1. Fritto Misto
8.3
620 Santa Monica Blvd. #A (7th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Westside · 125 tips and reviews
Nina Mo: Fried pillows! Love the stuffed gnocci and shrimp dish w substituted pink sauce or create own pasta dish w pillows, artichoke, shrimp, capers and pink sauce. Fritto misto app and tiramisu good too.
Troy Devers: Really delicious fresh pasta, with large portions. Gluten free and whole wheat pasta options also.
Lorena: Fried Pillows!!!
2. Milo and Olive
8.9
2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 131 tips and reviews
Valentina Monte: DELICIOUS. Great pizza and pasta. White bean dip situation and salad w crispy capers were surprising and scrumptious
Benjamin Palmer: meatballs, cauliflower bisque, pork belly sausage pizza. this place is so good
Eater: A tiny, always packed bakery and cafe from the Rustic Canyon team. Expect seasonal small plates, impeccable baked goods, and some of the best pizza pies in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
11. Snug Harbor
8.6
2323 Wilshire Blvd (24th), Santa Monica, CA
Diner · 42 tips and reviews
T Man: American food + unique grilled grapefruit. Attentive service. Try the patio in back. All the breads one can imagine. Lovely place with beer too.
LA Weekly: There's something satisfying about diving into a plate of sausage and biscuits - surely an entire day's worth of calories judging by the sheer number of biscuits alone - first thing in the morning. Read more.
Thee Mann: Study the menu carefully; there is a huuuuuge difference in what your bill will be if u order combo dishes vs a la carte. Old, classic diner. Stay away on weekend brunch = lines of hungover yuppies.
13. Manchego
8.4
2518 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Ocean Park · 35 tips and reviews
Meg Farmer: BYOB tapas. Do the bacon wrapped dates for sure. Super intimate, great date spot.
Jasmeet Gill: Amazing food, BYOB. Get anything that combines meat and cheese. No corkage fee!! Oh the meatballs are amazing
Bollare: A cozy restaurant with the best Spanish tapas in LA. Perfect for a romantic date or a relaxing dinner with friends. BYOB and no reservations, so show up early if you’re with a large group. —Sophie
Michael Armijo: I love to begin with the homemade Tagliatelle Bolognese (sometimes I share) & then the Vitello (Veal) Parmesan is delicious. I bring a bottle of wine ($35 corkage) bc my wine cellar has yummy stuff.
ivy♥: What a decent place! Everything is oh so delish! The steamed clams and mussels are so great. Very juicy! Get it :) And oh, folks who work here are/speak Italian so this place is legit!
Gene Dexter: What a wonderful place. The patio is my new favorite area to sit and eat this wonderful food. The specials are a good bet.