Osteria del Fornaio

Great place!!! Went for brunch and everything was perfect! Drinks on point I had a margarita it was well balanced! The food was fresh and tasty. Pasta is freshly made so delicious! Pizza was delicious I loved the white pizza so good that I didn’t get a chance to take a picture. The service is great you feel at ease right away! I forgot my phone they kept it safe and they were just so nice, it’s a new place but I will definitely go back!

We have been to Osteria at least 6 times and for some reason I always forget to review this gem. I take my photos and there they sit. Maybe it is because I have so many that I put it off. I have not even attached half of them. We just love this place and will never stop coming back. Osteria is a fine dinning Italian eatery with a casual twist. You can go dressed however you want and the place is full of natural light and ever so comfortable. It is super pretty inside and out. It is really just the perfect place to go for great food. The service is just the best. Each time we have been there we are warmly greeted and the servers, we have had a few now, are amazing. They are all so kind and friendly. My grandson has a speech issue and the servers have always figured this out pretty fast. They are so patient because he really wants to tell you what he wants and not always have someone else talk for him. They listen and understand, because they are listening, and will make whatever changes he may want, although he usually just loves the menu. Everyone that works there is super nice. They will ask you if you need anything, even is they are not your server. The bartenders have a smile you can see from your seat. They must just hire kind people. The food is ever so great. Most of the pastas, maybe all, are made right there and they are perfect. They don't have a huge menu but everything they have is great. I think we have been through the entire menu at this point. All of the pasta dishes are great and their fish is amazing. Everything is so fresh and perfectly cooked. They also have the best bread. Now it is for a fee, but it is worth it. The last time we were there they did not have as many bread choices as they used to and I want them back. They make this bread with cheese that is so great, but alas, it was not to be when we were there last week. So, bring it back! They also have super tasty desserts. All of them are great and we have shared them all. Again, the menu is not huge, just perfect. It is not usually crowded because it is a large space. I would make reservations, but you don't need to. They have a great bar area with a TV and every drink you could imagine. The place is always spotless. Parking is not the most fun, but you will find a space or just part in the public lot and walk about one quarter of a block. The prices are high, but not insane. It is all worth it. Go there.

During a family vacation, we stumbled upon this gem one Friday night on the Santa Monica promenade. Surprisingly, the area was pretty quiet around 8 pm, and we were famished for a decent meal. After wandering for a bit, we finally stumbled upon a restaurant nestled on the corner, and to our delight, it was OPEN! We were quickly seated, as the restaurant had only a few patrons. It offered a variety of seating options, including tables indoors and outdoors, as well as bar seating. Their menu featured what seemed to be authentic Italian cuisine, along with a separate menu of specials. Additionally, they boasted a full bar. I opted for a dish from the specials menu: Australian barramundi fish marinated in a creamy lemon and caper sauce, served on a bed of thick asparagus, spinach, and mashed potatoes—absolutely delicious! My husband ordered a perfectly seasoned and sized steak, accompanied by equally hefty portions of asparagus and mashed potatoes. Meanwhile, our kiddo devoured a Margherita pizza, which was just the right size for us to sneak a bite or two. The fish special exceeded all expectations. Despite my initial nerves about trying something new, it was expertly grilled and marinated, complemented by the lightly creamy caper sauce. The sauce perfectly coated the fish, which rested atop the bed of perfectly prepared asparagus and mashed potatoes. It was simply divine and tasted nothing like your typical fish dish. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his steak, praising its seasoning and size. Paired with the asparagus and mashed potatoes, it was a satisfying and impeccably cooked meal. As for the pizza, it was the only dish our kiddo finished during the trip—clearly a testament to its quality. We're already eagerly anticipating our next dinner at this wonderful restaurant! Walking distance. Affordable for a family of 3 with drinks.

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and time here. I made it just in time to order a few drinks off of the happy hour menu. You got to love a happy hour menu on a Saturday! For food, I ordered the spaghettini and a side of ciabatta bread. My food was prepared fresh, hot and was delicious. The server, Fiona I believe, was nice and accommodating. All of the staff was friendly and the manager and/or owner came out to check to see how I was enjoying my meal. The space was beautiful and clean. I sat inside but the out door patio was super cute with lights perfect for the evening. I’m not in Santa Monica often but I will return the next time I visit.

I had a wonderful experience this weekend. An amazing happy hour menu. Food was great and delicious! An open and inviting space walking distance toward the beach and the promenade. The entire staff was attentive and everyone including the guests were enjoying themselves. Best dining experience I've had since before 2020!

