Best Restaurants with a Wood Oven in Marina del Rey

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchGreek

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Beach CitiesHollywoodWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-WilshireWestside

Neighborhoods

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBrentwoodCentury CityHollywoodManhattan Beach

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2361)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 197 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

2. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4256)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 33 times today

Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible. When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!

A photo of Wally's Santa Monica restaurant

3. Wally's Santa Monica

4.8

Exceptional(121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 24 times today

Experience Santa Monica’s favorite location for fine food and wine. Wally’s Santa Monica is a hybrid concept that encapsulates the finest food, beverages, and gourmet foods to provide a one-stop shop for everything delicious. From chill afternoon apps and cocktails, to decadent caviar service—whether you’re in a tuxedo, or just coming from the office—our vibe is ideal for any occasion that calls for enjoying great food and drinks. You can explore our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary seasonal menu, over 100 wines available by-the-glass, and shop the gourmet counter for specialty meats, cheeses, and artisanal chocolates.

A photo of Cecconi's West Hollywood restaurant

4. Cecconi's West Hollywood

4.7

Exceptional(4968)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 152 times today

Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for brunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients. In addition to the flagship restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has outposts in Los Angeles, Miami, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona and Brooklyn.As a courtesy to other guests, we do not accept any animals.Except for any ADA approved animal that is individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

5. Terra - Eataly

4.6

Exceptional(3745)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Century City

Booked 123 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Los Angeles, Terra is a rooftop restaurant featuring a wood-burning Italian grill and views of the Hollywood Hills. Named for "earth" in Italian, Terra's menu is centered around the grill, resulting in earthy dishes paired perfectly with botanical cocktails, premium Italian wines, and more.DINING EXPERIENCETo ensure the best quality service for all of our guests.

6. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1425)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 21 times today

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

7. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(285)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Hollywood

Booked 51 times today

Carmel transports the energy, culture, and flavor of the renowned outdoor marketplace “Shuk HaCarmel” to Melrose Avenue, in the heart of LA’s food scene.Using some of the oldest techniques in the world— a wood-burning oven, an open flame grill— chef Asaf Maoz interprets ancient Levantine cooking traditions through a modern lens.Dishes showcase the best of the season: farmer’s market produce, sustainably-sourced meats and seafood, all prepared with the global culinary influence of the Tel Aviv shuk. Breads are baked in-house, including a 72-hour fermented Moroccan Frena, baked to order in the wood-fire oven.

A photo of Novikov Beverly Hills restaurant

8. Novikov Beverly Hills

4.5

Awesome(81)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Beverly Hills

Booked 31 times today

Novikov Restaurant Beverly Hills is a renowned restaurant known for its upscale dining experience and Italian -inspired cuisine. The restaurant combines the culinary expertise of Chef Luca with the sophisticated ambiance of Beverly Hills, offering a menu that highlights fresh and vibrant flavors from Italy. Diners can expect an array of seafood dishes, salads, grilled meats, and vegetable-based creations, all prepared with a modern twist and presented with artistic flair. The chic interior design and attentive service add to the overall experience.

9. AOC - 3rd Street

4.7

Exceptional(5123)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 26 times today

A.O.C. is a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and also features Mediterranean influences. We have 24 wines by the glass and 150 bottles to choose from, curated by Caroline Styne, all of which are either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Featuring a full bar with premium spirits and specialty cocktails. AOC is proud to offer both outdoor and indoor dining. Our patios feature shared heaters, however we highly recommend bringing appropriate outerwear for your comfort. Unfortunately, inclement weather may affect our ability to honor your reservation. In the event of rain, we will notify you as soon as possible to communicate any weather related cancellations and to assist you with rescheduling your reservation. Beginning November 4th, a.o.c. will require that all guests require proof of vaccination or negative results from a Covid test taken within 72 hours of entry.

A photo of Wally's Beverly Hills restaurant

10. Wally's Beverly Hills

4.7

Exceptional(90)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Beverly Hills

Booked 36 times today

Wally's continues to trailblaze the beverage and culinary scene with the opening of Wally's Beverly Hills encompassing a cheese, wine and spirits retail store: a world-class concept encompassing a cheese shop and a wine and spirits retail store within an elegant yet casual restaurant setting. Wally's Beverly Hills is designed to be a one-stop shop for everything delicious – including cheese, specialty meats, caviar, and artisanal chocolates. With our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary gourmet fare, and a list of over 100 wines by-the-glass to explore, each trip to Wally's is a journey to the world's finest vineyards.

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From verified diners like you

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Sung Hyuk
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I was very sad because I invited friends from across the country to buy them birthday day dinner but birthday request was ignored and we had to wait 30 minutes standing in front of the bar and the staff spilled diet coke and water on my new white pants and table.
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Cecconi's West HollywoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.7
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AlanVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •82 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food and service very good. One issue is the food comes out too fast despite request to serve a bit more slow
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Tar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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4.9
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janVIP
Philadelphia County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wally’s is EPIC. Dining in a world class wine store adds incredible theater to your experience. The food, bread, cheese, and menu mix is inspired. A must stop when in LA. The truffle fries and exceptional. Try Wally’s HERO.
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Wally's Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.8
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Christopher
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Service was impeccable. Catered to our taste as needed. Tried a few wines until we found something that worked. Very attentive service though out.
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Terra - EatalyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Century City
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4.6
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Nakul
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 12, 2025
Jordan is an excellent server. The front desk team is lovely. Order your vegetables! So good!!
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7

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