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Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
Hours
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 9 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1332 2nd St Rooftop, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (424) 320-2384
Website: https://www.elephanterestaurants.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: elephanterestaurants.comopentable.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
Lily Zhang
Horrible experience. Everything was bad, especially the service and the food. First, we asked for iced lattes and they gave us all hot lattes. When we pointed this out they dumped the hot lattes into another glass with 3 ice cubes; the lattes were still warm and now, watered down. Our waiter was SUPER un-attentive. It took us forever to order our main dishes. To give the restaurant credit, the food came out fast and looked tasty. However, looks can be deceiving…the food was horrible too. The ocean view was nice, but it was hard to even look at it because the pasta tasted like it had been dunked in the salty ocean water. Our cacio e pepe and ragu tasted so salty we thought the whole salt canister was dumped onto the dishes. Since the waiter was no where to be seen, we only had one measly cup of water that was finished and our whole table was extremely parched. The waiter didn’t check up on us once and was sitting at the bar chatting with her co-workers. We had to waive the waiter over to ask about alternative options with the food, she was dismissive and spoke so quietly we could not hear her over the chatter in the restaurant. The best part of this experience was leaving the establishment…. unless you are handicapped then good luck leaving because the exit points down to three flights of stairs.
… moreCindy W
Our meal was delicious, and the service overall was pleasant, but the hostess was not well trained and thus ruined the overall experience for us.
The cocktails were decent, but nothing out of the ordinary. Some must-get food items are “whipped eggplant”, “octopus salad” (even though I have been avoiding eating octopus given the Netflix show), and the various pasta dishes (gemelli and ragu).
Reservation is a must here. We were here to catch up with friends, so it didn’t bother us that we were seated in the garden section (no exterior view) of the restaurant rather than the lounge area that gets packed with patrons there for the sunset views.
The restaurant is in partnership with GreenPlaces to reduce carbon footprints by charging a 0.5% fee per check. It was a relatively small amount but goes a long way to make the guests feel good that we get to participate in something positive.
… moreThe cocktails were decent, but nothing out of the ordinary. Some must-get food items are “whipped eggplant”, “octopus salad” (even though I have been avoiding eating octopus given the Netflix show), and the various pasta dishes (gemelli and ragu).
Reservation is a must here. We were here to catch up with friends, so it didn’t bother us that we were seated in the garden section (no exterior view) of the restaurant rather than the lounge area that gets packed with patrons there for the sunset views.
The restaurant is in partnership with GreenPlaces to reduce carbon footprints by charging a 0.5% fee per check. It was a relatively small amount but goes a long way to make the guests feel good that we get to participate in something positive.
Shanru
Beautiful restaurant with great views of the ocean from the windows. We were able to be seated before sunset — highly recommend getting a reservation. The whipped eggplant was unique and delicious as well, and the service was friendly. It felt a bit crowded inside the restaurant, with the seats and tables crammed next to each other, and it was harder to talk as it was very loud inside. The food also took longer than expected to come out, but it was nice to sit and enjoy the views.
… moreMike Sperando
Elephante was one of those restaurants that instantly stood out when searching for top Italian spots in the area. I can confidently say this experience was an absolute 10/10 from start to finish.
I started with the Caesar salad and ordered the vodka sauce pasta. The Caesar was incredibly flavorful and generously portioned, and the vodka sauce pasta had some of the best flavor I’ve had in a long time — easily the standout of the meal.
We sat outside by the window, which was perfect, but the indoor space is just as impressive. The interior has a bright, airy vibe that almost feels like something you’d find in Arizona (even though I’ve never been there), which made the atmosphere feel unique and memorable.
I would go back to Elephante again and again without hesitation. This was my first real meal and true taste of Los Angeles, and I couldn’t have picked a better place to start.
… moreI started with the Caesar salad and ordered the vodka sauce pasta. The Caesar was incredibly flavorful and generously portioned, and the vodka sauce pasta had some of the best flavor I’ve had in a long time — easily the standout of the meal.
We sat outside by the window, which was perfect, but the indoor space is just as impressive. The interior has a bright, airy vibe that almost feels like something you’d find in Arizona (even though I’ve never been there), which made the atmosphere feel unique and memorable.
I would go back to Elephante again and again without hesitation. This was my first real meal and true taste of Los Angeles, and I couldn’t have picked a better place to start.
