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Palma at Santa Monica Proper, Santa Monica, CA

Palma at Santa Monica Proper

4.6
4.6
268 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
Palma at Santa Monica Proper (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located at the hotel's ground floor. An intimate, inspiring space lined with windows and original art, serving seasonally inspired Italian cuisine. Settle into one of the carved-out niches, or around the monolithic bar with a mural by local artist Ben Medansky, to enjoy a meal accompanied by small-batch spirit or expertly crafted cocktail.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    Wilshire and 7th Street
  • Parking details
    $20 plus tax for for the first 3 hours; $3 every 20 minutes thereafter
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea at Palma

    Multiple dates available
    Featured in "The 15 Best Afternoon Teas in Los Angeles" in TimeOut & TastingTable - Saturday & Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. Settle into Palma’s art-filled lounge and savor seasonal teas, sweet & savory light bites, and a glass of bubbles. $85 Afternoon Tea | $105 Afternoon Tea with endless bubbles Note: afternoon tea culinary creations contain nuts, gluten, and dairy - no substitutions are possible at this time to ensure quality & consistency of our dishes.
    Afternoon Tea at Palma Photo
  • Thanksgiving at Palma

    Nov 8, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
    Celebrate Thanksgiving at Palma, located on the ground floor of Santa Monica Proper. Enjoy a cozy, art-filled setting while savoring our seasonal Italian-inspired specials. Begin with Santa Barbara Spot Prawns, complemented by nduja sausage and a lemon herb cream, or indulge in Autumn Squash Gnocchi with brown butter sage sauce, spiced hazelnuts, and pecorino romano. For a classic touch, try our Roasted Organic Turkey Breast served with black truffle mashed potatoes, pancetta-infused haricot vert, and mushroom marsala.
    Thanksgiving at Palma Photo
  • Christmas at Palma

    Nov 8, 2024 - Dec 26, 2024
    Celebrate Christmas at Palma, located on the ground floor of Santa Monica Proper. Enjoy a cozy, art-filled atmosphere as you savor our Italian-inspired holiday specials. Begin with Zuppa di Cozze, a Sicilian tomato stew with Central Coast mussels, paired perfectly with grilled country bread. Indulge in festive flavors with dishes like Lobster Arrabiata over squid ink spaghetti with spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, or savor the Slow-Roasted Porchetta served with caramelized apple and fennel slaw, wilted Tuscan kale, and rich pork jus. Embrace the warmth of the season with a small-batch spirit or expertly crafted cocktail.
    Christmas at Palma Photo

Offers

  • Proper Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Mondays to Thursdays - 4pm to 6pm. Uplift your spirits and discover a coastal respite at Palma’s gathering place during Proper Happy Hour. Indulge in signature cocktails and house wine paired with casual bites as you let loose and revel in good company.

    Proper Happy Hour Photo

What 268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palma at Santa Monica Proper offers a "truly wonderful experience" with "outstanding service" and "amazing cocktails." The ambience is "very innovative, calming, and lovely," complemented by a modern high tea service. While some reviews note service delays, the food consistently receives praise for its "amazing" quality and presentation.

268 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Montreal

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    When offering high tea: - There should be a staff member who knows what the tea is. They did not - Caffeinated and non-caffeinated options should be available. They were not. - You should be able to substitute items. They would not do that. - Staff should check in on you at least once every 20 minutes. They did not. - When you pay $100 a person, and you ask for a few items to go, they should package it for you. They just gave me a to-go-box and bag They did give us some extra champagne, which was nice!

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  2. Rich

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time at Palma! Awesome food & drinks. Such a beautiful place.

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  3. tiffany

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and amazing cocktails. Perfect place for a date

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  4. Jen

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful experience, and ambience. The service was spectacular!

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  5. Giuseppina

    Tahoe

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to go there later in the evening for drinks only and got seated at a table. I felt I still wanted to eat something and they let me order just two sides without a main or protein. We had the mashed potatoes and the broccolini. The portions were quite generous and the execution and seasoning on both was really good. The drinks were delicious too along with outstanding ambiance and design. We will be back even though a bit expensive.
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded on October 14, 2024
    Dear Giuseppina, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the mashed potatoes and broccolini, as well as our drinks and the overall ambiance. It’s wonderful to know that our team was able to accommodate your request for sides, and we appreciate your understanding regarding pricing. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable evening! Warm regards, Angela Hughes Palma at Santa Monica Proper

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  6. Anthony

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. Thanks for getting me into a booth!
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded on October 2, 2024
    Dear Anthony: Thank you for your awesome review! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and that we could get you into a booth. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great visit! Best wishes, Angela Hughes/Palma at Santa Monica Proper

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  7. EricL

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiters and service were awesome! Thank you for being great with our baby.
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded on September 11, 2024
    Dear Eric, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Best wishes, Angela Hughes / Palma at Santa Monica Proper

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  8. nancy

    Los Angeles

    123 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful place and good food. Just a little hard to find.
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded on September 30, 2024
    Dear Nancy: Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful setting and good food. We appreciate your feedback about the location and will work on making it easier for our guests to find us. We hope to see you again soon! Best Wishes, Angela Hughes, GM Palma at Santa Monica Proper

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  9. MB93

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! So beautiful and delicious food! Great experience.
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded on September 3, 2024
    Dear MB93, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Best wishes, Dylan Mora/Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

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  10. Laura

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best afternoon teas on the west side. Elevated offerings. If I could make one comment to the chef, it would be to serve the tea sandwiches open faced. The raspberry scone is a definite stand out. Very pleasant beachy feeling, yet still upscale. 
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded on September 4, 2024
    Dear Laura, Thank you so much for your exceptional review! We’re are beyond thrilled that you had a wonderful experience with us or afternoon tea. Thank you for your feedback regarding our chef; we will be sure to share your suggestion with them. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Best wishes, Angela Hughes / Palma at Santa Monica Proper

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FAQs

Palma at Santa Monica Proper is rated 4.6 stars by 268 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Palma at Santa Monica Proper

700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wilshire and 7th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 7:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    $20 plus tax for for the first 3 hours; $3 every 20 minutes thereafter
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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