Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Santa Monica

10 restaurants available nearby

1. The Rose Venice

4.5

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 47 times today

The Rose is an iconic restaurant in the heart of Venice, serving locals and travelers alike since 1979.The Rose presents modern California cuisine that is globally influenced and seasonally driven by local farms. The menu is complimented by a thoughtfully curated wine list, highlighting boutique producers focused on self sustainable practices. The bakery celebrates American classics, as well as some of the original Rose classics, re-conceptualized with their innovative techniques. The sprawling space has indoor and outdoor dining areas including ample patio seating, a full market and bakery, coffee bar, and 40-foot craft-cocktail bar. If you're unable to find a reservation at your desired time don't worry, we always reserve some of our service areas for walk-in traffic for all services.

2. Osteria Vera

4.7

Exceptional(1238)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brentwood

Booked 11 times today

Call the Restaurant for Extra Availability!“OSTERIA VERA” the new true Italian dining experience.Giorgio Pierangeli, Owner and Founder of Pecorino Restaurant, has partnered with Celebrity Chef Nicola Mastronardi to bring an authentic Italian Osteria dining experience to one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in Brentwood. Osteria Vera offers a cozy yet upscale setting. The menu is a testament to Italian culinary excellence, featuring homemade pasta, regional specialties, grilled or roasted meats, pizza, and fish.Both Giorgio Pierangeli and Nicola Mastronardi are graduates of culinary schools in Italy and have honed their skills in some of the finest establishments across Italy, Europe, and the USA. Over the years, they have catered to many distinguished list of celebrity clients. They have now just teamed up to bring L.A. Osteria Vera!

3. Tiato

4.3

Awesome(88)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Tiato Kitchen + Venue is an eco-friendly Santa Monica restaurant serving Cal-Asian cuisine. Named after the mint-like herb, Tia tô, fuses together classic Vietnamese dishes, healthy farm to table ingredients, and some Californian flair. Our expansive patio houses not only a great events venue and perfect dinner date setting, but it is also the home to many essential herbs used in our culinary creations.

4. Farmshop LA

4.9

Exceptional(561)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Brentwood

Booked 53 times today

In 2010, chef Jeff Cerciello opened Farmshop in a space that denotes rustic elegance. Located in the beautiful Brentwood Country Mart, bordering Santa Monica, the restaurant has become a dining destination featuring the very best local ingredients, simply prepared, served in casual fine dining style.

5. Sor Tino

4.8

Exceptional(527)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brentwood

Booked 4 times today

For more than 30 years, chef and restaurateur Agostino Sciandri has enchanted Los Angelenos by introducing the flavors of Northern Italy in his classic and contemporary Italian dishes and his devotion to upholding the European standard of hospitality and exemplary service. Patrons escape the LA hustle and bustle, sipping Barolos and twirling their forks in homemade pastas, as though dining al fresco in the piazzas of Italy.

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6. Double Take - Hotel Palomar Beverly Hills

4.1

Excellent(31)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westwood

Located right on Wilshire Blvd, Double Take is an easy pit stop between Westwood and Beverly Hills. Stop in for coffee and freshly-baked pastries in the morning, or fuel a marathon writing session in the lounge with something from the breakfast menu, served until 11 a.m. After work, let our bartenders put a craft cocktail in your hand, paired with one of Chef Jose's creative market-inspired plates. The lounge with a large TV, bar, and dining areas allow you to seamlessly transition between meals, and work or fun. Better than braving the 405 at rush hour, no?

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7. Capri at Eataly Los Angeles

4.4

Awesome(385)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Century City

Booked 24 times today

Capri is the quintessential Mediterranean island inviting you to experience its beauty first-hand. It’s an island frequented by influential individuals who anticipate not just its scenic beauty, but also the culinary delights it offers. Our chef and beverage director, both hailing from Naples, infuse their traditions and authenticity into every dish. From our signature fish, zucchini flower, broccoli rabe, tomatoes, basil, spices and citrus, our dishes are a celebration of Italian culinary excellence. The menu also includes our unique homemade scialatielli pastas, ravioli capresi, pesce all’acqua pazza, and famous ragu Napoletano. Finally, don’t miss the opportunity to savor a delectable pizza from our brick ovens, showcasing the diverse Italian cuisine Capri has to offer.