I've heard this place has food just as good as Elephante with a fraction of the price. The Tagliatelle Bolognese egg pasta ribbons were al dente and the meat ragu was hearty. The Salmone Alla Griglia was a thick piece of norwegian salmon grilled perfectly despite the thickness, still moist while crispy on the outside, and while the sautéed spinach tasted more like boiled the roasted yukon gold potatoes were baked perfectly crispy. Minestrone soup was hearty, the warm bread fluffy on them inside, and the Cesar salad pretty normal. The service was kind although our server seemed kind of new and needed a bit of help. The ambiance was modern and warm, loved the open kitchen that you could see through the clear walls.

This local restaurant is perfect for a Happy Hour 😊 $13 delicious things crust pizza and great cocktails/beers, plus they have non-alcoholic cocktails! Their calamari is really tender and properly cooked!

Spacious upbeat Italian restaurant serving good California style pizza and other dishes. Salads are fresh and creative. Service was friendly and competent.

Again with the Dine in LA offering. This is not my first time to Osteria Del Fornaio and I have always enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance each time so I was super happy to see they had a Dine In LA deal for summer 2024. For $35 we had bread, salad, entree, dessert, and a glass of wine/prosecco/chianti (choose one). Salad - caeser or pear/gorgonzola. The caeser was fabulous with a good amount of freshly shaved parmesan. The pear/gorgonzola was okay with nice carmelized pears and grapes but the gorgonzola lacked flavor. Both entrees were super tasty. We had spinach ravioli with italian sausage and chopped chicken breast with truffle oil, mushrooms, and casarecce pasta. For dessert, we had a large slice of cheesecake with raspberry sauce. The food is always good. The ambiance is very nice with big windows to the kitchen and a large dining area. Since it is set back off the street, you get a better vibe since Wilshire Blvd is so busy. I'm looking forward to my next visit and hope they will continue to join Dine In LA.

I was browsing on DineLA options and I came across this restaurant! For $35 and a 3 course meal and a drink, what a steal! a coupe of us decided to try it out. We had 4 ppl, but only order 2 of the DineLa and supplemented with two pizzas. It was perfect amount of food for us and we were very full at the end! I would say that this DineLA deal was one of the better ones I've seen over the years. The main course itself was already~ $25 and you get bread, a salad and a wine. If you have 2 ppl, its enough if you just order another entrees. And that'll be plenty for the two of you. I would say that the pastas and pizza were good but didn't wow me. But for the prize and value. I still would recommend this place for DineLA.

It was my first time and def won't be my last! Emma is truly amazing !!!! I'm giving 5 stars based off her customer service alone! The food was reeeeaaalllly good, drinks get you feeling good! Ambiance is casual but as it gets darker it seems more romantic, lights are dimmed nicely and the view of the street is nice. This is what I ordered: FOOD Tagliatelle - 10/10 so hearty Cristina - 10/10 fresh ingredients and the dough had the best taste Fiori Di zucca- 10/10 the crunch alone was amazing, dipping sauces are tasty DRINKS White pineapple Negroni - 10/10 smokey taste and just the right amount of sweetness Sicilian sling - 10/10 it's strong but it's a creeper. It's sweeter than the pineapple Negroni but def gets you buzzed! I highly recommend you come in and try if you haven't! Thanks again Emma!!!!

Great food and especially great happy hour! Happy hour is 3-6 and cocktails are $9 and appetizers are cheaper ($10 bruschetta, etc). We made a reservation but it wasn't super crowded and it was also a friday, so definitely a place you could walk up to most nights without a wait. Nice outdoor patio as well as inside. Outside also has lamp heaters. I got the vodka pasta and the caprese salad and it was very delicious! Great portions also!

One of my favorite HH places that I randomly found while walking around 3rd street promenade/looking for parking. I don't come out this way often, but when I do it's definitely a worthy treat. Great food, drinks, and sports on tv every single visit.

The happy hour here is FANTASTIC! Really creative and flavorful cocktails for just $9. Plus the Yelp check in for the free bread is a great addition. Service is fast and servers are so friendly. It has a great patio view of the sunset and it's a clean place with nice ambiance. My husband and I each tried two different drinks and the bread. We almost stayed for a third!

The first time I came was for Dine LA which was a great way to try out a few different items. I had the Ceasarina which was just okay with the Salsiccia, sausage ravioli, which was full of flavor and tasty. Dessert was bomboloni which came with two dipping sauces. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating and the place has a clean and modern feel. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and attentive, making sure to check in frequently. The next visit I came for Happy hour which is from 3-6 with cocktails for $9. I tried the Norma which was delicious. The rigatoni goes well with the garlic slices and eggplant pieces that melt in your mouth giving a lovely burst of flavor. There is street meter parking available near the restaurant or you can park in the structure across the street which is Free for the first 90 minutes.

