Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Santa Monica

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AmericanItalianFrenchFusion / EclecticBreakfastMediterranean

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San Fernando Valley / ValenciaWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-WilshireWestside

Neighborhoods

BrentwoodCentury CitySanta MonicaSherman OaksWest HollywoodWest Los Angeles

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Osteria Vera

4.8

Exceptional(1258)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brentwood

Booked 18 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!

2. Tiato

4.3

Awesome(90)

$$$$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.

3. Farmshop LA

4.9

Exceptional(575)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Brentwood

Booked 44 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.

4. Sor Tino

4.8

Exceptional(536)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brentwood

Booked 6 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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5. Double Take - Hotel Palomar Beverly Hills

4.1

Excellent(32)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Westwood

Booked 1 time today

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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6. Bacari Sherman Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(1356)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sherman Oaks

Booked 97 times today

Bacari Sherman Oaks is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 6th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our loungey indoor Parlour Room, our bright and airy Sunroom, or in one of our many comfortable outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Sherman Oaks.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Sherman Oaks is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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7. Capri at Eataly Los Angeles

4.4

Awesome(405)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Century City

Booked 20 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(4731)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Los Angeles

Booked 29 times today

Thank you for choosing The Restaurant at the Getty! Reservations are not required to dine with us, but they are recommended, especially on high traffic days. We do NOT offer same day reservations.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. Amarone Kitchen and Bar

4.9

Exceptional(96)

$$$$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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10. Le Petit Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1819)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Sherman Oaks

Booked 20 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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From verified diners like you

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dutch
Los Angeles •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had not been to Sor Tino in many years and was very surprised to find that the food was still delicious and the service top notch. The meal was paced very well and never felt rushed. One sour note that really couldn’t be helped was a VERY loud group with children. Perhaps a different sitting arrangement would have been better suited for them and the other diners. Outside that if you want a dinner experience worth your time and money Sor Tino is great.
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Sor TinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brentwood
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4.8
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Sami
Cancun / Riviera Maya •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely place to have good food without all the unnecessary scenes
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Farmshop LAPrice: Expensive• Californian• Brentwood
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4.9
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julian
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was solid with alot of options that suit a variety of tastes and the meatballs and sole was can’t miss.
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Osteria VeraPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brentwood
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4.8
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JaneVIP
Los Angeles •277 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Loved the Dine LA menu but the main entrees came were served too quickly after the appetizers. The service indoors was not nearly as professional as on the patio. It was very rushed and sloppy. Coffee served twice was cold!! Not up to ur standards.
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TiatoPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.3
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Robert
Los Angeles •63 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 24, 2025
Great server, and the food was on point. My local spot.
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Double Take - Hotel Palomar Beverly HillsPrice: Moderate• American• Westwood
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4.1

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