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Classic & elegant Italian food inspired by California produce.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (424) 433-8100
Website: http://www.ortosantamonica.com/
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Reviews
Ambrose H
Andre ( sp ?) took really good care of us. My partner has a dairy allergy, suggested to have the calamari made w/ just flour! (means the meals are made to order fresh! And made sure all the appy’s & her meal was dairy free. Phenomenal attention to detail!
So good, came back a 2nd time before leaving LA!
The Tagliolini on the wheel (off menu special) was 5⭐ (added mushrooms to it)
… moreSo good, came back a 2nd time before leaving LA!
The Tagliolini on the wheel (off menu special) was 5⭐ (added mushrooms to it)
Kate May
Lovely place! ✨
We had such a lovely experience at Orto in Santa Monica. The restaurant has a beautifully romantic ambience ~ soft lighting, intimate tables, and a cozy atmosphere that immediately makes you feel relaxed and welcome.
One of the highlights of our evening was the truffle pasta prepared in the wheel of cheese. Watching the owner, who is originally from Italy, create it right in front of us made the experience even more special. The dish itself was incredible ~ rich, creamy, and full of authentic flavor.
Orto is truly a gem for anyone who enjoys delicious Italian cuisine with a personal touch. We can’t wait to come back!
… moreWe had such a lovely experience at Orto in Santa Monica. The restaurant has a beautifully romantic ambience ~ soft lighting, intimate tables, and a cozy atmosphere that immediately makes you feel relaxed and welcome.
One of the highlights of our evening was the truffle pasta prepared in the wheel of cheese. Watching the owner, who is originally from Italy, create it right in front of us made the experience even more special. The dish itself was incredible ~ rich, creamy, and full of authentic flavor.
Orto is truly a gem for anyone who enjoys delicious Italian cuisine with a personal touch. We can’t wait to come back!
Guillaume Bourcy
If Rome and Santa Monica had a love child, it would be called Orto — and it would be delicious.
This place is a little slice of Italy with zero jet lag. The chef clearly trained in the ancient Roman art of making you rethink your life choices after the first bite of cacio e pepe. The owner is nice and will be helping you to make the right choice
Everything feels authentic, from the handmade pasta to the fact that you’ll immediately regret not ordering the dish your neighbor got.
Pro tip: come hungry, leave speaking Italian, and don’t trust anyone who says they’ll “just share a plate.
… moreThis place is a little slice of Italy with zero jet lag. The chef clearly trained in the ancient Roman art of making you rethink your life choices after the first bite of cacio e pepe. The owner is nice and will be helping you to make the right choice
Everything feels authentic, from the handmade pasta to the fact that you’ll immediately regret not ordering the dish your neighbor got.
Pro tip: come hungry, leave speaking Italian, and don’t trust anyone who says they’ll “just share a plate.
Rachel Posner
We had an absolutely INCREDIBLE** experience at Orto Santa Monica! Everything from the staff, to the recommendations, to the incredible wine & insane food (cheese wheel with truffle pasta was out of this world!) along with the homemade pistachio basil gelato! We both have not had gelato this amazing since we were in Italy! We had such an amazing experience here and look forward to coming back again soon! THIS IS A MUST ❤️
… moreMichael Jake
So glad we tried Orto, it was the best Italian meal since our last trip to Italy. We tried 3 salads, 3 pastas on the recommendation of our server the Salmon Main a few deserts…it was all fantastic. Highly recommended
… moreEliana Ynequez
My boyfriend and I visited this gem for Valentine’s day with the expectation it would be crazy. Even though the restaurant was busy, the service and hospitality was amazing! We were greeted immediately even though the hostess had multiple guests. The food came out in a timely manner and the drinks + food was amazing! We both finished everything to the very crumb of the plate and if we weren’t so full, we would’ve ordered another plate of pasta to share. It felt very homey in the restaurant and we appreciated how attentive all servers, waiters & hostesses were. Overall, it was the best place to be at for Valentine’s day and we definitely will be going back.
… morepatricia staub
We enjoyed very much our dinner at Orto. We felt welcomed as we entered the restaurant, the service was attentive, cordial and profesional, the dishes were all very tasty, traditional italian with a modern twist, delicate flavors made with fresh ingredients. The eggplant parmigiana was yummy, it reminded me of my nonna’s, the burrata with poached pears one of my favorites, the gnocchi al pesto very creamy, aromatic and at the same time delicate and light.
A delicious tiramisu ended a very pleasant dinner. We will be happy to go back soon.
… moreA delicious tiramisu ended a very pleasant dinner. We will be happy to go back soon.
Brooke
We came here for Valentine’s Day and the food and drinks were delicious. The service was great and they took good care of us. My only complaint is that they were playing Taylor Swift back-to-back which didn’t quite match the romantic Italian ambiance we were hoping for. Aside from that, everything else was great.
… moreMayi Barov
Enjoyed Italian food at Orto Santa Mónica. The pasta and crème brûlée were good, the service was attentive, and the outdoor area was nice and charming. Perfect for date night!
… moreTyler Forte
Charming Italian restaurant with amazing food and attentive service.
My girlfriend and I had their homemade gnocchi special (creamy vodka sauce), probably the best gnocchi I’ve had (and I’ve had a lot of gnocchi), so fluffy and complimentary to the sauce — they also grated fresh parm!
As a main we had the salmon, which was perfectly cooked with crispy skin (just the way we like it!) with farmers market vegetables (green beans and carrots). You could tell the ingredients were incredibly fresh. The salmon also came with a baked potato on the side which was awesome. Lastly the warm bread for the table was fantastic.
For dessert we had their homemade tiramisu – that was delicious.
Can’t say enough about the welcoming atmosphere and attentiveness. Great place for a low key date night or a relaxed family gathering, or if you just want some good quality Italian – highly recommend!
… moreMy girlfriend and I had their homemade gnocchi special (creamy vodka sauce), probably the best gnocchi I’ve had (and I’ve had a lot of gnocchi), so fluffy and complimentary to the sauce — they also grated fresh parm!
As a main we had the salmon, which was perfectly cooked with crispy skin (just the way we like it!) with farmers market vegetables (green beans and carrots). You could tell the ingredients were incredibly fresh. The salmon also came with a baked potato on the side which was awesome. Lastly the warm bread for the table was fantastic.
For dessert we had their homemade tiramisu – that was delicious.
Can’t say enough about the welcoming atmosphere and attentiveness. Great place for a low key date night or a relaxed family gathering, or if you just want some good quality Italian – highly recommend!