We have been to Osteria at least 6 times and for some reason I always forget to review this gem. I take my photos and there they sit. Maybe it is because I have so many that I put it off. I have not even attached half of them. We just love this place and will never stop coming back. Osteria is a fine dinning Italian eatery with a casual twist. You can go dressed however you want and the place is full of natural light and ever so comfortable. It is super pretty inside and out. It is really just the perfect place to go for great food. The service is just the best. Each time we have been there we are warmly greeted and the servers, we have had a few now, are amazing. They are all so kind and friendly. My grandson has a speech issue and the servers have always figured this out pretty fast. They are so patient because he really wants to tell you what he wants and not always have someone else talk for him. They listen and understand, because they are listening, and will make whatever changes he may want, although he usually just loves the menu. Everyone that works there is super nice. They will ask you if you need anything, even is they are not your server. The bartenders have a smile you can see from your seat. They must just hire kind people. The food is ever so great. Most of the pastas, maybe all, are made right there and they are perfect. They don't have a huge menu but everything they have is great. I think we have been through the entire menu at this point. All of the pasta dishes are great and their fish is amazing. Everything is so fresh and perfectly cooked. They also have the best bread. Now it is for a fee, but it is worth it. The last time we were there they did not have as many bread choices as they used to and I want them back. They make this bread with cheese that is so great, but alas, it was not to be when we were there last week. So, bring it back! They also have super tasty desserts. All of them are great and we have shared them all. Again, the menu is not huge, just perfect. It is not usually crowded because it is a large space. I would make reservations, but you don't need to. They have a great bar area with a TV and every drink you could imagine. The place is always spotless. Parking is not the most fun, but you will find a space or just part in the public lot and walk about one quarter of a block. The prices are high, but not insane. It is all worth it. Go there.

I go to a movie theater on Promenade once or twice a month and select the showtimes based on Osteria's Happy Hour for it's convenient location, delicious food, good Happy Hour selection and prices. I have never been disappointed.   This time I had Cavolfiori (Roasted Cauliflower) $10, Pizza Margherita $13, and  Polpettini (YUMMY Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce) $13. They also have a large terrace if you prefer to sit outside.  a Buon Appetito

I've noticed this place a while back but had never tried it. We manage to walk in after a concert on a Saturday night and was able to get seated right away. Even with a big group. Plenty of seating outside as well as inside. Service was great which was a plus. Menu did have a lot of nice selection for starters and mains. Drink menu was quite impressive was well. Food wise, we started off with the burrata and crostini. The fritto missto and the ciabatta bread with a warm tomato sauce i believe and olives. Which was quite good. The mixed seafood was great as well. Burrata was nice but was skimpy on the toasted crostini. Main, we had the ragu, really tasty and full of flavors. Pasta was nice as well. The salmon, cooked perfectly with green beans and potatoes. The chicken Parmesan was good, nothing major to rave about but it was good. Served with pasta and smothered in tomato sauce and a couple slices of the Parmesan. The meatballs pasta was nice. Overall, ragu was the best dish out of them all. The dessert was quite great to finish off the meal. Service was great. Staff was all amazing and very attentive. Checked on us quite often to make sure everything was good. Would for sure be back.

Decent Italian. High prices because of Santa Monica. Ridiculous 3% "inflation surcharge" added to the bill. Beet salad was good, but the dressing was underwhelming. We asked for balsamic on the side which helped improve the overall flavor. Fried calamari was good, but not special. Pasta bolognese was over salted. Chicken parmigiana was poorly executed Wine was good, espresso martini was too sweet Tiramisu was forgettable. definitely not worth the money. Much better places around

While visiting my daughter in Santa Monica, she recommended a Happy Hour a couple of minutes away. Happy Hour is daily from 3-6Pm and offers food and drinks on the menu. I ordered the MadeWest Hazy IPA which was a well-balanced, non-bitter, floral IPA. I started with the meatballs, which were dense, juicy and wonderful. I then tried the calamari dish. The lightly, battered calamari was crispy, not soggy, and the marinara had just a slight heat to it maybe a four out of 10 on the heat scale, paired perfectly. I sat at the bar and was served by Mariana, which provided excellent service. The restaurant is dog friendly on the outside with plenty of room. This is a great place for happy hour!

Another pleasurable experience today. Lilly our server was wonderful as usual. After years of coming here still never a bad experience. Really do highly recommend!

