The best Pasta in Santa Monica | Sluurpy updated in May

"Visited this place last week on a weekday for dinner with my colleagues. It's a small restaurant with a bar. They serve complementary bread which..."

Jasmine Arthur

Fig

89/100 (3708 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Never had a bad meal or time here. Excellent food, great happy hour. Can be a bit loud in the main dining room. Service always excellent, and I've..."

Yvonne Kerno

"The food at Fig is over the top amazing! The chef is constantly raising the bar every time he adds a dish. Each dish is prepared with grace and..."

Dana Borowka

"I love the food and service is always great. I also like to have a (old fashioned )it’s my favorite drink at the restaurant 🍹 if you like..."

Dennys Ramirez

"Excelent place very cozy atmosphere,food amazing and the service was right on time and very friendly!!!! Definitely place to go back!!!! The chef is..."

Claudia Martin

"It's not just the perfect setting nestled in between the beautiful pool & palms at the Fairmont Miramar: but the food at Fig has such unique flavours..."

Karen Burn

"Excellent food and drinks. I've been here a few times and the table service is hit or miss. More than once the waiters have flaked- simply..."

Sonia Chaisson

"My favorite place to go for a glass of wine and cheeseboard in Santa Monica, 10/10. Eric has a cheese treasure trove and a knowledge to match, love,..."

Jacintha Warren

"Love everything! Excellent service - staff always anticipate your..."

Venus Corpuz

"Always happy with FIG at 5 happy hour. Great atmosphere and I love Eric! He knows cheese! I try and order "Eric's stash" an incredible combo of..."

Lang Parker

"Just ate here yesterday on my birthday getaway weekend trip. The food was delish! The waiter was very personable too. Loved it!..."

Alisha T. Ervin

"Great ambience....great service. Peppers as appetizer were amazing...so was the pizza � and..."

Nancy A. Taylor

"Such a wonderful place. Staff was so incredibly sweet my sister and I had to move tables three times due to the beating sun hitting us is was..."

Chelsea A

"Amazing , fresh food. Explosions of great..."

Brandon Jepsen

"Amazing. Incredible. Fabulous. The foi gras parfait was divine. And the chef's choice charcuterie and cheese pairings were so tasty. The service was..."

Kathy Nelson

"It was nothing but amazing and extremely tasty for a very humble check. Great job people..."

Hedi Rached Hachouch

"Great place tucked in away from the hustle of Santa Monica. The atmosphere is relaxed and elegant, plants are hanging from ceilings with a casual..."

mediscover style

"This quiet pocket feels like a visit to another time. Brilliant food and top notch service. The food is hyper consistent and well crafted. The fries..."

Meshach Weber

"Amazing place! The atmosphere is very inviting and elegant to say the least. Our server was very welcoming and attentive. We decided to stop by for..."

Benjamin Larios

"It's a truly charming place with all the plants hanging from the ceiling. The restaurant has an elegant yet casual and relaxed feel. Their coffee is..."

Emily Wloch

"Took my husband and a friends for breakfast. Honestly the place is rather nice , French bistro style , service really good but as usual in the USA..."

Paolo Kastelec

"This place is beautiful, the staff were so courteous and friendly. The service was excellent. We chose to be seated outside. It was a gorgeous..."

Ruchika Newton-Gonzalez

"My family & I were super excited to experience "FIG". So it was a great experience! Everything in this place is extraordinary. The food, drinks,..."

Mila Konika

"One of my favorite places to go to. Our server Matt served us twice back to back and remember us. He was attentive and checked on us regularly. The..."

M C

"Brunch on Easter morning was magical. I wish we would have asked the two hosts for their names to include here, excellent!!! Millionaires bacon,..."

Thomas Peters

"New favorite brunch spot in Santa Monica! We’d made a reservation for 4, got seated immediately and the esthetics of this place is remarkable. They..."

Khushboo Singh

Heroic Italian

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Non-smoking restaurants

Il Forno

88/100 (2664 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"There’s a reason many consider Italian food the world’s finest cuisine. This place provides an example that proves the point. Given the menu, the..."

Bob Hall

"This is one of our favorite restaurants in Santa Monica for over a decade. Always a lovely atmosphere and great service. The food is usually quite..."

Novelette Witt

"I rarely leave reviews and I've been to this place a few times, always been pleased. But then I ordered over the phone with Ryan (who was wonderful)..."

Kayla Joncich

"Once when I lived in Santa Monica as a young man, I was a regular here. Later, when the restaurant opened a joint venture in Japan, I often went to..."

AB Tokyo

"Great neighborhood place with always great service by Michael. Food is above average and sometimes really great. Big menu with lots of variety. ..."

John Fanaris

"Il Forno is special to me because it's a place where I always feel comfortable as a woman dining alone. My experience in other local restaurants..."

Mary Vaiana

"The food was good. Service and staff was great. A bit overpriced for what you get. I got the lamb which was delicious but wish it came with veggies...."

Farzad Hasnat

"As all my fans know, there are few things I love more than Shark Tank. However, I also love Italian food. When I'm not watching shark tank I come to..."

Richard Leuchter

"Excellent food at a very affordable price. I only wish we had longer then one hour to order a dinner power..."

Michael Krieger

"Great service. Good food and absolutely reasonable prices for the..."

