Ingo's Tasty Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

1. Ingo's Tasty Diner

8.2
1213 Wilshire Blvd (12th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Diner · Wilshire-Montana · 17 tips and reviews

Russell A.Russell Adams: Sunday and Monday if you purchase an entrée you can get a bottle of wine for $5 over their cost. The Beckman Syrah and the Hocus Pocus Pinot Noir are good values.

Nathan H.Nathan Harris: Everything!! Tuna tartare!! All the cocktails!! The burger! The salmon!! Incredible!!

Patricia Y.Patricia Yang: One of the best spicy bloody mary!! And do ask for the crispy prosciutto 💗💗

Sonoma Wine Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

2. Sonoma Wine Garden

7.6
395 Santa Monica Pl #300, Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 100 tips and reviews

Callie M.Callie Miller: Littorai Pinot Noir by the glass is perfect with the truffle fries.

Thomas G.Thomas Griffin: The upgraded Pinot is significantly better than the cheaper one.

Kalika Y.Kalika Yap: Order the Tempranillo

Capo Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

3. Capo Restaurant

7.8
1810 Ocean Ave (Vicente Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews

EsEs: The Oregon Pinot was a ringer. Exceptional wine list.

Doug H.Doug Hanshaw: Rigatoni with truffle meat sauce. Do it.

Brittany L.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

R+D Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

4. R+D Kitchen

8.3
1323 Montana Ave (at 14th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · North of Montana · 115 tips and reviews

Jenn H.Jenn Hertzig Stoner: Love Revolver Cab Franc and Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir!

Chinarut R.Chinarut Ruangchotvit: veggie burger is made fresh & to die for!

NawalNawal: The shrimp Louise salad so delicious and the cheese burger amazing !!

Guidi Marcello LTD is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

5. Guidi Marcello LTD

8.6
1649 10th St (Olympic), Santa Monica, CA
Gourmet Store · 2 tips and reviews

Emily V.Emily Van Norden: amazing - full of imported italian foods- I went after my recent Italy trip helped me pick the best olive oil out of the many choices and refrigerated items look great too. definitely be back!

Ross S.Ross Sheingold: Under the radar, go-to spot for authentic Italian cured meats on the west side of LA (and other goodies imported from Italy).

Wine Expo is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

6. Wine Expo

8.5
2933 Santa Monica Blvd (at Stanford St), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Store · 8 tips and reviews

James R.James Redner: There a really great tasting room at the Wine Expo. And it's not super busy. Great for a weeknight. Plus, they have a really unique and super wine selection in the store. It's a must go.

Jacqueline L.Jacqueline L.: Happy hour: Tue-Wed/Fri-Sat 5PM-7PM & all night Sun (except live music): 50% off drinks, 10% off store. Mon/Thu 20 wines for $20.

TulaniTulani: Go in, tell them what you're serving and they'll match it perfectly in any budget! It has zero extras, but they are 100% on the money every time.

Catch American Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

7. Catch American Seafood

8.4
1910 Ocean Way (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Ocean Park · 10 tips and reviews

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Great views and ambience, check it out for happy hour for a sunset snack and drink.

Ms Heather L.Ms Heather L.: Try the sampler meal where you have a 5 course mini meal & you will be satisfied! I couldn't finish mine. It was all delicious!!!

Reed J.Reed James: Try the Morro Bay Black Cod - Delicious! (via @Foodspotting)

Uovo is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

8. Uovo

8.7
1320 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 17 tips and reviews

Alyssa R.Alyssa Rozenbaum: Amazing pasta!!! Incredible feeling and flavors!! Ask for Tagliatelle al Ragu and Ravioli di Ricota with Broccolini al Forno !!!! You won’t regret!

Alfred P.Alfred Poll: Pasta was amazing

Niki Katherine H.Niki Katherine Holmes: Some of the best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy! If you like cacio e pepe, give theirs a try— simple perfection.

The Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

9. The Lobster

8.1
1602 Ocean Ave (at the Pier), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 133 tips and reviews

Kelly W.Kelly Weaver: Octopus, lobster, and the Merry Edwards Pinot Noir.

Hasan S.Hasan Saricicek: Lobster is good as everyone said, oysters are also perfect! 🤤

Justine  E.Justine  Ezarik: The clam chowder is legit. There are actual clams. ACTUAL CLAMS IN THEIR LITTLE CLAM SHELL!!! FREAKED ME OUT BUT TASTED LIKE A FRESH OCEAN!

104 by the Ocean is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

10. 104 by the Ocean

7.8
(Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 5 tips and reviews

Amy D.Amy Davidson: Super cute place with great wines. If you come on a Tuesday select appetizers are 50% off!

Desirae V.Desirae Vivian: This place is amazing, they are so welcoming and make you feel right at home! We went for a light dinner and drinks and you honestly cannot beat the location!

Miguel S.Miguel Segura: Simone and Lenka will make you feel right at home

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

11. North Italia

8.0
1442 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 19 tips and reviews

ᴡ E.ᴡ Espino: Love love love ❤️Try the Burratta tortellini 😛

GG: Yummy! Burrata, pizza margarita and chicken pesto 👍👍👍

Hussah O.Hussah OTB: Food Over-Rated 😒✋

Bodega Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

12. Bodega Wine Bar

8.6
814 Broadway (at Lincoln Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · 57 tips and reviews

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: Great date spot and great for all you winos out there. Cheers 🍷

Alexandra E.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.

Melanie W.Melanie W: Sunday nights = happy hour prices all night!

Harvelle's is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

13. Harvelle's

8.3
1432 4th St (btw Santa Monica Blvd & Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 41 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Best blues this side of the Hollywood Bowl.

Anastasia G.Anastasia Giorgiova: Go check out Miss Dakota's amazing dancers in the "Gypsy Rose" burlesque show. She's one of my good friends & was also a resident headliner dancer at a former popular burlesque club called 40 Deuce.

Carly J.Carly Jamieson: Wednesday's #houseofvibe

Planet Blue is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

14. Planet Blue

7.6
800 14th St (Montana Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Boutique · Wilshire-Montana · 2 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great selection of chic boho tops and dresses. -Akiko Cook, Launch My Line

Lady G.Lady Golf: Fab clothes

Thyme Cafe and Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Pinot in Santa Monica.

15. Thyme Cafe and Market

8.7
1630 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Ocean Park · 52 tips and reviews

The Taste SheriffThe Taste Sheriff: Such a great place. Prosciutto sandwich is stellar.

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: menu musts: fried egg on pretzel croissant; challah french toast; grilled chicken and fig; spanakopita; beet and goat cheese salad. $$.

Alex G.Alex Grossman: great caps!