Was one of the first to dine in here. Since it was technically their grand opening, prices were ridiculously low. Beers were five bucks. Pizza ten dollars and this black pasta noodle dish with the cream was also around ten. Osteria has a very spacious place. In a coveted on Wilshire in the heart of Santa monica -- near the promenade. Came here as a party of 3. The final bill was like 50$ and some change. Drinks. Dinner. That's really, really cheap for an upscale restaurant. Grand opening prices makes the experience justified. I ordered an artisan pizza -- CACIO E PEPE -- fresh mozzarella, ricotta crema, pecorino, grana padano & cracked black pepper. I also ordered some blackened noodle upscale mac 'n cheese. The cacio e pepe reminded me of a similar pizza at a place called Pizzana in Brentwood. A lighter 'white' pizza with three cheeses. Elevated by sprinkles of black pepper worked really well. The black noodle macaroni and cheese maybe was a trial item as I don't currently see that item anymore on their menu -- at least online. Rich, creamy, the noodles were appropriately tender. Love the black/white contrast. Never ate a black noodle macaroni and cheese, let alone a black noodle. The texture I found to be unique and definitely interesting. Definitely a solid spot worthy of consideration.

Excellent food and stellar service from Emma. Great atmosphere with lovely outdoor seating. We had Minestrone Soup, Margarita Pizza, and Fiche Pizza. It was delicious.

Nice Italian restaurant at the heart of Santa Monica. The food is really good and the service by Fiona and Matthew was excellent. Baked cauliflower was delicious, pizza Margherita was very good and perfectly prepared, the Sfincione was very, very good. The Copa Osteria dessert was simply amazing. Will definitely dine here again.

Great food and great service. We went for the Dine LA menu which was $35 for a drink and 3 courses. We happened to be there at happy hour too, so we added on a Burrata as well as the free ciabatta from Yelp. Total plus tip and extra appetizer ended up at $50 per person. The fresh Burrata and ciabatta was delicious, and the roasted tomato spread was very good. The cesarina salad was fine, nothing special but I liked the addition of egg. I got the Zucca butternut squash ravioli which was the perfect portion and the crispy topping was amazing. The bombolini donuts for dessert were fresh, hot, and soft with chocolate and vanilla cream sauces on the side. Overall a great place, with a public parking structure right across the street that's 1.5 hours free. Ended up paying $1 for parking. I'll be back to try their happy hour with $9 cocktails and $10 appetizers!

FYI they have happy hour Monday thru Friday 3-6p. The calamari, meatballs, pizza fradiavola, pizza margherita from the HH menu were delicious. $7 beers.

I've heard this place has food just as good as Elephante with a fraction of the price. The Tagliatelle Bolognese egg pasta ribbons were al dente and the meat ragu was hearty. The Salmone Alla Griglia was a thick piece of norwegian salmon grilled perfectly despite the thickness, still moist while crispy on the outside, and while the sautéed spinach tasted more like boiled the roasted yukon gold potatoes were baked perfectly crispy. Minestrone soup was hearty, the warm bread fluffy on them inside, and the Cesar salad pretty normal. The service was kind although our server seemed kind of new and needed a bit of help. The ambiance was modern and warm, loved the open kitchen that you could see through the clear walls.

Save your money and head over to Fritto Misto instead. My fiancé and I made reservations here for dinner and I should have walked out at the first sign of questionable service by our host. When we arrived, the host (although she was nice) seemed extremely confused and wasn't sure where to seat us. As I looked around at a restaurant filled with mostly empty tables.. I really wasn't sure where the problem was. She walked towards the left, then stops and walks towards the right, then stops again to think and eventually walks us to the corner of the restaurant and seats us. As we were looking at the menu given to us by our host, another party of 3 gentlemen we're seated across from us and immediately had a server welcome them to the restaurant and provide their table with water and takes their drink order. At this time, we were ready to order and was disappointed we never had a server approach us at all let alone bring us water? My fiancé tries to wave down the server who was across the restaurant talking to her coworker. I had to get up to ask the host if someone could please bring us water and take our order. Our server finally arrived shortly after and said "thank you for waiting" in the most mono tone voice - instead of "sorry". Long story short, this place almost put me to sleep with the quality of their service. None of their employees outside of their kitchen staff had any personality and it felt like everyone was new and didn't know how to properly provide customer service. When our server came around to ask how things were, I smiled and provided great feedback and it just felt like our server was sucking the life out of us. There is no ambiance to discuss because there was no vibe at all. Super disappointing for a Santa Monica restaurant. As for the food itself, definitely check in on Yelp for free bread and order the spaghettini if you still want to try this place out. But if you want great service and even better food - skip this poor excuse for an Italian restaurant and head over to Fritto Misto. You won't regret it.

Used Uber eats for delivery - the Spaghettini was delicious- a creamy tomato sauce with shrimp and garlic. I'm looking forward to trying other entrees!

