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Orto Santa Monica

4.7 (1134)
$31 to $50
Italian
502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
  • Gluten-free-friendly
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. Andrea Inio
Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 5-7pm
Validated parking is available for $7 for 3 hours at 501 Santa Monica Blvd (enter on 5th street, behind the Citibank)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 90 people
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    5th street
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking at 501 Santa Monica blvd, behind the Citibank.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,134 people are saying

Orto 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orto Santa Monica offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a "warm ambiance" and impeccable service. Guests rave about the "amazing" cheese wheel pasta and the "delightful journey through Italy" with dishes like truffle cavatelli and wagyu beef tagliatelle. Ideal for families, couples, and special occasions.
1,134 Reviews
  1. Christina

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent meal. We loved the food. The ambience was perfect. The music was atmospheric. We would absolutely come again.

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  2. Ariana VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with very friendly service. We brought our 3 year old and they were very accommodating and open to having a child in their restaurant. A great dinner place that’s family friendly!

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  3. Gustavo

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at dinner — we had the burrata and a couple of the pasta dishes, phenomenal.

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  4. Marcus VIP

    San Diego16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Orto. The food was excellent and the wine list had lots of great options. Our server Jay was attentive. We will be back when we next visit Santa Monica.

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  5. Teresa

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant, food delicious and service good. We celebrated our 40th anniversary and they were very nice.

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  6. Joy

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I came for my birthday and had an amazing experience! I got the penne alla vodka and was DELICIOUS

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  7. Karen

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salmon and chicken perfectly prepared. Creamy riced potato and potato/onion torte in puff pastry - two textures in this pairing - excellent!

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  8. Brian VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Servers and management incredibly attentive. Food and wine both excellent. Definitely coming back

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  9. Shelley

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambience fantastic! We will go again for sure!

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  10. James

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having been around Italians most of my life and their food I could say this place reminds me of being back in Italy. The ambience is charming and the staff was amazing. I can’t remember the owners name but he came down and greeted us and gave us recommendations both for food and wine pairings. The carpaccio di manzo was amazing! Penne allá vodka was delicious. We also tried the New York steak, which I recommend. The tiramisu was on another level. Overall a great place for a date or even just dinner with friends. I’m looking forward to coming back and trying out new dishes.

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FAQs

Orto Santa Monica does offer delivery in partnership with 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 1134 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Orto Santa Monica

502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking at 501 Santa Monica blvd, behind the Citibank.
  • 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, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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