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Bar - Vito Restaurant, Santa Monica, CA

Vito Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1625 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Vito Restaurant is celebrating over 44 years of delighting its customers with the best in fine Italian cuisine. As a family-owned-and-operated restaurant located in Santa Monica, California we are dedicated to providing exquisite food and impeccable service to create the perfect dining experience. Step through the front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy.

Ernesto has been our Chef for over 32 years. He continues to Wow us and our guests as he cooks every meal with love and unmatched flavor. Our signature dish, Spaghetti Della Casa, is a guest favorite and often called the best pasta dish you've ever tasted.

Vito is proud to offer customers an outdoor dining experience. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful Cities in the Nation and our weather is usually fantastic. If it's a little cool, we have heaters to keep you comfortable. Come experience it for yourself, nightly starting at 4:30pm.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,625 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Best Value

  • Westside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vito Restaurant offers a nostalgic Italian dining experience with "excellent food and impeccable service." Known for its "amazing Caesar salad prepared tableside" and a wonderful array of Italian dishes, it remains a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. With a charming, old-world atmosphere and attentive staff, Vito's delights every time.

1,625 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ours was a belated Valentine Day’s dinner. My sweetheart had a cold and had since received a distressing diagnosis. It was a sensitive and emotional time for us. I won’t wax on about the service and the food. Both continue the long tradition of excellence. What was unfortunate was the noise level. We were seated in the large dining room, adjacent to the smaller salon. There were at least two 8-10 seated tables celebrating something. The result was that there was a ridiculous din in the room that was entirely out of place. It was unbelievable. I understand the importance of filling tables with bodies, but come on. We left early. No coffee or dessert. There are consequences. Sweat the details. Ambiance, the little extras (garlic crisps) and owning the property make a restaurant and keep it in business. As they say, one should always follow the recipe.

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  2. Damon

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greater Manchester Airport and its airport were both shut down after an incident y up at a time

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  3. Sally

    Cincinnati12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My spouse and me absolutely love Vito’s. The food, atmosphere and service is always top-notch! The staff are kind, thoughtful and truly care about the experience. We feel like family when we’re there. It is our go-to, and I can’t believe this is the first time I’m reviewing them on Open Table. We’ve met so many wonderful people at Vito’s and will return again and again.

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  4. Susan VIP

    Fort Lauderdale12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. The patio was so pretty— the heaters were perfect and the food was delicious.

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  5. Calvin

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melissa and Sean are the best! Vito is busy rain or shine! They make the most perfect meat ball that I order them À la carte!

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  6. Mary

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to Vito’s many times . The food is always really good. The air conditioning was on high and our area was very cold . The music was loud.

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  7. Danielle

    Central Coast15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I came here for Valentines Day dinner and was not disappointed. The food and service was great.

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  8. Jim

    Los Angeles105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another delicious meal and fun dining experience at Vito. Thanks to servers Nick and Ray and to the owners, Sean and Melissa, who make every customer feel welcome and appreciated!

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  9. Lee VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vito is a great restaurant with terrific food and a really fun atmosphere. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and it is just one of the best places in LA to go and enjoy a meal.

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  10. Dawn VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. We love the ambiance, staff and management. So friendly and welcoming. The food is always fantastic.

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FAQs

Vito Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Vito Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 450-4999.

Vito Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1625 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 33 times today
Google Map for Vito Restaurant

2807 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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