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Caffé Delfini, Santa Monica, CA

Caffé Delfini

4.8
4.8
552 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Childhood friends Alessandro Ercoli, Gianpietro Silardi, and Lino Savoia opened this typical Italian restaurant back in 1990. Continuing the adventure now with Alessandro are Riccardo Menichetti from Tuscany, a long-time friend with a strong passion for food and cooking, and Teri Ercoli (Alex's wife). Caffe’ Delfini has become synonymous with romance. As soon as you step inside, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that transports you to the cobblestone streets of Rome, and soft music fills the air, adding to the intimate ambiance that permeates the restaurant. The menu is a culinary journey through Italy with dishes that are prepared using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Caffe’ Delfini isn't just a place to eat, but a destination for lovers to come and create lasting memories. In fact, it’s not just the food that makes this restaurant so romantic. The attentive and friendly staff go above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels special and cared for.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 459-8823
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Rigo and Cristo
  • Catering
    We do have catering options depending on size and type of food that is requested. We need at least 2 days in advance to organize large catering (typically more than 20 people)
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private room can accommodate a single long table for 25 guests for a private party and up to 32 by choosing a different table format
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Highway
  • Parking details
    Valet and Street Parking Available
  • Public transit
    Santa Monica Metro
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 552 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffé Delfini offers an authentic Italian dining experience praised for its "outstanding" food and "great service." This intimate restaurant is a favorite for special occasions, with "delicious" seafood pastas and a standout croissant bread pudding. Long-term staff and a warm ambience contribute to its charm, making it a "neighborhood gem."

552 Reviews
  1. Marcy

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing as usual. We took a friend out to celebrate her birthday. She hadn’t been there in years . She love it and so did we . Thank you, Marcy and Dale

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  2. Jolie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Food, service, ambience - all amazing!

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  3. Diana

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite restaurant although it’s been there for 30 years. I only recently discovered it but it’s now my go-to restaurant for special occasions and wonderful meals with good friends. A bonus for me is te gluten-free pasta alternatives. But everything is great. A neighborhood gem.

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  4. Sharon

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Branzino was excellent and the pasta was great.

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  5. Kriste

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable. The food was delicious. Roasted potatoes are not to be missed. Get a side if it doesn’t come with your meal! We walked from our hotel but noticed there wasn’t a valet parking.

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  6. RD90401

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always Amazing!

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  7. NancyG

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming beautiful Italian restaurant meets amazing food

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  8. Ellie

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love this place. The food was amazing with Great portion.

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  9. Jonathan

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve eaten here twice, mainly because it’s in walking distance of our hotel. My wife was happy with her pasta dishes, but I had worse luck with mine. A veal milanese was far over-breadcrumbed, and a branzino much overcooked. Admittedly this seems to be a common fault with fish in the US. Finally, it’s expensive. $100+ per person. To be fair it’s clearly very popular with the locals, but I feel there must be alternative Italian restaurants in Santa Monica which offer a better quality/cost ratio.

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  10. Amy

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere, excellent service and the food was wonderful. It’s a very small restaurant, so we were a bit close to other diners and it can be a little noisier than I’d prefer, but still felt intimate overall. Street parking is non-existent, for the most part, but valet is available.

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FAQs

Caffé Delfini does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Caffé Delfini also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 459-8823.

Caffé Delfini is rated 4.8 stars by 552 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caffé Delfini

147 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Highway
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and Street Parking Available
  • Public transit
    Santa Monica Metro
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rigo and Cristo
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 459-8823
  • Catering
    We do have catering options depending on size and type of food that is requested. We need at least 2 days in advance to organize large catering (typically more than 20 people)
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private room can accommodate a single long table for 25 guests for a private party and up to 32 by choosing a different table format
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