Nandana Hettiarachi

"Authentic Italian dishes, professional service and delightful patio. A neighborhood mainstay for 30 years. Original menu by Tonnino Morra still in..."

gerry furth

"Great place. Every time we go for a walk in Santa Monica we come back here for dinner. Very fast service. Very tasty food and very friendly staff.And..."

Radion Quasars

"I decided to go try Il Forno because of the dineLA special for $29. I am in no way exaggerating when I say, every plate they brought out was amazing...."

Jared A.

"Great place for a quick bite of most all classic Italian dishes. Pricing is pretty reasonable for Santa Monica. If you pay cash and take your food to..."

Cameron Conkle

"Probably my favorite Italian restaurant in Santa Monica. The staffs and servers are so nice, they give off family feel. Food here is amazing! Their..."

pan s

Orto Santa Monica

87/100 (1483 ratings)

"We went to this place for a team dinner & it did not disappoint. Food tasted great and was presented well. Service was great, with ambient music...."

akhil shanbhag

"Excellent, romantic Italian restaurant in downtown Santa Monica. Delicious, fresh and creative dishes. Top notch, professional and friendly service..."

Martin Lisius

"One of the reasons why I don’t like LA…we attempted to walk into two places that were 90% empty, the first one didn’t wanna take us, the second..."

Michel Goldstein

"What to say about this place? Super nice Italian restaurant (crazy that they gave an amazing Crème brûlée). Music was accurate, service excellent..."

Bautista Zabaleta

"One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in LA area. The food and wine were amazing while not overpriced. Also have never had better service,..."

Lindsie Green

"Food and service were excellent. Beautiful space. Highlights were the veal Milanese, spaghetti carbonara and mushroom cake on..."

John Fanaris

"We had a wonderful lunch today that took us back to Tuscany. Taglia board was very nicely presented and our server Simone was fantastic. We..."

Eileen Bandy

"I want to write a sincere apology to this wonderful establishment. I was in a rush for a conference I was in town for, and ordered the check soon..."

newbyfollome

"Probably the best pasta I have recently had. And the atmosphere is so good. Staff friendly. Highly..."

YUE GAO

"Went for a Friday lunch. Melodious and soothing music, beautiful space, and warm service. The olive bread already showed the quality of the food. The..."

Jiahui Zhou

Local Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Local Kitchen and Wine Bar is a hip new restaurant on Ocean Park Blvd. between 17th and 18th Streets. There is a small parking lot in the rear (about..."

Stephanie Bezner

"Great food, wonderful wine list, stumpTown coffee, fabulous enclosed patio within bike riding distance from home for me and locally owned. I love..."

Sheila Sloan

"The menu was nice and the food was interesting with happy combinations of flavors but not weird. The pizza is in the Neapolitan style was like..."

Sherri Noel

"Local Kitchen is my favorite restaurant in L.A. Love to go for lunch. Great pizzas, craft cocktails and..."

KB Stark

"Love this place!! Great food, great ambiance and great shopping a few doors..."

Brooke Rodd

"I recommend making a reservation for Local Kitchen + Wine Bar on Resy in advance. It’s located on Ocean Park Blvd in Santa Monica, and we were..."

Meagan McCall

"We came here during the week and the place is beautiful. The hostess and bartender were super nice. We ordered the muscles with an extra piece of..."

Vicky Assis

"Local Kitchen and Wine Bar is under new management and has a new chef. I am happy to report they have really upped their game. The service was great..."

Kamuti Kiteme

"Great italian local place. Design and ambiance is really cool. Nice bar plus indoor and outdoor seating. The paste with wild mushroom was very tasty...."

Yuval K

"Tasty, speciality food with great service and a friendly..."

Kevin Dippold

"Bar service had me feeling like royalty. Thank you everyone for making the visit pleasant yet..."

Julianne Kertes

"Simply delicious. Excellent service. Comfortable environment. Street parking is usually available plus lot in..."

Phil Donahue

"My specific review is about the Margherita Pizza at Local Kitchen & Wine Bar. The pizza was almost neopolitan, but with a a different cheese layer...."

Jonathan Zapata

"First time dining here. The food, cocktails, and service were all excellent! Will definitely be back! Neighborhood gem for..."

Pam Dyachenko

"Had a really nice dinner here last week. Tried two delicious appetizers: broccolini, which was just a bit spicy; and baby artichoke hearts, sitting..."

T Childs

"It's literally our 'local' farm to table restaurant where you can have a delicious meal that's both healthy and delicious. From a handful of wood..."

Michael Kovac

"Love this place! Truffle mushroom pizza, artichoke hearts, and olive oil cake. Great wine selection. Excellent friendly..."

Evan Rapoport

"Light, airy and intimate when it’s slow and fun+sociable on weekend evenings—of course, as others can attest to, Local has some of the best pizza..."

Thom Fain

"Beautifully designed restaurant, cozy and well lit. Food is delicious especially the Ceasar salad. The perfect ingredients and..."

Ihsor K.

"This place was a pleasant surprised. We walked in and were seated right away even though the restaurant was packed. We ordered Brussels sprouts,..."

Luigi

"We arrived early for dinner around 6:30pm and everything we ordered was amazing! Loved the food, service and atmosphere. It did get significantly..."

