LA Puglia

4.7

252 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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.
NYE Early Seating with Live Music
$115.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us to celebrate NYE with a 3-Course menu at $115 per person with Live music. NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER 2024 ✨ First Seating with Live music: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | $115 ✨ First and Second Seating without entertainment in our Main Room: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | $115 ✨ Second Seating with Live Music by Fresh Mint Pharaohs: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | $155
NYE Late Seating with Live Music
$155.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year at LA Puglia! Join us in our Gallery Room for a memorable New Year's Eve celebration featuring live music by Fresh Mint Pharaohs and a delectable 3-course menu with a midnight Spumante Toast. Fresh Mint Pharaohs brings the energy, blending jazz, neo-soul, funk, and Afropop into vibrant grooves that unite and uplift through the shared joy of music. NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER 2024 ✨ First Seating: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | $115 ✨ Second Seating: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | $155 (Sales tax and 20% gratuity are not included) Explore our full New Year's Eve menus here: www.lapuglia.us We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

Offers

Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM,Tue - Sat - 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 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 - 3:45 PM,Tue - Sat - 11:45 AM - 3:45 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 252 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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La Puglia in Santa Monica delights with "authentic Southern Italian cuisine" and a "friendly owner and staff." Guests rave about its "fantastic hosts" and "outstanding service." Enjoy a lovely atmosphere with jazz nights and a "beautiful interior." Don't miss the "delicious food" and extensive wine list. A must-visit!

252 Reviews

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Brandon
VIP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10! Amazing ambiance and service and ever better food.
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Chris
VIP
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious Italian dishes. Some interesting selections that gave a lot of selection and a delicious glass of wine. Nice background music and ambience. We really enjoyed our dinner.
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Mark
VIP
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second visit to La Puglia. I hope there will be many more. I love the food, the people, and the ambiance.
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Keiko
VIP
Los Angeles
30 reviews
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Slow service, so expect to be there awhile. Very cute space and large menu.
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Michelle
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most delicious dinner in this beautiful restaurant! The owner , Valentina is so warm & welcoming☺️. Looking forward to our next dinner !
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Elaine
VIP
Orange County
91 reviews
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved my experience at La Pulia. Two things that I thought could be improved, the temperature of the food was a bit on the cool side, what I expected to be hot was maybe warm. The other concern was that 3 of the 4 entries came out and it took about another 5 minutes for my pizza to arrive. I feel this may have been an issue with staffing since it was a weeknight. The ambiance of the restaurant was wonderful, I do hope to visit again in the near future!
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Kristen
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The live jazz was entertaining and perfect to enjoy with dinner and cocktails. The food and drinks were outstanding, as was the ambiance. It's a beautiful space, and it's noticeable that the owner puts her heart and soul into her restaurant. Our waitress could have been friendlier (she might have been stressed out that evening, or maybe there was a communication barrier); our night ended not as great as it began. Other than that, everything else was perfect, and we would dine there again. The traditional cuisine is just the best, and the live jazz, which is not easy to find in Santa Monica, made for a memorable experience.
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Victoria
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s my favourite restaurant in Santa Monica. Great Italian food, excellent selection of wine, very friendly and helpful staff. Interior is absolutely stunning and modern. Also everything is from Italy which is make it more special and iconic. Owner Valentina is always there and making everyone feel welcome and loved. I would highly recommend to visit this charming place.
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mercedes
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant creates a beautiful experience for its guests- with the fabulous food, beautiful interior, perfect lighting, gracious and passionate-about- the menu- servers. I’ve yet to attend one of the intimate converts next door but it’s in my list. I now come to LA Puglia on each visit to Los Angeles and look forward to the next one!
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Sharon
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food and wine, beautiful atmosphere and just the best wait staff and hosts
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LA Puglia is rated 4.7 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.