Orto Santa Monica

Name: Orto Santa Monica
Address: 502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (424) 433-8100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

881 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Growing up in Italy, my family cooked at home and had the most extraordinary experiences with ingredients grown in our backyard, paired with the wines my chef/restaurateur stepfather would bring back from regions throughout Italy. I fell in love with food as a child watching my stepfather, once nominated a top chef in Italy, work in restaurant kitchens and floors. Moving to California in 1991 and subsequently to Santa Monica and experiencing the Farmers Market inspired me to start Orto - Italian for “vegetable garden” - where I meld local ingredients and organic herbs grown here at the restaurant to create traditional Italian recipes. At our bar you’ll find a cocktail list created from fresh herbs and premium spirits, and our wine list focuses on sustainable and organic producers.
You’ll often find my wife and kids in the restaurant, continuing the culinary legacy of our Italian family. We welcome you with open arms and hope you’ll join us to experience our restaurant.
Andrea Inio

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(424) 433-8100

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(424) 433-8100
Website
http://www.ortosantamonica.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrea Inio
Private party facilities
We can host private parties up to 120 people

Location
502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
5th street
Parking details
Parking is available daily for $7 at 1413 5th Street. Please take the elevator to the ground floor and check in with the host.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tagliere dell'Orto$29.00
daily selection of Italian premium cold cuts and cheeses (serves 2 persons)
Carpaccio di Manzo al Tartufo$32.00
Wisconsin Black Angus carpaccio, wild rucola, red cow parmigiano chips, Umbrian black truffles
Polpette della Nonna$21.00
Wisconsin Black Angus meatballs, pine nuts, raisins in San Marzano tomato purée
Burrata a Piacere
Choose One
- Andrian Burrata with 24 Months San Daniele Prosciutto$25.00
- With Organic Tomatoes (Vegetarian)$24.00
- With Farmers Market Organic Pears, Almonds and Honey (Vegetarian)$24.00
Torretta di Melanzane$22.00
sliced baked eggplant, red cow parmigiano, organic basil, San Marzano tomato purée
Tortino di Funghi con Fonduta$24.00
seasonal mushrooms cake on a bed of Piedmontese fontina cheese fondue
Fritto Misto Terra e Mare$22.00
fried calamari, shrimp and Farmers Market organic vegetables
Torte di Granchio$26.00
golden brown Dungeness crab cakes
Ribollita$12.00
purée of Farmers Market organic vegetables

Salad

Insalata dell'Orto$16.00
Farmers Market warm asparagus, wild rucola, cherry tomatoes and truffle oil
Mista della Casa$14.00
organic mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, Sicilian olive oil and Modena balsamic
Insalata di Arance e Finocchi$16.00
organic fennel, Farmers Market oranges, raisins, wild rucola and Castelvetrano olives
Insalata di Barbabietole$15.00
red and golden beets, organic greens and aged goat cheese
Insalata di Carciofi e Pecorino$16.00
Calistoga organic artichokes, sliced Sardinian pecorino and wild rucola

Pasta

Gluten free pasta available ($4 charge)

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$27.00
Wisconsin Black Angus meat ragout
Spaghetti alla Carbonara$27.00
organic egg, crispy pancetta and Sardinian pecorino
Cavatelli Tartufati alla Norcina$46.00
Umbrian black truffles, seasonal mushrooms, sausage and red cow parmigiano
Trofie al Pesto, Fagiolini e Patate$25.00
traditional organic basil pesto, string beans and Farmers Market organic potatoes
Penne alla Vodka$24.00
San Marzano tomato purée, shallots, cream and vodka
Fusilli alla Norma$26.00
San Marzano tomato purée, eggplant, dry ricotta cheese
Orecchiette dell'Orto$25.00
San Marzano tomato purée, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Ravioli ai Quattro Formaggi Nel Bosco$29.00
four cheeses ravioli, seasonal mushrooms sauce
Ravioli di Gamberi allo Zafferano$32.00
Shrimp ravioli, cream of Italian saffron
Linguine di Mare con Mandorle$29.00
Manila clams, calamari, shrimp, almonds, organic tomatoes
Spaghetti alla Bottarga$28.00
bottarga from Cabras, garlic, Sicilian olive oil, parsley
Spaghetti alle Vongole con Friggitelli$29.00
Manila clams, shishito peppers, garlic, Sicilian olive oil

