Sunday Gravy
Inglewood
Restaurant in Inglewood, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Inglewood pick for a casual lunch or dinner when ease matters more than ceremony. Sunday Gravy is better for a flexible neighborhood meal than for diners seeking a chef-driven tasting format, published sourcing detail, or a high-design room.
About Sunday Gravy
For an Inglewood visit, Sunday Gravy is best framed around the basics rather than specifics. It is in Inglewood, the dress code is casual, and hours are listed Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
Sunday Gravy makes sense for people who want an uncomplicated Inglewood option without relying on details about format, menu, price, reservations, or signature dishes. For comparison, other venues to consider include Carnitas El Artista, Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen, Dulan's on Crenshaw, Two Hommés, and Somerville.
Choose it for basics
The clearest reason to choose it is fit with your schedule and expectations. With hours listed Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM, it can work for people who need an Inglewood option on those days. It is a casual-dress-code option when the schedule is the driver.
Specific ingredient-sourcing, chef, and menu details are not available here. If those details matter, check directly before going rather than assuming a particular format or specialty. The better decision is not whether Sunday Gravy is a showcase for a specific cuisine or service style, but whether an Inglewood venue with a casual dress code and these hours fits what you need.
How to think about it among other options
Compared with Two Hommés and Somerville, Sunday Gravy is best evaluated on the basics: Inglewood location, casual dress code, and Wednesday-through-Sunday hours. Compared with Carnitas El Artista, the decision should come down to what your group wants that day and what each restaurant currently offers.
For a wider Inglewood search, use our full Inglewood restaurants guide. If the day also involves other plans, use current listings and direct checks to confirm details before building the visit around any one stop.
Planning details
- Location
- 1122 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- eatsundaygravy.com
- Phone
- +14242276500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sunday Gravy reads like a neighbourhood trattoria that builds its identity around a slow-cook philosophy. The copy links the restaurant to the Italian‑American 'Sunday sauce' ritual—long-simmered ragù, layered braises and a communal approach to food—that shapes both the kitchen’s tempo and the room’s character. Located on Centinela Avenue among long-standing local spots, the restaurant presents itself as a warm, intimate place where patience and good ingredients matter. The tone is unpretentious but deliberate: this is a spot for lingering over hearty, time-earned dishes rather than rushing through a meal.
Best For
Sunday Gravy is best when you plan to sit and share. The concept is rooted in family-style, slow-cooked sauces that function as a social ritual, so the restaurant suits family gatherings, group dinners and casual meetups where shared plates and conversation take priority. Because the cooking philosophy prizes time and quality ingredients, the pacing of a visit skews unhurried—ideal for weekend or evening meals when diners can linger over platefuls of ragù, lasagna and other classic preparations.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the place’s strengths: choose the signature, slow-simmered dishes and share them. The menu highlights classic Italian-American preparations—Meatballs and Ricotta, Lasagna Al Forno and Ragu—so ordering family-style portions or multiple mains for the table lets you experience the depth that long braises and sauces provide. Expect generous, comforting plates that reward taking your time; if you’re with a group, pick a couple of the heavy, sauce-driven dishes to pass around rather than ordering many small plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and welcoming atmosphere focused on bringing family and friends together with old-school Italian favorites.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Meatballs and Ricotta
- Lasagna Al Forno
- Ragu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1122 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Sunday Gravy is not the right fit
For a more specific craving, book Carnitas El Artista for Mexican carnitas or Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen for soul food. If the group wants a room with more occasion energy, compare Two Hommés before deciding.
Restaurant context
How Sunday Gravy compares in Inglewood
Choose Sunday Gravy when the goal is an easy, casual Inglewood meal rather than a high-planning dinner. Two Hommés and Somerville are better fits when the room and full experience matter more; Sunday Gravy is the simpler call when convenience drives the decision.
Carnitas El Artista is the clearer choice for Mexican carnitas specifically, especially if the group has already agreed on that craving. Sunday Gravy is more useful when the party wants a sit-down neighborhood meal and does not want to anchor the decision to one narrow category.
For soul food, compare against Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen and Dulan's on Crenshaw. Those are stronger when the meal calls for that specific comfort-food lane; Sunday Gravy is the easier neutral pick when the group wants a casual plan without making the venue the whole evening.
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Compare Sunday Gravy
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Gravy | Inglewood | , | No published awards |
| Two Hommés | Los Angeles | , | 2025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #292024 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #47 |
| Carnitas El Artista | Inglewood | Mexican Carnitas | Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Somerville | Los Angeles | , | 2025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #80 |
| Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen | Inglewood | , | No published awards |
| Dulan's on Crenshaw | Los Angeles | , | 2025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #562024 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #63 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Sunday Gravy?
No specific dishes are listed here, so the safest move is to check the current menu directly and choose based on what is available that day.
Is Sunday Gravy good for solo dining?
It can be a practical solo option if you want a casual-dress-code venue in Inglewood. The hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 10 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
What time is best for Sunday Gravy?
The hours run from 11 AM to 10 PM Wednesday through Sunday. Choose the time that fits your schedule, and confirm current service details directly if timing or menu availability matters.
How far ahead should I book Sunday Gravy?
If you need a specific time or are going with a group, check directly before you go. If you are comparing it with Somerville, use current booking details from each restaurant rather than assuming the same format.
What are alternatives to Sunday Gravy?
Other venues to compare include Two Hommés, Somerville, Carnitas El Artista, Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen, and Dulan's on Crenshaw. Check current hours and offerings before deciding.
