Little Italy is a shell of its former self, but in the last year, new and exciting restaurants serving inspired Italian cuisine have popped up on Mulberry Street. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
A waiter delivers plates of food at Pellegrino’s on Mulberry Street. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Patrons assemble outside of Il Piccolo Bufalo on Mulberry Street. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Torrisi Italian Specialties, which opened in early 2010, serves Italian American fare. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Diners enjoy a meal outside Florio’s on Grand Street. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Caffe Roma on Broome Street serves pastries. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Diners outside Da Gennaro restaurant on Mulberry Street. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
People stand in front of Mambo ‘taliano Ristorante & Piano Bar. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
