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Lunetta, Santa Monica, CA

Lunetta

4.6
4.6
1676 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Both sides feature the freshest, highly sourced ingredients, COCKTAILS, great coffee, craft beers & friendly service. All offered in a very social environment.
We have built spacious patios so that we can continue the dining out experience. We have the All day dining room that opens for lunch, happy hour and dinner and the Fireplace dining room and Gallery Room for dinner or private event. The OG patio is the outdoor seating area connected to the all day restaurant, Cove patio is the covered seating area in the middle of the parking lot.
We offer breakfast items until 3pm Tuesday - Sunday. The dinner menu is offered on both all day dining room and at night dining room and bar.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Seafood, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (310) 581-9888

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Emilio Cuyuch

  • Catering

    We offer catering pick up, drop off and full service catering. Contact catering@lunettasm.com

  • Private party facilities

    Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends. Seasonal makes sense, authenticity rules, quality governs, deliciousness is undeniable, comfort feels good, fun tastes better, teamwork and pride sustain it all.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Dining Coordinator: (310) 581-9888

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Monica

  • Parking details

    free self parking in rear, meter parking and 2 hour street parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Golden Hour at Lunetta All Day

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:45 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM
    Join us Tuesday through Friday 4:00pm -7:00pm for Golden Hour in our All Day Dining Room & Bar. Specials on craft cocktails, beer, wine and amazing food!!

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What 1,676 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Californian

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  1. scarlett

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Unfortunately, I must not have read the menu closely because I thought I ordered a BLT sandwich and it turned out to be a salad. And not a very good one. So I was disappointed. I'm sure it was my fault but it should be more clear on the menu. Also, our waiter was attentive when we first arrived and then he wasn't to be found for ages. Nor was any other wait staff b/c I was missing a fork and had a difficult time getting one. Aside from those blips, our meal was fine. It's a good location and I'll go back. Parking lot in back is a big +.
  2. wissy

    Los Angeles

    70 reviews

    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We were taken right on time for our reservation into an area that was unfamiliar to us (we’ve always sat outdoors before), but had a cozy, sort of speakeasy feel. It was quite busy and therefore noisy, but not obnoxiously so. Our server was excellent and explained that with only one bartender, drinks might be slow in coming. They were, but all of us were delighted with both standard and specialty offerings. Dinner came in a timely fashion and again we were all very pleased with our choices. Salmon, pork chop and chicken were all delicious, with very flavorful sauces and sides. We shared the sticky toffee pudding and the lemon Bundt cake for dessert and were once more very happy with our choices. The wine list leans a bit toward the expensive side but the selections seem good and from varied areas.
  3. TeriJ

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love the avocado toast and polenta eggs. The service is great and the seating outdoors is very comfortable.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the vibes! Great food and attentive server! Will definitely be back.
  5. DittanyL

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a lovely brunch with a friend and we both loved our meal. I will be back with more friends and family to enjoy the menu.
  6. jacqlund

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Overall, food, and the other features were outstanding. The three exceptions were the: hostesses (weren’t very attentive to arriving guests and felt ignored for quite a while as they chatted among themselves); servicer (very gracious and helpful but slow); and acoustics (the parking lot patio space was very noisy, however, the spaces between tables helped provide some relief).
  7. karenc

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    First time at Lunetta three of us loved the ambience love the food only thing we got there early 545 many tables outside empty and she wouldn’t seat us because she said they were for reservations I made reservations several days before we got there so that wasn’t great but we sat inside it was great and we will come back for happy hour the food was excellent and I love it there
  8. KaraB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience3
    excellent food. i would def recommend this restaurant.
  9. WestLAGal

    Los Angeles

    83 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    I love the food at Lunetta and have been coming here for years. Yesterday's lunch was delicious, as usual, but the weather (overcast and damp) meant that their patios were closed, and everyone had to dine inside. One of the rooms was very noisy so we chose the other room, but it was very cold and they apparently could not change the temperature. So, our experience was good but not great.
  10. krottner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went with friends and had a great meal. We will be back.
  11. MANDY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner/experience @ Lunetta last evening! Moon room is lovely. Jeffrey is an outstanding bartender & waiter. Lunetta is our new favorite locale! Looking forward to our next visit! Thank you!
  12. AndyH

