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  Van Nuys, Calif., a northern suburb of Los Angeles, is found the San Fernando Valley. If you are in the area and you're craving Italian food, you have a number of options. Whether you're looking to satisfy that pizza jones, or are seeking more classic Italian home cooking, there's something for you.
  
  

Maria's Italian Kitchen

• Maria Alefano and her daughter Madelyn offer customers in their restaurants over 30 years of experience in Italian-style home cooking. In addition to a traditional menu, Maria's restaurants now offer a gluten-free menu for visitors with special dietary needs.
  
  Maria's Italian Kitchen
  
  16535 Arminta St.
  
  Van Nuys, CA 91406
  
  818-786-1506
  
  mariasitaliankitechen.com
  
  

DeFranko's Submarines

• LA Magazine stated that subs made by DeFranko's were "The way subs were meant to be." In addition, NBC, Daily News and KABC have also given DeFranko's great reviews. You can order subs just the way your want them with soft Italian bread, Italian herb seasonings, pastrami, Italian sausage, and a number of other sandwich fillers. If you don't feel like a sandwich, order a hot dog or meal-sized salad with a fountain drink.
  
  DeFranko's Submarines
  
  7532 Woodley Ave.
  
  Van Nuys, CA 91406
  
  818-780-9556
  
  defrankos.com
  
  

Ario's Pizza

• This pizza place allows you to order pizzas exactly as you want them in sizes from 10 to 24 inches in diameter. You can order a specialty pizza listed on the menu, or you can add your own toppings to make one of your personal Italian favorite. If you don't want pizza, you can order a pasta dish or a calzone.
  
  Ario's Pizza
  
  15333 Sherman Way
  
  Van Nuys, CA 91406
  
  818-901-8799