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Lunetta, Santa Monica, CA
Award-winning

Lunetta

4.6
4.6
1840 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. 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.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • 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

Experiences

  • Wood Fire Pizza Collaboration at Lunetta Pizzeria

    $26.00 per person

    Dec 1 - Dec 2, 2023
    Lunetta, the celebrated culinary destination known for its eat like a local menu of seasonal favorites, is thrilled to announce an exclusive, one-night collaboration with renowned Pizza Chef Michele Galifi. Chef Galifi will be bringing his legendary Wood Fire Pizza Oven and famed dough and cheeses to the heart of Lunetta for an unforgettable gastronomic experience this Friday December 1st. Scheduled for this Friday from 4 pm to 8 pm, guests are invited to indulge in a unique culinary fusion as Chef Lunetta, Chef Cuyuch and Chef Galifi join forces to craft three exceptional pizzas.

Offers

  • Golden Hour at Lunetta All Day

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us Tuesday through Friday 4:00pm -6:00pm for Golden Hour in our All Day Dining Room & Bar. Specials on craft cocktails, beer, wine and amazing food!!

    Golden Hour at Lunetta All Day Photo
  • Tapas Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Come join us for Tapas Tuesday 4pm to 6pm in all day and og patio. Amazing tapas dishes and Spanish inspired cocktails and wine.

    Tapas Tuesday Photo
  • Cocktails + Vinyl

    Nov 30, 2023 only
    Wed - Thu - 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Dj Luica + Satnam on the Tabla cocktail specials with a special golden hour menu until 9pm.

What 1,840 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Californian

1,840 Reviews
  1. NancyF

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our Lunetta experience. The terrace was comfortable, the food was great, the desserts divine - we loved the lemon pound and marble cakes and the service was good!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great little stop for brunch. I had the chicken and pancakes and he had eggs potatoes and avocado. No issues subbing avocado for the pork options. Cute little place.

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  3. SarahK

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good food and good service. We liked the crab cakes and meatballs for apps

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  4. DonnaB

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, everything was exceptional, the food was fabulous, drinks perfection, our server Andres C. is always excellent and it's very nice to be remembered from a previous visit. And last, the most important is Raphael whom I adore for making every visit not only delicious, but memorable

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  5. Samurai6

    San Francisco

    584 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    584 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best Thanksgiving dinner experiences I’ve had!! Hostess Erin and server Nicole were truly fantastic!! Thanks for working today!! My two daughters and I tried just about everything on the offered three course menu. Lunetta Back da House and Barkeeps did outstanding on all aspects. Crab Cake and Scallop Appetizers, Oso Buco, Traditional Turkey and Sea Bass mains plus decadent deserts were all exceptional!! Definitely hope they do it again next year!!

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  6. MarieE

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Had an early reservation (6:15pm) and was seated promptly. Wasn't busy at all yet no one approached me or the table at all for at least 15 min -- and only did b/c I got up to find the hostess to ask if anyone was covering my section. Finally the server asked me if I wanted anything and brought me water and a glass of wine. Then I waited for another 20 min before anyone returned to check on me or ask if I wanted to order anything. I ordered an appetizer on the server's recommendation but was specific about no onions/scallions/chives/garlic. He assured me none were in the tuna tartare. It arrived filled with raw onions. He took quite some time to return and when he did, he apologized and offered to remake it (which I declined). I ordered the steak and it arrived with onions and chives on top. He took it away to redo it. Then, my greens came, loaded with onions and garlic. He had them remake it but everything was served intermittently and over an extended period of time. Best part of the meal was the fries. The rest was a comedy of errors.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Pasta overcooked, blt salad meh. Meatballs were good. Cookie was dry &old.

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  8. TimB

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wonderful menu to accommodate various tastes and requirements, good wine list, ambience was great, and service was excellent! We will return!

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  9. Foodie

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are always excellent!!! It our favorite restaurant

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  10. LauraM

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and service as well as great outdoor dining!

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  11. MariaD

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, lovely bar and room, vast menu, options for all… vegetarians and meat eaters…

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  12. Surfingpossum

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I have always found Lunetta to be fast with good food. A little pricy. Hey, Jake, it's Santa Monica.

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  13. Emma

    Los Angeles

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Nicoise Salad in Los Angeles area! I’ve done a study.

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  14. PatriciaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, attentive and friendly service, relaxing and pretty ambience in the patio . Everything fantastic as always. I took a friend who had never been, and she's a new convert.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. EJOR

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Server was impatient and had a condescending attitude. We could not relax….acted like he was doing us a favor.