Fatima Lemus

"The best restaurant that I have ever visited in the USA. Clean, fast, really tasty ( not fat food, not huge size of portions). children were excited..."

Olga Badina

True Food Kitchen

87/100 (6250 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"For the appetizers, we ordered Charred Cauliflower. I liked the idea of chopped dates and pistachio with the cauliflower. Though they both were in a..."

Juhi Shah

"We ordered take out. I ordered the ancient grains bowl. I really enjoyed it. We also tried the vegan double cheeseburger. It was good, would have..."

Carol

"I got the pesto pasta and I loved it. I took the photo almost at the end of my meal. It was a good size meal. They also offer some very good..."

Rose Wright

"Great for brunch all day round, breakfast pizza and cocktails? Yes please! Great atmosphere, delicious food and drinks and courteous service..."

Reinaldo Chacon

"Fantastic options to choose from. Enjoyed my meal! I recommend the Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl, I added on tofu which tasted great. I also had a wonderful..."

alexandra annette

"Bright and casual lunch spot. We ate here after doing a little shopping at the mall where this place is located. They have excellent espresso drinks..."

Alex R

"I went to see Barbie today, took all kinds of beautiful photos, and then found this restaurant. The temperature by the sea is really comfortable. I..."

Nancy Tu

"A great place to eat delicious food that is actually good for you! I had the vegan mushroom and onion pizza on a gf crust with house made ricotta..."

Kellee B

"First time visiting in Santa Monica and a friend recommended this spot for dinner: it definitely didn’t disappoint. The restaurant is spacious and..."

Hadia

"TFK is the convenient place to go with friends & family because they cater to everyone's preferences. A farm to fork restaurant with moderately..."

Maurice Mbaabu

"I have been there twice and love the place. The location is right next to the mall, and they always have a table available. Food is fresh. I love..."

Olga Falevich

"The food is great here, the service is very attentive. One advise you should always add some protein to your bowl, otherwise the portion will be very..."

Carlos

"Very flavorful and upscale food in a casual environment. Liked that the menu lists the calories for each item. The charred cauliflower was..."

Rick Carlile

"Great vegan Korean bowl and Smoked gouda turkey burger. Everything is really full of taste. They use ingredients from local..."

Eva Komarkova

"Nice experience having dinner here. The food was served hot and the service was good, but it took more than 20 minutes to serve dessert. Sea Bass..."

Hanan Hamad

"To all those people who say healthy food cannot be tasty. Please visit this restaurant to get your mind blown. We ordered Charred Cauliflower,..."

Vrush

"Had the Teriyaki Quinoa. Good portion size and lots of flavor. The only drawback is the food wait time but for freshly made food it's worth the..."

Gilbert Vargas

Tender Greens

87/100 (4453 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ordered Tender Greens for an in office luncheon today for 20-25 people. I placed the order online and followed up with the manager, Raul. Raul..."

Carla M.

"My new favorite place to eat (only if I lived here, ugh) super healthy choices and perfectly cooked. Great value for the..."

Rita Roosa

"Best fried chicken sandwich I ever had. Unique flavor with the cabbage salad coleslaw and spices in it. Reasonably priced compared to other places..."

Jesse Denver

"The food is always exceptional, I come every Wednesday because I work at the farmers market outside; by far the best food around! I usually get the..."

Jose Carranza

"Absolutely AMAZING! The food was so yummy—my salmon was cooked perfectly and my mashed potatoes were delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly..."

Julia Wang

"We shared a Mediterranean steak salad (medium rare) and it was quite tasty. We might have liked it a bit more rare, so we will ask for that next..."

Tony Kilt

"I would Highly recommend this place! They have so many healthy food options, the Chicken and steak is always so Fresh and Good! I also like the fact..."

Derhem Abdel

"As soon as I hit the door I felt the "good energy" ...the atmosphere and physical decor were great the food of course very good and the portions..."

Lj Jones

"Excellent service, attention and delicious sandwiches and very well served. 💯 Good..."

Ariel Partida

"The food was awesome! My mother and I went there and she ordered the Salmon plate with kale and sprouted rice and I ordered the Cobb salad. We also..."

Marjie Van Der Laan

"One of my go-to spots for a quick, healthy lunch. The line can get a bit crowded during lunch (starting around noon) but you can also order ahead..."

Shanelle S

"This is a full, in-depth review on Tender Greens in Santa Monica . I came here about a week ago with some friends and my family. The atmosphere is..."

Guy Hartstein

"Good quality food with reasonable pricing. Vegetarian options available. Lots of seating inside and outside (shade..."

Irena M

"Fresh food that tastes homemade. I had the chipotle bbq chicken, mashed potatoes, and Caesar salad (called “romaine hearts” on the menu). Would..."

Alison Carter

Michael's

86/100 (1969 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"At Michael’s, an enchanting space, Tiffany, our guide, brought such grace. The atmosphere, a charming trace, Where every detail finds its..."

Stephen de Man

"Michael's has absolutely maintained the highest standards over many years. Sitting in the garden for dinner on a crisp December night is just..."

David Kagel

"Great environment to eat. I would recommend to my friends but I have eaten at better places so reluctant to score a 5. They have a happy hour. Don't..."

Gerald Tombs

"A very happy accidental discovery after we'd been elsewhere nearby at a place that simply did not want us to be there. A beautiful space with an..."