Really high quality ingredients through and through. From the cheeses to the homemade bread to the heirloom tomatoes, sign me up for more. Idk how they made their Arnold palmer as they did but is maybe the best I've ever had! Salami sandwich came with a side Caesar salad and the homemade bread. Yum

Extremely mid quality food. To start with, the entire appetizer menu was bland, besides the burrata (which did not include tomatoes ??), to my surprise. The roasted cauliflower (not pictured) was fine as well but it was drowning in oil, meatballs were flavorless and the calamari breading was a little gritty for some reason. The entrée I chose that night was the pappardelle that was with ragu sauce (though it felt more like a bolognese to me). However, it felt as though there wasn't enough sauce considering the pasta ratio and it definitely was underseasoned, particularly the ground meat. It seemed like the juice and flavor of beef evaporated, leaving only the dry husk of ground beef left behind. Even the sparse mushrooms and grated Parmesan did not add any extra umami to the dish, unfortunately. The service seemed nice at first but maybe because we were a bigger group, they missed two of our orders (including mine) and instead almost served us the incorrect menu. They did not apologize for the inconvenience but rather spun it off so that it wasn't a big deal and that the chef is "quickly cooking the papardelle up". tl;dr: the service was ok, nothing exceptional, and the quality of the food was severely lacking, especially when looking at the prices. If I'm going to spend $30-50 on a night out, I would highly prefer that the food tastes better than what I cook at home.

Took a friend here for her birthday brunch (her choice). Greg greeted us with a warm welcome. This is a beautiful modern restaurant bar with spacious, clean new look. Huge outdoor patios and inside seating or at a very nice bar. The menu has the right amount of choices. We both had the Frittata di Fungi and it was superb! Wow! The mushrooms were delicious and tomatoes juicy and sweet. The hash brown were amazing with spring onion! I recommend you give it a try. Great location at Wilshire & 4th. We found parking at the front at a meter.

Urban al fresco dining with a mid-century modern vibe set in a beach town.... it's picture perfect, and the lighting is superior for the 'gram. Service is super friendly, and you gotta love that their pizza is on the happy hour menu. As a Boston pizza champ, it's hard to impress me, but their margarita pizza is definitely satisfying. The cacio e pepe pizza is a nice effort, but is a bit far off from that of reigning champ, pizzana. Still, it's good enough to order on future visits. Not crazy about their style of burrata. While it is definitely picture friendly, it is rather bland without ordering a little side of basil leaves and maybe some balsamic. Definitely great for groups, especially urbanites. First dates will be fun here too, especially because the open air drowns out the sound of any awkwardly suggestive first liners you attempt.

Pro tip: Check in on Yelp for order of Sfinicione, which is basically cheese-topped Foccaccia, delicious! Really enjoyed the outdoor patio - it is set back off the street so not traffic noisy. 5*s for the food. Barbabietole: Beet Salad with peaches, pecans, burrata - Delicious! Affumicata Pizza: basically an eggplant and provolone pizza - Love, love, love this! Pappardelle: with wild boar. Very good. Reasonably priced and good service.

Nice restaurant, good for happy hour between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. everyday. My friend had her birthday celebration here and we had fun. Price is not too bad for Santa Monica.

I saw that a Yelp friend reviewed this new eatery, and we thought why not give it a try - very glad we did. Being a warm day, all the glass windows/doors were open as we approached this recently opened attractive eatery. Upon arriving, we were approached by the hostess, Hewan. With a warm and inviting smile, she inquired whether we wanted to be seated inside the bright, modern interior, or out on the large patio. Her warm and inviting personality welcomed us to sit and relax, and hinted at the pleasant dining experience to come. We ventured into Osteria del Fornaio during their Happy Hour (everyday between 3-6PM) when they offer special prices on select beer, wine, cocktails, antipasti and pizza. Our waitress, Fiona, had an upbeat personality and fully communicated about their Happy Hour specials as well as a few other dining favorites. After placing our order, she inquired whether we would like to stage the courses or have them served together. We prefer to stage offerings as some foods tend to cool off quicker than others. She kept a watchful eye on our progress yet did not continually interupt us as some servers do in other restaurants. First up, we enjoyed the Tartara di Tonno, which consists of Ahi tuna, avocado, micro arugula, mustard seeds, and spring onions mixed with a white balsamic sauce, along with crostini. Everything was quite fresh, and the flavors combined beautifully. Their Machheroni Tartufati consists of chocolate pasta in a sharp white cheddar cream sauce with truffle oil and topped with toasted breadcrumbs. The flavors combined very well. Before our pizza selections arrived, we munched on the Sfincione and enjoyed this style of Sicilian "pizza". True to the old Italian version, the name loosely translates to "thick sponge", the dough was indeed spongy. It had a softer crust layer that had more in common with Focaccia bread than the standard New York-style pizza. Thus, a crusted Silician Focaccia. Nice! After cruising through the vasetti and antipasti, our housemade-dough pizzas arrived piping hot; we were ready to devour them as the aroma was intoxicating. There was just enough room (barely!) to have a dessert, so we shared their Bomboloni. The warm sugar-coated confections were a delicious joy to dip in the accompanying Nutella hazelnut and their marvelous version of a creamy Marsala sauces. A sweet ending to a delicious meal! Osteria del Fornaio is an excellent place for a relaxing lunch, dinner or during their Happy Hour. Will we return? Absolutely.