Main

Filetto ai Funghi$54.00
Wisconsin Black Angus filet mignon with seasonal mushrooms, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Filetto al Pepe Verde$54.00
Wisconsin Black Angus filet mignon with green peppercorn sauce, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Entrecôte alle Erbe$54.00
Wisconsin Black Angus New York steak with herbs, Farmers Market organic vegetable
Scaloppine di Pollo al Limone$29.00
Mary's organic chicken scaloppine in lemon and capers sauce, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Salmone con Mostarda e Dragoncello$39.00
wild-caught salmon with Dijon mustard and tarragon, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Pesce Fresco del Giorno
fresh daily selection of fish
- Market Price
Cioppino di Lusso$55.00
fresh seafood, Maine lobster in a organic tomatoes broth

What 881 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Great for fine wines
Westside
Romantic

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Gargi
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service2ambience4
The service was very poor since they were understaffed. The food wasn’t as good as I remember it to be the last time
TV
TravisV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great host, great chef and lovely atmosphere! Thank you...
S
Sandrad
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. We loved the whole experience.
NW
NedW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved Orto! Cannot wait to tell our friends about the penne vodka!
N
Noosh
Los Angeles
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would definitely go back! Very nice presentation of the pasta.
S
Seventytwo
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Felt a little rushed to leave. A little off-putting especially after a $200 bill.
N
Nanfran
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely, comfortable yet beautiful room, with excellent cuisine.
BL
BLS15
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We absolutely loved our dinner at Orto! Every dish we tried was delicious, authentic Italian food and our hosts could not have been lovelier. Thank you! We'll be back soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place. Total class. Highly recommend Orto!
m
michellef
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Service was excellent, food was great, a little over priced but great
C
Cuttlefish
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great good. Attentive staff. Good ambience. Cheese truffle pasta was delicious.
JW
JamesW
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still the best Italian food on the Westside. Indoor dining is open again.
DF
DennisF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect place for a date! It's romantic, cozy and charming. We can't wait to go back.
GR
GiovanniR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been coming to Orto for a while, food and service have always been top notch. If you are looking for a big corporate restaurant this is not it, it is family owned and run that is why it is special to us!
DS
DexterS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fresh...We loved the wine selection and the cozy environment!
S
Stephanie
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was busy given it was Mother's Day so we waited for a decent amount of time for our entrees. When the entrees came out, the vegetables and potatoes were cold. Overall, we will be unlikely to return given that the meal was on the expensive side.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious food and very intimate setting. Felt at times that it was being rushed as we had to order our food and drinks at the same time.
T
Traveler
Denver
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
A complete bust from start to finish. Waited 30 minutes to get a drink, nearly 90 minutes to get food. Place is rundown, staff is hopeless. We ordered two of the specials. Truffle pasta was a lukewarm bowl of noodles for $63. Veal Milanese was fine. $58. Place seems to be for locals ages 70 and up, which is fine but maybe they have more patience than you do. If I sound bitter it’s because I am.
m
marc
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
fantastic as always!!!😘❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 best food in santa monica
MC
MelC
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely ambience, and the food was delicious. Great staff also. Marla was perfect. We will return.
D
David
Los Angeles
27 reviews
vip
2.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Really a very blah experience. Interiors are blah except plastic ivy hanging everywhere. Food was fine but unexceptional. Service kept pushing only most expensive items. No outdoor seating. But my main complaint: PLEASE take a look at the food pictures online. These are ABSOLUTELY not representative of what you will get. Must have all been done by an expensive food stylist photographer. The food as served had NO style. We asked for bread which arrived almost after we’d finished eating and was basically day old grocery bread with a light toast. NOT BAD but nothing special
AF
AdrienneF
Los Angeles
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good Italian food. Have been eating there for a long time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the veal special perfection ! The chocolate dome dessert so delicious! The music featured frank Sinatra the old classic which added to the Ambiance!
L
Liegemen
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the best to the proprietors for an excellent authentic Italian dinner.
RQ
RobQ
Las Vegas
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I honestly don’t remember when I last got such a good service and such an excellent, outstanding dinner. We are so impressed by the exceptional attention to detail. From the very first second you enter the restaurant you are blown away. We travel quite a lot, but this restaurant left the most wonderful impression and we will come back a lot of times.
g
godzilla
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a wonderful meal at Orto! The owner and staff are very friendly 😀
K
Katrina
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Portions were way, way too small for the price, and the pasta wasn't anything to write home about (I kept thinking while having the carbonara that the dish wasn't salted enough, despite having pancetta). Tall ceilings also made for a very loud atmosphere, despite the restaurant being pretty small. Tiramisu was great, though the portion of tiramisu was bigger than my partner's entire pasta dish. Overall probably won't go back.
s
stiles
Los Angeles
490 reviews
vip
5.0
490 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Vegetable puree soup really good. Just took a long time to come out. Linguini with clams was really outstanding with pieces of shishito peppers adding great flavor. Broth was very tasty.
p
petera
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner with my wife and daughter. We shared Burrata , Aranci y Finichio salad, Tatliglia bolegnese and brazino. For dessert we had the panne cotta and tiramisu with glasses of Vin Santo. All was delicious
D
Danielle
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Amazing food. Service was extremely rushed, so we had to ask the waitress to wait until ready to order multiple times.
CB
ConnieB
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
Dinner was delicious. Service was wanting. Don’t know if it was the servers or the kitchen but too much time between courses. Servers were friendly as was the rest of the staff.
D
David
Las Vegas
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food service was a little shaky to start. Calamari order wasn’t ‘fired’ in the kitchen promptly and we had to inquire about it after 25mins, after which it arrived 10mins following. After that occurred, service was prompt and timely as expected. We joined Orto that evening thinking we could sit in the courtyard, but it was closed unfortunately. The interior of the restaurant is nice, but it’s feels a little ‘tight’ in the closer quarters. Especially after expecting an outdoor open-air setting, naturally. Good experience, but it wasn’t the outstanding service and ambience we had originally come for that evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are absolutely coming back! All 6 meals were fantastic as were the appetizers! We were a party of 6 for a birthday dinner and it couldn’t have gone any better. We were able to have one conversation instead of multiple because the noise level allowed for that, and we’ve never had a more enjoyable meal as a family celebrating. Highly recommend!!
S
Sandy
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic!!! From our server, to the host, owner and the excellent food. The barata with pears was the best we’ve ever had! Highly recommend this restaurant. Can’t wait to visit again when the outside patio opens back up.
CO
CyOb
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a cute restaurant! Went here for date night and the ambience is so peaceful, everyone was so nice, we loved our server, and the food was amazing! definitely will be back soon for the pasta and filet mignon, yumm
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and staff were very friendly and attentive. Good wine selection
M
Maddie
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Service was incredible. The indoor dining is beautiful decorated!
MD
MonicaDM
Monterrey
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good restaurant to go with friends or for business.
R
Rebecca
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. The staff was warm and attentive and the food was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was food. Portions really small. Overall a bit overprice.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Orto Santa Monica does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Orto Santa Monica also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 433-8100.

