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pasjoli, Santa Monica, CA

pasjoli

4.7
4.7
153 Reviews
$50 and over
French
We offer seating both indoors in our dining room and outdoors on our front patio, which you will choose when booking your reservation.

Each evening, we have limited availability of pressed duck. If you are interested in enjoying a pressed duck for two, please email info@pasjoli.com, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Pasjoli is an elevated one Michelin starred French bistro from James Beard award-winning chef Dave Beran. The restaurant pays homage to French cuisine utilizing the bounty of produce available in Southern California. Rooted in classic French cooking and inspired by Parisian markets, pasjoli reflects Chef Dave’s thoughtful cooking style, showcasing his creative touches on bistro fare.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:15 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (424) 330-0020

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Dave Beran

  • Private party facilities

    Host your next event with us on our outdoor back garden patio. We offer seating up to 20 guests with a multi-course dinner served family style. Please email info@pasjoli.com for more details.

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Monica

  • Cross street

    Ashland and Hill

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve - LATE SEATING (9 PM - 10:30 PM)

    $365.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2022 only
    Ring in 2023 with the pasjoli family! Join us for our late seating dinner and a celebratory midnight Champagne toast. New Year's Eve Late Dinner Menu: caviar amuse salade classique foie de poulet with apricot jam parisienne gnocchi & crab dry-aged ribeye with sauce périgueux pomme purée broccolini béarnaise profiteroles with chocolate & caramel midnight champagne toast Please note you will select your preference of sitting indoors in our dining room at a table, at the bar, or on our outdoors back garden patio. *You have the option to substitute your entrée with our pressed duck for two. Please email info@pasjoli.com for more information. **Dietary restrictions politely declined. Reservations are non-refundable, and all sales are final.
  • New Year's Eve - EARLY SEATING (5:15 PM - 6:30 PM)

    $295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2022 only
    For guests who have later celebrations to attend, join us for an early dinner before heading to your festivities. New Year's Eve Early Dinner Menu: welcome champagne caviar amuse salade classique parisienne gnocchi & crab dry-aged ribeye with sauce périgueux pomme purée broccolini béarnaise profiteroles with chocolate & caramel Please note you will select your preference of sitting indoors in our dining room at a table, at the bar, or on our outdoors back garden patio. *You have the option to substitute your entrée with our pressed duck for two. Please email info@pasjoli.com for more information. **Dietary restrictions politely declined. Reservations are non-refundable, and all sales are final.

What 153 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    French

  • Westside

    Innovative

  • Westside

    Romantic

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  1. T

    Trojan

    Louisville

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pasjoli is simply one of the best restaurants, on all levels, you will have a chance to dine. Everything from the check in process to how you’re greeted and welcomed, to the quality of the food and its appearance, to the service knowledge of the staff. Just a delightful and culinary experience.
  2. J

    Jill

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food but too much lemon in broccolini and in the steak tartar Lemon does NOT belong in steak dishes If u r going to combine it with a lettuce, take the lemon out of the vinaigrette No evidence of mustard at all - not a great dish
  3. SA

    StuartA

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing. We tried seven different dishes and all of them were very good to excellent. Service was perfect. Pork loin with peppercorn sauce and carmelized onions and walnuts was my favorite dish. Also the gnocchi with duck confit had a terrific melange of flavors going on. We will be back and will tell people how great the meal was.
  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant
  5. l

    luv2dine

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding in every capacity! Having moved here from Chicago over a year ago & trying roughly 150 restaurants in Los Angeles, this was by far, the best experience!! Ty Daniel (GM) & Chef Dave. I will spread the gospel of dining & recommend Pasjoli to everyone!
  6. P

    Peter

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is superb and the service is knowledgeable and friendly. The duck is the star attraction & delicious. The gnocchi and foie gras are amazing, and the rice pudding is excellent. Food quality is a cut above most LA restaurants. Not cheap but worth every penny.
  7. MO