I came here for happy hour with a friend at about 4:30 on a Wednesday, it was super easy to get a table, very empty which makes sense with the time. We sat outside which was super nice, my only comment would be they had the heater on which was not needed, but we could have asked for it to be turned off and didn't so not a mark against them at all. The servers were all super nice and helpful! My friend and I both got wine from the happy hour menu, very good. We then got the maccheroni tartufati without truffle (my friend doesn't like it) and the cacio e Pepe pizza. I definitely preferred the cacio e Pepe pizza, always a fan of cacio e Pepe pizzas but this one was pretty good! I'm not sure how much better the maccheroni tartufati would have been with the truffle oil as I thought part of the issue was that it didn't have enough cheese. Overall a great deal for your money though, we each got two drinks and split the two food items and it came out to just about $30 a person, so definitely a cheaper happy hour for LA.

The food didn't blow my mind exactly, but the service, location, ambience, and INSANE happy hour are worth it enough for me to come back. HH is daily 3-6, $7 cocktails, $8 pizza/antipasti, and $5 beer/wine. We basically ordered 2 drinks, a pizza, one antipasti for $30. Maccheroni tartufati- interesting! I'm a fan of truffle and you can def taste that, but I think it lacked some flavor. 6/10 Margherita pizza- hard to go wrong here, but I think the cheese quality could have been better. 8/10 Forgot the cocktail names but they have a HUGE list on HH, we ordered the mezcal drink (10/10) and spritz (9/10) Server was great, location is perfect, they also have a great bar with TVs to watch the game. I really hope this place sticks around!

I find it pretty im-PASTA-ble to mess up pasta, but I was pretty unimpressed with my delivery from Osteria Del Fornaio. Despite having high price points for their pasta dishes, which ranged between $20-30, the portions were tiny, with most of the sauce soaked into the paper takeout containers. The spaghettini had barely any flavor, although the noodles and shrimp were cooked perfectly. The pappardelle was a bit more flavorful, but the portion sizes of the noodles and ground meat were lacking as well. Requested utensils weren't included, and the order of just these two dishes took over an hour to prepare. Overall, I wouldn't recommend ordering delivery from this restaurant especially with the plethora of Italian restaurants in west LA.

The service is fun and friendly! Everything is so delicious! Try the Pizza's (the cheese and pepper is my favorite), Pasta, Meatballs, Burrata. YUM! Next time I'm trying the Zucca!? Why have I never had Amaretto crumbs in my life? Time to change that!

We had a fantastic experience here. Looking for bites this evening without a reservation (and hopefully without an insane crowd), we dropped in. Happy hour runs 3-6, so we took advantage! Roasted cauliflower was buttery and had yummy roast flavors without it being burnt Calamari was crispy, seasoned well. I liked the marinara paired. HH Sausage pizza was a decent serving size! Good! We ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognese also. Meaty, and pasta was al dente! We were happy with the quick service! Food came quickly. The staff was also super attentive, replacing water and checking in. Sitting on the patio had heat lamps, but was great for us with our toddler. Felt very family friendly. Would hope to return!

Osteria Del Fornaio is located on Wilshire and Forth St in Santa Monica, had just opened a couple of weeks ago and is a welcomed addition to the community. City Parking structure on 3rd Street and limited street meters. The real estate space was formerly occupied by a First Federal bank for many years. Now, One West Bank occupies a small portion of the ground floor space. The transformation from a bank to a restaurant is remarkable; modern indoor outdoor dining with high ceilings, modern elements and great open space. This restaurant comes from the established lineage of the IL Fornaio brand while combining old Italian and local California fresh ingredients to offer newer versions of familiar foods. The menu offers limited choices, focusing on appetizers, pizza and pasta, but smaller lunch size portions. Unfortunately, the menu options were so limited there weren't much entree choices to get excited about. The dishes I got: shrimp pasta, fig Gorgonzola pizza, fruit dessert and wine were good, but were not spectacularly, the food would rate a 3 star. The service was cordial, nice, attentive and were kids and dogs friendly. Because service was great, and I like the fact that they sat diners with ample social distance inside and outside, in this nice setting, a generous 5 star. Santa Monica is still recovering from the looting riots 2 years ago so I want this restaurant to succeed. If you're in the area and want to avoid eating at the crowded and not so clean 3rd Street Promenade, this restaurant is new, modern, clean and worth a visit.