P Cee

"Michael's has been around for 43 years or so. I have been going to dine there thru the 4 decades nev we have i had a bad dinner. This times was..."

Chef Avinash Kapoor

"Excellent service, (thanks Tiffany!), great cocktails, tasty food and a well priced wine list in a lovely al fresco setting. A perfect Santa Monica..."

Rob Lourey

"A wonderful culinary experience in a romantic lit ambiance. Happy to return her after almost 14 years. It did not disappoint, on the..."

Dr. Costin Marinescu, DDS

"Loved this place! The fig and blue cheese pizza was incredible along with a beautiful wine list. Great atmosphere and really lovely service. Highly..."

Liz Jamieson

"The best meal and dining experience of my life. Truly a night we will remember for a lifetime. From the perfect cocktails to the various dishes that..."

Dan Gonzalez

"Extraordinary!!! Drinks, Food and Ambient - simply remarkable. As a mushroom and truffle lover must say the best pasta ever, THANK..."

Mimi Todorova

"Stumbled upon this happy hour after hitting up all the “trendy” bars in Santa Monica. We found it to be a fantastic deal and would return. Their..."

Kiera K

"The food is delicious and the atmosphere is beautiful. The staff is wonderful every need is met and it’s like they can sense when you need..."

Liberty-Klasha Ray

"Very nice restaurant in the 3rd street in Santa Monica. Nice area outside with great atmosphere. The beef with fries was delicious with sauce au..."

Luis Felipe de Oliveira

"We had an amazing meal here. The back patio was perfect for a group of 5 of us at a roundtable, able to talk with everyone. The food was excellent as..."

Tom Brander

"Before we even ordered, Michael came out and greeted us himself. An unexpected treat. The food was fantastic. The ambience was too tier. Wish I was I..."

Reagan Heddins

Forma

86/100 (2095 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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! It’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 “neighborhood fancy” 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 “Dalla Forma”..."

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

Obica Mozzarella Bar

"We recently reserved the section on the back patio area for dinner with 12 people. The food was delicious, from the charcuterie platter and salads to..."

Grant Jack

"Very beautiful restaurant with an amazing staff. The appetizers are amazing with the spectacular cheese. The entrees and pizza are just ok. They..."

Steven Mindel

"Been here twice now.. Exceptional service. Food is presented wonderfully and the value is top rate. This is a go to in a city with many..."

Jon Mac

"Pleasant place, great service and excellent food! Our Pizza was super light and crunchy!..."

Keyla Ayala

"Great food, for the kids too. Very good service. Really really nice..."

Bernhard Schwarz

"AN OASIS!!!! We stumbled upon this place from google maps because it was nearby and we LOVE mozzarella. But I had my dog and called them to confirm I..."

Andrea Bakke

"I am so very impressed with this restaurant! My daughter lives in Santa Monica a student away from from- She just had her 4 wisdom teeth out and was..."

jacqui oconnor

"Holy cow! What a discovery! Ruined my kid for fried mozzarella anywhere else. Lovely food. Wonderful humans. Absolutely delightful. So becoming a..."

Karen Hohman Almeida

"It was good, but I like more dive places. This is more up scale, but the pizza was surprisingly good. Hey, I'm from NY and am picky. It's not a place..."

Rob Bedell

"This was the best surprise of my vacation. From the appetizers to the wine, the service, and the deserts this location deserves a 10/5. My family and..."

Tomas Gomes

"Very good food. Ravioli and burrata were perfect. Cocktail too was nice. But service left a lot to be desired. They just put the plate and go..."

Prakhar

"Service was super efficient. We never had an empty glass or a dirty plate in front of us for longer than a minute. Leon was fantastic and made an..."

Stephanie Grimm

"I've been on a Gnocchi mission lately and stopped here for lunch. It was crowded but I found a seat at the bar. Great gnocchi, great portion size,..."

Rosemarie Dixon

"Great Spinach lasagna and ravioli. The mozzarella sampler was also..."

Eric Van Dyn Hoven

"We knew Obicà from the restaurant at Westfield Century City and loved it, but the experience we had at this other location was incredible. The..."

José María Andrés Martín

The Curious Palate

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food and service are always great! Friendly staff and owner. We stumbled upon it one day by accident. Loved it!!! and drive there from Orange..."

DrDina Martin

"We just happened upon The Curious Palate while visiting Santa Monica for the day and we were so glad that we did! It was a sit down restaurant, but..."

Brianna Massengale

"This place is hidden Paradise! Food is fantastic, great energy, friendly staff. I highly recommend to everyone who gets hungry while shopping at..."

Diana Remeikiene

"Do NOT MISS this place! Every plate has so much flavor and is beyond..."

Von Lewis

"Very good service, good choice of food and very good choice of craft beers. I was unsure what drink to have, so having had a few samples from my..."

Richard Allen

"Bästa pastan med lax. Suveränt smaksatt. Lätt 5 av 5. Och så får du provsmaka några lokala ölsorter gratis. Men du kommer garanterat hitta ngn..."

Fredrik Jakobsson

"Always amazing food.. farm fresh and seasonal dishes. Drinks..."

Marie Santos

"By far the best service we have had this week in LA. And great food too..."

Ulrik Aarup Kruse

"The chefs really care about their food. Everything is wonderful. The burgers, salads, and wraps are yummy and the Diablo fries are absolutely..."

