Eggplant Parmesan in LA-OC

I’m looking for a place serving delicious eggplant parmesan like I grew up eating on the east coast. It has to be crispy, not drowned in sauce, and a good sized portion. Any suggestions? I’ve been to Dan Tana’s. The food there is excellent but on the expensive side. Good for birthdays and special occasions.

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welcome

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Welcome to FTC!!!

I have very fond memories of the fried eggplant pizza at Casa Bianca in Eagle Rock. It was a crazily busy restaurant before the pandemic, and I haven’t been there since 2020.

Anyway, that’s the first, best fried eggplant I think of.

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Can confirm that their eggplant pizza is great never had it standalone though.

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Have you tried Jon & Vinny’s? Their eggplant dishes are good. Might be worth a try!

I had a fried eggplant pizza from a place on 42nd between 5th and Lex 4x per week back in the 80s/90s. I need to get to Casa Bianca (and have been thinking this for a long time). As a travel sedentary west sider its hard. Need to change my spots.

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Hands down Marino Ristorante.

We order it by the tray for parties too.

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