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

1. Capo Restaurant

8.1
1810 Ocean Ave (Vicente Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews

The FeastThe 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 L.Brittany Leighton: The closest thing I can find to Colombe D'Or in Provence. Amazing food amongst amazing art and a great waitstaff.

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

Via Veneto is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

2. Via Veneto

8.8
3009 Main St (marine), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 26 tips and reviews

Kate H.Kate H.: Truffle-lovers paradise. Get the risotto or carpaccio, but not both - that's just greedy. Classic fettuccine bolognese is delicious. Love the atmosphere here, especially the dramatic Italian accents.

Sandro M.Sandro Meyer: Lobster Ravioli, Mushroom Felet, Quail Parpadelle and ZD Pino Noir and you are good to go.

Jamie FJamie F: Beyond amazing and what a beautiful adorably venue. Order the ravioli tasting app. Pumpkin one is ah-am-zing

One Pico is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

3. One Pico

7.6
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 12 tips and reviews

Reed J.Reed James: Try the White Truffle Risotto - One of the best risottos I've ever had.

Sharmagne J.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 K.Andy Kimmelman: I've never been to a restaurant where the server seemed scared to come to the table. Then I had lunch here.

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

4. Guidi Marcello LTD

8.3
1649 10th St (Olympic), Santa Monica, CA
Gourmet Store · 2 tips and reviews

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).

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!

Rosti Tuscan Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

5. Rosti Tuscan Kitchen

7.4
931 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · North of Montana · 36 tips and reviews

Kristin R.Kristin Reichardt Rummell: I could eat the garlic, chicken and broccoli risotto for dinner at least twice a week. Quickly becoming a favorite Friday night date spot! Read more.

Michael D.Michael Dossett: Check out to Southwest BBQ Chicken pizza and the Linguini w/ Spicy Pink Sauce & Blackened Chicken! Great fresh ingredients in every dish. Don't miss the lemon or carrot dessert cakes! Great take out.

Michael C.Michael C: Get the penne with asparagus and hazelnut

Il Forno Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

6. Il Forno Trattoria

8.1
2901 Ocean Park Blvd #111 (at 29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Jim M.Jim Mcginnis: Great secret Italian place buried in a strip shopping center. Go with the Fish special...never go wrong.

Emi G.Emi Garcia: Pappardelle in lamb sauce FTW!

Huy N.Huy Nguyễn: Home made flat pasta w/ clam & black olive is the best dish!

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

7. North Italia

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

Sylwia K.Sylwia Kechiche: Good food - especially the artichokes and pasta bolognese. Nice vibe, friendly stuff and fast service

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

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

Cast Restaurant at Viceroy Santa Monica is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

8. Cast Restaurant at Viceroy Santa Monica

7.8
1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 19 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Menu must: go for the sweet corn ravioli! Read more.

Kelly K.Kelly Kang: Best meatballs ever!!

Manoj K.Manoj Khani: thursday happy hour from 5 till close

Tar & Roses is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

9. Tar & Roses

8.8
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: A boisterous gastropub in Santa Monica that focuses on farm-to-table vegetable dishes. Try the wood roasted peas with mint, charcuterie, and plates of rib-sticking braised lamb belly.

Michael K.Michael Kane: Has some decent appetizer veggie options but lacks entrees for vegetarians. They were out of the only two they offer tonight

Christopher A.Christopher Auyeung: You're not doing it right if you don't end your meal with the Strawberry Ricotta Crostata. It's served with honeycomb ice cream and sprinkled with thyme and black pepper.

Water Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

10. Water Grill

8.4
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews

Meg F.Meg Farmer: Great for an oyster happy hour and wine with friends. Some celeb spotting here too.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The new location offers an iced shellfish platter that serves five called “The King”: whole Channel Island sea urchin, whole lobster, whole crab, and a gathering of shrimp, oysters and clams.

Les G.Les Gee: Appetizer shellfish sampler! Crab, oyster, mussel, prawn, clam, scallop, lobster, snail! Outstanding!

The Penthouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

11. The Penthouse

8.3
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: The Black Truffle Grilled Cheese with Crispy Onion Rings are a perfect comfort food. Pair it with a glass of wine or beer. The portion size is perfect, which makes it not over the top indulgent.

Max G.Max Gladwell: Best bathroom view ever

ToryBurchToryBurch: There are few places with a better view of the Pacific—and those brilliant sunsets—than this restaurant.

Hotel Shangri La is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

12. Hotel Shangri La

7.6
1301 Ocean Ave (Arizona), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Downtown Santa Monica · 37 tips and reviews

Debbie S.Debbie Spence: Ask for an ocean view and make sure you head up to the rooftop bar at sunset - stunning

Sarah B.Sarah Bird: Suite is large and stylish, although not a good layout for kids because the bathroom and bedroom are joined. We're enjoying the service, but shocked that they don't provide coffee or tea in your room.

JennJenn: Awesome boutique hotel on Ocean Drive in Santa Monica. A great place to relax. Recommend the RNR suite on the 7th floor - an amazing view of the ocean and Santa Monica pier. Awesome service, too.

Trattoria Amici Brentwood is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

13. Trattoria Amici Brentwood

7.1
2538 San Vicente Blvd (at 26th St), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · North of Montana · 5 tips and reviews

Adam B.Adam Bennett: Kale salad, amazing specials each night, impeccable service, and the occasional celebrity 😁

Amy B.Amy B: Come for wine. Appetizers bland.

Marcella C.Marcella Cuonzo: Great pasta!

Sonny McLean's is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

14. Sonny McLean's

7.4
2615 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Irish Pub · 47 tips and reviews

Tom H.Tom Hall: Best Irish Pub in Santa Monica!

HeatherHeather: The live music on Friday nights is amazing. And don't forget to order one of Chef Joe's incredible selections off the menu. The Sonny's burger w/ a homemade veggie patty is one of my favs!

Benjamin S.Benjamin Smith: $8.75 for a Guinness? Where are we, in fahkin' Wellesley?!

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Risotto in Santa Monica.

15. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

7.5
1700 Ocean Ave (at Pacific Ter), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Downtown Santa Monica · 76 tips and reviews

Norman E.Norman Ellis: Splurge on the upgrade to a pool or beach view room. The view is absolutely worth it!

Grant K.Grant Kirkwood: Ask Martin about IPv6.

Daphne B.Daphne Bach: Yea with a view of the pier and a fireplace! Great afternoon lounge spot