    MOSE

    Los Angeles

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We don't generally go back to many restaurants but Paajoli never fails to deliver a great meal with a great ambiance. Every dish that came out was well thought out and had very balanced flavors. The only problem is that we don't have a second stomach to order the entire menu when we are there. Definitely our favorite restaurant and can't wait to be back!
  8. f

    feffun

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate outside and it was quiet and nice. Service was impeccable. Everything was incredibly tasty with the duck being masterful. It's expensive but worth it.
  9. EO

    EllisO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    called to move my reservation to 7pm from 8pm - was told fully booked so not possible - got a text at 7.30pm that my table was ready - arrived to find lots of vacant tables - this did not sit well with me and spoiled the start of my dining experience. Otherwise a great meal, good service in a fun tasteful space!
  10. PC

    PeterC

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful!
  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall1food5service1ambience4
    Where do we start… First, our waiter did not know why some items on the menu were gold and other were not. While ordering appetizers he informed us the chocolate soufflé takes about 20 mins to prepare so we would need to give him a heads up if we intended on getting that. So, we ordered our desserts the same time we ordered our appetizers. We finished our main course & waited for our plates to be taken. About 10 minutes after they were cleared I informed the waiter, “we need to leave in 15 minutes [it’s 6:45 now] can you check on the desserts?” “They will be out in 10 minutes” I thought “A bit annoying, in 10 mins we will be well over the 20 min mark since we *finished* our main. Not sure what the point was of ordering our desserts with our apps… but what ever I’m sure it’s worth it.” 15 minutes crawl by as they only can when you are running behind… It’s now 7:00. Still no dessert. I called for the waiter and gave him my card and informed him, “we need to leave right now, please close us out so we can leave” The bill came and I decided to double check it. Thinking, I was being a bit paranoid. Surely a “high end” service based business such as this one would never try to charge a customer for something they did not receive. Wrong again, there they were, nearly $50 of uneaten (and probably amazing) desserts staring me in the face. I quickly asked the nearest employee for the manager to move things along. I got the beverage director instead, nice. He tried to assure me that they will be coming out immediately. But we’re at 7:05 now and we did not have time, so I asked for them to be removed from the bill. The Liquid King proceeded to tell me that “the dessert does take about 20 minutes to prepare” and he would need to check with the waiter to “see if you informed him exactly when you needed to leave by” I’m sorry? We’re 90 mis in & still soufflé-less but that’s because I didn’t give our waiter my itinerary upon arrival? What an incorrigible 🤡
  12. SL

    SLSB

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    Shocking that the restaurant did not provide any complimentary offerings for our celebratory engagement dinner. Beyond shocked.
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The duck is literally the best I’ve ever had and I’ve been all over the world. The foie gras toast is also a must. Great service.
  14. BP

    BPFC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant! Pressed duck was unique and amazing, gratin dauphinois was decadent, risotto with truffles was creamy delicious, beef tartare was also unusual but in a good way! Server was attentive and friendly, sommelier was knowledgeable and both were patient with our many questions. A memorable evening!
  15. p

    portal

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Classic French bistro food, great presentation, very pricey. They have an awesome bar and cocktail list. Desserts were phenomenal as well.
  16. PJ

    PattyJ

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. Exquisite food, perfectly presented and always the most incredible service. Can't say enough good things. A definite don't miss spot.
  17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    great mushroom salad followed by an Escoffier duck, accompanied with a glass of Burgundy.
  18. RK

    ReginaK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pasjoli was perfect! Nice vibe with fantastic service. Cod special was delicious. The Gnocchi Parisienne was a crowd please and shouldn’t be missed. The short was excellent as well. I don’t think you can go wrong at this lovely place.
  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    My wife’s birthday. She had ordered a cocktail that she did not like th
  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great servers that match your energy, outstanding food with just as great wine. Oui oui
  21. GN

    GiancarloN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, drinks and ambience! Well worth a visit for any occasion or even dinner every night. Wish there were more places like this.
  22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, every dish, drink, and staff member were perfect. Can’t wait for our next business!
  23. DM

