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Valentino Italian Restaurant

(Now Closed)

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Santa Monica

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EaterAugust 31, 2017
One of LA’s pasta originators, Valentino makes a wide range of excellent pastas in its Santa Monica space. Pay homage to the fusilli alla norma, made with fresh tomato, eggplant, and aged ricotta. Read more
LA WeeklyJanuary 30, 2013
L.A.¹s ultimate special-occasion Italian restaurant! A bells-and-whistles place where you reserve a table weeks in advance. Still, the food is great! Try it at PLATE LA Weekly's Food Event 3/3/13! Read more
EaterSeptember 5, 2017
Try the fusilli alla norma, made with fresh tomato, eggplant, and aged ricotta. Read more
KatrinaJanuary 27, 2015
Superb Italian. Get the tasting menu. You won't be disappointed. Excellent service. Complete amazing dining experience.
EaterApril 3, 2014
This storied Italian restaurant in Santa Monica has a great maltagliati, essentially small sheets of fresh pasta tossed with a walnut pesto. Read more
Los Angeles TimesJune 7, 2013
Jonathan Gold says: I will never forget my first taste of Quintarelli Amarone here, which is as close as I had gotten to a sweet, musky taste of heaven. Read more
Eliot KleinbergSeptember 26, 2019
Every dish I’ve had was world class. One of the best places for wine in L.A. Nice house Pinot Noir! Good value - I’ve paid more for lower quality.
Ricky SherrillJanuary 3, 2015
Good service, great food, & an excellent wine list. They have a nice selection of Barolo's
EaterDecember 1, 2010
Almost 40 years old, this ancient LA staple still serves great, if pricey, fine dining Italian. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
Offbeat L.A.January 29, 2016
Opened 1972. Expensive, award winning, fine dining Italian in a contemporary room.
Andrij TrushOctober 25, 2013
Very nice place.Piero the owner is very nice and hospitable.
Kelly ShogrenSeptember 22, 2012
Grilled vegetable medley is to die for!
Los Angeles TimesJuly 13, 2010
You taste the sea most of all in the bottarga they use to garnish many dishes. Russet in color, the dried roe has a strong, briny flavor, giving a dish the rich funk of ocean. Read more
Gaia DempseyMarch 28, 2010
take advantage of the knowledge of the sommelier. he may seem like a dork at first, but he knows his stuff.
Showtime NetworkApril 1, 2011
Even Joffre Borgia knows that an authentic fine dining experience doesn’t come cheap!
Donato De SantisJanuary 11, 2013
This was my first job in america...! Let Piero Selvaggio guide you all the way... And prepare your wallet!
avinash kapoorSeptember 7, 2013
One of the best meals gor my birthday
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
Check out Valentino as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more
lawrence lanoffSeptember 20, 2011
The old school romantic nightspot. I love this place...
verymonicaAugust 23, 2014
White truffle pasta
KenOctober 27, 2013
Eat truffles here.
ChrissieAugust 6, 2013
Closed on Mondays

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