Guido's Restaurant

Guido's Salad with Lettuce, Bologna Salami, Mozzarella, Garbanzo Beans, and Italian House Dressing. Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. This Italian Restaurant has an old school charm, with red leather booths, soft lighting and romantic jazz and Italian music playing in the background. Our waiter was attentive and let us hang out at our table until close while we nursed our drinks and it was very nice. The house salad was well balanced and perfect to split between 2 people. The Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken was tasty as expected, but the real show stopper was the Lobster Ravioli in Vodka Sauce. Honestly anything in that sauce would be delicious!

We tried this place tonight, and was blown away by the amazing food and service. The warm bread served with balsamic vinegar, and oil was a great starter. I had the Lasagna, it was a large portion with a great meat sauce. We also had the chicken fettuccine alfredo, the fresh made noodles practically melted in your mouth. My drink was never empty the whole time, and I never had to ask for a refill. That's another thing that I loved about this place, not to mention the great atmosphere. This will be a restaurant I will definitely come back to.

This restaurant has a good atmosphere and great service but was overpriced for the quality and quantity of food served. The prices were more expensive than listed online (photos of updated menu attached). My partner ordered the eggplant Parmesan for $27 and it didn't even come with pasta?? Would you order tacos and expect the tortilla to be an extra surcharge of $4 to complete the meal? It's outrageous that she spent over $30 with tax & tip for 3 slices of a breaded vegetable.

There aren't many Italian restaurants that still hand make their pasta and this OG spot is one of em!! I had the fettuccine alfredo and wow was it melting in my mouth. The mozzarella was ridiculous fresh, we had the fried mozzarella and the Caprese and both were ahhhmazing. We dined indoors, the woodwork decor everywhere is beautiful, right down to the intricate wooden hearth around the huge fireplace. The outdoor patio is over the top beautiful and we can't wait to come back for more great eats!! Lovely old school delicious Italian restaurants are hard to come by. It was super fun to see all the famous people that have visited throughout time along the hallway walls too!

I brought my twin 18-year-old daughters here for dinner on our trip to LA and the owner was so hospitable to us. He sat us at a booth facing a fireplace. The food was delicious and the staff was top notch. The owner showed us where movies had been filmed there and gave a wonderful talk to my daughters. Highly recommend!

I live in Michigan and came to California for a trip. I ate here and ordered the chicken Alfredo. This was hands down, the BEST Alfredo I’ve ever had!! I wish I lived closer because I have been craving this dish. I look forward to eating here when I come back out to California!

Guido's is hiding on Santa Monica Blvd. near Bundy. I hope they're hiding to avoid some hip investor from coming in and turning the place into a hot new destination like Dear John's in Culver City because Guido's is authentic. You're stepping back in time with great ambiance, professional and well-dressed staff, and very good Italian food. The missing star is because the food is very good. It does not make the jump to exquisite or unique. It's great, don't get me wrong. I have eaten here three times so far and I just was there with a party of six and everyone enjoyed the meal and the service immensely. I think for all you'll experience, the price is reasonable too.

I had dinner at Guido’s for the first time last night and I can’t say enough great things about this restaurant! The food is amazing, the atmosphere is unmatched and the staff is top tier. The owner, John, happened to be in the building and he made our first experience SO special. I am a new official Guido’s regular!

Great bread and butter. The butter was perfect for spreading. Waiter was very attentive at topping off water. Calamari and chicken melanzana was great. However, I do think this place is overpriced. $95 for 2 entrees and calamari. $7 valet parking was unnecessary though. Do street parking!

5/5 ambience, 3/3 food, very attentive service... almost too friendly... Food was pricy for what it was. But I loved the cozy vibes so likely will be back again for a cozy bowl of pasta

Guido's Salad with Lettuce, Bologna Salami, Mozzarella, Garbanzo Beans, and Italian House Dressing. Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. This Italian Restaurant has an old school charm, with red leather booths, soft lighting and romantic jazz and Italian music playing in the background. Our waiter was attentive and let us hang out at our table until close while we nursed our drinks and it was very nice. The house salad was well balanced and perfect to split between 2 people. The Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken was tasty as expected, but the real show stopper was the Lobster Ravioli in Vodka Sauce. Honestly anything in that sauce would be delicious!

Fantastic food and old school vibe. Just what I needed. Remind me of the North East coast style of Italian food I grew up with.