    DagM

    Acapulco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall4food5service1ambience2
    Food was excellent but service was ignorant. We had the main course before my wife had finished the starter. The poor service is not what I would expect from a 1 star restaurant
  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was perfect. Service was warm, prompt, knowledgeable - could not have bern better. A splurge for us, but lovely.
  25. J

    Joshie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly wait staff and delicious food. Beautiful and unique decor.
  26. KC

    KCPS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my father in law here for his bday and said it was the best meal he’s ever had - get there early and GET THE DUCK FOR 2!!!!
  27. s

    sapguy

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Disappointing meal, too much not so great food, but excellent service
  28. RB

    RichardB

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fabulous meal at this gem of a spot on Main St ; they really do turn out incredible food in a lovely space with some of the best servers in the business. The mushroom salad was spectacular, the truffle risotto likewise and as always the souffle is a must have. One of my favorite spots in the City.
  29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The duck was outstanding! Friendly service but not what you would expect from Michelin star. I will be back for the duck.
  30. TC

    TerryC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were excellent. Prices included service so were not as high as they seemed.
  31. E

    Emmanuel

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just fantastic food and drinks. Friendly, attentive and appropriate service. We loved the hard apple cider cocktail to start. Crab appetizer was delicious. Can't say enough about the Halibut entree (so buttery) and vegetarian/GF Risotto entree. And the melon desert with honeycomb was a great change of pace from the usual chocolate bomb! Really delicate and lovely flavors. Considering the level of food you're getting here, the prices (with service included) are very reasonable. Very pleasant ambiance inside. What a great restaurant to have in the neighborhood, we're lucky.
  32. D

    Disappointed

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    This was a huge disappointment. To begin with, the server, who was courteous and kind, was very young, inexperienced, and not knowledgeable about drinks or the menu, Next, the bar apparently only had cocktails that were listed on the limited menu and didn't know how to mix anything as routine as a Negroni. The duck breast was good and was the reason my husband wanted to come, BUT, it was easily enough for the 4 of us, even though it's described on the online menu for 2. Also, the presentation left a lot to be desired, placed alone on a plate with the sauce. Had we been properly informed about how many the duck would serve, and then offered guidance by the waiter, we should have ordered additional sides, like potatoes or vegetables, The pudding offered with the duck was delicious, the salad was also very disappointing. I had expected "crispy duck skin" as stated on the menu perhaps on top of the salad, but if it was there it was in the form of dustings, There was absolutely no duck skin. How sad, --crispy duck skin is a real treat!! Because we weren't properly advised about how many people the duck would serve, we ordered the pork. I know that pork should be served pink, but portions of this were raw in the middle and inedible.
  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Everything was delicious. The service was great although the outside ambience left a little to be desired in comparison to the food and service. We sat outdoors where you do deal with the noise and craziness of Santa Monica Main Street. We did appreciate that our server recognized that we were somewhat unsure of which wine to choose so she had the sommelier come over and recommend additional options for us in line with the taste profiles we described. Overall a great experience, we will be back.
  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    it was amazing! our server rodrigo was very helpful and gave us great reccomendations. the entire experience was one of the best we've ever had :)
  35. DB

    DominicB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant. I was looking for great french cuisine and this is exactly what I got. Worth the price. Go there.
  36. W

    Woodchipper

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service
  37. c

    christinag

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent service!
  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hayley was a fantastic and knowledgeable waitress. She was always one step ahead of us, friendly, and professional. Looking forward to coming back!
  39. h

    herb

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was top shelf, portions were very generous, the help was spot on and the wine dude recommended a delicious, not too expensive bottle
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was good … salmon was delicious and short ribs was delicious as well with

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

pasjoli is rated 4.7 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

pasjoli does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for pasjoli

2732 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405-4008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Ashland and Hill

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Monica

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:15 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    French

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Dave Beran

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (424) 330-0020

  • Private party facilities

    Host your next event with us on our outdoor back garden patio. We offer seating up to 20 guests with a multi-course dinner served family style. Please email info@pasjoli.com for more details.

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