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Bar - Vito Restaurant, Santa Monica, CA

Vito Restaurant

4.8 (1639)
$31 to $50
Italian
2807 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Vito Restaurant is celebrating their 45th year of delighting its customers with the best in fine Italian cuisine. As a family-owned-and-operated restaurant located in Santa Monica, California we are dedicated to providing exquisite food and impeccable service to create the perfect dining experience. Step through the front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy.

Ernesto has been our Chef for over 30 years. He continues to Wow us and our guests as he cooks every meal with love and unmatched flavor. Our signature dish, Spaghetti Della Casa, is a guest favorite and often called the best pasta dish you've ever tasted.

Vito is proud to offer customers an outdoor dining experience. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful Cities in the Nation and our weather is usually fantastic. If it's a little cool, we have heaters to keep you comfortable. Come experience it for yourself, nightly starting at 4:30pm.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ernesto
  • Catering
    Vito Restaurant would love to host your next catering event. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Vito Restaurant would be honored to host your private party. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    28th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,639 people are saying

Vito Restaurant 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Best Value

  • Westside

    Neighborhood gem

  • Westside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vito Restaurant enchants with "fantastic service" and a "really fun atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "warm, attentive service" and "consistently great food," including standout pasta dishes and seafood specials. With a welcoming, "old charm" ambiance, Vito's feels "like a home away from home" and remains a cherished neighborhood favorite.
1,639 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ok, so this is hard to write, but here it goes. I have been going to this restaurant twice a month for twenty years. I live in the neighborhood and have loved, loved Vito. Usually I’m with my wife and I rarely make a reservation because they always recognize me and get me a table. Anyway, tonight I made a reservation because I had a friend to meet so we did. Usually I’m in a suit but today I was casual in a hoodie and sneakers. I was greeted by a waiter, who sent me to a maitre d I didn’t recognize. She seated us at a booth in the back which was fine. Great dinner, exceptional service as always. After I got the bill I noticed I didn’t get the VIP discount I have always gotten, so told the waiter to please revise it. It was then I was visited by the maitre d who started to question me about why I didn’t have my VIP card, and a bit of innuendo as if I was not a regular. (I’ve never shown a card for twenty years as the older waiters know me, but they were not there) Pretty embarrassing in front of my friend. She is apparently a part owner, and she explained that people on Reddit or Yelp have advised others to just ask for the VIP discount. I sympathized with her and told her I would pay in full, if that’s their new policy, but I have to say she seemed to doubt me, and it felt really awkward. In the end they gave me the discount. They made sure to say goodbye to me when I left and say my name. I think they probably feel bad about it, and I do sympathize with them with people trying to take advantage of what was a great gesture from the original owners to serve the neighborhood. (Shame on you Reddit and Yelp people!)I understand there was an ownership transition a year and a half ago, and kudos to them for making the transition seamless, I really mean it. But please figure out a way to revise your VIP discount policy and communicate it to your customers ahead of time so you don’t put anyone in the position I was just in.

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  2. Jake VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Servers were rude, no one eating was under 50, Cesaer salad good tho

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  3. Mario

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the restaurant and food. I really enjoyed their Caesar salad with very tasty dressing. We will be back again soon.

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  4. Gail VIP

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food as always I had the veal piccata style and broccoli. My husband had the spaghetti Bolognese. The waiter was attentive and the food was cooked exactly the way we wanted it. We go back at least once a month for years.

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  5. Kelli

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant, old charm, new owners, great food as always

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  6. Julie

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always! Great time!! Love the service too!

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  7. Larry

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite old school Italian dinner house for decades. Does not disappoint.

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  8. Vogt VIP

    Los Angeles514 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the sand dabs, the salmon, spaghetti Della casa. The food and atmosphere are both fantastic. The wait staff is EXCELLENT!

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  9. Deborah VIP

    Los Angeles55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our fave neighborhood haunts. Consistently great food and warm, attentive service. The carpaccio and posilipo appies are always excellent. The daily fish specials are reliably delicious and their pasta dishes are always flavorful. Love this place. It’s like a home away from home.

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  10. Jessica

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dining experience with exceptional food and service!

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FAQs

Vito Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vito Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 450-4999.

Vito Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1639 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles
  4. Westside
  5. Santa Monica

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Vito Restaurant

2807 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    28th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ernesto
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Vito Restaurant would love to host your next catering event. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Vito Restaurant would be honored to host your private party. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
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