Discovered this place by going to a friends birthday here. Wouldn't call it a hidden gem as it's apparently a LA staple. First off the service here is amazing. We had a private dining room (which is better for everyone there because my group of friends are Those Loud People). The ambiance is very cool, think being teleported back in time. We enjoyed everything we ate. My friends had a bunch of appetizers, the pasta (and bread) was excellent, I had chicken piccata and my boyfriend had chicken marsala, highly recommend both. The star of the plate was the potatoes. Wish I knew how to replicate them. Also don't skip dessert, it's worth more than just looking at the menu.

Don't waste your money eating at this joint. , TV dinners from the market taste much more complex than the food these guys serve. Service is mediocre, food is tasteless, obviously not made by a real chef. The only thing this place has going for it is the lighting.

Service is beyond rude and the pesto pasta tasted like a salt shaker fell into it. I would never come back here again.

Went here tonight for the first time and it was great. The spaghetti casa is delicious and portions are generous. My friend swears the chicken parmesan is his favorite in LA! They give two types of bread to start and our 4 entrees and a bottle of wine was super reasonable in price for LA. Service was lovely and everyone was friendly and attentive. We'll be back soon!

Went to Guido's for lunch today. Arrived there shorty after 11:30am when they open. It was a good time to go, as they weren't crowded. By the time I left at 12:30pm there were many people there. Had Chicken Marsala and Minestrone Soup. Everything was very good. Ate everything including all the bread (there were two kinds of bread, one plain and one with cheese) in the bread basket. Would have had a glass of wine but didn't because I was going to the doctor after lunch. Old people like me remember when almost all Italian restaurants used to look like and be like Guido's.

Amazing food! loved everything about it! Staff was kind and sweet to us thank you for your great service !

This place is freaking amazing it impressed me. Definitely glad I tried it, the service is superb and the patio is cute and cozy as it is inside. I would definitely come back when I am back in town! The plate itself was delicious and had good flavors!

There is no other restaurant in L. A. that can compare for authentic atmosphere ,ambiance and Italian food than Guidos in WLA. As a transplanted New Yorker Guidos provides an authentic,Italian atmosphere and food offerings found only in places Like Little Italy. If you want real Italian food and atmosphere it's Guidos.

Continues to have great old school ambiance with good traditional Italian food and attentive service. Dinner prices are a bit higher after the pandemic but still okay. Wine list prices seem quite high. Overall it's a fun old-line experience that is otherwise hard to find in modern LA.

We did a murder mystery event here which was great cause they have a separate closed off dining area for that purpose! We had a fixed course menu starting off with salad, then chicken main and tiramisu for dessert. Food was okay! Service was great

Great food and service. Always ready at time stated. Favorite go to Italian. Specifically for gatherings and parties I cannot say enough good things. I'm a local that's where we eat.

Great off the beaten path eatery! I've tried multiple items, and I am never disappointed. The breakfast items are delicious - only wish they were available all day!!

The ambiance is from another time. Naugahyde booths! I loved it. Had a very nice pasta with seafood. Not fancy haute but good fare and generous portions. The wait staff was friendly, informative, and quick. I'll go back for sure.

Had spaghetti and meat balls and my mom has shrimp. All delicious! The garlic bread was fresh and warm. The marinara sauce was tasty. The meatballs were perfect. My mom loved her fish. Very balanced meal with asparagus, carrots and potatoes. Would love it they made baked ziti! Service was above and beyond. The servers took very good care of me and my Mom! I appreciate that they spoke spanish to help her visit more welcoming and accommodating since that is her first language and that's how she communicates with me. We will definitely be back for dessert and coffee next time. Very clean and low lit ambience. We like it. It was relaxing. There's a brighter room too.

The food is delicious, service friendly and top notch, and the ambiance special. Picture a truly classic Italian restaurant with dark wood and cozy red leather booths. The calamari is to die for!

Authentic Italian restaurant with a lovely outdoor terrace and romantic indoor seating with deep red tufted seats to enjoy your pasta and wine! There's also a small bar with a tv if you want to enjoy your food while watching some sports! Also great for small groups! I had the melon and prosciutto and fried mozzarella sticks to start, lasagna for my main course and a nice glass of Chianti! Will definitely return!

Classic Italian spot on the Westside. Friendly staff, excellent lasagna. Love the classic photos on the wall from the 80's in LA.

Amazing food. Service is perfect, food is always on point, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating, and for being a good host. Always looking forward to this place for a good vibe with my friends and family, the ice cream dessert is exceptionally good!

Good food great service really nice atmosphere They could not do enough to satisfy us

Very unfortunate me and miss rolled in this evening to try something we thought was classic Italian, more like Kraft Italian, box style. Don't even waste your time with it. Service was grade A Only redeeming factor.

