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Giorgio Baldi

Italian Restaurant$$$$
Santa Monica
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    Andrej R.
    "Sweet corn ravioli with truffle sauce is to die for."(10 Tips)
    Brittany L.
    "Must try the sweet corn agnolotti."(2 Tips)
    goop
    "fresh Dover sole"(2 Tips)
    Celebrity HotSpots
    "... of Celebrity HotSpots LA Restaurant Guide's top 5 Westside restaurants. Paris..."(2 Tips)
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  • Eater
    EaterAugust 31, 2017
    Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi has been a Santa Monica staple for decades. Expect pastas that are often served with truffled sauces. Posh vibes are guaranteed. Read more
  • goop
    goopJuly 30, 2014
    Go for the octopus carpaccio with fried capers, penne langostine, sweet corn agnolotti with truffle butter, and sea bass—and stay for the white truffles, which are imported from Piedmont every fall. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterSeptember 5, 2017
    Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi has been a Santa Monica staple for decades, in no small part thanks to the celebrity sightings that make it a tabloid favorite. Read more
  • Fatema P.
    Fatema PenningtonApril 22, 2020
    I love it here! A friendly efficient team, amazing cakes, great food, and nice decor. Other restaurants would do well to copy this, and they also have a good selection of vegan cakes. A must visit!
  • Salim M.heart icon on user image
    Salim MithaDecember 21, 2014
    I recommend the Branzino, and the house made pasta square (straci) add meatballs. Fantastic. Burrata is solid. Ambiance is lovely. Spielberg and JJ Abrams there together (discussing Star Wars?).
  • goop
    goopJuly 30, 2014
    Wwoon over the handmade ravioli, fresh Dover sole, delicious langoustine pasta and white truffles imported from Piedmont each fall, just to name a few. Read more
  • Miguel M.heart icon on user image
    Miguel MorenoJuly 16, 2016
    One of my top five favorite in the world. Food is awesome. Milanese and Nutella crepes 👍🏻👍🏻
  • Anthony N.
    Anthony NguyenAugust 18, 2016
    The size of a cottage living room, the ambiance is relaxed, and the crowd is always chill.
  • Ben S.
    Ben S.July 17, 2013
    Best pasta you will ever eat. Ever. Well okay maybe outside Italy. But order two (yes two) past entrees. They are small and insanely good. Meatballs also. That is all.
  • Fanny F.heart icon on user image
    Fanny FreemanSeptember 28, 2014
    Everything is to die for , the octopus ceviche the sweet corn ravioli, the langoustine , it's italian food like you eat in Italy !
  • Celebrity HotSpots
    Celebrity HotSpotsNovember 10, 2011
    One of Celebrity HotSpots LA Restaurant Guide's top 5 Westside restaurants. Paris Hilton &Lindsay Lohan were recently seen hugging after enjoying a gourmet Italian dinner at this hidden gem.
  • Odile R.
    Odile RoujolJanuary 16, 2022
    One of the best Italian restaurants in LA . Italian I said!
  • Brittany L.
    Brittany LettoFebruary 14, 2013
    Must try the sweet corn agnolotti. The Dover Sole is so fresh and light. The lobster is probably the I've ever had. Huge portion!
  • JewelMint
    JewelMintMarch 23, 2011
    This eatery is the best Italian food I've ever had—it even surpasses Italy! Girgio is a lovely older man who still cooks all the food with love. - Kate Bosworth
  • Eater
    EaterDecember 1, 2010
    A classic LA show. See-and-be-seener, loved, or love-hated, for its fabulous old school, if pricey, fare. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
  • Bloomingdale's
    Bloomingdale'sAugust 12, 2010
    More stars than there are in heaven, splurging on supremo pastas and other Italian fare. A bit cramped, but that, and the exquisite Tagliata, are part of the clubby charm.
  • Marc K.heart icon on user image
    Marc KosbergMarch 27, 2016
    Agnolotti and artichoke salad, finish it off with tiramisu!
