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La Vecchia Cucina, Santa Monica, CA

La Vecchia Cucina

4.9
4.9
2110 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 399-7979
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Mollica
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for more details about your private event.
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross Street
    Ocean Park Blvd
  • Parking details
    City Metered Parking.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Best Value

  • Westside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Vecchia Cucina is a beloved neighborhood gem, praised for its "superior" Italian cuisine and "excellent" service. Diners appreciate the "authentic" ambiance and consistently "delectable" dishes, with standout offerings like Brazino and seafood pasta. Regular patrons highlight the welcoming staff and "lovely patio," making it a staple for locals.

2,110 Reviews
  1. Rodolfo

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing food and service , enjoyed the penne alla vodka and margharita pizza

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  2. Neil

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner, knowledgeable and attentive wait staff. Delicious food!

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  3. Nicole

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    102 reviews

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was fantastic. No complaints! Even the key lime pie was great & it's not Italian.

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  4. Jane

    Los Angeles

    275 reviews

    4.0

    275 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Good service after waiting for our table.

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  5. Diego

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love La Vecchia Cucina, never disappoints. Doesn’t matter if it’s a B-Day, anniversary or just a casual night, it’s the place to go. Food is amazing, service is great, ambius is great.

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  6. Etienne

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As first experience there, it was very good! Authentic Italian place!

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  7. Cherie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Vecchia is my favorite neighborhood gem! I am so happy they have survived through the hard times! The food is consistently delectable and never disappoints! It’s always nice to see familiar faces that have been around for 20+ yrs!!

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  8. Paul

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great quality food and very well prepared. Brazino is outstanding. Excellent selection of wines by the glass.

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  9. Seth

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to LA Vecchia for yrs. Class Act Italian Restaurant. Love food, service, etc..

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  10. Rosalie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    229 reviews

    5.0

    229 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is by far the best Italian one in the city. We were here last New Year's eve and enjoyed it again here this New Years. The menu and quality of the food is always superior and made fresh to order. There were four in our party and each of us was happy with our meals. There is no scrimping on the menu, even though it is a holiday. Love it here whenever we go. I will continue to be a guest here as long as the food quality stays the same.

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FAQs

La Vecchia Cucina does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. La Vecchia Cucina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 399-7979.

La Vecchia Cucina is rated 4.9 stars by 2110 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Vecchia Cucina

2654 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ocean Park Blvd
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    City Metered Parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Mollica
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 399-7979
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for more details about your private event.
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