LA Puglia

4.5 (275)

$31 to $50

Italian

1621 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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2 people

May 5, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Innovative

LA Puglia celebrates the beauty of the Puglia region - in the Southern Italy - through its culinary tradition with a contemporary sensibility and aims to transport its guests right there through an authentic food & wine experience.
Calling it “an ode to the authenticity of our regional cuisines”, the prestigious Gambero Rosso International awarded LA Puglia in Santa Monica as Restaurant of the Year from among its 2023 list of Top Italian Restaurants in the world. The official press release describes feeling transported to a small town between Bari and Lecce where flavors without filters and authentic, precise cooking deliver a genuine Apulian experience.
Our menu features specialties such as fresh orecchiette with brasciole, black linguine with seafood, puree of fava beans with sautéed dandelion greens, the unique Apulian focaccia, and Pasticciotto, the decadent cream-filled pastry eaten for breakfast in the province of Lecce.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Tue–Sun 10:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Tue–Fri 10:00 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(424) 229-5902
Website
http://www.lapuglia.us/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Valentina Bianco
Private party facilities
For your special event, count on us! Our event planner will assist you with menus, recommendations, and decorations to make it simply unique! Our Gallery room also features a lounge area and a projector and has its own private entry which ensure a truly intimate experience for all your events!
Private party contact
Valentina Bianco: (424) 303-2624

Location
1621 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
On Wilshire between 16th and 17th
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Jazz Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Don't miss the very best of Los Angeles Music served up with Authentic Southern Italian Food on Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm. No cover charge. Min $50 F&B.

Private dining

Offers

Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM,Tue - Sat - 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
It's Happy Hour at LA Puglia from 2 PM to 5 PM! Join us and immerse yourself in the flavors of Southern Italian cuisine. Indulge in our pizzas, pastas, and appetizers, along with expertly crafted cocktails and fine wines that will transport you straight to the heart of Puglia. We can't wait to welcome you!
Lunch Tasting Menu
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:45 AM - 3:30 PM,Tue - Sat - 11:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy a curated selection of our most popular lunch items for just $28! Available Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30am to 3:30pm. Create your personalized tasting menu by choosing one item from each section and immerse yourself in the unique flavors of Apulia.

What 275 people are saying

LA Puglia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Puglia offers an immersive Italian dining experience with "delicious Italian dishes" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "authentic, delicious Italian food," complemented by superb live jazz. The "friendly staff" and welcoming owner, Valentina, enhance the charming ambiance. Some reviews noted slow service, but the overall experience remains memorable and inviting.

275 Reviews

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Tobin VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don’t miss it! Some of the best Italian in Los Angeles…
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the very few if not the only one authentic Italian in the city. In addition to all the top quality in every aspect the presence of the owners makes it even further above any expectation. Bravi Valentina and Ivan!! 👏👏👏
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Annie
Central Coast10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love going to La Puglia. Enjoy the authentic, delicious Italian food, the service is great! Also love going on Tuesday nights to hear jazz while dining. The artist selection every time is superb! Highly recommend.
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G VIP
Los Angeles108 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always… It starts with a fantastic greeting, and a great smile from Valentina. Then onto a very nice chilled glass of rosé, delicious appetizers, and entrées that have you planning your next visit before you even finished this one. A definite gem.
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Miranda
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The service was so bad, they don’t have valet parking and the food not impress
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Ben
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Food was delicious. Perfect balance of elegant but warm and hip and comfortable. Celebrated a birthday and they made it special. Will be one of my faves.
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Anastasios VIP
San Diego2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible service. Overpriced. Tip already included w no way to push back on excessive wait
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Krystan
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful atmosphere! Loved the jazz and the food was delicious
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Jason VIP
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, especially the pasta and fish soup. But they needed more service help. They seemed overwhelmed and that made the food very slow to come out.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are getting to be regulars at this wonderful restaurant. The servers are, to a person, knowledgeable, personable and helpful. Atmosphere slightly buzzy but not too much. And THE FOOD!!!!!! You can go, but please don’t tell anyone else😉
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FAQs

LA Puglia does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

LA Puglia is rated 4.5 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

LA Puglia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.