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Uovo
91/100 (1386 ratings)
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Lazio
Italian
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Romana
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Ragu
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Pasta
Salad
Bolognese
Lasagne
Carbonara
Tortellini
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Tagliatelle
Pesto
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"Ordered to go! Food was great, although we had to go back because we were missing two items in the order. My son ordered a Coke and she gave it to..."
tiera goich
"Iā€™ve had a lot of good pasta in my life and UOVO is certainly a pasta to remember. The Arrabbiata is a simple dish thatā€™s basically just noodles..."
Tyus Liu
"The are proudly serving PASTA! And they take it seriously. They make good home-made pasta that is good. And they cannot take any modification because..."
Handoko Oktavianus
"I ordered the Amatriciana and Chianti. I couldn't be more pleased unless I was in Italy. Very true to style over there, the cacio e pepe looks..."
Dan Hutt
"Excellent experience! Itā€™s truly relatable to a meal youā€™d have in Italy. Donā€™t expect large American portions - I usually share 3 pasta..."
Caitlyn Austin
"Yum me. Super flavorful. I will never look at a noodle the same way again... Imported pasta. Great combination of flavors and cozy atmosphere. It's..."
Jim Elayan
"Atmosphere is great but food is unbelivable. Great truffle pasta. Thanx to Miriam, she is so talented and knows everything about menu and customer..."
Burak Doğan
"We eat lunch here Monday 12/18/23. We were greeted warmly when we entered and when we realized we need to have a hurried lunch do we could made a..."
Fritz Brunner
"The dinner was amazing, pasta is the best, however, there was a problem by paying the bill by card. Three of us using the same bank card, and 3..."
Valeriya Spivakova
"Molto delizioso!!! One of the absolute best pasta dishes I have ever eaten. So incredibly fresh and delicious. The service was amazing. I can not..."
Kari
Milo & Olive
90/100 (2036 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
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Pizza
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Brunch
Breakfast
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Lunch
Cakes
Pesto
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Bolognese
Prosciutto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
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Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
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"Seriously the best. Doesn't matter what you get, it's the best. The best ingredients from the olive oil to the hand made pasta. The lemon..."
Kevin Humfreville
"Went here for lunch with my daughter. Started with the chicken meatballs and they were perfection. Tender with a little kick of heat, sauce was..."
Vince Ruiz
"What a great surprise to end up here. The peach and heirloom tomato salad with burrata was heavenly. Just the right amount to salt to sweetness...."
Pat Samuelson
"Absolutely loved this place! We started with a salad that included peaches, heirloom tomatoes and the freshest mozzarella cheese I've ever had. ..."
Kathleen Clarke
"Third time in a row for breakfast this week! Today was especially amazing with a veggie quiche with caramelized onions, kale, goat cheese and a crust..."
Byron Trent
"Amazing!! Fantastic food, wonderful staff, casual and fun. Burrata, arugula, flatbread sooooo good. Great wine..."
Dini Schild
"New flavors like poached eggs on polenta and passion fruit meringues and caramel cappuccinos. I was totally hooked after 1 breakfast. Please don't..."
Judith Drotar
"Outstanding food and I love the dedication shown by the staff here (and all of their restaurants, for that matter). It is a little pricey and you..."
Eric Naughton
"It's been a while since I was back in LA but I still remember this fantastic little place. Wonderful food, atmosphere and staff. We ate there 5 times..."
Barbara Swanston
"Totally by far the best pizza I've ever had, Berrata Cheese šŸ§€ Prosciutto & arugula is the Ultimate .. šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼Yum šŸ‘… I recommend..."
Anna Gaby
"We had the BEST meal and service at Milo Olive. The organic chicken meatballs are terrific. The pizza is AMAZING. And the choice of wine and beer..."
Liz Stephenson
"People super nice!! Great costumer service, food excellent!!! I hardly recommend Milo &Olive, Santa..."
Karla Nunez
"This Place has the best Food and Coffee. Everyone is Very Friendly!! Their Rosemary and Potatoe Pizza is Good. I can go on and on. Please come and..."
Dottie AcuƱa
"Fast, fresh, no-frills comfort food! Really good stuff! Donā€™t miss the bolognese and the pound cake from the kitchen with whipped cream and..."