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8. Restaurant at the Getty Center

4.7

Exceptional(4708)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Los Angeles

Booked 21 times today

Thank you for choosing The Restaurant at the Getty! We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Due to high command, Requests for window seating are not guaranteed. If there are more than 4 guests in your party, please contact The Restaurant directly for reservations. Duplicate reservations are subject to cancellation. Admission to the Getty Center now requires a free timed-entry reservation for each person in your party over the age of two. Reserve your entry time using the special access link below. https://bit.ly/3yLiUj5

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9. Le Petit Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1775)

Price: Expensive

• French • Sherman Oaks

Booked 16 times today

Diners can enjoy some of the most authentic French food in the valley when they visit Le Petit Restaurant. With the air of a bistro that has come straight from a Paris street, Le Petit serves French fare and adds its own California twist. The look and feel make it a great date spot that is conveniently open for late night dining. The interior is masked in an Art Deco decor, framed by high ceilings and filled with candle-lit and linen-covered tables, framed art adorning the colorful walls, white curved booths, and hardwood floors. The menu runs through a range of creative dishes, like the blackened salmon, grilled entrecote (rib-eye steak), escargot, herb-roasted chicken, and more, including daily specials. On Monday and Tuesday nights Le Petit offers a special 1.5 pound live Maine lobster, with soup or salad for $45.95. A notable wine list and full bar give diners ample drink choices. Le Petit Restaurant is available for private parties

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10. Amarone Kitchen and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Amarone Kitchen & Bar is an Italian family owned restaurant where organic ingredients are used whenever possible. We make all our breads, pastas, sauces and desserts in house daily. Dining at Amarone is like being in Italy with an intimate and cozy setting and delicious simple food

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jayvip
Los Angeles •108 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We love this restaurant and have been going for years. We had not been for awhile and last night we went again. It was as good or better than ever. The food is very authentic Italian and the service is excellent in every respect. We sat on the outside patio which was heated perfectly with space heaters and it was very cozy.
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Sor TinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brentwood
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4.8
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Wellington
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The experience was amazing. Starting with Juliana’s recommendations for the special options of the day, Steak Tacos and Burguer. Tacos was incredible, tortillas velvety and tasty, meat soft. Burguer exquisite, jam outstanding.
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The Rose VenicePrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.5
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Richardvip
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Chef/owner Nicola is one of the top Italian chefs in LA. He is at the center of Osteria Vera, in their open kitchen, preparing and overseeing the preparation of everything. His food is delicious. We had the Hamachi crudo, topped with lemon and shaved bottarga, the Lechuga salad, another pasta dish with spaghetti and more bottarga (our favorite) and the roast duck. I love duck and this was prepared perfectly; meaty and tender pieces with crisp skin. The service was excellent; friendly, attentive, well paced.
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Osteria VeraPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brentwood
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4.7
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hayley
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Truly fabulous meal with attentive and friendly service. The fried artichokes with burrata blew my mind!! Plus the passion fruit merengue dessert. Such a dream!!
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Farmshop LAPrice: Expensive• Californian• Brentwood
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4.9
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Claire
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 1, 2024
It was very good and thank you for the great service
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TiatoPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.3

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. The Rose Venice

2. Osteria Vera

3. Tiato

4. Farmshop LA

5. Sor Tino

6. Double Take - Hotel Palomar Beverly Hills

7. Capri at Eataly Los Angeles

8. Restaurant at the Getty Center

9. Le Petit Restaurant

10. Amarone Kitchen and Bar

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