A penne pasta dish at the newly opened Eatalian Cafe in an industrial neighborhood of Gardena. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Lunchtime at Eatalian Cafe. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Exterior signs at newly opened Eatalian Cafe. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Grilled chicken salad at Eatalian Cafe. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Waitress Lupe Taylor carries pizzas to a table of diners. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Eatalian Cafe owner Antonio Pellini prepares a gelato sandwich. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Garran Smith, 4, of San Pedro, chooses a gelato flavor. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