This place is like visiting the show the Sopranos! It's such a great Italian spot! Lots of tables, lots of character, good service and great food! Definitely a great spot if you're looking for a new Italian spot or a great place for tourists!

Excellent Italian food menu l. Service is top notch. The ambiance is relaxing with amber lighting.

Great service! Classic Italian vibes. John was amazing and I want to come back here for their Saturday murder mystery. Food was delish and portions were big

Native Westside guy. Went here for years " back in the day" when it was quite good. Went back 2x in a year. Last night was something else. Rude and unfriendly server Mediocre Food. The piccata was bland. Unfriendly servers And not a smile in the place. Run to another Italian restaurant on the Westside. This place has lost it's charm and is running on it's laurels. Will never return. Requested a booth on OPEN TABLE a week in advance-- and they didn't oblige the customer and put a "reserved sign on the table "-- they said they were " busy" and couldn't hold a booth for us. Unacceptable HARD PASS. Overrated and overpriced. Service very weak.

This place rocks. Old-school, "Rat Pack" era vibe to the interior atmosphere, nice and dark with dark wood. Fine level of service. Delicious, wonderful Italian food. A fine dining experience. The place looks like it's been around forever -- but only in the most positive ways, very much well-kept and high-quality -- and it's been so for good reasons: it's a great place with reliably good food. The semi-outdoor patio dining area is a nice option day or night, and the carved wooden bar is wonderful. Try the lobster ravioli and the chicken marsala!

Booked a private space for a company offsite. Overall solid experience. The owner is very kind and helpful, there were no complaints on the food. It's very old Italian style, so if that's what you enjoy, then this is the place.

Correction! Angel (not Bruno) is the manager who greeted us. The owner, John is living in Vegas right now. Pack is the parking attendant. If a shorter guy than Angel managing - it could be Fidenzio.

Been here a few times now. The service is generally great. There's a real old school feel to the place complete with lines photo wall with the owner and celebrities. It feels likes this place hasn't really been updated in 20+ years. The food is average. I've had the pasta and it was fine . The soup and filet mignon were fine too. Nothing I've had here has been that good, maybe the Tiramisu. The vegetables that came with the steak were cooked poorly. The potatoes lacked flavor and were rather large for side potatoes and the carrots didn't feel cooked enough. The steak itself was decent. If you're looking for an old school Italian vibe restaurant in this area, sure, this is for you. The food is fine but nothing too interesting.

Super cute locals spot with a hidden gem charm. We got the Guidos Salad, warm delicious Minestrone soup, Chicken Piccata and a pasta. All their staff is warm and welcoming. Service is beyond spectacular.

The Food was old style. But afterwards we had a horrible experience with the Valet. He became angry and belligerent because we did not stop the car at the right spot. Screaming at the customers is never the best idea. WE WOULD NEVER GO BACK BECAUSE OF HIM. My wife and I felt unsafe.

Best Italian food in LA!!! I've been going here for years and not only does this place have the best chicken parm in town, there staff is second to none. Always friendly and attentive.

Old school Italian. The food is delicious and consistent. Best garlic bread in town.

Did a murder mystery here and it was so fun! Food was good, servers were super busy so can't comment either way on that/I think they just tried to stay out of our way during the murder mystery. Owner is a gem. Came and told us stories about the place in between courses. Older clientele for sure but has a unique charm you don't find too much on the Westside.

An old time Hollywood gem located in Santa Monica. The atmosphere inside the restaurant feels like a step back in time. You can tell the restaurant has been there for ages. (Which I would say is a good sign in these quickly changing times.) The food was great. Chicken parmigiana was a large chicken breast baked to perfection. It was rather thick but was cooked completely and still very juicy. The clams were also great. A little salt but to be expected when eating salt water clams. The tiramisu was also divine. With a cappuccino to "cap" the night. Service was great, friendly and quick. Covid precautions make you feel comfortable. Valet parking.

The calamari is superb, as is the red sauce. Let me explain: many places in LA try to "improve" on calamari by serving it with 'aioli' or some other unnecessary accoutrements. This place does calamari right, and the red sauce is on point (not too sweet). This is the highlight--for me, at least. The pasta is also good. Not homemade. Not amazing. But good (above average). Why does it get 5 stars? Prices are right given their superb calamari, superb red sauce, and above average pasta.

