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Caffé Delfini, Santa Monica, CA

Caffé Delfini

4.9
4.9
570 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and Street Parking Available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rigo and Cristo

What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Neighborhood gem

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Neighborhood gem

  • Westside

    Great for fine wines

  • Westside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffé Delfini is a beloved Italian gem in Los Angeles, praised for its "exceptional food and service." Celebrated for homemade pasta, "authentic Italian cuisine," and a warm, charming "neighborhood gem" ambiance, it offers a "romantic" setting. With a "friendly, attentive" staff, it's a must-visit for Italian food enthusiasts.

570 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Los Angeles105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is so great to have this wonderful little restaurant back in business! Alex and Hector put on a great return show for us last night. Food, as always, was delicious. Service attentive and professional. And a very-happy-to-have-you-back vibe permeated the restaurant. Totally recommendable!!!

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  2. Ellen VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So delicious and able to hear, converse, and engage Gotta go early

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  3. KathyM

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So WONDERFUL to be back at Caffe Delfini! Ricardo, Hector and all the staff made for a perfect evening!!! Food was delicious as always and the familiar & warm ambiance was just what we needed! Congratulations on all your hard work to get open again.

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  4. Joanne

    Los Angeles36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    How could I not have known about this gem which has been open for nearly 40 years. Food was fresh and truly “homemade” as they rightfully boast. The owner is so friendly and spends time with all guests. The rest of the staff is equally friendly. You feel the charm of the old house this restaurant originally was.

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  5. Estefania

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love dining here! The food is exquisite, the service is exceptional and the staff is so friendly.

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  6. Andrew VIP

    London32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been coming to this neighborhood gym for years. As always, food service and ambience are excellent. Thank you, alex!

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  7. Victor VIP

    Orlando180 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has the best Cesar salad and trout almondine. The staff is very nice as well. We will continue to come back.

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  8. Barbara

    New Mexico9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner by the window on New Year’s Eve. Perfect!

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  9. Paul VIP

    Minneapolis21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The lasagna was fantastic! As were the other pasta dishes.

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  10. Amy

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been in years. Charming wood floored, inn-like dining room. Friendly service and excellent risotto del mare(?) (fresh shell fish), others enjoyed the veal scallopini, walnut crusted trout. Very nice barolo by the glass.

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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 4.9 stars by 570 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 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Caffé Delfini

147 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and Street Parking Available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rigo and Cristo
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