Emily Kariya

"Wild mushroom tagliatelle was the best pasta dish I've had since visiting..."

James J Der Jr

"The staff are just so lovely and so helpful at suggesting the perfect drinks and meals for your palate. The food is so incredibly fresh and as simple..."

Ilona Tar

"I love everything about this restaurant! The food is original and every single bite is absolutely..."

Shelly Conley Cannon

"The food was outstanding. I will head out to this spot from Rancho Cucamonga every..."

Joseph Aguilera

"You can't get better than this, freshest salad and tinder steak. It all comes from the farms, to..."

Andy Yin Ni

"Can't even begin to explain how often I crave the food at this restaurant. The staff is incredibly knowledgable about where the fresh fruits,..."

David Burton

"Love this place. Been here a few times. Right by my office. And one if the owners Eliot is awesome and he really cares and shops at the farmers..."

Edmond Torbati

"We were there with kids for lunch and loved it so much that we came back for dinner! Excellent selection of various appetizers and entrees!..."

Elmira Razakova

"Lovely place, delicious food. I ordered the seefood coconut curry pasta and it exceeded my expectations. The strawberry cream pie dessert is amazing,..."

yesika katherin parra martinez

"This is my first time eating at this place, and I'm glad I decided to give it a try. Albeit my review is only based on the dish I ordered, it's..."

Rene Hoyo

"My fiancee and I were visiting the LA area for vacation, and while going to visit the Santa Monica Pier, we parked at the nearby mall and noticed an..."

Luke Drelick

"Found this place randomly while looking for a place to meet up with my daughter for lunch. This place did not disappoint, everything on the menu..."

Georgina Curry

"If you've never been to THE Curious PALATE, you should give them a try. The menu has a good variety of food options. The price is reasonable for the..."

Aaron Aardal

"I had a great dinner here! I stopped in for dinner on a whim and really LOVED the food! We were a party of 3 and we all loved what we got. I got..."

Rebecca Levy

"Location is the only thing that let's down this outstanding restaurant. On the 3rd floor of the mall, it feels a little out of the way, and I nearly..."

Mark Jones

"Great place! Went there with the kids and it was great for all of us. It is a little hard to find on the top/3rd floor at the North end, but worth it..."

Marcus O'Reilly

"My wife and I stumbled over the Curious Palette late one evening and were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food they served. So much, that we..."

Ron Marier

"This was such a pleasant experience! The food is above and beyond and the costumer service is a 5- stars!! This is one of the best please in sat at..."

Roee H.

"If you want are looking for great food in the area, this is the place to come. Good menu with a variety of dishes at reasonable prices. All well..."

matt Perry

"Wow! Seriously one of the best plates I ate. The quality of the food is amazing. I had the curry roasted Cauliflower and the Spicy miso pasta which I..."

Dee Nice

"Wow! My husband, toddler and I were hungry after a day of sight-seeing in Santa Monica, we saw the Cheesecake Factory and thought great an easy, not..."

Erum Hussain

"My family and I were on vacation and bought a city pass. This restaurant happened to be included with a $20 voucher for each meal. The restaurant..."

Jesse Stachowiak

"The Curious Palate easily takes our top spot for best food in Santa Monica. It's located at a sunny, breezy spot at the top of the Santa Monica Place..."

George

"All of the food was delicious and they have yummy beers on tap!! Great service! Homemade salted caramel ice cream 🤤🤤🤤 Wish I would have..."

Michele Millard

"We were tired after a long day at the boardwalk and beach, and looked for something different to eat, on our way "home". We found The Curious Palate..."

Teresa Figallo

Boa Steakhouse Santa Monica

86/100 (4900 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Steak house in Santa Monica. The cocktail shrimp and salad were delicious. However, the steak fell short of expectations. The staff was very..."

Uni .a

"The meet was amazing, and the sides as well. We ordered the New York Strip and the filet minion, as sides we choose the salted spinach and the..."

Martina Pallai

"Excellent restaurant. Kind and attentive staff. Excellent drinks. tasty food. Steaks are exceptional. good..."

Reuven Denkberg

"Edward was the star of the show! One of the best servers in all of California!! The atmosphere is amazing, stunning restaurant, and the desert and..."

Pinder Singh

"I’ve been coming here for over 15 years. They just keep getting better and I think I only sat at a table once I just sit at the..."

Edward Anderson

"A night out with my husband on our trip to LA ended with dinner here. Our waitress was very knowledgeable with the menu and made it very memorable..."

Loida

"I host quite a few private events in various restaurants in Los Angeles, and the experience I had at BOA was exceptional. Not only was the food..."

Zishan J

"Loved it. Great atmosphere. Recommend the sea food tower and the garlic truffle..."

Laura Aguilar (Dreamzland)

"I loved this place! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food. Their New York Strip Steak is fantastic, strongly..."

Cedric Martin

"We were celebrating our anniversary with my husband @ Santa Monica location. The food was delicious 🤤, literally you cannot go wrong with any of..."

Tatevik Sahakyan

"Although it was 2 of us, we decided on 3 main dishes instead of an appetizer. We had the scallop dinner and shared it as an appetizer. It was cooked..."

Fernando Soto

"The service is amazing!! I've never seen anything like it, you have multiple servers, and everyone is so attentive. The wagyu beef just melts in your..."

