Garden Tea at The Getty Villa

4.5

229 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Romantic

We are happy to announce we have tea available on Sundays.

Our Tea Room is pretty busy, dates are released three months in advance of the date of the tea service.
Please e-mail us to inquire about available days

VillaTea@getty.edu

Enjoy Garden Tea, a special experience inspired by the herbs, vegetables, and fruits that grow in the Villa authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens.

Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu of tea sandwiches, house-made scones, tea bread and a varied selection of teas. Tea is served in the Founders Room, an elegant space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Villa.

Price
$60.00 per person not including sales tax and 18% service charge.

Additional information

Location
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Phone number
(800) 369-3059
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Thu, Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We will send the parking reservation before your visit, please provide us your e-mail address. The parking fee is not included in your Garden Tea reservation cost, each car or motorcycle will be charged $25.00 for parking. The museum opens at 10:00 am, no additional reservations are required, you can explore the museum before the tea service.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Leticia Aquino

A Basket of House-Baked Scones & Tea Breads
Freshly Brewed Tea & Traditional Accompaniments
Smoked King Trumpet Mushroom Sandwich
Avocado on Sourdough
Deviled Egg Salad on Pumpernickel
Green Onion, Mayonnaise, Dill, Parsley
Turkey Cranberry Salad
on Mini Croissant
Cucumber & Dill With Vegan Chive Cheese
Lemon Zest On Marble Rye Bread
La Quercia Prosciutto & Brie
Basil, Fig Jam On Brioche
Roasted Autumn Vegetable Panini
Pesto Aioli, Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash on Gluten-Free Toast

Dessert

Mrs. Garret's Carrot Cake
Kataifi Pistachio Chocolate
Frangi-Fig Cookie
The Pear

What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Garden Tea at The Getty Villa offers a "fantastic" experience with "amazing service," delicious teas, and a picturesque setting. Guests appreciate the "attentive and warm" staff, especially Jonathan, who is often praised for his knowledge and friendliness. While the tea room's decor is modest, the ambiance and culinary offerings make it a memorable outing.

229 Reviews

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Jessica VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been waiting years to experience the Getty Villa Tea and it exceeded my expectations! Everything was lovely.
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Meghan Farley VIP
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was great, the food was good, as well as the view. The room, however, is nothing special; it is a multi-purpose room which happens to serve as a tea room for the occasion. There is unfortunately nothing in the design of the room which enhances the Garden Tea experience. To be truly successful, the Garden Tea needs its own space.
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Victoria
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tea @ the Villa was absolutely wonderful. I use the aid of a service animal and the staff was more than welcoming. The service is outstanding as well as the menu! We enjoyed the signature tea very much. The setting is magnificent! We look forward to returning and hope you get an opportunity to enjoy Tea @ the Villa!
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Russell
Hawaii3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is delicious and the wait staff attentive. The tables are nicely appointed but the room itself is a little sparse. The view is also lovely.
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Aina
Los Angeles19 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff, the food, the teas, the ambience - the overall experience is lovely as always.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall great experience, great service. They sit you pretty quick and the servers are very well informed. Great tea selection and the food was super tasty. Highly recommend!!
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holly
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It wasn't easy getting a reservation because there is only 1 seating 2 days of the week. The service was amazing and the food/tea was really nice, great value. My only wish was for a nicer ambiance. The room feels a bit like a conference room. However, the view is lovely.
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Ashley
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely experience, the signature tea blend was delicious and the whole experience felt very exclusive! Would definitely book again!
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Armene
Los Angeles9 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I was expecting this to be a magical venue for afternoon tea. The carpeted room we were in was not inviting especially with half the room empty. The service was lacking and had to constantly ask for more tea. I was so excited to go to this reservation with all the build up but would not go back.
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Martha
Orange County5 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tea felt very private, in a quiet banquet room overlooking the Vila with instrumental music in the background. Music was a bit depressing at first, then was changed to Bridgeton type music. All you can drink teas, highly recommend the house lavender tea. Sandwich and sweets were nice.
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FAQs

Garden Tea at The Getty Villa is rated 4.5 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Google Map for Garden Tea at The Getty Villa

17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Additional information

Phone number
(800) 369-3059
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Thu, Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We will send the parking reservation before your visit, please provide us your e-mail address. The parking fee is not included in your Garden Tea reservation cost, each car or motorcycle will be charged $25.00 for parking. The museum opens at 10:00 am, no additional reservations are required, you can explore the museum before the tea service.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Leticia Aquino

Garden Tea at The Getty Villa

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Main

A Basket of House-Baked Scones & Tea Breads

Freshly Brewed Tea & Traditional Accompaniments

Smoked King Trumpet Mushroom Sandwich

Deviled Egg Salad on Pumpernickel

Turkey Cranberry Salad

Cucumber & Dill With Vegan Chive Cheese

La Quercia Prosciutto & Brie

Roasted Autumn Vegetable Panini

Dessert

Mrs. Garret's Carrot Cake

Kataifi Pistachio Chocolate

Frangi-Fig Cookie

The Pear

What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Garden Tea at The Getty Villa restaurant rated?

Is Garden Tea at The Getty Villa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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