I have to start by saying that they did an amazing job on this construction. This place has been under for over 2 years and it's finally open. It's not that big on the inside but they have a really nice dining area. The windows open all the way on side so it's like if you were sitting outside. We ordered the fritto Misto which was my least favorite. It was just really lacking flavor and there the cubes polenta pieces were so thick and so mushy. Super fishy and just isn't pleasant. The only good thing about this meal was the shrimp but there was only about 4pieces in there. We also ordered polPette pizza. The pizza was surprisingly great tasting. The crust was good and so were the Ingredients. Overall I was a little disappointed with the fritto Misto. The staff was friendly but we had a server that was in training so she couldn't explain much of the menu. We parked at the metered parking which there was plenty of and we were seated almost immediate.

Came here to say at 6:30 on a Friday night (tonight) and the resturant was closed ? Called and they said leave a message

The staff is attentive and friendly, contributing to the warm and cozy vibe. Great food and awesome cocktails!!

Tonight was the first time I've ever tried this restaurant, and it was because of DineLA . It's has a nice decor , and the fact that the kitchen has windows to look in so you could see what's going on. Where the problem comes in is First we received our soups and salads and in less than two minutes, the waiter bringing one main dish to one of the people in our party then about 10 minutes later he brings out the other two main dishes. This is an amateur move. You can't blame the waiter because he wants to bring out the food when it's hot but the kitchen has got to get their act together! Dine L A is a good value but most in Dine LA also include some kind of dessert and this place doesn't so if you want dessert You're gonna have to pay for it separately from DineLA. The bottom line is management should your staff how to explain the meals properly and to time the food to come out when it's supposed to not when it's convenient for the kitchen. I wish this new Restaurant the best of luck. Not sure if I'm returning?

New Italian restaurant just far away enough from the madness of 3rd Street Promenade. Metered parking and a lot on 4th street just North of Wilshire (1st 90 min. free). Large indoor space with huge windows and high ceilings but we opted for the outdoor patio which is away from Wilshire a bit so not too noisy. As for the food, we loved the Beet Salad w/ burrata and candied pecans. For mains, we shared the wild boar pappardelle and the eggplant pizza -- both were very good and plenty of food so we had leftovers for the next day. Prices are very reasonable, service was good, and NO CORKAGE FEE FOR JULY 2022! (So hurry and try this place out!) Only thing I would change is that the food comes out very fast and all at once -- so next time we'll space out our order. Oh -- check in on Yelp for some free cheesy bread.

I just checked out the opening day of Osteria Del Fornaio and absolutely loved it! Right in the heart of Santa Monica, we get delicious Italian food and it's so good. They serve their food family style so be aware of that if you order all of your food at once. So what did we order? Well I was with a group of friends and I started off with the Acqua Alta which was really yummy with its infused vodka and hand selected bitters. Then came the Margherita pizza which was incredibly fresh and it's sauce tasted like no other. The Fichi pizza was something I've never tried before. It was sprinkled with ham and figs, covered in gorgonzola cheese and drizzled with balsamic dressing. I must say I liked the sweetness of this, but I'm just not a big fan of figs so I had to take them off and it tasted much better to me. I had the Caesar salad (Cesarina) with shrimp which was good, As well as the minestrone. By this time, I'm getting really full but I still wanted to try everything. And by the way, I have to say I think they serve too much bread. Maybe it's the low carb girl in me, but it seemed like everything came with bread and it was too much. So speaking of carbs, or course we had more lol. We had the Caponata which I wasn't a fan of because I don't like olives, but I'm glad I tried it b/c it wasn't too bad. The tartara di tonno (tuna tartare) was good, I could eat that all by myself but take off some of that arugula. The Polpettine (meatballs) WAS THE BEST!!! It was sooo good and I don't even eat beef like that. The way they mixed the sauce with the ricotta cheese made this a go to dish! Also the Cavolfiori (Cauliflower) was surprisingly really good. The server said they barely used anything just olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic and it was the best cauliflower I had that wasn't fried. I loved it! After all of that yumminess, we tried the Pasta dishes. We had the Spaghettini which was the best to me because I love shrimp and the sauce was good. The pappardelle was also tasty with its thick noodles. And my least favorite was the Ciliegini. It was just too creamy for me with the fave bean purée. Although I would not get that again, the rest of the table loved it. In fact it was a couple peoples favorite. So it looks like they had food for everyone's taste buds. And with the pasta, I changed up my drink and had the Dad's Vacation Shirt cocktail. It was totally different than what I would get, but I was pleasantly surprised, it was good. The Acqua Alta is definitely more my speed though. For dessert, I had the Bomboloni which are Italian donuts. It was too thick for me. I would have liked less bread in the middle and also a caramel dipping sauce. But they were ok. All in all, even with some of the things I didn't like, I give this place 5 stars because we all have different tastebuds and the group I was with enjoyed the things I didn't. I'm also giving 5 stars, because I love the location, and the fact that they have beautiful sliding doors to look out to the city. I also really enjoy the fact that you can see through the kitchen and check out what they are making. If you want to watch the game, they have tvs at the bar and an eclectic mix of unique drinks and bitters that you can't get anywhere else which I love. And of course the staff was the best! We had the opportunity to meet the owner Mike and the Manager Matt and our server and everyone there was so nice and helpful. This is definitely going to be the 2022 summer go to restaurant in Santa Monica. I can't wait to go back :-)