P W

"Nice place to visit for good steak dinner if you’re in Santa Monica. Really good Caesar salad – best I’ve ever had. Friendly service. Would..."

Bob Brennaman(REALTOR)

"What can I say that probably hasn't already been said... great location, check. Great staff, check. Great service, check. Amazing food, double check...."

Shaunnetta Branham

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant

86/100 (6007 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is great. They understand the importance of quality food and distinctive service and a little special treat at the end. The misfit burger..."

Charley Fiala

"The kindness from the staff just made my heart swell. I was visiting with my special needs daughter, and the staff actually wanted our experience to..."

Carrie Colbert

"Great bartenders, drinks were amazing and food was quite nice! Would definitely recommend! Nice place to sit outside outside and have a drink or..."

Kristi Diehl

"We sat down after 6:30 pm and the server told us about the happy hour with 50% off cocktails and wines by the glass till 7:00 pm. What a pleasant..."

Angie Hui

"Love this place! Sat at the bar for Happy Hour. Zack was a wonderful bartender. Cocktails were half price from 3-7. They were delicious and very..."

Tena Valenti

"The Misfit Bar & Restaurant is a solid choice, earning a strong 4.5-star rating. Their cocktails are on point, offering a variety of strong and..."

Ritul Jain

"Came to Venice Beach, California for a much needed vacation. After exploring the local eateries, was a bit sad with the selection of gluten-free and..."

Yekrab

"Really liked this bar, nice staff, good atmosphere and good happy hour until 7pm. Slightly soured by someone stealing our jacket, but thankfully we..."

Daniel Robinson

"Update 2023 Definitely worth squeezing into the bar if you can find a spot. Came in here on a Monday night for happy hour, packed! The atmosphere is..."

Mojito M

"This is such a cute hidden gem. The ambiance is so romantic and calming but mature. I came here for date night and made it in time for happy hour...."

Hannah Binder

"As usual, the food, vibe and service were spot on! Hosts were super patient with my late friends arrival, so I chilled at the bar waiting. Paulina..."

Rick Lang

"Incredible food and drinks. You know I love a good vibe too. This is a dope restaurant and bar with original bank security boxes and other elements..."

Vaughn Dabney

"Great place to share amazing food with friends. All plates are shareable portions. Our waiter was super friendly, helpful, and made great jokes. The..."

Faith Banks

"The best place in West USA. I am myself a misfit so I fit right in. Incredible food, even better..."

Dani Ortuño Gudiño

"This was a nice hidden Jem in Santa Monica! We had excellent service and the food was amazing! The food was so good we actually ordered another..."

Alexander Keller

"We arrived late in Santa Monica and we were looking for a place to eat that didn't close too early. We landed in this bar-restaurant a little bit by..."

Vaheana VARNEY

"This place is bomb! Beautiful setting, friendly service, great cocktails and food. Literally every dish we tried (Burger, veggie tacos, fries,..."

Tom W. Bertolotti

"I came here with my gf to find a chill bar to drink eat and ideally watch the nba game. There was only one tv which was outside of viewing distance..."

Link

"Worth the walk from Santa Monica Pier. 10/10 food and drinks, very unique too! Service was a little slow, with the drinks coming after our food..."

Aaron Lara

"Had a great time with friends here. Fantastic atmosphere, great service and drinks. The food is good… not fancy but yummy and a bit..."

Marisa Pasquini

Vito

85/100 (1445 ratings)

"This was an impromptu stop for dinner and the place is the epitome of “Old School” Italian. Red naugahyde, dark wood, and low lighting are the..."

Gillian Goldman

"In 2022 my wife and I visited Los Angeles. My wife had done a lot of research regarding restaurants and decided to dine at Vito late one Saturday..."

Randall White

"Moody, romantic Italian restaurant with delicious food, great atmosphere, and friendly service! Absolutely love it..."

Haley Portillo

"If you want to feel as if you've stepped back in time, in the very best of ways, enjoy a meal at Vito's. Hit the bar first for delicious martini...."

Karen Register

"This is a nice Italian restaurant in Santa Monica by the business park. The atmosphere is old school and cozy and they have a nice outdoor area too...."

Michael Lopez

"Vito strikes again!! I've been to both Mother Wolf and Felix in the past month, and can confidently say that Vito has BETTER pasta than both these..."

Richard Leuchter

"The food is exceptionally delicious. The service was impeccable. The ambience was perfect. My husband and I can’t wait to go back with our friends..."

Vilma Yacoob

Kaz M

"A group of ten of us went to Vito’s for my birthday dinner. We were a loud group laughing and having a good time. Most of us started the meal off..."

Jessica Iovine

"This was the first restaurant we came to when restaurants were able to reopen in LA and have guests indoors (before the rules changed). We sat inside..."

Megan Mets

Blue Plate Oysterette

85/100 (3574 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This joint is in a great location, can't imagine what they must pay for rent. That would at least explain the need to charge $18 for the grilled..."

George Scott

"Tried the dine LA menu, and loved it! Service was super fast and all the food tasted great. The first course was clam chowder which was light but..."

Andrew

"We stopped by here right after going to the bungalow and the oysters on people’s tables looked good. I got a dozen oysters, fancy set(lobster,..."