Erik Matti
"Hands down the best bread and pizza in LA (kinda sad I know this because know I'll be tempted to come here more!). Great casual space, excellent..."
Theresa Galido Cilli
"Yummy food. Nice variety of vegetarian, gluten free, and regular options. Despite the name, there were no olives on the breakfast/lunch menu, but we..."
Cigal Shaham
"This was a first time dining experience in Caliā€¦I recommend the restaurant 100%! They were a busy place indeed. The staff is so friendly, and we..."
Cindy Baker
"This is a gem in Santa Monica. They offer delicious italian food. And the server is also very accomodating. We adore their protein section,..."
Handoko Oktavianus
"Very good outdoor settings. I will come back again for wine and pasta on a sunny day. The price was reasonable and the pizza was good. For some..."
Jayes L
"Rigatoni The dish was simply delicious, and I couldnā€™t get enough of its delightful flavors. The walnut basil pesto cream lent a rich and nutty..."
Carolina Camero
"My sisters came across this place when we were looking for good Italian spots in Santa Monica. So glad we chose M&O! Everything was good, especially..."
Kya Cupino
"The pesto pasta with burrata was really good but there was too much oil in the bottom. The prosciutto was good as..."
Daniel Zheng
"Fantastic italian food place for a dinner. I visited with my girlfriend twice in a week. The food is very tasty and the pizza options are..."
JoĆ£o Paulo Lyrio
"I had a million decisions to make today, So, I decided to leave it up to the chef to pick out dinner. And boy, was impressed! It started with some..."
Ghassan A
"The Margherita Pizza at Milo & Olive is delicious. The sauce is the highlight, in my opinion. The savory marinara sauce is topped generously with..."
Jonathan Zapata
Melisse
89/100 (3151 ratings)
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French
French
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Dinner
Late Night
Coffee
Sorbet
Chocolate Souffle
chicken wing
Beef
Dark Chocolate Fondant
Foie Gras
Petit-Fours
Lobster
Egg Caviar
Pasta
Snake River Farms Beef Coulotte
Scallops
Mandarin Tomato Soup
Duck
Lobster Bolognese
Valrhona Chocolate Sphere
Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio
Risotto
Chocolate Whisky
Foie gras
Truffle Egg
Bolognese
Caviar
Almond Crusted Dover Sole
Lamb
Santa Barbara Uni
Pesto
Black Perigord Truffles
Fish
Sit down
French
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Parking Available
Full Bar
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Fine Dining
"...wow...so many amazing dishes served with care and amazing flavors! The wine pairing was expensive, but worth it. Same for the truffle addition. We..."
Mark Concannon
"The chef's dining room is upscale, but cozy with only 5 tables, all located across from the open air kitchen. The chefs and servers partner in..."
Helen Hassan
"Alright, better late than never. The menu has probably updated since I ate back in August, but still worth sharing the beauty. This is my first 2..."
Paul You
"Iā€™ve been to so many underwhelming fine dining restaurants in LA that I was beginning to wonder if I should take a break from the ultra refined,..."
Christine S
"I never knew food was capable of giving me chills and bringing me into complete ecstasy. I have been to several other michellin-rated restaurants,..."
Luis Zamora
"I am convinced that MĆ©lisse is one of the most intimate restaurants in LA where you can enjoy various sophisticated fine delights. The creativity of..."
Paulin
"We visit California at least once a year, and I'm not gonna lie, visiting Melisse is one of our top reasons. It's always fantastically delicious,..."
Anna Park
"Melisse is a gastronomic and sensory delight. The restaurant itself is small and intimate seating about 14 people at a time. There are 5 tables,..."
Evan H
"First time here and Iā€™m a fan. Thanks to Dine LA was able to try a few items dishes and loved them all. The duck was my favorite, but then, it was..."
David Cho
"Perfect example of a solid 2 star - Great food all around with several excellent dishes, high-quality ingredients / well-executed techniques, and..."
James Dohm
"YUM! We went into this meal at Citrin with high expectations, and we were pleasantly surprised. Every dish and drink was elevated, delectable, well..."
