Locanda Del LagoFabulous!I've eaten here every time I'm in the area and its always been fantastic. Great staff, great wine list. Consistently great Italian food.6/10/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent!!!My family and I wanted an Italian restaurant in Santa Monica for my sister's graduation. I found this restaurant online and used open table to book it. I put a special note in the open table reservation regarding my sister's graduation. We were a large party and were immediately seated on time. Staff is very friendly - makes you feel like family! One of the managers approached our table and asked about the graduation (picking that up from my open table note). The serve was extremely attentive (in a good way!) and the food was amazing! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone - especially for a special occassion!5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMOur waiter was excellent.Our waiter was excellent. His wine suggestion was perfect. The general manager was delightful and made us feel special. Our fish was perfect. A great balance of flavors.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWe go to this restaurant onceWe go to this restaurant once or twice a month because the atmosphere is warm and cozy, the lighting romantic and the food is seasonal. The chef uses local produce from the Farmer's Market and they post from which vendor which is interesting. The food is Northern Italian,from around Lake Como and so focuses on fish dishes although their pasta, especially the Tagliatelle Bolognese and the Spinach Ravioli are lovely. We like the Burata with the figs as an appetizer and split that. Having a glass of the Ferrari-Carrano Chardonnay for us is a nice touch. The maitre d' and wait staff are always charming and attentive.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was a great last minuteThis was a great last minute find! Fresh Pasta and the Osso Bucco was delicious.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMHad a lovely evening - 2/3Had a lovely evening - 2/3 meals were wonderful. Waiter did not hear appetizer order - entrees arrived and had to go back to kitchen, wait for appie, then serve entreees again. Gnocchi came out cold. Osso Bucco was to die for! Would definitely go back.3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMLago is a KEEPER!Excellent service, helpful staff - we needed to move our table due to a draft that my friend didn't want that was from a patio door nearby, and it was no problem for them to accommodate us, even though it was a busy night. Will be back!!2/16/2013 12:00:00 AM