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Restaurant

Rating

Amici Brentwood

Italian

14/20

2538 San Vicente Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-260-4900

Sophisticated takes on Italian favorites draw an upscale Westside crowd to this popular neighborhood trattoria. Read GAYOT's Amici Brentwood Restaurant Review

Bistro of Santa Monica

Italian

12/20

2301 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-5442

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Despite the name, this is almost exclusively an Italian restaurant, with a long menu of pasta, osso buco, veal Marsala and more. Set in a historic building, the dining room is casually elegant. Read GAYOT's Bistro of Santa Monica Restaurant Review

Bravo Cucina

Italian/
Healthy

13/20

1319 Third St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-0374

Do you believe in world peace and great food? The chefs here do. Read GAYOT's Bravo Cucina Restaurant Review

Caffe Bellagio

Café/
Italian/
Ice Cream

Quick Bite

1400 3rd St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-3400

A convenient spot for a quick bite or sweet treat on Third Street Promenade. Read GAYOT's Caffe Bellagio Restaurant Review

California Pizza Kitchen

Pizza/
Italian

12/20

210 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-9335

While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Santa Monica location. Read GAYOT's California Pizza Kitchen Restaurant Review

Capo

Italian

14/20

1810 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-5550

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Pared-down, orderly selection of Italian classics with a hefty price tag. Read GAYOT's Capo Restaurant Review

Cora's Coffee Shoppe

Diner/
Italian

13/20

1802 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-9562

Tiny, tony Italian-inflected diner with both indoor and outdoor seating. Read GAYOT's Cora's Coffee Shoppe Restaurant Review

Fraiche

Italian/
French

No Rating

312 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-7482

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The second location of the Culver City favorite dishes up Fraîche classics and more. Read GAYOT's Fraiche Restaurant Review

Fritto Misto

Italian

12/20

601 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2829

This friendly neighborhood trattoria serves simple, very reasonably priced Italian food in generous portions. Read GAYOT's Fritto Misto Restaurant Review

Hostaria del Piccolo

Italian/
Pizza

13/20

606 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-6633

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This sister restaurant to Venice's Piccolo Ristorante features a menu of pizzas and pastas. Read GAYOT's Hostaria del Piccolo Restaurant Review

Il Fornaio

Italian

12/20

1551 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-7800

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Everyone loves this sunny Italian trattoria where newspapers are available at the espresso bar. Read GAYOT's Il Fornaio Restaurant Review

Il Forno

Italian

12/20

2901 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-1241

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Accessible, reasonably priced regional Italian dishes are offered at this neighborhood trattoria. Read GAYOT's Il Forno Restaurant Review

Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi

Italian

14/20

114 W. Channel Rd.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-573-1660

Movie stars and Malibu surfers rub shoulders at this Italian favorite in the Santa Monica Canyon. Read GAYOT's Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi Restaurant Review

La Botte Ristorante

Italian

14/20

620 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-576-3072

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This cozy but high-priced neighborhood restaurant offers a taste of Northern Italy within walking distance of one of California’s best-loved beaches. Read GAYOT's La Botte Ristorante Restaurant Review

Locanda del Lago

Italian

13/20

231 Arizona Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-3525

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Intriguing menu featuring specialties from the Lake District of northern Italy. Read GAYOT's Locanda del Lago Restaurant Review

Locanda Portofino

Italian

13/20

1110 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-394-2070

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High-quality ingredients meet solid, Italian recipes. Read GAYOT's Locanda Portofino Restaurant Review

Louise's Trattoria

Italian/
California

11/20

1008 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-394-8888

Although a chain, Louise's projects the feel of an intimate neighborhood trattoria. Read GAYOT's Louise's Trattoria Restaurant Review

Louise's Trattoria

Italian/
California

11/20

264 26th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-451-5001

Although a chain, Louise's projects the feel of an intimate neighborhood trattoria. Read GAYOT's Louise's Trattoria Restaurant Review

Panini Garden

Italian

Quick Bite

2715 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-399-9939

Charming panini-focused establishment with a romantic back patio and a trio of personable owners. Read GAYOT's Panini Garden Restaurant Review

Valentino

Italian/
Small Plates

15/20

3115 W. Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-4313

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Piero Selvaggio's Valentino has dominated Los Angeles' Italian dining scene for years. Read GAYOT's Valentino Restaurant Review

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