Uovo is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

1. Uovo

8.7
1320 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 17 tips and reviews

Niki Katherine H.Niki Katherine Holmes: Some of the best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy! If you like cacio e pepe, give theirs a try— simple perfection.

Alfred P.Alfred Poll: Pasta was amazing

Thales F.Thales Fc: Authentic Italian pasta

Via Veneto is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

2. Via Veneto

8.8
3009 Main St (marine), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 26 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Blakely: Went there for a birthday dinner. Consensus: absolutely delicious! One friend said it was the best Italian food he had ever had in the USA!

Jamie FJamie F: Beyond amazing and what a beautiful adorably venue. Order the ravioli tasting app. Pumpkin one is ah-am-zing

Paul B.Paul Brazier: The best 'melt in the mouth' Ravioli I've ever had. Get a selection for starters.

Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

3. Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar

8.7
1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 29 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason Mow: Excellent pasta and huge cheese menu. The daily pastas tossed in the cheese wheels are awesome.

Melanie M.Melanie Martin: Mushroom tortellini, filet mignon tartar

Olya K.Olya Khilobok: Sweet people, almost empty at Tuesday morning, amazing cheese and bread.

Fritto Misto is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

4. Fritto Misto

8.3
620 Santa Monica Blvd. #A (7th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Westside · 125 tips and reviews

Mary S.Mary Sciortino: Cute neighborhood Italian restaurant! Great pasta & salad combos!

LorenaLorena: Fried Pillows!!!

Kathleen D.Kathleen Dore: Amazing pasta!!!!! The pillows, ravioli and gnocchi are a must try!!!!!!! FIVE STARS!!

Capo Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

5. Capo Restaurant

8.3
1810 Ocean Ave (Vicente Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews

Doug H.Doug Hanshaw: Rigatoni with truffle meat sauce. Do it.

Brittany L.Brittany Letto: Highly recommend Veal Scallopini (served original way), the Branzino was so amazing & flaky/crispy, the White corn ravioli w/ black truffles was so rich & delicious! Choc soufflé & volcano for dessert

Doug M.Doug McCracken: Sweet corn ravioli is delicious

Il Forno Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

6. Il Forno Trattoria

8.1
2901 Ocean Park Blvd #111 (at 29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Huy N.Huy Nguyễn: Home made flat pasta w/ clam & black olive is the best dish!

Emi G.Emi Garcia: Pappardelle in lamb sauce FTW!

Kendra E.Kendra Elliott: principesa salad rocks

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

7. North Italia

8.1
1442 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 19 tips and reviews

ᴡ E.ᴡ Espino: Love love love ❤️Try the Burratta tortellini 😛

GG: Yummy! Burrata, pizza margarita and chicken pesto 👍👍👍

Hussah O.Hussah OTB: Food Over-Rated 😒✋

Local Kitchen and Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

8. Local Kitchen and Wine Bar

8.1
1736 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 12 tips and reviews

Karen L.Karen Lurry: the risotto is delicious. big portion though so prepare to share, take home or come hungry.

Brooke L.Brooke Lonegan: There's no way to go wrong here. Absolutely some of the best food in the area, if not the best. We tried and were blown away by lamb meatballs, malfatti (highly recommend) and steak.+Banana dessert 👍

Jon S.Jon Sanchez: Fun time! Great owner. Nice edition to Sunset West in Santa Monica.

La Vecchia Cucina is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

9. La Vecchia Cucina

7.9
2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 30 tips and reviews

Ben T.Ben Tepfer: The lunch special is amazing: any salad or appetizer plus any pizza, pasta, or sandwich for only $14!

Isaac N.Isaac N: Excellent spot for a date or dinner w/the family. Reservations are a must for parties >4. Staff is consistently attentive & the food is always fabulous! ...remember, you get what you pay for ;-)

Lore B.Lore Benavent: Really good burrata cheese and prosciutto salad.

Locanda Portofino Santa Monica is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

10. Locanda Portofino Santa Monica

7.7
1110 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 6 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Armijo: I love to begin with the homemade Tagliatelle Bolognese (sometimes I share) & then the Vitello (Veal) Parmesan is delicious. I bring a bottle of wine ($35 corkage) bc my wine cellar has yummy stuff.

ivy♥ivy♥: What a decent place! Everything is oh so delish! The steamed clams and mussels are so great. Very juicy! Get it :) And oh, folks who work here are/speak Italian so this place is legit!

Gene D.Gene Dexter: What a wonderful place. The patio is my new favorite area to sit and eat this wonderful food. The specials are a good bet.

Vito Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

11. Vito Restaurant

7.7
2807 Ocean Park Blvd (28th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Vicky Aguilera💋Vicky Aguilera💋: The cook deserves a gol medal, the ribs were so tender and delish and the seafood pasta was amazing. Definitely one if my favorite places in LA

Luzma P.Luzma Plaza: Order the Cesar Salad - one of the best (if not the best) in town.

Joseph C.Joseph C: Vito Restaurant

Bruno's is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

12. Bruno's

7.7
1625 Ocean Ave (at Seaside Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 18 tips and reviews

Krista P.Krista Paul: The lasagna is amazing! Order a side of meatballs and sausage and a Caesar salad and you've got the perfect meal for two.

Fideo T.Fideo Tg: Get the lasagna! Really nice family restaurant

Shaun M.Shaun Mochan: An amazing little place, great food for a great price!

Colapasta is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

13. Colapasta

7.6
1241 5th St, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Sharry K.Sharry Kim: Must get the lasagna and the beet ravioli!!!

Michelle D.Michelle Dickter: wow pasta wow

Winnie K.Winnie Khoo: Fave: Casunziei (beet ravioli)

Fritto Misto is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

14. Fritto Misto

7.6
602 Santa Monica Blvd (7th), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

kHyal™ |.kHyal™ | Creative Activator: Best Italian food I’ve had in Los Angeles — fan for over a decade! All fresh made pasta and great salads.

Ishan N.Ishan Narula: Great service! and amazing food as well

Hana K.Hana Kh: Green salad and spicy shrimp pastas

SPUMONI Trattoria & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Monica.

15. SPUMONI Trattoria & Pizzeria

7.5
713 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · North of Montana · 1 tip

Karen L.Karen Lurry: I love this spot even more since they expanded and now have a patio space.