Pasta Restaurants near Santa Monica, CA

“I wish we could give more than 5 stars! We’re visiting from Gold Coast, Australia and googled pizza places near our accommodation. The reviews lead us here and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing but what made everything even better was the service. So kind, friendly and accommodating. If we ever make it back to Santa Monica we will definitely be coming back here. Thanks so much, you’ve marked a core memory for our holiday :)“

“A large group of us were on montana with our kids for halloween. Despite the restaurant being absolutely packed and the area being crazy busy, they accommodated our party with exceptional professionalism. 10 people on the later side when its crazy busy is not an easy thing. They went out of their way to make things work, and i can not express my appreciation enough. From the host to the manager to our waitstaff, this is the kind of team and service one hopes to see in any restaurant. Thank you all for what you made happen last night and hope you had a wonderful halloween.“

“This is a very popular place as it gets crowded even before normal dinner time. The semi-indoor/outdoor seating area is clean and relaxing.“

“We were supposed to go to Sunday gravy and the wait was too long so we ended up here and the food was actually phenomenal. I was definitely go back if Im in the area again. I did a build my own pasta and the regular size was the perfect amount. I got it with hot pink sauce and the spice level was just right. The vibes are pretty nice on the inside too“

“Wow! I didn’t expect such good pasta from a ghost kitchen. The garlics bread was not bad at all either. What surprised me more was their commitment to not using any seed oil! Is this real? Has this day finally arrived that Americans finally understood what “healthy” means?! I’m eating delicious shrimp pasta that doesn’t come in a slob of overpowering and greasy sauce made with bad oil, at this price point, of this portion. on the west side, AND with delivery under 30 mins?! Im grateful you guys exists 🙏

The only thing I could wish for is that 5 pieces of medium sized shrimps was a little lacking. I wouldn’t mind having a bite or two less noodles but a couple more shrimps would be more balanced. Also even less oil would be my personal ideal.

All in all, this is a very positive experience and I’m going to become a regular here!“

“Best food ever. Best staff ever. My daughter suffered a medical emergency at the WeHo location. The manager and staff were beyond kid and helpful. Not that I recommend having a seizure at a restaurant, but Pizzana handled it beautifully. I do love their food. Authentic, fresh and delicious. Their gluten free pizza is the best in town.♥️“

“Wow! Finally a super authentic and friendly Italian place! Super tasty and the outdoor Venice atmosphere is super fun! You can build your own pasta! I enjoyed the fettuccine Alfredo and added truffle sauce and sausage! Customer service is high quality also!“

“We had the BEST experience at Sunday Gravy. We were in LA waiting on a flight back to Oklahoma, ventured out, and luckily, stumbled upon this restaurant. The staff is AMAZING! The food was the icing on the cake. Thanks again for great food and great service!“

“Where do I start. Liz and Maggie are amazing. They made my family feel like some type of celebrity. I can’t state in this short paragraph how blown away I was by the service we received. THE BEST SERVICE, I’VE EVER RECEIVED. The drinks were excellent and the food was so good. I recommend the wagyu meatballs. The dessert was so tasty. You really can’t go wrong with anything you order here. The piano bar is a musical nice touch. I really appreciated the attention to detail on the decor of the restaurant when it came to the music. I’m so very excited and satisfied with Osteria Florence and I can’t wait to comeback again. 10 stars ⭐️ thank you Francesco 🙏🏽❤️“

“I went with a large group and I think everyone but me like their entrées way better than I did. I really think maybe I just made a wrong taste choice. I went for a mushroom ravioli with a cream sauce. I have to say the service was excellent. It’s a cute little restaurant. You probably wanna make a reservation if you’re going there, the bread is incredible. It’s so so yummy. I did enjoy the appetizers. I was not impressed though by the Caesar salad I was with five other people and they all loved their trace. I think I just made a poor choice. I would recommend it and even for a romantic night or dinner.“

“Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing – everything we tasted melted in other mouths. I took my families and friends to celebrate my sister‘s 60th birthday in their beautiful wine cellar dining room. There’s just not enough words to explain the experience. I will be back again ! Highly recommend!“

“They have a full vegan menu and can even customize some vegetarian meals to be made vegan. All very delicious - highly recommend their green power pizza, rigatoni with eggplant, eggplant pizza, and pesto vegan caprese! The artichoke wasn’t that good but have loved everything else I’ve gotten there.“

