Best Restaurants with a Wood Oven in Santa Monica

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4233)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 10 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!

2. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2304)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 100 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.

3. A Votre Sante

4.7

Exceptional(336)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Brentwood

Booked 2 times today

Celebrating 37 years in Brentwood, A Votre Santé is a cozy neighborhood restaurant serving World inspired California cuisine that caters to your health while satisfying your palate. Vegan and gluten-free options available year round. Full table service available on our outdoor patio. Indoor room available for private parties for up to 40 people. Curbside pick-up and delivery also available.A Votre SanteCheers!

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4. Cecconi's West Hollywood

4.7

Exceptional(4939)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 39 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. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1409)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 20 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.

6. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(256)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Hollywood

Booked 15 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.

7. AOC - 3rd Street

4.7

Exceptional(5100)

Price: Moderate

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

Booked 4 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.

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8. Angelini Osteria - Beverly Blvd

4.8

Exceptional(2591)

Price: Expensive

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

Booked 21 times today

Celebrated and beloved destination for authentic Italian cuisine by Gino Angelini | Est 2001

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9. Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills

4.5

Awesome(2207)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beverly Hills

Booked 22 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy’s chefs, bakers and homemakers. Il Fornaio means the Baker in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Repeat winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

10. Della Terra

4.6

Exceptional(1428)

Price: Moderate

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

Booked 74 times today

A visit to Della Terra is like walking into a familiar Tuscan trattoria--comfortable, friendly, yet oh so elegant. You are immediately enveloped by the warm lighting and the inviting smells emanating from the Italian wood burning oven and the secret recipepizza cooking inside of it. We greet you at the door with obviouspleasure, soft music plays in the background and our experiencedwaiters attend to your every need. You are home.The decor is a unique blend of New York sophistication and California casual: simple, cozy, luxurious. You're surrounded by sumptuous dark wood, rich red brick, and wonderful wrought iron accents under a magnificent vaulted ceiling. If you'd prefer to sit among the flowers and climbing plants in the open air, the patio spills out into the Los Angeles afternoon or evening to provide the refreshing garden experience of a country villa. The perfect canvas for that perfect meal...

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Chiara
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We loved our Christmas dinner here! The service, food and atmosphere were reunited to make it great.
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chi SPACCAPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.8
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CelestineVIP
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
As always an enjoyable experience A great place for an evening ou
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Cecconi's West HollywoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.7
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GeorgeVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had booked a reservation for Christmas Eve a month in advance, but when we arrived we were not seated for 30 minutes past our reservation time. Nevertheless, once we were seated the service was prompt and friendly, and all of the food was delicious. The various vegetable sides were terrific, including the broccolini, the kombucha squash, and the carrots.
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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ErikaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Tar & Roses provides an exceptional dining experience. The beet and yogurt dip, along with the octopus skewers were divine. The fried red snapper is a MUST. Also, the service is top notch. When we wanted to switch tables, the staff immediately accommodated us. Then, to receive an email and text from management thanking us for dining in the restaurant was a nice touch. This restaurant does everything right!
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Tar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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4.9
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Brionna
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
Went for a girls dinner. Good and healthy food for a great price.
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A Votre SantePrice: Moderate• Californian• Brentwood
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4.7

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Tar & Roses

2. Gjelina

3. A Votre Sante

4. Cecconi's West Hollywood

5. chi SPACCA

6. Carmel

7. AOC - 3rd Street

8. Angelini Osteria - Beverly Blvd

9. Il Fornaio - Beverly Hills

10. Della Terra

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