Top rated Italian restaurants in Santa Monica

Experience the best that Santa Monica has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 26 places from Italian restaurant category.

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Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar image
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Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar
Wine bar
👍👍 Fabulous new hot spot on Montana. Was very impressed by the details and the vibes. Felt like I was time warped to a cafe in Italy. The ingredients taste very authentic. Quaint Italian market. I am looking forward to buying their imported products and making Italian food at home.
$ $$$
4.90 (288 reviews)
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Colapasta Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Rustic Italian trattoria specializing in house-made pasta with a casual, beachy vibe.
$$ $$
4.70 (383 reviews)
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SaMo Pizza
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Family owned business. Great customer service. Excellent options- not just traditional flavors. Pizza was delicious! Can’t wait to go back to try their other flavors
$$ $$
4.70 (273 reviews)
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Fritto Misto
Italian restaurant
Relaxed Italian cafe with create-your-own pasta plates, plus many vegetarian options.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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UOVO | Santa Monica
Italian restaurant
A pasta bar from the Sugarfish co-owners featuring fresh, handmade noodles & an array of sauces.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Bruno's Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Handmade pizzas & Italian staples are served in a modest setting with red checkered tablecloths.
$$ $$
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica
Italian restaurant
Stylish, modern Italian spot featuring updated classics along with a cheese bar & cocktails.
$$$ $
4.60 (924 reviews)
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Piccolo Santa Monica
Italian restaurant
👍👍 THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE OWNER AND THE OWNER ONLY. If you are not him, please keep scrolling. It is my life's mission to find the best vodka pasta. You name the restaurant , I've had it. I've seen the best and the worst vodka pasta this planet has to offer, and sir, I think your staff has cracked the...
$$$ $
4.60 (107 reviews)
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La Vecchia Cucina
Italian restaurant
Classic Italian cuisine, including a variety of pastas & pizzas, served in a bustling dining room.
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4.50 (483 reviews)
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Il Forno
Italian restaurant
Contemporary dining room with unpretentious Italian meals & a laid-back ambiance.
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4.50 (465 reviews)
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Spumoni Pizza Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Pizzas, pastas & other Italian classics are favorites at this casual neighborhood chain outpost.
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4.50 (357 reviews)
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Local Kitchen & Wine Bar
Italian restaurant
Cozy neighborhood bistro for wood-fired pizzas, wine-friendly small plates & classic cocktails.
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4.50 (325 reviews)
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Via Veneto
Italian restaurant
Lively Italian eatery combines organic, locally sourced ingredients in its creative dishes.
$$$ $
4.50 (281 reviews)
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Bar Monette
Tapas bar
👍👍 Been here twice. Cute little place with a small but creative menu. The jamon with honey and semifreddo dessert are the must tries. Service is great too. We had some question about our bill and went back to check the second day. The manager printed out all the bills around our reservation time and le...
4.50 (86 reviews)
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North Italia
Italian restaurant
👍👍 Absolutely delicious!! Tried Prosciutto and Cacio E Pepe ( half and half) Pizza. I really love the Prosciutto part. My friends tried chicken pesto pasta, braised short rib lumache, half and half pizza of Funghi/spicy mealball oizza It was a little bit on the pricey side, but it is totally worth it....
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4.40 (1.7K reviews)
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Milo & Olive
Italian restaurant
All-day outfit offering wood-fired pizza, small plates & baked goods in a comfortable space.
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4.40 (1.3K reviews)
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Massilia
Modern European restaurant
Stylish eatery offering contemporary Italian, French & Moroccan dishes, plus happy hour cocktails.
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4.40 (685 reviews)
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Vito Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Upscale, traditional, classic Italian dishes served in old-fashioned digs with tuxedoed waiters.
$$$ $
4.40 (537 reviews)
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Orto Santa Monica
Italian restaurant
Classic & elegant Italian food inspired by California produce.
$$$ $
4.40 (264 reviews)
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Élephante
Italian restaurant
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
4.30 (1.9K reviews)
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