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Childhood friends Alessandro Ercoli, Gianpietro Silardi, and Lino Savoia opened this typical Italian restaurant back in 1990. Lino left in 1998 circa to pursue his own restaurant. Gianpietro retired in 2022 and a new partnership was formed. Continuing the adventure with Alex are Riccardo Menichetti from Tuscany, a long-time friend with a strong passion for food and cooking, and Teri Ercoli (Alex’s wife). Caffe’ Delfini has become synonymous with romance. As soon as you step inside, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that transports you to the cobblestone streets of Rome, and soft music fills the air, adding to the intimate ambiance that permeates the restaurant. The menu is a culinary journey through Italy.
Upscale Italian spot with an extensive pasta menu & an intimate, brick-lined interior.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 147 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Phone: (310) 459-8823
Website: http://www.caffedelfini.com/
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Reviews
Guillaume Bourcy
This place boasts a fantastic atmosphere and is a landmark in West LA. I’ve visited a few times, mainly because it’s a reliable choice for Italian cuisine. However, there was a notable incident during our last visit on New Year’s Eve. We were recommended a special dish, white truffle raviolis, without being informed about its $140 price tag, which was a surprise we only discovered upon receiving the bill. While this experience has made us hesitant about returning, I’m reluctant to leave a too negative review based on this single occurrence, hence a 4 stars. However just ensure they communicate clearly their specials pricing.
… moreSky Thai
Bless this place for being close to Ginger Rogers Beach and allowing us to dine here severely underdressed in our tank tops and swim shorts! Service was really friendly and welcoming and we were happy to dine here after a long day at the beach. It’s a nice and cozy establishment that serves freshly made pastas with a hearty touch. My favorite pasta was the Squid Ink that had pieces of squid and shrimp. The Eggplant Appetizers was delish too!!
… moreIlan Portugali
Great food, right a cross the street from a very trendy and a bit over rated Italian restaurant. Wish more people gave this place a try. Great service and classic dishes with great wine selection!
… moreZan Lee
A true hidden gem in the Rustic Canyon area of Santa Monica close to the Malibu border. Absolutely delicious homemade Italian food with a great menu selection inside a quaint house type of setting. Tonight we dined inside, but they have outdoor seating right on the street as well which allows you to actually see the Pacific Ocean. Parking can be tricky in this area but we were able to find street parking a few blocks away but they do offer valet if needed. The tables are very close together so a private or intimate conversation may be, and was for us, difficult at times, but still the food alone is worth a visit.
Our server was very polite although the service speed was pretty slow in terms of drink refills, but our food did come out pretty quickly, even in the full house that they had this evening. I started off with the Bresaola, which is a personal favorite of mine, and I grew up eating. Usually, I order beef carpaccio in Italian restaurants so it was nice to see the change to Bresaola. It was delicious and I could’ve eaten two courses of it. For my entrée, I chose the Fettuccine Bolognese, because the fettuccine was homemade in-house, and I can honestly say the Bolognese sauce with it was absolutely fantastic. The portion size was perfect as well, not too big and not too small. Finally, I topped off the meal with a delicious cappuccino. Every bite and sip I had this evening was truly great and worth remembering.
I would highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of Italian food or is looking for a delicious out of the way intimate dinner with friends or family. It also is a killer date spot. It’s definitely on my short list of repeat restaurants and I will be back very soon.
… moreOur server was very polite although the service speed was pretty slow in terms of drink refills, but our food did come out pretty quickly, even in the full house that they had this evening. I started off with the Bresaola, which is a personal favorite of mine, and I grew up eating. Usually, I order beef carpaccio in Italian restaurants so it was nice to see the change to Bresaola. It was delicious and I could’ve eaten two courses of it. For my entrée, I chose the Fettuccine Bolognese, because the fettuccine was homemade in-house, and I can honestly say the Bolognese sauce with it was absolutely fantastic. The portion size was perfect as well, not too big and not too small. Finally, I topped off the meal with a delicious cappuccino. Every bite and sip I had this evening was truly great and worth remembering.
I would highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of Italian food or is looking for a delicious out of the way intimate dinner with friends or family. It also is a killer date spot. It’s definitely on my short list of repeat restaurants and I will be back very soon.
Miguel Chion
Mixed feelings. The pasta was excellent but the steak and veal was just okay. The steak had too much Worcester sauce that you could not appreciate the neat flavor, though the meat was very tender. The veal was a little bit tough… how was that possible… it’s veal. The server seems to be a little bit annoyed, we didn’t know if he had a bad day or something else. Understanding that this is a gourmet, a little bit hig end restaurant, we expected more. We are not sure if it is really worth to come back.
… moreJackie Levine
Excellent dinner and very kind and friendly service. The restaurant is cozy and welcoming and the menu has something for everyone. 5 of us dined on a Sunday night while visiting Santa Monica and throughly enjoyed our time at Caffé Delfini. Portions were perfectly sized and the food was delicious.
… moreTyler Garrett
Hands down one of the best Italian spots we have been too in LA. We love Italian and the pasta was so authentic and the service was impeccable. I will definitely be back. Thank you for everything.
… moreJ Spiegel
We got engaged here 30 years ago and always return for our anniversary (and other times in between) The food is excellent, the room is romantic and cozy, the service is great and the owners treat everyone like family. The area has recently seen the arrival of checkpoints for entering the Palisades due to the fires but it’s easy to access the restaurant and valet parking – don’t be dissuaded by the lights and cones – you can still get in and out easily!
… moreEdgard Mello
We went to Café Delfini with another couple for the second time recently. The food and service were excellent. Neither one of us drink alcohol and selected ice tea and sparkling water as our beverages. However, we sensed that the owner wanted us to order wine or other alcoholic beverage. In addition, we were a bit surprised that we had to order our salads and appetizers at the same time of our main courses. We didn’t not feel as comfortable and relaxed as the last time.
… moreSteve Mitteldorf
Small, friendly with great food. Valle parking a must . Had Fridays special which was outstanding. No hard liquor but nice choice of wines
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