Kristen Tsubota
"This restaurant is perfect fine dining. They serve you many very small and delicious artistic plates of food. The service is extremely attentive. ..."
Marc
"Exquisite restaurant. Small, thoughtful. Fun features are the solid silver duck press for the jus and the turntable playing classics like Stevie..."
Andie
"Excellent food and overall experience. Yes, it is pricey, but worth it. Did the tasting menu and all the dishes had great and complex flavors with..."
Jason Hoffer
"Unbelievable dining experience with the best service I have ever had. Literally the manager is from Paris (Jean-Jacques was his name?, district 19)..."
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"We had the 10 course meal. It was great!! The waiters and staff are attentive to your needs and requests. It is one of the great places to go for a..."
William Ha
"Very limited seating means high levels of guest attention. The food is very good and has interesting Japanese influences scattered through the menu...."
Laura Hartney
"The food was great and so was the wine pairing and service. Loved the little touches like a small stool for purses next to the table. The attention..."
Jasmine Arthur
Forma
86/100 (2095 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Octopus
Mussels
Beef
Bolognese
Gnocco Fritto
Tortellini
Cheese Wheel
Tortelloni
Prosciutto Burrata
Bread Pudding
Nutella Bread Pudding
Pasta
Arancini
Burrata Appetizer
Salad
Pesto
Fettuccine Barely Buzzed
Calamari
Fish
CT Cheese Plate
Risotto
Cacio e pepe
CT Tortellini
Salmon
Charcuterie board
CT Arancini
903 Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse - Valserena
Lasagna Bolognese
Roasted Gnocchi
Ribs
Branzino
Burnt Spaghetti Assassina
Chopped Salad
Trofie Al Pesto
Ceviche
Italian
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Valet Parking
Reservations
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Lunch
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Mid-range
"Thought the food was pretty good. Service was a little confused and it took like an hour for each course, which is not bad, just unexpected. Liked my..."
Scott Nelson
"Very welcoming atmosphere and service. They have nearly 100 types of cheeses to try. The portion sizes for the entry were a bit small for the cost. I..."
Prasanth Ganesan
"5+ for everything! Amazing food and staff! Itā€™s super cute and everything is just amazing! Started off with some really good cheeses! The..."
Kiran S
"We are not fancy people. But this place was the perfect ā€œneighborhood fancyā€ that felt special yet still comfortable, and we just adored it. I..."
Chris Hamrick
"Recently, my family and I had dinner at Forma in Santa Monica and it was a delightful experience. We specifically went to try their ā€œDalla Formaā€..."
Sam Kazanci
"Cheese-focused Italian spot on Montana Ave. Came here on a Sunday around noon and made a reservation online beforehand to celebrate my bday with..."
Shanelle S
"Amazing happy hour! Such a friendly atmosphere and staff. Feels like a neighborhood spot. Will absolutely be..."
LP
"What a great Italian restaurant! Big cheese selection, delicious pasta and risotto, some of which are made in a cheese wheel. They also have quite an..."
Irina Koenigs
"A good time had by all. Nice place to visit, talk and have a meal. We ate inside and enjoyed the low ceilings, which allowed us to talk in our normal..."
Larry M. Pearlman
"Delicious!! First time coming here and had a good experience. Noodles were so good, and buttery and creamy. The cheese board was really fun. We would..."
leewellnesshome
La Vecchia Cucina
85/100 (1205 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Lamb chops
Shrimp
Tiramisu
Beef
Meatballs
Bolognese
Lasagne
Lobster
Carbonara
Eggplant
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Clams
Bruschette
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Salmon
Fish
Ossobuco
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Our server, Mike, was terrific. He had a positive attitude, was attentive, and knew all about the menu. It can be intimidating trying new..."
Kallie Stockton
"We came for Saturday night dinner. We were at a museum opening next door and already had wine. We ordered the Buratta with prosciutto and tomato...."
Larry Falkin
"Low-key neighborhood spot in Ocean Park with a beautiful outdoor setup. If youā€™re looking for authentic and delicious Italian food, then La Vecchia..."
Pat Arena
"My first time but my family go there regularly. Our server was both very good and very pretty. I look forward to going again and trying something..."
