True Food Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

1. True Food Kitchen

8.9
395 Santa Monica Pl Suite 172, Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 263 tips and reviews

JocelynJocelyn: Try the Red Chili Shrimp - Delicious! Served with sesame noodles, with the perfect al dente bite!

Alieh Z.Alieh Zohoury: Try the Red Chili Shrimp!

Danny V.Danny Vigil: Yummy horchata and matcha drink. They have veggie options on the menu with good amount portions of food. Love the mood and decor of the place.

Uovo is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

2. Uovo

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

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: No reservations, so be prepared to put in your name and wait. Great, simple pastas, no apps, no desserts.

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.

Louise's Trattoria is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

3. Louise's Trattoria

1008 Montana Ave (11th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 10 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dossett: Sign up for the rewards card! On just my 3rd visit I got $10 off just for having the member card. Highly recommend the Brentwood Club Panini as well!

Michael M.Michael Meadows: Make sure you have the house made foccacia (but try not to fill up on it!)

Kim K.Kim Keller: Great find! Affordable and authentic Italian food!

Lares is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

4. Lares

8.4
2909 Pico Blvd (29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Ophelia B.Ophelia Bradley: My favorite Mexican Restaurant in town. Try the margaritas, the Savanitas, and the fish tacos :)Complete with live Mariachi music. A bar both down and upstairs. I prefer hanging upstairs :)

Troy D.Troy Devers: Make sure to ask for the house spicy salsa with your chips, fantastic!

Steve R.Steve Raymond: Order the carnitas, best on the west side.

La Vecchia Cucina is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

5. La Vecchia Cucina

7.8
2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 30 tips and reviews

Ashley C.Ashley Carter: Wow. The service, the atmosphere, the FOOD. Delicious fresh bread and a creamy, lemony lobster ravioli. This place is special.

Isaac N.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 B.Lore Benavent: Really good burrata cheese and prosciutto salad.

Musha Izakaya Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

6. Musha Izakaya Restaurant

424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 58 tips and reviews

Maia K.Maia K.S.: Very budget friendly. Love the green bean salad, pork belly, salmon...everything is tasty!

Tom H.Tom Hall: Ponzu Duck & the Lobster Roll - Amazing. Sake is VERY Pricey

Luzma P.Luzma Plaza: The spanish mackerel is AWESOME!

California Pizza Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

7. California Pizza Kitchen

7.7
210 Wilshire Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Monica · 23 tips and reviews

Ryan W.Ryan Wellman: Try the California Club Pizza. It was AMAZING! Fresh avocados and greens paired with chicken and mozzarella cheese made for a delicious lunch. Oh, and by the way... Free Wi-Fi.

Clean Bay R.Clean Bay Restaurant Program: This CPK is a certified restaurant of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at Read more.

Rory R.Rory Rosenstein: I got shot down when I asked about free appetizers

P.F. Chang's is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

8. P.F. Chang's

326 Wilshire Blvd (at 4th Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 58 tips and reviews

Kishan G.Kishan Ganapathi: The Ma Po Tofu, garlic noodles and vegetable fried rice are very good.

KHALAF I.KHALAF Ibra: I'm in love with these shrimp wallahy :(♥

Sean S.Sean Scott: Start with Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Blue Plate Santa Monica is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

9. Blue Plate Santa Monica

1415 Montana Ave (btwn 14th St. & 15th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · North of Montana · 60 tips and reviews

Kaitlyn W.Kaitlyn Williams: This fish tacos were perfect. So so good and the perfect size. I tried the Mac and Cheese pancake and I'm so glad I did. So so weird but really great as an appetizer to share!

Caroline O.Caroline On Crack: Wifi password is the phone number: 3102608877

Shana N.Shana Newton: Yummy Dirty rice this week!

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

10. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

8.5
301 Santa Monica Pier Bldg 9 (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 219 tips and reviews

Dayana .Dayana 👑🎀💋: If you are looking for the best shrimps in town, that is the place u wanna visit ! Any kind of shrimps. Love this place 😍😋also the specialty drinks r yummyy

Ibrahim S.Ibrahim Ss: 😘I Love seafood for ever 💘

John C.John Chow: Run Forest, run!

Jinky's Cafe Santa Monica is one of The 11 Best Places for Red Chili in Santa Monica.

11. Jinky's Cafe Santa Monica

6.7
1447 2nd St (at Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Monica · 84 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex Sandars: Service is on the slow side so only show up if you have some time to kill.

Erica G.Erica Gutierrez: Try their ginormous pumpkin waffle! You won't be disappointed!

Walter S.Walter Sturgeon: Amazing Chili menu!