We made reservations here for Father's Day for 15 people the day before and we were able to get reservations for lunch time. The service was phenomenal and we were really happy with our waiter. We got the free ciabatta bread from the yelp check in. The bread was a little hard but still good. We also got the fritto misto which has a lot of components including calamari. I really liked the sauce it came with. It was like a spicy mayo type of sauce. For my entree I got the spaghettini but I switched out the shrimp for chicken. This was the best thing I had all day. The sauce was spicy which I love and the chicken was soft. I 100% recommend ordering this. Overall I loved this place and am excited to come back again.

Just pretty average! Nothing too crazy and delicious. Gorgeous though and definitely a vibe!

Have been looking for a good slice of pizza in LA since I moved here. I love white pizza varieties over the traditional and their version was pretty good! The crust was nice and thin and the flavor was on point. I like my crust a tad bit more crispy than some people from the wood fired grill. Fast service and everyone was nice upon entering. Very open and modern floor plan. A great new addition to Santa Monica.

Food was excellent, appetizers were very tasty, pizza was scrumptious we ordered a Fradiavola. Service was excellent very friendly and attentive starting from host to the waiter and rest of the a FOH. Ambiance I was what we love open kitchen was the best part since it was clean and you could see where is the food prepared.

Solid spot, outdoor seating. Service has been good every time I've been there. Pretty decent drink selection, t.v. at the bar for sports. I haven't had the food yet, but plan on it. Only dish I've had was the cauliflower appetizer which is pretty good.

We came for happy hour. The place is very big and spacious. There are big wide windows. It was an overcast day, unfortunately which made it very bright inside. I could see on a warm sunny day how it would be nice. They have some very good specialty drinks, but they were adamant that we could not make any substitutions or leave ingredients out. We got the Pizza, which they make in a traditional Italian pizza oven. It was good! We also got the burrata and the tono. I would say 8/10 on both. The service was good. Our server was very attentive. They definitely seem like they are pushing a very casual vibe. Nothing super fancy here. Our server was decked out in Dodger gear. No issue there. But it's not a suit and tie kind of place. Also worth noting, they put a 3% inflation fee on every bill. I am a firm believer that restaurants should just be honest up front and raise the price of food rather than surprise you with a random fee. I like this place. I will be back.

My wife and I had the pleasure of holding our pre-wedding pizza and pasta party for our wedding guests in lieu of a rehearsal dinner. We organized the event with Greg, the manager. Greg was absolutely amazing, and guided us through the pre-planning and dinner itself. He and his staff were fantastic and very helpful. The food and wine/beer selections were great. The pizza, pasta and salad choices were exceptional. I must admit that the tiramisu might be the best I ever tasted! All our guests raved about the event, the service provided and especially the food. Shout out to everyone, including the wonderful chef (Lalo?). The ambience is bright and open with lots of lighting. I highly recommend you try this restaurant when you are in Santa Monica! Thanks again Greg for being awesome!!

People usually write reviews if they really love or really hate a place. I'm here to report this is the most OKAY restaurant I've ever been to. Cacio e Pepe pizza-fine Norma pasta- good enough Beet salad-satisfactory Unfortunately a lot of the ingredients also just tasted like they were store bought (marinara, pizza dough). Staff was nice and the ambiance was also decent. I feel like it a a safe place to check out with your grandparents when you want to the food to be predictable and seemingly adventurous.

I came back here for their fantastic Happy Hour food and drinks! Daily 3-6pm. Lucas, ( manager) greeted us and allowed us to choose a table, since it wasn't crowded yet. Matthew was our server, and he was attentive, engaging and professional! My friend and I shared the Margherita pizza and added pepperoni slices ( $2 more). I ordered the Maccheroni ( Mac and Cheese) which is so yummy! My friend ordered the Tonno ( ahi tuna) with micro greens and avocado with crostini. . He enjoyed it! We asked that the crostini be heated up. I ordered the Western Medicine for my cocktail and loved it so much I ordered another one. My friend order the Acqua Alta which is an ice slushy drink and very tasty too! Bottom line, Lucas and Matthew, the food and drink made this Happy Hour so much fun! Thank you!!!