Castanea Sicilian Cafe Beverly Hills – Authentic Sicilian Italian Cafe & Pastries in Beverly Hills

Wonderful place! We highly recommend it. The child ate everything he ordered) excellent service, very tasty Italian food. Wonderful location. In general, we were all satisfied

While wandering through Beverly in search of dessert, we stumbled upon Castanea. At first, my partner had doubts about whether the food would be authentically Italian—but those concerns quickly disappeared once we started talking with the staff. Their warmth, knowledge, and genuine passion for Italian cuisine instantly reassured us that this was the real deal. The owners moved here from Sicily within the last couple of years. Every bite we had was exceptional. It was clear that care and craft went into each dish. My only regret was that we didn’t come for dinner, too. But that just gives us a reason to return—soon!

A true taste of Sicily! I stumbled upon this little gem and instantly fell in love. The coffee was rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. And the pistachio gelato… absolutely divine! So creamy, flavorful, and exactly like the one I had in Sicily. What makes it even more special is that it’s a family-owned café — you can truly feel the love and care in everything they do. The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming, and full of heart. If you’re craving an authentic Italian experience, this place is a must.

Man of man, where do I start?! This place is phenomenal!!! It all started when my wife and baby were taking a walk in the neighborhood, and she sent me a picture of their storefront knowing how much I love and have a hard time finding Italian food places here in LA. Well technically, Italian food places that I like lol Being an Italian American, born and raised in New York City, I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to Italian foods and pastries in LA. So when my family and I came in not too long ago to give them a try, my guard was up lol But our first impression blew me away! The customer service was phenomenal. The young ladies behind the counter was so friendly and patient as my wife and I were deciding on what to get while dealing with our baby running around the store. And then we met the wonderful, generous and sweet owner, Nando. Who on his way out, took the time to introduce himself and chat with my family and I. We instantly connected on being Italian and now in the Los Angeles area. Since then, my family and I have been inside a handful of times ordering and enjoying a handful of mini items. Their Italian coffee is delicious, so much so that I’ve even started to purchase their espresso for me to enjoy at home. And their cannoli, is a real authentic cannoli. Something I have missed dearly since I’ve been here in Los Angeles. Even when I have found places that also have real authentic cannolis, there’s just something about this that is delicious. It is freshly made and filled to order. How it should be! Although the pastries are fantastic. But honestly speaking, because I’m always honest in my reviews. Some of their pastries are not for everyone. They have pastries that are on the sweeter end, if you are into those and pastries that aren’t so much. Including another childhood lifelong favorite Italian pastry of mine called, sfogliatella. I’m not ashamed to admit, the first time I been to this, tears came to my eyes lol This place to me is special, it reminds me of home and my family in so many ways. I can go on and on about how delicious everything is and just how overall fantastic the vibe and energy is when you walk in those doors. But I won’t bore you, I’ll just highly recommend you stop by for a delicious cup of espresso and something to eat. You won’t be disappointed!

Loved this gem of a cafe! Tried the panzanella salad, arancini, and Sicilian Palmer. The panzanella salad was delicious - loaded with focaccia, a balsamic glaze, plum and cherry tomatoes, and a soft mozzarella, with plenty of basil, and purple onion. The basil was the only green I the salad- but that was fine with me. The tomatoes were flavorful and the dish was delicious. The arancini was crispy and hot and the melty cheese and spicy sauce were a perfect complement to the tender risotto filling. My favorite was the Sicilian Palmer- it’s an Arnold Palmer where the lemon is coming from a fluffy pillow of lemon Italian ice. Highly recommend!

Absolutely delightful experience! I tried the pistachio cream croissant, which, as the kind owner explained, is imported directly from Italy and freshly warmed on-site. The flavor was simply outstandingbuttery, delicate, with the most luscious pistachio filling I’ve ever had. You can truly taste the quality‼‼nothing artificial, no preservatives, just pure, authentic flavor. I also had the pistachio coffee, and wow!!!! it was truly pistachio! Rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. No synthetic aftertaste, just real, beautiful taste in every sip. Thank you so much for this experience. I will definitely be back!

Absolutely incredible authentic Sicilian. The flavors of each ingredient get their chance to shine and comingle. The pistachio focaccia is my favorite! The owner is humble and so kind! Stunning colors from Italy, such a beautiful cafe!

What a cool, cute Italian pastry coffee shop!! I had a pistachio iced latte- just excellent l! Staff super friendly and I can’t say enough about the pastries! . I need to try the Pinsa next.