David Steinitz
"The ragu and linguine alle vongole were both phenomenal! The outdoor seating was super cute and they had space..."
Jonathan Amos
"Great venue and good food. We were there for happy hour. Ya gotta get to the bar when they open since that's where happy hour is. Good drinks and..."
David Salazar
"We love this restaurant. Food has been consistently delicious. We usually split the tricolore salad which is a generous serving. The penne a la vodka..."
Nancy Nuechterlein
"Very cute and romantic spot. We started off with the capriccio imperiale, which was absolutely delicious. Then I got the rigatoni bolognese and my..."
Raquel Kalina
"The lobster pasta was incredible. As was the crƩme brƻlƩe and the tiramisu! Definitely will be back. Great wine selection and the service was..."
Jackie Gragnola
"This is my fave place to eat on Main St! Amazing food every single time! Your eyes WILL roll!! Even their complimentary bread w olive oil appetizers..."
TYZ
"The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauces were delicious! Definitely recommend this place and ask for Mike, he was a great..."
Sommer Harriman
"Oh my gosh the most amazing pasta I had in ages! And I eat pasta all the time... But this was absolutely delicious, a kalamata olives and caper..."
Bells B
"We loved this place. Great food. Nice service. Very reasonable prices. The bread served with garlic and oil is..."
Joseph Marc
"La Vecchia Cucina is our go-to spot for our pasta fix. We love sitting at the..."
Evelyn Lauchenauer
"Excellent service and authentic Italian food!! Matt was a great server, he had great reccomendations and was very attentive although we never felt..."
Kristina Pontarelli
"Always a great experience. A Santa Monica staple. Our waiter Mike always treats our elderly parents with care and respect and is always welcoming. We..."
B Delvichio
"Weā€˜ve been here for dinner and it was very good. My girlfriend ordered a pizza, which was really good. I had the penne with meatballs, a huge..."
David De Prado
"My favorite restaurant in the city! I love their food. They even have a choose your own pasta menu! My favorite is aglio olio made with shrimp! ..."
Judy Huern
North Italia
85/100 (4561 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Tuscan
Vegan Options
Central-Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Torte
Meatballs
Bolognese
Tortellini
Chicken Parmesan
Pasta
Tortelloni
Salad
Prosciutto
Calamari
Bruschette
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Tiramisu
Sit down
Italian
Central-Italian
Tuscan
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
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Mid-range
"We celebrated my husband birthday here and truly enjoyed this amazing italian experience. We tried pizza, sandwich and pasta, all tasted delicious ...."
Negin Nadali
"One of the best Italian meals I've ever had! And definitely the best meal we had in Santa Monica! We ate here on the last night of our vacation and..."
Alex R
"I didnā€™t expect to go to several great food places this trip to LA, but we did šŸ˜„ this place is huge. They have an outdoor patio and seven rows..."
Anna Aljabiry
"Spicy Pasta and the big pizza both excellent. Good atmosphere, good for dating šŸ‘Œ Would recommend. I thought they put caviar on my tiramisu ,..."
č³“TERRYLAITW
"The food was incredibly delicious, I loved the transparency kitchen and the Atmosphere was romantic & intimate. However our server was a snob, drinks..."
Amber D.
"I really enjoyed my meal here. The food was very good. I had the avacado salad and I was super good. The bolognese was great too. I had the..."
Eric Mork
"I think it is one of the best places to try Italian cuisine. The food is very delicious and the portions are big. I highly recommend to try the pizza..."
Alexandra Mitrasca
"Absolutely delicious!! Tried Prosciutto and Cacio E Pepe ( half and half) Pizza. I really love the Prosciutto part. My friends tried chicken pesto..."
Isuru Vidanalage
"In love With this place! The best pizza and pasta ever!šŸ˜ā¤ļø Salted Caramel Budino and Tiramisu are perfect! Thanks to the Waitress Gloria for..."
Flora Khanamiryan
"The environment and servers were great! Love the Shrimp dish, the pasta was ok, the sausage was slightly too sour for my friend. Itā€™s great if you..."
