1. Tar & Roses
8.9
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Gail H: Ricotta gnocchi for small plates. Reco burrata and tomato bruschetta too! Love the wood burning aspect!
Howie Pakosh: Enjoy the 3 part appetizer comprising bruschetta, charcuterie and cheese.
Tim Harter: Crudo, oxtail and octopus, duck rillete bruschetta all so good!!
2. Bodega Wine Bar
8.7
814 Broadway (at Lincoln Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · 57 tips and reviews
Kimberly Marie: Try the spicy chicken bruschetta pizza! It's delish!
Shaun Brown: Amazing Wines and Bites! Fun Environment, Highly Suggest
Alexandra E.: Be careful if you're a girl and leave alone, the valet guys here are known to be creepy. Trust me, ladies... Eye out.
3. Il Forno Trattoria
8.2
2901 Ocean Park Blvd #111 (at 29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Young-In L.: Their filet mignon is really good, super tender. And their tiramisu is very light and fluffy, just the right amount of sweet. Their bread and bruschetta is amazing too!
Jim Mcginnis: Great secret Italian place buried in a strip shopping center. Go with the Fish special...never go wrong.
Emi Garcia: Pappardelle in lamb sauce FTW!
4. Sonoma Wine Garden
7.6
395 Santa Monica Pl #300, Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 100 tips and reviews
Brett Rothenberg: Try the Bruschetta - Bruschetta of sheep’s milk ricotta, olives, and California olive oil
Queenie C.: The olives are good & meaty, went well w/the bruschetta sheep's milk ricotta. The pork belly skewers are juicy big bites of flavor, & went well w/the marinara sauce. Free brownies when u check in!
Lauren Delfino: Pizza is good, bruschetta is good, beet salad is good.
6. Lazy Daisy Cafe
7.3
2300 Pico Blvd (at 23rd St), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 37 tips and reviews
Daisy Broyles: Egg bruschetta dish is phenomenal
Ashley Zeldin: Best breakfast in Santa Monica, served all day. Highly recommend white daisy omelet or eggs bruschetta w olive bread. Great service from Araceli & Juan.
Jessica Buck: Dijon chicken sammich is bangin, with potatoes and salad. Nom nom nom, yummerz!
10. Capo Restaurant
8.3
1810 Ocean Ave (Vicente Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews
The Feast: Best for prime cuts of steak, pizza from a woodburning oven and lobster risotto. They also house one of the most impressive new world wine lists in town.
Brittany Letto: Highly recommend Veal Scallopini (served original way), the Branzino was so amazing & flaky/crispy, the White corn ravioli w/ black truffles was so rich & delicious! Choc soufflé & volcano for dessert
Doug McCracken: Sweet corn ravioli is delicious
11. Bar Chloe
8.1
1449 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 28 tips and reviews
Jinnie L: Romantic bar with great decor. (great atmosphere♥) A bit pricey but fantastic drinks!
Renaissance Hotels: Try the Brooklyn – Bar Chloe’s cheeky take on the classic Manhattan cocktail – or the Classic Sazerac, served with Peychaud bitters, a soaked sugar cube and flamed lemon twist. An L.A. must-stop. Read more.
Holly Olson: Love this place! Warm and sexy atmosphere.
12. La Vecchia Cucina
7.9
2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 30 tips and reviews
Pam Sever: Brunch includes a free refill on mimosas, champagne or orange juice!
Isaac N: Excellent spot for a date or dinner w/the family. Reservations are a must for parties >4. Staff is consistently attentive & the food is always fabulous! ...remember, you get what you pay for ;-)
Lore Benavent: Really good burrata cheese and prosciutto salad.
13. Vito Restaurant
7.7
2807 Ocean Park Blvd (28th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Jason van Marle: Try the pasta della casa and the cesear salad. The pasta is amazing with shrimp, and scallops in a tomato cream sauce and they make the cesear at the table.
Vicky Aguilera💋: The cook deserves a gol medal, the ribs were so tender and delish and the seafood pasta was amazing. Definitely one if my favorite places in LA
Luzma Plaza: Order the Cesar Salad - one of the best (if not the best) in town.
14. One Pico
7.6
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 12 tips and reviews
Sharmagne John-Sylbert: Excellent menu, impeccable service, views of the ocean and pier, cocktails before or after in the sumptuous hotel lobby make you feel like visiting royalty. On my list of favourites.
Andy Kimmelman: I've never been to a restaurant where the server seemed scared to come to the table. Then I had lunch here.
Mark Schwartzman: Filet was tasty as were sides. “Special” salad was pretty bland. $5 for bread!
15. Marmalade Cafe
7.5
710 Montana Ave (7th), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 27 tips and reviews
Dolly: Great Weather, Great location, staff is very nice. Food was great. Dog friendly.
Meg Farmer: Grab and go, or sit and eat. Plenty of options, but be forewarned: even the simplest egg sandwich runs 12-13 bucks.
Dedi Cesarini: great food, cute atmosphere!