Via Veneto

3009 Main St, Santa Monica
(310) 399-1843

Recent Reviews

Annie Ma

The cacciucco was absolutely

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Right

Overpriced, so so quality.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

TryThisMaybe

Beautiful restaurant! The food is excellent. We have been here repeatedly over several years— consistently gourmet Italian food. Had the pumpkin ravioli. Delicious. My husband had the veal limone- best anywhere. The cacio pepe, fabulous. The desserts are authentically Italian— which means not gooey, creamy— they are true Italian desserts. This is a restaurant worth visiting. And they have valet parking too! It's worth the investment.

foxy foxy

Wow! Spectacular! This is high quality food and a wonderful atmosphere. I got the gnocchi and my husband got the bolognese with a side of broccolini. Everything was cooked perfectly. The texture of the food just right. The flavors were married so wonderfully. This was truly a culinary experience. Thank you ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bolognese, Broccolini

JackD

This is an expensive special occasion restaurant that has terrific food, tremendous service, and a lovely atmosphere. If you know going in that it's $$$$ you will have a great time. Comfortable, relaxed and refined.

AlexanderE

My recent dining experience at Via Veneto was truly memorable, thanks to its exceptional service, ambiance, and traditional Italian menu. The moment we stepped in, we were embraced by the warm, inviting atmosphere that felt genuinely Italian, complemented by the authentic Italian staff. When my wife's main course didn't meet her expectations (there was nothing wrong with the delicious course; it was just a matter of my wife's personal taste), she was quickly offered a replacement, ensuring our satisfaction. Via Veneto stands out as the perfect venue for a romantic dinner, offering couples a charming escape into the heart of Italy.

ProfD

Very high quality food, authentically al dente pasta and tasty sauces. Good selection of Italian wines, the Passito was delicious. Everything comes at a high cost, River Café type prices!

PalisadesGal

One of my favorites because the only thing better than the food is the service you get when you are there! We had the veal chop which is devine and the ravioli samplers. Perfection. Add a bottle of Italian wine from their extensive wine inventory and it makes for a fabulous evening. Thank you Via Veneto for making my day!

Joshua Jung

Underrated GEM! Was shocked at how perfect nearly everything was.Everything tasted so fresh, it was like I was tasting food for the first time. I didn't know olives could be so good? The bolognese? Immaculate. Fried zucchini? Perfect. Calamari? Simple yet flavorful.The only thing I wasn't blown away by were the desserts and the price. The desserts were just decent. Price is above average (even for higher end Italian), but worth it. Service was very attentive and informative.Will definitely be coming back for special occasions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

UsmanA

The food was very well made for the most part. However, the dishes that showcased any sage, were heavy on the flavor which made it a bit overpowering. Ragout de Agnello was fantastic and lamb was cooked perfectly.

Y T

The best place for romantic Italian dinner

Nawaf Alsaud

Went to this restaurant in the summer of 2019 TWICE!The food was incredible, the service was even better. The owners were there and were very welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone craving Italian food.They went above and beyond when I asked if they had risotto Milanese (which they didn’t) the chef came out and asked if we could wait a bit so he can get saffron from his house and it was the best risotto I’ve ever had in my life. We’ll be visiting again very soon after all of these years I still remember this restaurant like it was yesterday.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Spikey

It was overpriced for the portion of what you got and some of the dishes were very simply however their atmosphere and service were presentable with an amazing ambience as well as having great salads and bread.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Chauna Sumpter

I treated myself before work to dinner - soup to dessert and two glasses of wine. The candles, the small size, warmLighting, even the waiters yelling passionately in Italian all lent to my amazing experience. I usually hate when people speak loudly indoors but this was very charming. I just bought $400 in gift cards bc I want those I care about to experience this delicious slice of Italy. Go! And savor every bite. Excellent service too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gurucharan Angisetty

Excellent food and service! I love the fact that they really pay attention to thier ingredients. They source local and organic meats and produce. I also appreciated how welcoming and courteous they made us feel!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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