Milo & Olive

The scoop

This is the casual all-day Italian spot in the same restaurant family as Rustic Canyon: bakery in the morning, then wood-fired pizza, pasta, and a full dinner later. It's open every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Book on Resy, or call 310-453-6776.

What to get

Get any of their seasonal pizzas. Add the garlic knot, the side people always mention. There are pastas too if you'd rather have a bowl, and brunch is worth showing up for — pastries from 7, cooked plates from 8.

When to go

Open daily from 7 a.m. Weekend nights are the busiest and worth the wait; book on Resy. On weekends it's coffee and pastries from 7, then brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Their site's hours don't always agree, so check before you go. Dinner on the menu starts at 3 p.m.

Who it's for

Anyone who wants a casual Italian meal — pizza, pasta, or brunch — without a formal dinner. It's a family-friendly room.

Kids: A good pick with young kids. There's no separate kids' menu on the official list, but pizza, pasta, and pastries are easy to share.

Insider tips

• Street parking on Wilshire. The City lists meters on this block.
• Reservations are on Resy, or call the restaurant.
• Pastries and coffee at 7 a.m.; the weekday cooked-breakfast window on the menu is 8–11 a.m.
• A 4% healthcare charge is added to checks.
• Dinner parties of 7 or more are a $60-per-person family-style menu. Canceling less than 24 hours out costs $25 per person.

Skip it if…

You want a quiet table. It gets busy and loud when it's packed, especially on weekend nights.