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  16. Goodeats

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service (from waiter and receptionist at door) was top notch but one of the entries, the salmon sandwich was below expectations because the sour dough bread was over-toasted and was so saturated with the cole slaw dressing that it was so messy it had to be eaten with a fork.

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  17. Michael

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Waiter took a long time to serve us, other than that it was easy to get there and the service afterwards was pretty quick. the lemon pancakes were definitely the best part of my meal.

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  18. MARCB

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Really good brunch, but super busy and waited even with a reservation. not a big deal. Will be back!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great place, our second time and probably will come back.

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  20. drdon

    Los Angeles

    83 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    It was a typically outstanding night as they had a large private event going on. Otherwise, the food was excellent and as creative as usual. Love the place.

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  21. Foodie

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunetta is STILL as good as it was when they first opened up. The food, ambience and service are all EXCELLENT

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  22. IrisZ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Our service was quite slow (more than 15 min to get drink orders taken) but the atmosphere and food were quite good.

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  23. AllAboutAmbiance

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Ambiance and food are stellar. Waited 45 min for our drinks. Service was extremely slow and not addressed until we said something. Seemed like they had only one server for a packed house. I love not being rushed but also feel like at the very least, drinks should come out quick so you’re not just sitting there. I love the place though, so will return. Just hope the reconcile their staffing issue.

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  24. EricW

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A few years ago, I'd been here on a weekend night and found it dark, crowded and noisy (more of a club than a restaurant feel) ... don't know if that's still the case, but on a Wednesday night it was comfortable, the service was great, and the food was excellent. The chicken parmesan over pappardelle was delicious comfort food -- perfect (along with the meatballs and fried calamari) to share over drinks ...

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  25. SuzWebb

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We met for a friend’s birthday and decided to have a drink at the bar before dinner. Devin (our bartender) was attentive and friendly. He makes amazing drinks, too. The food never disappoints!!

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  26. DebsLZ

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is excellent. Friendly service. Great atmosphere. Areas I would like to see improvement: I do wish that the dinner menu was available during lunch, and that the sexy room with the fireplace were also available at lunch. But I love this place.

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  27. hickoryburger

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Welcoming atmosphere and cuisine. Very solid on food and service with a variety of beverage options to satisfy everyone from regular Joes and Josephines to well heeled oenophiles. Appears to be dog friendly out on the patio, and the crowd was a good mix of everyone from brunch mamas to families to birthday celebrants to locals on the days that I have been there.

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  28. lovegreatfood

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were fabulous and the service just as good.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Came here for brunch on a Saturday, and the atmosphere was really great on their outside patio. However, when our food came out, all of our dishes for our entire party were at best room temperature, if not cool to the touch/taste. Also, service was slow and we were rarely checked on for refills, etc. 

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  30. HelgaB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Both my husband and I ordered the petite filet, which we had before and it was very tender. Last night it was not tender and we were both dissapointed. There was a party inside and maybe the kitchen was too busy.

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  31. morecheeseplease

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was good - loved the shishito pepper appetizer. Wasn't obsessed with the chicken I ordered, but that's ok. Very cute restaurant

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  32. kens

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great for the planned type of dinner meeting. Would visit again

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  33. MaryC

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious! Such a neighborhood gem, a little pricey but most places are these days.

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  34. Sharon

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Once we moved inside all was well. At first we were seated over the manhole cover outside. The sewer smell was seeping up and horrible. They moved us inside as no other outside tables were available and all was great. The They should eliminate that table!

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  35. karenb

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Dine LA..loved the soup and risotto, nice ambiance, very quiet. Overall a really nice experience and will try again for dinner in the rear future.

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  36. Birthday

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My daughter and I had lunch with the DineLA menu. Great flavors and excellent service. If I lived in the area, I’d definitely frequent.

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  37. EllenT

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s the last of all day neighborhood restaurants. Love the charming outdoor patio. Stay in business!

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  38. FoodieRudy

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always love dining at Lunetta. This time I met a colleague for lunch; it was nice and quiet, we sat in the outdoor patio. The salmon was delicious, the service friendly. We had a lovely time!

    1 person found this helpful

  39. SharanS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Perfectly cooked pasta and great salads. Attentive service by waiter Andrew. I'll be returning.

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  40. DaniC

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful spot. Great care and time is taken to make sure our dinner was top notch. Success on all counts

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • 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 1840 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 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lunetta

2424 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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