3. Via Veneto
8.4
3009 Main St (marine), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 26 tips and reviews
Sandro Meyer: Lobster Ravioli, Mushroom Felet, Quail Parpadelle and ZD Pino Noir and you are good to go.
Jamie F: Beyond amazing and what a beautiful adorably venue. Order the ravioli tasting app. Pumpkin one is ah-am-zing
Paul Brazier: The best 'melt in the mouth' Ravioli I've ever had. Get a selection for starters.
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.
6. Capo Restaurant
7.8
1810 Ocean Ave (Vicente Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews
Steph: Stand out dish from the tasting menu: white corn ravioli with shaved truffles. I'd also recommend the Maryland crab torta, duck slider foie gras, heirloom tomato salad and flourless chocolate soufflé.
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
8. La Vecchia Cucina
7.8
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.
Eliot Kleinberg: Every dish I’ve had was world class. One of the best places for wine in L.A. Nice house Pinot Noir! Good value - I’ve paid more for lower quality.
LA Weekly: L.A.¹s ultimate special-occasion Italian restaurant! A bells-and-whistles place where you reserve a table weeks in advance. Still, the food is great! Try it at PLATE LA Weekly's Food Event 3/3/13! Read more.
Los Angeles Times: Jonathan Gold says: I will never forget my first taste of Quintarelli Amarone here, which is as close as I had gotten to a sweet, musky taste of heaven. Read more.
Sarah Fleishman: Asparagus. Pizza. If you're lucky enough to be there when they have it on special, it's all you need. Amazing!
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]
Shane Plossu: Go for the chicken meatballs each and every time - we always do. Great flavor, especially when the remaining sauce is scooped up with the house bread.