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Haven't been to Lunetta in ages so this was a pleasant surprise. The server, Jeffrey, was very professional and covered a lot of tables. Particularly enjoyed the flavorful Niman Ranch Pork Chop and the Mushroom Fettuccine. Definitely recommendable...
  13. jimsm

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outdoors on the patio, protected from wind and with available heat lamps. Excellent service. We went for the weekend special of New York steak for two dinner. One of the best steaks ever, and also one of the best potatoes gratin we've ever had. The grilled vegetables we ordered as a side were also very tasty. We also enjoyed the oatmeal cookie and ice cream for dessert. Our favorite local restaurant.
  14. Malibugirl

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Jeffrey, is always terrific. We like to dine in the bar area where he is. Nice ambiance with the fireplace. Have always had a great meal there, especially the bbq salmon. The help is courteous. We love the place!
  15. Kimba

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Granted, it was Mother's Day, but the overall experience was one of disorganization and disappointment. When we arrived, they said our reservation was for inside, when I specifically had asked for an outside table, due to bringing my Collie. We were seated at a picnic table in the parking lot, right next to departing vehicles. Although our server, who was friendly and efficient, approached us within minutes, we sat for 30 minutes after giving him our drink order, with absolutely nothing to drink or eat. Finally, our server advised us that the bar printer had gone out, and they had lost our drink order, thus the long wait. When we finally received our drinks, they were quite tasty. When the food came, my dining companions were happy with their choices, but the Cobb salad that I got was very small - more like a dinner salad than an entree salad. Needless to say, I was still hungry. The one bright spot was that our server advised us that the restaurant was comping us a second round of drinks, due to the long wait. However, the second round was much stronger than the first round, and I couldn't even drink mine until I had added half a glass of water to it, as the taste was unpleasant. Overall, it was a very uneven experience, but I would be curious to see what the experience would be like on a regular day, not a holiday.
  16. Brunch

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious and festive Mother's Day brunch. They kindly squeezed us in earlier than our reservation.
  17. Outstanding

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent dinner. Service and ambiance was great.
  18. VicG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for breakfast and brunch. I had the Godfather sandwich, the bread wasn't very fresh, it was very chewy but the meats and dressings were very good. My wife had their omelete with meat sauce , she loved it. The pancakes were delicious too. The service and the atmosphere was great! Definitely recommend this place !
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Awful experience. They lied and said it was windy. There was no wind. And cramped us with a bunch of people in a small area. It was loud and they kept smacking us as they walked by. Servers were super rude. One man was incredibly unprofessional and rolled his eye at our orders. They rushed us and it was such a disappointment.
  20. IleneW

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I am a regular customer at Lunetta. I love the restaurant and I go there two or three times a month. The food is always delicious. The last couple of times I was there, I got to converse with Chef Lunetta. He showed me the new summer menu, which looks fantastic. Always happy to be there.
  21. Naomi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I loved everything about Lunetta and would definitely dine here again. I came here with a friend upon a recommendation from my mom. The only thing I was disappointed by was the fact that I could not order the "golden hour" menu items because we were seated indoors. It did not mention that on the website. Otherwise, I would have selected outdoor seating when making my reservation. The mushroom fettuccini was 10/10. My friend said her salmon was perfect! We ordered the banana chocolate bread and mango sorbet, and lets just no there were no leftovers. We went around dinner time on a Tuesday evening and the ambience was very calming. The decor and wood fireplace make you feel like you are at home (but an elevated version). Will be back soon for those golden hour menu items!
  22. Stacy

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    everything was fine, but not good. Our espresso drinks were very small and very weak. The ricotta pancakes were dry and bland. The eggs benedict was good. I liked the shaved ham and texture of everything, but the hollandaise sauce was just ok. Our waiter started out very friendly, but got frustrated when we asked for a coffee refill and another napkin. Nothing was bad, but nothing was very good. The ambiance was also just ok. It's a tent in the middle of a parking lot.
  23. Pashn8

    Los Angeles

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our experience was fantastic. On the phone and in person, everyone was welcoming, warm, helpful and attentive without fussing over us too much. The garden patio setting was delightful, and we appreciated heater lamps at every table. But what made the experience was the food - EVERY mouthful was divinely flavorful. We took advantage of Dine LA, which allowed us to try several courses. We highly recommend this neighborhood gem!
  24. LCMW