Rodrigo

"The food here was super!!! delicious. Especially, the bouillabaisse was even more delicious than the stew I had in France. I would like to express..."

Jane Shin

"The location is great, right next to the coastal promenade. The lobster sandwich was very good, the fried fish was also good, and the fries were..."

Joe Kuo

"Nice place to enjoy the view of Santa Monica. I was not really hungry and just looking for a place to sit down and relax, so I decided to try this..."

Livy Hansel

"OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Came for the dineLA menu AMBIANCE: Casual. Noise level is average. We sat outside and brought our doggies ORDERED: - Oysters -..."

Renee Lee

"What a great find. Especially in Santa Monica where everything is expensive but not always deservingly so. This place was so worth the money...."

Tina Garbe

"Decided to grab a quick bite & some drinks while we explored Santa Monica & this place did not disappoint. It was super cozy, the service was warm,..."

Jordan McAngus

"Amazing seafood. The server was very helpful and friendly. The calamari was fresh and tasty. The Crabcake was amazing. There was happy hour deal on..."

Tejas Vernekar

"The drinks were tasty and most of the dishes had really great flavors. Server was friendly and attentive. Parking was cheap at the public garage on..."

Amy Zanlungo

"Was here for the Lucky Yu Japanese-Baja California pop up I think the oysters are crazily overpriced - they’re good but not mind blowing. Got the..."

Victoria

"We wanted to get seafood 🦞 around Santa Monica but wanted to avoid the crowd. I got a lobster roll and my partner got a lobster Mac and cheese. It..."

Yuwei Pan

"Lobster Mac & Cheese with white truffle oil…. Need I say more? My favorite things beautifully baked and served on a skillet. I nearly ate the..."

Jack Moran

"Great atmosphere, good food, and drinks. Definitely make reservations ahead of time to see if you want to sit inside or..."

Jonathan Ramos

"Seafood tower is a must. Didn’t feel too full after so 3 couldn’t share this unless it was just your appetizers. The selection is divine and I..."

Zelda

"Me and my wife had lunch on Friday around 1 pm. It wasn’t crowded and when I asked to a lady to seat inside she was making faces and I told her..."

F XF

"Great little seafood restaurant across the street from the Santa Monica beach/pier. They had some delicious happy hour food and drink specials. We..."

Heather Conkright

North Italia

85/100 (4561 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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 didn’t expect to go to several great food places this trip to LA, but we did 😄 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 👌 Would recommend. I thought they put caviar on my tiramisu ,..."

賴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!😍❤️ 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. It’s great if you..."

Tommy Tang

Wilshire Restaurant

"Srvc was great, super attentive but not annoying. Food came out @ a good pace. The ambiance was beautiful, romantic, but not so for that you couldn't..."

nellie kim

"Delicious food, awesome staff!! Will definitely return!!! Beef Wellington is out of this..."

Jan Lastocy

"Great food and the best service in town. Managers Erin and Jimmy are awesome and head bartender (mixologist) Chris makes the best cocktails in..."

Terri Decker

"A small group of us came here on a whim for dinner on a weeknight. We were sat at a table in the back outdoor area. It was nice as the weather was..."

Christine Tran

"This is a great place! The outdoor patio, the ambiance, and the food were amazing. I went here when I was on vacation up in LA (from San Diego)..."

Lisa Slattery

"Very good, personable service. The outdoor seating is nice and shaded and has heaters. Food was very flavorful. They have simoe well done bar food..."

Andrew Schneider

"Being English myself, it’s always hard to find food that makes me feel like I’m back home and has the same exact taste. They did an AMAZING job!..."

Holly Wilkes

"Hol’ up! Are you telling me this elegant and sophisticated restaurant has Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 5pm-close??? I mean cmon this can’t be..."

Jenelle Bossett

"Enjoyed my recent lunch here. Looking forward to going back. They’ve had a new chef here from late Nov. 2017 — Chef Brendan Collins, formerly of..."

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"Attended a dinner here recently put on by my office with a fixed menu. Couldnt have been a nicer experience. The filet and hamachi were delicious,..."

Bryan Chabrow

Ivy At The Shore

85/100 (5357 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"They had a prefixed Thanksgiving menu. It was fabulous, the beautiful boat painting is an artist Ed roche, So I became a lover of his art by this..."

Alicia Ann Marie

"The atmosphere at The Ivy is incredible. Fresh flowers and a beautifully set table. When my daughter and I first arrived for lunch on a Thursday..."

Amanda Gonzales

"I wish I could leave 10/10, and a great shout out to Juan at the bar. He is the star of the show. I loved the food and drinks, must try passion..."

Rose Anne

"Had to write a review immediately. The place was so beautiful and the service excellent and food fresh and delicious. Lucky to find this place on..."

Marc Rothman

"This is an LA classic! This location has been here since 1985 and always amazing! There is nothing I can't recommend on the menu. Whatever you order..."

Jeff Geller

"I have been to the Beverly Hills location a few times and would say I prefer there over this Santa Monica location even though it’s been open since..."

Zan Lee

"I am pleased to share my Sunday brunch experience at the IVY Santa Monica. Beautiful venue & strategic location by the pier, very convenient valet..."

Paulin

"Lovely spot to enjoy a brunch, lunch, or just..."

