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Élephante Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Élephante Santa Monica

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4.6 (1667)
$30 and under
Italian
1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 268 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (424) 320-2384
  • Website
    https://www.elephanterestaurants.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.elephantela.com/private-events/
  • Location
    1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    We are located on 2nd street, between Santa Monica and Arizona
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 1,667 people are saying

Élephante Santa Monica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Westside

    Great for scenic views

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Élephante Santa Monica dazzles with its "beautiful ambience," "great views," and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "whipped eggplant" and "vodka pasta," while the rooftop setting offers a Mediterranean escape with earthy tones and ocean views. While service can vary, the overall dining experience is "always a 5-star experience."
1,667 Reviews

  1. Charl

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overrated. Expensive but the food is not fantastic. They have an “All gender bathroom” which, I never like, and if you’re doing that woke nonsense then at least keep it clean for my fiancé. I want her to feel free to use the restroom if I’m paying that much.

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  2. Robert Bruno

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience great vibe and the food and service was outstanding. I would highly recommend checking this place out.

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  3. Erin

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the food ! It was a exspensive but beautiful. Our take was very small

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  4. Margaux VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time. Arrived about 10 minutes early for my reservation. Was seated within a couple of minutes. Had a table in the Sunset Room on patio also railing with a great ocean view. Food and drinks were excellent. The Burrata with Caviar is not to be missed! Our server, Erika, as FANTASTIC! She made our visit that much more enjoyable. Thank you again to a great afternoon.

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  5. Christopher VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Memorable experience for our first visit. Great setting, service, and food. We had reservations in the sunset room. It’s loud. Our server was prompt and friendly. The arancini was good while the house Chardonnay and diver scallops were exceptional. Watched the sunset over the Pacific afterwards.

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  6. Judi VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great service and they accommodated us when we had an extra guest. Only issue was it is a little too loud to be able to hear across the low tables near the bar. Great service and wonderful food! Lovely views, too.

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  7. Jonathan

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fun atmosphere, fantastic service. They comp’ed one of our entries and gave a free dessert because 2 of our meals took an extra 10 min to arrive. Overall a fantastic meal. It is quite loud in the sunset room in the evening, so if you prefer quiet book the cactus room.

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  8. Xiang VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and ambience were top tier. But service was extremely lackluster

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  9. Andrew

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was incredible, pasta was amazingly creative and still so delicious. Highly recommend getting a table towards the balcony, as the closer you get to outside seating the quieter and the better view you have.

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  10. Mine

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Place will come Again .. & Again & Again 😄

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 268 times today
Google Map for Élephante Santa Monica

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on 2nd street, between Santa Monica and Arizona
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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