I had no idea Guido's was just down the street from the office. I certainly didn't know what to expect when I arrived. The restaurant is huge, which consists of both a large indoor and outdoor/patio dining area. It was too hot this particular evening to sit out. The restaurant has a very old feel to it. Total family owned, Italian family feel. It's quite dark inside. We arrived early, so we were seated in a booth right away. There was hardly a crowd yet, and this was a Tuesday evening. Fresh bread was brought to the table right away, which was delicious. Our party of 3 ate all of the bread, and we could have finished another basket. My main dish was the Linguini Alle Vongole (linguini and clams in white wine sauce). It was just the right amount of food for me, although I would have been happy with a bit more clams in my dish. We finished off with some dessert. We ordered 3 different items and shared them. The service was super friendly and fast. I'd totally come back to Guido's. In fact, I'm sure it will be very soon. I already told the office about it, and they're excited to try it too. Parking is valet only...It's $5, but its a bit ridiculous. They literally drive your vehicle 20 feet and park it in one of their spaces. Oh well....

This is the perfect place to take parents out to dinner. Classic old school Italian restaurant. Cozy red leather booths. Beautiful outdoor space that doesn't feel outdoors. Not too loud. Full bar. The waiters are like family to us. If we don't take my mom every week she gets depressed. No other restaurant matches all of her requests, but this one.

What happened? I used to love this place, because it has that feel of an old authentic Italian restaurant. Now, it's as expensive as the most expensive places. Simple pasta for 40 bucks. And the food is less than average. Not as good as fast food Italian food. I don't get it. So I ask "What happened?" Maybe someone bought it that doesn't know how to run a restaurant. Very odd.

What a wonderful experience, John the owner was not in but the restaurant was in good hands with all his wonderful staff. I had the calamari and a Guidos salad that was wonderful. I wanted the lamb chops but unfortunately I was not that hungry after being in the hospital for over a month. I used to come here with my grandmother, Uncle Telly Savalas, Ernest Borgnine, and company on our way to Marina City Club. When not here we would go to Lawry's, The Warehouse MDR, Dan Tana's, The Brown Derby on N. Vine or other fine spots.

Old fashioned American Italian food. Mostly very good. Prices are roughly half again more than the online menu and therefore one star off for being overpriced.

Very good food, we ordered a fish dish, a shrimp dish and a chicken dish. All of the dishes were delicious. Didn't have a good selection of beers, and it's pricy. But the ambiance, the great food and service will bring us back.

Ran in to my friend/server at Guidos. My husband and I have been going there for many many years. The food was good it was like being at home , so comfortable. The main reason for that is Rubin and Angel. I am so sorry to hear they are no longer there after all the years they have taken care of us. Since the restaurant was taken over several years ago it has gone downhill. The owner is so unpleasant and obnoxious and now that Rubin and Angel are no longer there............we will never go back. I am so sorry to hear after all their years of loyalty they were let go. I don't expect Guidos to last very much longer because of the negative vibe. How sad.

Had a fantastic time this evening at Guido's. Traditional Old style Italian restaurant. Solid food. Fantastic staff especially David. Our younger son is autistic and he recognized that immediately and emphasized how happy he was that we were there.

We took the family and a few friends to Guidos to celebrate our son's 14th bday. We've lived nearby in Santa Monica for almost 20 years and had never been. We loved it! Service was great, food was excellent and the ambiance, decor, brought me back to a time when my parents used to take my bother and me to "our" Italian restaurant back in the day. We will be back. Soon. Highly recommended.

The love and I originally wanted to come here on our anniversary but we ended up coming too late and the kitchen was already closed, so we decided to stop by on Christmas Eve. I made reservations this time so we would be sure to make it! Made reservations for 7, and i'm glad I did because the restaurant was pretty packed! Once we arrived, we were seated within 5 minutes. Sadly we had to wait a while before anyone came to greet us or hand us menus. We were served water and bread before anything, and then we were given menu's shortly afterward. Since the love was sick, he ordered a Pellegrino and I got a House white wine. Their menu was smaller today (according to the love), he said they usually have a full menu. Anywoo, we ordered: 1. Scampi Porto Fino ($17): We were shocked when we only saw three prawns! They were good but it wasn't like out of this world for 3$+ a piece. 2. Ravioli Di Aragosta (24$): I personally love creamy sauce so I thought their sauce was really good. The Ravioli and the lobster itself were good too, but a little bland on flavoring. I added more salt & pepper and it was MMM! 3. Lasagna Alla Bolognese (21$): This one was a little on the saltier side, but the meat sauce was yummy! 4. Creme Brulee (i forgot): This was probably my favorite of the night! I usually am not a fan of creme brulee but this was AMAZING!!! Overall, it was a lovely date night. Servers were super kind. Wish things were served a little quicker but I understand that it was a holiday and that they were busy. Thank you Guido's for the hospitality!!