Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Westside

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Westside? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

401K Food and Wine

5.0

5 (395)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Venice

About the restaurant

Welcome to 401K Food and Wine, an all gluten free eatery and wine bar by the creators of Sinners & Saints Desserts!

Top review

Brytney

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Had such a great time!!! This place has been on my list for a while and I was so happy to finally get to try it. It did not disappoint! The food wasn’t just amazing because it was gluten-free, it was GENUINELY delicious. My friend who isn’t gluten-free was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was! The service was fantastic. They were so accommodating and went above and beyond to honor a request I made when booking the reservation. 10/10 and can’t wait to come back again!

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Experience

Blind Tasting Wine Bingo

Upper West

4.9

4.9 (2701)

$30 and under

American

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**

Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.

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Katelyn

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Lovely lovely evening! Great food and ambience, Elad the owner was so sweet we had a great dinner. Thank you ❤️

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Popular dish

STEAK TACOS (16oz)

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CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

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FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Caffé Delfini

4.9

4.9 (572)

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Childhood friends Alessandro Ercoli, Gianpietro Silardi, and Lino Savoia opened this typical Italian restaurant back in 1990. Continuing the adventure now with Alessandro are Riccardo Menichetti from Tuscany, a long-time friend with a strong passion for food and cooking, and Teri Ercoli (Alex's wife). Caffe’ Delfini has become synonymous with romance. As soon as you step inside, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that transports you to the cobblestone streets of Rome, and soft music fills the air, adding to the intimate ambiance that permeates the restaurant. The menu is a culinary journey through Italy with dishes that are prepared using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Caffe’ Delfini isn't just a place to eat, but a destination for lovers to come and create lasting memories. In fact, it’s not just the food that makes this restaurant so romantic. The attentive and friendly staff go above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels special and cared for.

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HughVIP

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

I love this place. Great food, service, and great ambience. I come every time I visit LA and have never been disappointed

Vito Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1631)

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

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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Jessica

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Lovely dining experience with exceptional food and service!

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Popular dish

Chicken Caesar Salad

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Caesar Salad (for two)

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Spaghetti Della Casa

La Vecchia Cucina

4.9

4.9 (2118)

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

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SteveVIP

Dined 6 days ago

First visit, will be back because this place checks all the boxes. Friendly greeting, cool bar, great ambiance, and that’s before the food even arrived. I also liked the size and the openness of the layout. Bread came with olive oil dipping sauce that was great, wine prices very fair. Food was excellent. My penne with salmon was perfect, I think they grilled the salmon on the side then added it to pasta just before plating so it was medium rare which is how I like it. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Pricing was very reasonable in an area where other restaurant prices are decidedly not so. Will be back.

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Popular dish

Branzino al Forno

Sushi Enya - Sawtelle

4.9

4.9 (24)

$50 and over

Sushi

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft. It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.

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dollyVIP

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

The food is always so delicious here! The staff is also very hospitable. We will return.

Melisse

5.0

5 (2002)

$50 and over

Californian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Chef & Owner Josiah Citrin has revived his Michelin 2-Star institution with an intimate, 14-seat restaurant with Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. In a setting that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, Chefs and service staff guide guests through a 2.5-hour culinary experience.

Collaborating with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and exclusive ingredients available. An 8-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.

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Onuralp

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Great experience from everyone involved including front and the kitchen.

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Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu, May- $399

Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu, June- $399

The Venice West

4.9

4.9 (186)

$31 to $50

American

Venice

About the restaurant

The Venice West is an eclectic restaurant and live music venue located in Venice, California. TVW offers a supper club vibe serving “upscale comfort food” accompanied by a full bar featuring an array of tasty cocktails and a great selection of beers on tap.

Chef Diego’s mouth watering creations will delight you. From main dishes like the Crispy Chicken & Waffles to a savory selection of unique Neapolitan-style pizzas, salads, sandwiches, share plates, and desserts. The menu truly offers something for everyone.

The Venice West provides a true “dinner and a show” experience and will not disappoint. Our goal is simple: create a welcome place for music fans and artists alike to enjoy great food, music, and good times. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the show!

*Dinner served from 6-9pm. Show tickets must be purchased separately at www.thevenicewest.com, on Ticketweb, or at the door (if not sold out).

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SusanY

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

Great place to hear live music Good food Good people

A Food Affair Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1583)

$31 to $50

French

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Join us this Mother’s Day—we’ll be open from 12–8pm with our regular menu and delicious specials! Thank you for supporting our small, family-owned business.

We offer private dining across our charming spaces: front patio, cozy interior, and back garden patio. Perfect for gatherings of 10–80 guests. Call or email us to inquire!

A Food Affair was founded in 2012 by Babette & Christian Royère—a French couple based in Los Angeles, married over 30 years and still going strong. With Christian’s 40+ years of culinary experience and Babette’s warm hospitality, they’ve created a Provence-inspired dining experience that feels like home. As our mural says, “Come as a stranger, leave as family.”

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LukeVIP

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Best food you’ll ever have! Been here twice and both times I was just blown away!!

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Popular dish

Mom's Beef Bourguignon

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Bouillabaisse de Marseille

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Mushroom Tourte

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