Orto Santa Monica is rated 4.7 stars by 881 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(424) 433-8100

Other options

502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
5th street
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available daily for $7 at 1413 5th Street. Please take the elevator to the ground floor and check in with the host.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrea Inio
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ortosantamonica.com/
Phone number
(424) 433-8100
Private party facilities
We can host private parties up to 120 people

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Orto Santa Monica

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Best Restaurants in Santa Monica

Penne alla Vodka

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Tiramisu

Starter

Tagliere dell'Orto$29.00

Carpaccio di Manzo al Tartufo$32.00

Polpette della Nonna$21.00

Burrata a Piacere

Torretta di Melanzane$22.00

Tortino di Funghi con Fonduta$24.00

Fritto Misto Terra e Mare$22.00

Torte di Granchio$26.00

Ribollita$12.00

Salad

Insalata dell'Orto$16.00

Mista della Casa$14.00

Insalata di Arance e Finocchi$16.00

Insalata di Barbabietole$15.00

Insalata di Carciofi e Pecorino$16.00

Pasta

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$27.00

Spaghetti alla Carbonara$27.00

Cavatelli Tartufati alla Norcina$46.00

Trofie al Pesto, Fagiolini e Patate$25.00

Penne alla Vodka$24.00

Fusilli alla Norma$26.00

Orecchiette dell'Orto$25.00

Ravioli ai Quattro Formaggi Nel Bosco$29.00

Ravioli di Gamberi allo Zafferano$32.00

Linguine di Mare con Mandorle$29.00

Spaghetti alla Bottarga$28.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole con Friggitelli$29.00

Main

Filetto ai Funghi$54.00

Filetto al Pepe Verde$54.00

Entrecôte alle Erbe$54.00

Scaloppine di Pollo al Limone$29.00

Salmone con Mostarda e Dragoncello$39.00

Pesce Fresco del Giorno

Cioppino di Lusso$55.00

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Make a reservation

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Takeout

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