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Caffé Delfini, Santa Monica, CA

Caffé Delfini

4.9 (579)
$31 to $50
Italian
147 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Childhood friends Alessandro Ercoli, Gianpietro Silardi, and Lino Savoia opened this typical Italian restaurant back in 1990. Continuing the adventure now with Alessandro are Riccardo Menichetti from Tuscany, a long-time friend with a strong passion for food and cooking, and Teri Ercoli (Alex's wife). Caffe’ Delfini has become synonymous with romance. As soon as you step inside, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that transports you to the cobblestone streets of Rome, and soft music fills the air, adding to the intimate ambiance that permeates the restaurant. The menu is a culinary journey through Italy with dishes that are prepared using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Caffe’ Delfini isn't just a place to eat, but a destination for lovers to come and create lasting memories. In fact, it’s not just the food that makes this restaurant so romantic. The attentive and friendly staff go above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels special and cared for.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rigo and Cristo
  • Catering
    We do have catering options depending on size and type of food that is requested. We need at least 2 days in advance to organize large catering (typically more than 20 people)
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private room can accommodate a single long table for 25 guests for a private party, and up to 35 guests by choosing a different table format
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Highway
  • Parking details
    Valet and Street Parking Available
  • Public transit
    Santa Monica Metro
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 579 people are saying

Caffé Delfini reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Best Ambiance

  • Westside

    Best Value

  • Westside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffé Delfini enchants with "authentic Italian cuisine" in a "romantic and cozy" setting. Guests praise the "gracious service" and consistently "delicious" dishes like veal Milanese. Longtime patrons appreciate its "familiar & warm ambiance." Despite minor service hiccups, it's a beloved spot for anniversaries and special occasions.
579 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    California Central Coast9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Caffe Defini and have been going for years, but the food was average this time. My two guests and I ordered the linguini with clams, chicken parm and Veal piccata.

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  2. Paul VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     fabulous! Best veal Milanese in town!! authentic Italian food

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  3. Jeremy VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got engaged here 30 years ago and always return for our anniversary (and other times in between) The food is excellent, the room is romantic and cozy, the service is great and the owners treat everyone like family. The area has recently seen the arrival of checkpoints for entering the Palisades due to the fires but it’s easy to access the restaurant and valet parking - don’t be dissuaded by the lights and cones - you can still get in and out easily!

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  4. Dave VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been dining here since they opened 35 years ago, and it continues to be one of my favorite “go to” spots. The owners and staff are all terrific and the food is consistently excellent and delicious. And the ambience is lovely—nice lighting and not too noisy. Everyone I have taken there has become a fan as well.

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  5. Marc

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Nailed it. Every single time it gets better! Well done.

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  6. Kathryn

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian cuisine, gracious service, mellow music, very romantic!

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  7. Michelle

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing experience. Super delicious food and great atmosphere. Went for my anniversary and it was exactly the quiet, reserved and romantic scenery I was hoping for. Can’t wait to come back!

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  8. Desiree

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love delfini! Have been coming here for years and happy it’s running post fires. Get the raddicio pasta

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  9. Hugh VIP

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Great food, service, and great ambience. I come every time I visit LA and have never been disappointed

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  10. ada VIP

    Los Angeles49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They forgot one person’s main course. They eventually brought it but sort of surprised they did not give a comp dessert or something
    Caffé DelfiniResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hi Ada, thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal customer. Caffe' Delfini appreciates transparency and fairness. There was indeed a miscommunication and Riccardo only ordered two items instead of three as you requested. Then, being a very busy night, the dessert was ordered by another waiter who did not know about the " issue " so the check came out with no discount. You are right, it was our fault, we should have been more precise, and we will be glad to offer a dessert on your next visit. Ciao, and see you guys soon

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Caffé Delfini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 459-8823.

Caffé Delfini is rated 4.9 stars by 579 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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147 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Highway
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and Street Parking Available
  • Public transit
    Santa Monica Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rigo and Cristo
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We do have catering options depending on size and type of food that is requested. We need at least 2 days in advance to organize large catering (typically more than 20 people)
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private room can accommodate a single long table for 25 guests for a private party, and up to 35 guests by choosing a different table format
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