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Ludovic Lefebvre, chef of Trois Mec, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Spicy langoustine penne pasta. Read more
  • Andrej R.heart icon on user image
    Andrej RusakovSeptember 2, 2017
    Sweet corn ravioli with truffle sauce is to die for.
  • Betsy D.
    Betsy DittmanMay 12, 2014
    The tuna carpaccio, meatballs, sole and butterscotch pudding are the best !
  • نجديةheart icon on user image
    نجديةJanuary 13, 2017
    Beautiful yet small place delicious food.
  • Vanity Fair
    Vanity FairJanuary 7, 2013
    This elite beachside Italian restaurant attracts famous Westside residents like Steven Spielberg, J. J. Abrams, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
  • Karen C.
    Karen CApril 14, 2012
    The agnolotti and pumpkin ravioli are to die for! Cramped but cozy. Highly recommended
  • Joy
    JoyJune 26, 2010
    Did a tasting menu here (that we asked them to put together). The ravioli was our fav (two kinds). Friendly service. Owner sat and chatted with us.
  • TRCHheart icon on user image
    TRCHNovember 7, 2014
    Food was delicious. Atmosphere are great. Amazing service
  • Iliesse K.
    Iliesse KaAugust 26, 2013
    Gourmet & good like all the italians restaurants. Not amazing. Bad & expeditious service. Restroom weren't clean. Tip must be earned Giorgio.
  • Janine N.
    Janine NolanJune 30, 2012
    Most amazing Italian food! You forget your in Malibu and think your eating in Florence!!
  • Shawheart icon on user image
    ShawMay 16, 2016
    Pasta for ballers
  • Rick B.heart icon on user image
    Rick BendixMarch 27, 2019
    The spinach fettuccine with meat sauce was delicious.
  • Abu Aya K.heart icon on user image
    Abu Aya KDAugust 17, 2018
    Nice Italian restaurant just off PCH
  • Susana P.
    Susana PomboAugust 18, 2013
    The favourite Italian Restaurat of Rhianna.
  • Staci R.heart icon on user image
    Staci RubinAugust 5, 2019
    Corn Ravioli are a must have
  • Alex V.
    Alex ValnerAugust 7, 2013
    May have leaked into my top 3 LA restaurants
  • Hillary H.heart icon on user image
    Hillary HeathNovember 14, 2015
    Corn ravioli is a must
  • ToryBurch
    ToryBurchMay 2, 2011
    A romantic Santa Monica Italian spot that makes the best spaghetti with lobster.
  • Becky B.
    Becky BoyleFebruary 9, 2020
    Kinda overrated for the crowd but the food’s quite good and it’s worth a trip.
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveDecember 7, 2010
    Authentic Italian food and family-owned. Denise Richards says, "It's one of the best restaurants in LA."
  • Pilina G.heart icon on user image
    Pilina GonzalezAugust 9, 2014
    Everything
  • Akshay G.heart icon on user image
    Akshay GMay 12, 2019
    Incredible pasta
  • Howard
    HowardSeptember 7, 2023
    Asparagus Ravioli
  • Four Seasons Los Angeles C.
    Romance is certainly in the air at this romantic restaurant.
  • Amy S.
    Amy ShahAugust 15, 2010
    Amazing ravioli, service, and food.
  • Philippe V.heart icon on user image
    Philippe VanbellingenAugust 24, 2013
    Good but not great. Expedited Service, eat in almost complete darkness and toilets clean leaves to be desired.
  • William G.
    William GelnerMarch 10, 2011
    Carpaccio truffle.
  • Matt H.
    Matt HunterJanuary 4, 2010
    Ravioli comes highly recommended.
  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WyattJanuary 28, 2010
    Agniolotti.
  • Melanie M.heart icon on user image
    Melanie MartinMarch 31, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Carpaccio, agnolotti
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