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Dinner was delicious. Service was great. We will be back.
  25. Marcella

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Polenta and ricotta pancakes.French frieds ,analcholic bier
  26. Erika

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, service and location. I love the fact that we can make a reservation for a busy weekend brunch especially with a little one, which is why we keep coming back here.
  27. kountkalory

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinela menu with delicious selections. I have always had memorable meals at Lunetta.
  28. mmmark

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We chose the DineLA menu and each item was really well prepared. Our server was knowledgable and prompt. Enjoyed our meal and experience!
  29. Gooddining

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is user-friendly and the staff is responsive. All the food has unique flavors, with much attention paid to detail. Portions are generous. Drinks are on the expensive side. (Example: $6 for a small bottle of sparkling water.)
  30. LaNative

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ahi appetizer was Phenomenal as was the Halibut Loved both !!!
  31. WinerAndDiner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The flavors here are amazing. Great servers and mellow overall vibe.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent salads and chicken sandwich. I love sitting in courtyard.
  33. MyraT

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a terrific experience. From the ease of parking, the efficiency of the hostess to the deliciousness of the food. The ambiance is fine as was the noise level. I was especially impressed with our service.
  34. samanthag

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful meal we had. We go here all the time but the dinela menu was outstanding We highly recommend Lunetta to all.
  35. MaryM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Beginning of DineLA. We chose the pre-fix menu. All food items were delicious. Were there to celebrate a birthday. Requested candle in dessert but it was not done. Waiter was very busy. Long breaks between courses and starting us and closing out. Were there 2 1/2 hours. We enjoyed the time being together but it was a long time. Highly recommend this restaurant and will return - definitely a favorite!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around excellent! 6 dining and all perfect & most delicious!
  37. BrianM

    Tahoe

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, excellent food, nice ambiance. It’s always an enjoyable experience at Lunetta.
  38. PatriciaC

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very attentive staff. Food was excellent. Outdoor dining was warm and comfortable.
  39. drdon

    Los Angeles

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great and creative, Lunetta serves a delicious meal. The Dine LA menu offered a range of choices and the regular menu has something tasty for any palate.
  40. pinkchef

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    I want to start by saying the manager called me back and gave me a gift card to come back that would pay for the meal. I did tell them I was not interested in ever coming back so I guess that’s something also I do think the manager wanted me to see that this experience was unusual Anyway I arrived to not be greeted so I thought I was at the wrong check in. Walked into restaurant and woman with a scowl walks up to me and says have you been seated? I said no i was looking for where to check in. She said tu should have checked in with me at the outside desk. I apologized since it seemed to upset her. Sat down and wasn’t concerned. Waiter came and offered me water and menu right away I thought great. Gave my order. Then he disappeared. He came back about 20 min later saying the mushroom soup wasn’t ready and he would return asap. He came with it. It was a sales mix that I did not enjoy. So they came and took it and I waited for my scallops. They came another 20 min after that. The scallops were good but didn’t like what came with it. Then I waited like I was invisible. After an hour at the place I still didn’t have my main course. It finally arrived a few minutes pre and the six which had great flavor was cold. I was so disappointed. The sides were absolutely awful. So I flagged down the waiter and asked him to box Ku dessert because I just wanted to get out of there. Then the assistant manager came over and said she understood there was a slight delay. She also understood I did not want wait for another meal. I told her about my experience and she offered my a free drink for my next visit. I said im not coming back. I explained I don’t drink anything but water so she gave it to me anyway. Once she left I handed the coupon to the man at the next table and left. A few minutes later the manager called and I appreciate her attempt to resolve it. Wouldn’t go back. Not a good experience for me but I think the manager is trying to solve the problem

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Lunetta using the Order Online button. Lunetta also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Lunetta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 581-9888.

Lunetta is rated 4.6 stars by 1676 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 23 times today
Google Map for Lunetta

2424 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Monica

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Seafood, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    free self parking in rear, meter parking and 2 hour street parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Emilio Cuyuch

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (310) 581-9888

  • Catering

    We offer catering pick up, drop off and full service catering. Contact catering@lunettasm.com

  • Private party facilities

    Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends. Seasonal makes sense, authenticity rules, quality governs, deliciousness is undeniable, comfort feels good, fun tastes better, teamwork and pride sustain it all.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Dining Coordinator: (310) 581-9888

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