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Crudo e Nudo serves sustainable, Italian-inspired raw seafood with fresh crudos, creative small plates, and a thoughtful natural wine list in a cozy Santa Monica spot.
"There’s nothing that screams “I’m a young, fun, cosmopolitan person living in a major city” more than tossing back oysters on the half shell while looking like a snack on a patio. And the place to do it in Santa Monica is Crudo e Nudo. The former pop-up has found a permanent home on Main Street, where you’ll be treated to a selection of low-intervention wines and entirely sustainable seafood, like daily crudos served with herbs and house-made sauces, a full raw bar, and tuna tartare paired with seeded loaves from Gjusta." - sylvio martins, jess basser sanders
"There’s nothing that screams “I’m a young, fun, cosmopolitan person living in a major city” than tossing back oysters on the half shell on a Santa Monica patio. And the place to do it in West LA is Crudo e Nudo. The former pop-up has found a permanent home on Main St., where you’ll be treated to thoughtful wine selections and entirely sustainable seafood like daily crudos served with herbs and house-made sauces, a full raw bar, and tuna tartare paired with seeded loaves from Gjusta." - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore, cathy park
" At this innovative seafood spot on Main Street in Santa Monica, you’ll eat steamed clams drizzled with fruity olive oil, beautifully plated crudos, and oysters decorated with purple flowers. Crudo e Nudo is home to one of our favorite raw bars in town, and their thoughtful wine selections take the whole experience from great to glorious. The focus here is on sustainable seafood, which means everything from the oysters to the halibut is locally sourced. It’s perfect for a special occasion date night or when you’re looking for a splurge-worthy seafood meal on the Westside. " - brant cox, sylvio martins
"Crudo e Nudo splashed onto Santa Monica’s dining scene when co-owners chef Brian Bornemann and Leena Culhane opened the restaurant in the spring of 2021. With only 32 outdoor seats, the casual restaurant built a devoted following serving a small, niche menu of local, sustainable fish and seafood, most of it served raw, with a few composed plates and an array of vegan dishes. To complement the small plates is a selection of low-intervention wines." - Eater Staff, Matthew Kang
"Crudo e Nudo is popping up at Ronan on July 17 with a special collaborative menu. Expect dishes like Baja oysters, koji-marinated kanpachi collars, and otoro 'hand pies.' Reservations are available through OpenTable." - Rebecca Roland
