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1. Casa Nostra Trattoria - Pacific Palisades On Sunset
4.8
Exceptional(328)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Pacific Palisades
Booked 8 times today
**BRING YOUR WINE** Monday Tuesday Wednesday FREE CORKAGE. *** OPEN FOR LUNCH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.Enjoying the simple pleasure of eating and drinking is our way of living at Casa Nostra. Nestled in downtown Pacific Palisades, we offer classic Italian cuisine in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. We love bringing our passion for the tastes of Italy to your table in every dish, using high quality, imported Italian products and the freshest locally grown produce. Our knowledgeable staff prides itself in providing a simple, flavorful dining experience and making your visit to Casa Nostra both delicious and special.
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2. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge
4.3
Awesome(834)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 32 times today
Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300
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3. Telefèric Barcelona - Los Angeles
4.5
Awesome(733)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Brentwood
Booked 32 times today
Get ready to experience the taste of Spain with Telefèric Barcelona. Our journey started thirty years ago in the heart of Barcelona, Spain and we are now thrilled to bring our passion and expertise to Brentwood. Our team of talented chefs and mixologists are eager to showcase the best of Spanish cuisine with our menu featuring a mouth-watering selection of tapas, paellas, and hand-crafted cocktails. With every bite, you'll be transported to the bustling markets of Barcelona. Join us for a unique and unforgettable dining experience, where we promise to delight your senses with our authentic flavors and warm hospitality. We can't wait to share our culture and gastronomy with you.
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4. Palma at Santa Monica Proper
4.5
Awesome(271)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 9 times today
Palma at Santa Monica Proper (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located at the hotel's ground floor. An intimate, inspiring space lined with windows and original art, serving seasonally inspired Italian cuisine. Settle into one of the carved-out niches, or around the monolithic bar with a mural by local artist Ben Medansky, to enjoy a meal accompanied by small-batch spirit or expertly crafted cocktail.
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5. AOC - Brentwood
4.5
Awesome(3338)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Brentwood
Booked 20 times today
A.O.C is a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and has some Mediterranean influences as well. We have a large selection of wines by the glass and over 150 bottles chose from, curated by Caroline Styne, all of witch are either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Featuring a full bar with premium spirits and specialty cocktails.
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6. LA Puglia
4.8
Exceptional(244)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 12 times today
LA Puglia is a gem in Santa Monica offering an authentic Italian experience. It's praised for its flavorful dishes like fresh orecchiette with brasciole and unique Apulian focaccia. As one reviewer said, the taste of the pastas resembled home-made food in Puglia. The restaurant's decor, described as sophisticated with an artistic touch, adds to the overall ambiance. So, even though it may require a drive, LA Puglia is worth it!
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7. Toscana - Brentwood
4.8
Exceptional(1077)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brentwood
Booked 21 times today
Toscana is a legendary neighborhood trattoria that celebrates the rustic, authentic, farm-to-table flavors of Tuscany, offering dining in its storied dining room and outside on the newly added patio. For 34 years, it has set the backdrop for special meals shared by generations of families, friends, neighbors, and elites from the worlds of entertainment, sports, and fashion. Executive Chef Miguel Martinez features daily specials alongside signature Toscana classics such as Ravioli Pomodoro, Spaghetti alle Vongole, Truffle and Burrata Pizza, Veal Milanese, and Bistecca con Fagioli, plus handmade desserts, including our Torta della Nonna and Tiramisu. The international wine list receives the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence annually. While it is heavily Italian-focused, it also includes select producers from California, France, and other renowned wine regions. Reservations are strongly recommended. Catering and Private Events are also available.
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8. Blue Plate Oysterette
4.7
Exceptional(1572)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Monica
Booked 21 times today
Blue Plate Oysterette was inspired by East Hampton summer lobster bakes and mouthwatering lunches at Montauk’s favorite roadside eateries. With influences like Pearl Oyster Bar and Mary’s Fish Camp in New York, Oysterette serves lunch and dinner seven days a week with a menu straight out of the seafood shacks you find on the East Coast. Chunky, overflowing lobster rolls, buckets of steamed clams in broth so flavorful that bread demands to be dunked, clam chowder, mussels in broth, ceviche, and raw shellfish so fresh you can smell the ocean. Filling the void in the Westside restaurant scene for a casual, beachy, seafood restaurant and buzzing neighborhood vibe appealing to both surfers and studio heads.
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9. RED O Cantina - Santa Monica
4.2
Awesome(851)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Santa Monica
Booked 14 times today
What better location to enjoy award-winning cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails, than sitting directly across from the legendary Santa Monica pier? This vibrant city-meets-the-ocean destination is a local favorite. With a beautifully appointed interior and an intimate back patio, RED O Cantina is an oasis of elegance, comfort and beauty. Our culinary team and waitstaff work hand-in-hand to deliver an unforgettable dining experience to each and every one of our guests.
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10. Manchego
4.7
Exceptional(1118)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Santa Monica
Booked 9 times today
Manchego also offers walk-ins!Manchego is a Spanish Tapas restaurant in Santa Monica that focuses on delicious small plates and a cozy atmosphere. We recently relocated a few doors down, to a larger space with a romantic patio in the back.Manchego has always been one of the best kept secrets in Santa Monica, and now locals can enjoy our bigger, more accommodating space that offers outside dining on our beautiful patio. Always a great spot for romantic dates or meeting up with friends and family.We also added a specially curated Spanish wine list that offers mainly small-production, unique wines. Our Spanish wine distributor spends his time traveling the Spanish countryside, sourcing hard to find wines from small, mom-and-pop wineries. The wine list also includes a few South American selections and a great local, organic wine.Follow us on instagram at instagram.com/manchegorestaurant
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