WORLD!”

Tips: Arrive before noon or after 3pm to avoid the lunch rush for tables and parking, or call in your order for pick up.

Poquito Mas

New York-style pizza and California freshness join to produce authentic, thin crust pizzas on the hip Larchmont strip.

Reviews:

• “It’s a Pizzeria not the four seasons”
• “Good Food & Mean Service Do Not Mix In This Town”
• “Don’t anger the staff!”
• “Excepetional Pizza”
• “BEST PIZZA”

Tips: They deliver at no charge between Santa Monica and Olympic Boulevards; Western and La Brea Avenues.

Village Pizzeria or email Village Pizzeria

Family-style Thai restaurant serves noodles, curries, seafood and vegetarian entrees in modern setting. Sushi bar, free delivery, take-out, catering.

Reviews:

• “Great food, but bad acoustics. Order take-out”
• “Crazy weekends but awesome food!”
• “Some good food, Poor Service, Too Crowded”
• “Horrible food”
• “Unremarkable salty food; super hip and trendy.”

Tips: Lunch specials are from 11:30am to 3pm Monday through Friday and include rice and salad with one of five entrees.

Natalee Thai Cuisine or email Natalee Thai Cuisine

Deli sandwiches and chicken soup worthy of Mom’s kitchen.

Reviews:

• “Great deli”
• “Incredible!!!”
• “Overpriced food, poor service”
• “LA Institution does not equate to Good”
• “Great deli meat”

Tips: Get validation for the lot, and you’ll get an hour and a half of free parking. After that, it’s $1 an hour.

Canter’s

Upscale West Hollywood gourmet cafe and market features luxe sandwiches, salads and decadent bakery goods.

Reviews:

• “Great place!”
• “delicious treats, a little pricey”
• “Rules are Rules!!!”
• “Good salads and sandwiches”
• “Overpriced for mediocre food!”

Tips: The sidewalk patio on Third is charming; inside tables are tiny but good for one or two people. There’s also a lovely rustic wooden communal table in the middle.

Joan’s on Third

There’s much more than chicken at this healthy, quick-serve cafe.

Reviews:

• “Healthy & great priced lunch for those in a rush”
• “Great wraps & chicken”
• “LOVE THIS PLACE”
• “Best Salad eva!”
• “I eat here like 6 days a week.”

Tips: Diet-conscious diners, take note: CCC offers a “Weight Watcher’s” points menu for the asking.

California Chicken Cafe

Suburbanites and studio types nosh at Burbank’s only Southern Italian cafeteria.

Reviews:

• “Ignore The Rubes And Eat The Pasta”
• “Decent Food, horrible service”
• “Great Value, Casual Atmosphere”
• “Good cheap Italian”
• “Great place! Great food!”

Tips: Take advantage of the dine-in discount on sandwiches at lunch and dinner, which includes your choice of two complimentary salads.

Pinocchio Italian Restaurant

Uprooted from its longtime Eastside home, this beloved local pizza-maker offers no-frills Italian food from a cozy WeHo location.

Reviews:

• “I’m eating it right now”
• “Excellent Pizza”
• “New York PIzza my eye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
• “You MUST BE KIDDING ME!”
• “A GEM!”

Tips: While you’re eating, you can park for free in one of the 25 spots in the mini-mall lot—street parking is difficult.

Vito’s Pizza

Smooth, smoky and soulful, the barbecue at this takeout joint is among L.A.’s best.

Reviews:

• “j_scott”
• “Not all it’s cracked up to be!”
• “FAR FROM THE REAL DEAL!”
• “NOT! I was so upset”
• “the shade under a bar b q tree”

Tips: Skip waiting in long lines by calling in your order. Just remember to pick it up promptly: After 60 minutes, your order will be cancelled.

Phillips Bar-B-Que

Redeem yourself: Sinfully rich desserts with environmentally sound ingredients.

Reviews:

• “Owner is a staunch supporter of the current Neocon Administration and strong backer of the IRAQ war.”
• “Save your money $$ and eat somewhere else down the street”
• “GREAT FOOD !”
• “Great Coffee creations and the desserts are heavenly”
• “A great place with a great heart!”

Tips: Meg Ryan and Sean Connery are rumored to wait their turns here just like everybody else.

Urth Caffe