Thu-Nga Ortega, DDS, MAGD
This rooftop restaurant is pretty cute. It has a nice ambience and overlooks the beach from afar. We came here for brunch. The food is decent, dessert is pretty good. We got the steak and eggs and it was tasty. This scrambled egg with prosciutto and cheese bread was delicious. The pepper pasta ( cacio e pepe ) is also pretty tasty. The mango and pineapple sorbet was delicious. Tiramisu was also delicious. This restaurant is worth going to if you are in LA
… moreKatie D.
We came with a group of 12 so we had to do the prix fixe menu, and honestly everything was so good. It was fun getting to try a bunch of different dishes, and the whipped eggplant was everyone’s favorite. The mocktails and cocktails were also great. Our server was amazing! She was super friendly, helpful, and just made the whole experience even better. The restaurant and the views are beautiful!
… moreDouglas Donoho
Upscale, lively (too much so), good view, nice big bar area. The food was excellent, especially the Raghu . During daylight and sunset the views are great. Cons: Very, very noisy and relatively expensive.
… moreKaren Schreiber
The restaurant is beautiful. We were celebrating our nephews 18th birthday and sat on the private patio. The waiter was amazing. So warm, so attentive and so eager to know if we need a anything else. His helpers were also fantastic. This was our first time. Great people watching, great ocean view and delicious food.
… morePortia Freeman
Positives: Service was fairly good, they were attentive, they let us switch our table to the lounge seats when we asked at a quiet time. The ambiance is very nice, and the view is to die for! It’s perfect to go at sunset so you can watch it over the ocean on this rooftop restaurant.
I got the Oaxacan old fashioned, it was strong and delicious.
Negatives: I heard so much about this whipped eggplant dip. It’s just a very small plate of velvety spread, and it mildly tastes of eggplant. It came with a huge plate of puffed up pita, which looked cool and was nice to rip into as a table. The spread and the pita as a whole just didn’t seem worth the hype? It wasn’t bad, but it was kind of nothing. My main gripe is that you realistically go through the entire spread before you get even halfway through the pita.
We also ordered the ragu, pesto, polenta and mushrooms, and a vodka pasta. All of it, ESPECIALLY the ragu, was unbelievably salty. I am not shy about salt, and unfortunately, I am known to oversalt when I cook at home because I know how much the right amount of salt can elevate a dish, but it was so salty, it made my mouth hurt slightly. It was a bummer that the over salting showed up in every single pasta dish. I also didn’t appreciate the undercooked egg white in the polenta. It was pretty gooey…
Lastly, this is more of a pet peeve of mine, but they took one of the plates of pasta away when approx a quarter of the dish was left. The server didn’t ask if we wanted it boxed. Usually, I’d say something or stop them before they whisked it away, but it was so mediocre and salty that I didn’t really care to not have it again.
Go for the ambiance and a nice cocktail, not the food. It may be disappointing, at least given how much hype this restaurant has received in LA.
… moreI got the Oaxacan old fashioned, it was strong and delicious.
Negatives: I heard so much about this whipped eggplant dip. It’s just a very small plate of velvety spread, and it mildly tastes of eggplant. It came with a huge plate of puffed up pita, which looked cool and was nice to rip into as a table. The spread and the pita as a whole just didn’t seem worth the hype? It wasn’t bad, but it was kind of nothing. My main gripe is that you realistically go through the entire spread before you get even halfway through the pita.
We also ordered the ragu, pesto, polenta and mushrooms, and a vodka pasta. All of it, ESPECIALLY the ragu, was unbelievably salty. I am not shy about salt, and unfortunately, I am known to oversalt when I cook at home because I know how much the right amount of salt can elevate a dish, but it was so salty, it made my mouth hurt slightly. It was a bummer that the over salting showed up in every single pasta dish. I also didn’t appreciate the undercooked egg white in the polenta. It was pretty gooey…
Lastly, this is more of a pet peeve of mine, but they took one of the plates of pasta away when approx a quarter of the dish was left. The server didn’t ask if we wanted it boxed. Usually, I’d say something or stop them before they whisked it away, but it was so mediocre and salty that I didn’t really care to not have it again.
Go for the ambiance and a nice cocktail, not the food. It may be disappointing, at least given how much hype this restaurant has received in LA.
Melisha Mahakumara
We had an incredible experience at Elephante thanks to Angelo who offered the best service! He was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made us feel truly taken care of from start to finish. The food was just as amazing.. the corn truffle agnolotti and truffle pasta were absolutely fabulous, perfectly balanced, and full of rich flavor. Every bite was a delight!
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