“This place is always my go-to when I visit LA. One of the cashiers, John is super friendly, helpful, quick, and knowledgeable. He honestly makes my day when he is working there. I like to get the black truffle pasta and it's AMAZING. Even if you don't like mushrooms - there aren't chunks of mushrooms in there, just grated black truffles on top and it adds to the umami flavor so well. Their bread is delicious: good crust and soft inner dough. I like to have olive oil to dip my bread in and Pasta Corner has great olive oil as well as balsamic vinaigrette! Will be back with every LA visit!“

“Super service and good is great!“

“This newish restaurant is definitely underrated! We came here for my mom's birthday and I'm so glad we did. We all loved it. The food was absolutely amazing Bolognese 5/5 Lobster pasta 4.5/5 Spaghetti carbonara 5/5 Spaghetti with gamberi 4/5 (very spicy) Spaghetti arrabbiata 4/5 Caesar salad 5/5 Wine (Pinot noir & Chianti) 5/5 Pistachio and chocolate cake 5/5 The service was truly special. They went above and beyond. The restaurant is gorgeous and intimate. It's perfect for dates or family dinners.“

“Was the perfect place to sit with some friends for a catch up. The food has always been very good, and I've been coming to Hugo's since the 80's. Really reliable and reasonable. And of course, they're dog friendly so that always a big plus!“

“One of the best Italian spots in this area. I'm surprised there are not many reviews. Our server, Francisco, was spectacular. The service here is 15/10! The complimentary bread and olive oil dipping sauce is unlike any other place. It was the most fresh, unique free bread we ever had. You need to try it!

Now, the pasta! Sooo delicious and perfectly seasoned. I will be back for more. I highly recommend trying their carbonara. The pizza was also perfect. The dough here is light, crispy and fluffy.

Come here for authentic, fresh Italian food. This restaurant deserves my business and I will definitely be back for more :)“

“Excellent customer service. Thanks guys highly recommended“

“The classic sandwich with prosciutto and burrata was perfect. I was most impressed by the per perfect amount of olive oil that they put on the ciabatta bread. Crystal made it perfectly in no time at all. It was incredibly delicious. Next time I want to try the bresaola. It was also the perfect size“

“Thank You for such delicious food the presentation is beautiful and hot“

“Ommmmmmg What an amazing new spot!!! Love love love the pizzas!!!! I’m obsessed!!! My new FAV spot in LA!!! Check them out... great food...pizzas...wverything!!!“

“Great Place! I found it by chance, but am very happy I did. Pizza by the Slice, cooked to order, no heat lamps here. excited to try other items on my next stop.“

“Great fresh food. Good sized portions. Consistently good. Make sure to get a side of the shishito peppers.“

“Really good food. Ate here twice in a week so far.“

“I ate at Terra twice within this last month and I've really enjoyed each visit. One highlight I wanted to point out from my recent visit, was the hostess sat my friend and I near a mother with 2 little kids (like ages 4 and 3). While the kids were pretty well behaved there was the typical fussing and moving about, and the mom getting up and down to handle their needs. I wasn't really wanting to sit next to little kids at a restaurant like Terra, but I didn't want to cause a fuss so I wasn't going to ask for a different table. However, a different host/manager must have observed the situation and she discretely came up and asked if we wanted to move. I said yes and thanked her for arranging the table change. I appreciated attention to detail and reading the room without having to be asked.
The food is excellent and the patio space is very pretty and has good sun coverage and heaters if it's cold. The waitstaff is very nice and attentive. The only downside was that once it got busier the the waitstaff kind of disappeared and it was a long wait to get coffee and desserts ordered. Thankfully in both instance I was there we were fine to just hangout and enjoy the space.“

“If your departure from LAX you have to try the cauliflower soup and mac n cheese at this place. Also the Yogurt parfait it's so good.

My order was 122 on 16JUNE25 / 1.30PM
Service was a little slow but okay the food was great.“

“The food here is seriously good—fresh cheese is the key that really elevates every dish. It stands out on the bruschetta and in the pasta.

That said, the service was slower than expected—it took over 15 minutes just to get our drinks, which was a bit frustrating.

Overall, the food is absolutely worth it—especially if you’re into good cheese.“