Tommy Tang
Via Veneto
84/100 (556 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Beef
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Tiramisu
Bolognese
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Valet Parking
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Itā€™s a nice Italian restaurant. The articiofi salad ($32) and the lobster pasta ($52) were delicious. Plate are a little too small and prices are..."
Stephane
"I treated myself before work to dinner - soup to dessert and two glasses of wine. The candles, the small size, warm Lighting, even the waiters..."
Chauna Sumpter
"Was searching for Italian restaurants in Santa Monica and saw this had so many raving reviews so decided to try it. This place was originally a $$..."
Ryan Lowe
"Very nut friendly establishment except for dessert. A very romantic candlelight dinner experience, but you're definitely paying for it. Bolognese,..."
David Pham
"Great service and food Servers very knowledgeable Very..."
Angela Lai
"Wow, this place is great! Save for the prices, I have nothing negative to say here, only positive. The service was top-notch, the table setting was..."
Denver Moss
"My all-time favorite restaurant, always keeps me coming back! Must ask for the ravioli..."
Helen Wang
"These guys know how to do pasta, wow. Very well cooked food, perfectly presented and tasty too. Outstanding wine cellar! Great service and really..."
Brian Angus
"Excellent food and service! I love the fact that they really pay attention to thier ingredients. They source local and organic meats and produce. I..."
Gurucharan Angisetty
"One of the most fabulous meals I ever had in Santa Monica. Perfect pasta, soft shell crabs from heaven and a wine choice from our server, that set..."
Michael Naso
Trastevere
70/100 (1391 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Pizza
Mediterranean
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tiramisu
Shrimp
Beef
Meatballs
Bolognese
Lasagne
Pasta
Carbonara
Salad
Prosciutto
Clams
Minestrone
Calamari
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Sit down
European
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fun place in the center of the Promenade. We ate at the bar and the service was great and the food was tasty. Nice place, canā€™t help the prices..."
DH
"My partner and I had lovely meals tonight. I had the cabonara and he the steak. Both were enjoyed. Sitting outside under a heater while people..."
Emma Arangio
"Great Italian restaurant in the middle of busy shopping area. Decent prices and good taste. The sandwiches aren't very filling though. But the..."
Laura Hamade
"TrastevereĀ  1360 Third Street Promenade, (310) 319-1985.Ā  If you close your eyes, this trattoria-pizzeria feels so Italian that you might think you..."
Carole Terwilliger Meyers
"The lava cake was fantastic as was the food. Definitely..."
Natalia Gonzalez Chavez
"Thin crust pizza heaven!. On a busy Friday night, grand opening for the new Santa Monica mall, we were lucky enough to get a table for two in 15..."
Picky Eater
"If you're on the promenade and want some good italian food, this place has awesome thin crust..."
Stephanie
"I enjoyed the experience of dining here more than I liked the food. Itā€™s right in the middle of Santa Monica promenade, and sitting outside is..."
Katherine Yan
"Great pasta restaurant with nice seating outside. The staff is friendly and the service fast. Both our dishes were really good without costing a..."
Stefan Pettersson
"Waiters are friendly, and foods are good. Located very busy area but we enjoyed wonderful lunch in quiet..."
Age Y
"The cuisine is so high that the taste is so great that it is worthwhile to go..."
BELLE
"The food was amazingly delicious šŸ¤¤ good service definitely comeback..."
Flor Espindola
"Great Christmas Eve dinner. Went earlier in the evening, service was wonderful and the food hit the spot. Everything came out with perfect timing and..."
Mark Brostman
"Credit where credit is due. Just had dinner with friends and it was really very good. The calamari was as good as I've had anywhere and my pizza was..."
Darren Wilson
"Have had lunch here several times with friends. The service has always been hospitable and courteous. The quality of the food is very good, Iā€™ve..."
Tony Black
"The food is outstanding! Anything I've eaten I've loved, from appetizers to desserts. I haven't tried their pizza yet. All the staff is extremely..."
Books179
"Situated on the busy intersection of Santa Monica Blvd. and Third Street, Trastevere is a good choice for Third Street Promenade visitors. A bright..."
Karsten C.
"The food is great! I'm surprised to read reviews that say otherwise! The butternut squash ravioli is fantastic! The margarita pizza is scrumptious!..."
Eden Almog