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La Vecchia Cucina, Santa Monica, CA

La Vecchia Cucina

4.9
4.9
2098 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 399-7979
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mark Mollica
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for more details about your private event.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    Ocean Park Blvd
  • Parking details
    City Metered Parking.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Vecchia Cucina is a cherished Italian gem in Santa Monica with a "lovely atmosphere" and "attentive service." Known for its "delicious" and "authentic" cuisine, standout dishes include the calamari appetizer and linguini with clams. The open kitchen enhances the ambiance, while homemade pastas and irresistible desserts ensure a memorable dining experience.

2,098 Reviews
  1. Albhy

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Mostly locals. The food and the staff are al excelent!

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  2. Vincent

    Los Angeles

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class food and wine Service is beyond good Enjoy

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  3. dutch

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was top notch but the noise was a bit too much

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  4. Louis

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service, excellent food and overall a very pleasant experience. Pastas were fresh and hot. Seafood was cooked perfectly. This was our second visit and it won’t be our last!

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  5. Lauren

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service. We come to LA often and we always stop here for dinner. Old school but delicious Italian, which is good for gatherings of people with different tastes. Friendly and efficient service.

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  6. Dana

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have loved this place for years. Superb food, not over complicated. Nice upscale room with gentle music. Pro staff. Classic white table cloth restaurant, not uber-hip - please go somewhere else for that.

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  7. Susan

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner here last night. Everyone enjoyed their meals (veal parm, veal picatta and seafood pasta dish) the sauces were excellent. We subbed vegetables for side pasta. Calamari app was the best we’ve ever had. Good value and great service. It was my son’s birthday and they presented him with a Happy Birthday dessert. Would love to return.

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  8. Roxie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorite local places! The owner is fabulous always accommodating great food great service wonderful bartenders! Thank you so much!

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  9. Nathan

    Los Angeles

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    IMHO this is one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve eaten in. Everything is Michelin quality from the moment you walk in the door. The host welcomes you and takes you to your table and the culinary experience begins. Chef Mark Mollica’s open kitchen is humming with food prep and the dishes are perfectly prepared. We’ve had several different dishes and they all are Michelin quality.

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  10. Charles

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The pizza was equal to New Haven, CT’s best and that is an accomplishment to say the least. However, the pepperoni itself is too salty. The Pinot noir is excellent and not as full bodied as the Italian on the list. That was fine by me. I look forward to prices for wine and full meals coming down post-pandemic though. Once people raise prices it seems they seldom cone down, but it’s important to make the effort to thanks much. We’ll be back.

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FAQs

La Vecchia Cucina does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. La Vecchia Cucina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 399-7979.

La Vecchia Cucina is rated 4.9 stars by 2098 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Vecchia Cucina

2654 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ocean Park Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    City Metered Parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Mollica
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 399-7979
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for more details about your private event.
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