Scott Nelson

"The scones are sinfully delicious!!! Had the fish and chips and the shrimp and onion rings were out of this..."

Jodie Francisco

"I ordered mexican food and It was amazing even the anise bread they serve at the beginning, the interior looked so pretty makes you feel in another..."

ylecara noiloc

"This place is amazing I'm here on California for vacation and I knew there was gonna be really amazing restaurants and I was not disappointed with..."

Brad Luthernial

"Have dined here many times over the years, last time was July 2020 this time, two weeks ago. Still on their game. Great food and terrific and..."

bnicoletti

"It’s beyond me how anyone could give it 1 star. Food Service Vibe Decor Location Mood Each and every one of those are top notch. No, it’s not..."

pshoan

"Simply sensational! I felt like I was dining in Paris. Romantic, lovely little spot, champagne is handed to you the minute you walk in the door! I..."

Sasha Hartleb

"Food and staff are amazing. I really wanted to praise Sina and his fabulous customer service. We had the shrimp tacos (the best) and the Branzino..."

Gabby R

Capo

85/100 (1764 ratings)

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"I would say it’s one of the best Italian restaurants in Santa Monica, but it does have some issues. It’s really small and intimate on the inside,..."

Zan Lee

"A nook and cranny in Santa Monica along the shoreline close enough to feel the sea mist and hear the waves crashing about the sand. A bewilderment of..."

Steven Kenedy

"It feels like walking through the door & being wisked on to a vacation far away. The art is fabulous. The ambiance is delightful. The staff was..."

Leah Dilbeck

"Best service I’ve ever experienced in Los Angeles. Felt right at home the moment we were seated. My partner and I split 3 pastas. Conveniently..."

Miguel Barbosa

"너무 친절하고 프로패셔널 합니다. 너무 좋아요. Friendly, very professional - feel very welcome and amazing service with :) it was..."

T.H OH (Sa Sin Dang)

"We visited this place for breakfast on Friday morning. Short walk from JW Marriott. Wait was 10mins. We ordered omelettes and pancakes for kids...."

Praneet Raj

"The ravioli and blackberry crumble are great. Service was spectacular. Parking is an issue, so you have to use the..."

Randy M

"Soo good I wanted to stuff myself like it was Thanksgiving dinner.. but we tried the margaritas and mimosas. With the Carnitas tacos with a order of..."

Mr Savage

"This Italian restaurant is a must go. Impeccable service. A cozy ambiance. The Rigatoni Tartufo Ragu may have been the best pasta dish I've ever had,..."

Dylan

"extraordinary in every respect, including the out-of-this-world meal that is prepared and presented to patrons of the establishment. Our hostess'..."

Justin Shelley (Massage Therapist)

"Food was phenomenal! Our waiter Rob made the evening! Best birthday..."

Jacob Bevilacqua

"Amazing/awesome professionalism, from the servers/staff to the cooks. I knew before going in what the price would be approximately thanks to Google..."

Luck LaMotti

"A true gem. An awesome wine list, excellent food in a perfect setting, and highly professional staff. One of the most expensive American restaurants..."

Rich Gray

"Great service that you’d expect from a swanky place. However, I’ve had many a chicken parm and this wasn’t worth the price tag north of..."

Andrew

"Great Italian spot with phenomenal service. Our waiter Hector was the picture of perfect service. (Thanks Hector!) The place has a nice, intimate..."

Courtney Gabinetti

Valentino

85/100 (1853 ratings)

"Best Italian in LA. My wife and I dined at Valentino this week for her birthday. We had purchased a prix fixe 5 course package through Amazon Local...."

Eric B

"Unbelievable...if available, get the special with beet pasta and ragu...it was absolutely sublime. Everything is fresh and..."

Henry Nieberg

"Got a table right away. The service was a little slow, but the osso bucco was very tender and delicious. They also have a really large wine..."

Austin Sorenson

"Wonderful dinner. Came here to celebrate dude's birthday since he really likes Italian food. They were kind enough to seat us at a corner booth, it..."

Dani S

"Valentino is an absolute gem! The food, the wine, the service... everything is impeccable and of the utmost quality. In a city where restaurants come..."

Lana Rushing

"I like to go to Valentino's whenever I have the opportunity. Recently I have been doing the Happy hour small plates and I love them. The Crudo..."

Alex Lindsey

"Came here for my birthday dinner and had a wonderful experience. Risotto and Veal Chop was beautifully prepared and the staff was very accommodating..."

Bernard Benjie Paraiso

"Valentino is one of LA's westide culinary gems. We have gone here several times and are always blown away by the level of service, food and just..."

Grant Jack

"Fantastic wine list, great food, great service. A perfect stop before heading up the block to a show at McCabe's Guitar Shop. Definitely falls..."

Mimi Mayer

"place to go for that special occasion. excellent, creative, artistic food that never disapoints. nothing bothers the servers or management. very..."

Joyce Goldman

"The year was 1982, lunch for three was $500 as I placed myself in the hands of Piero Selvaggio. It turned out to be the best thing I could have done,..."

Joseph Jones

"For Italian food (*not* Pasta and pizza), this is as good as it gets. The only way to improve on Valentino is to go to Florence (Italy) and eat at..."

Barry Gold

"If you got the dough, this place is one swanky establishment. Wine is amazing and I'd recommend the grilled octopus with squid ink...."

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