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1. Gjelina
4.6
Exceptional(2911)
$$$$
• American • Venice
Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 9 am until 10:30 pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*20% service charge will be added to parties 6 and more
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2. Élephante Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(2469)
$$$$
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 217 times today
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, lounge-like dining areas with ocean views. From Nick Mathers' Wish You Were Here Group, Élephante Santa Monica channels the spirit and cuisine of coastal southern Italy. Inspired by travels to Pantelleria and the Aeolian Islands, Élephante transports guests to the Italian Coast through thoughtfully designed spaces and seasonal menus.
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3. Vito Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1768)
$$$$
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 19 times today
Vito Restaurant is celebrating their 45th year of delighting its customers with the best in fine Italian cuisine. As a family-owned-and-operated restaurant located in Santa Monica, California we are dedicated to providing exquisite food and impeccable service to create the perfect dining experience. Step through the front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy. Ernesto has been our Chef for over 30 years. He continues to Wow us and our guests as he cooks every meal with love and unmatched flavor. Our signature dish, Spaghetti Della Casa, is a guest favorite and often called the best pasta dish you've ever tasted. Vito is proud to offer customers an outdoor dining experience. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful Cities in the Nation and our weather is usually fantastic. If it's a little cool, we have heaters to keep you comfortable. Come experience it for yourself, nightly starting at 4:30pm.
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4. Lunetta
4.7
Exceptional(2439)
$$$$
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 24 times today
Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.
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5. Kassi Venice Beach
4.7
Exceptional(269)
$$$$
• Greek • Venice
Booked 56 times today
Join us at Kassi Venice Beach, a new rooftop destination at Hotel Erwin.
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6. Broken Spanish Comedor
4.6
Exceptional(223)
$$$$
• Mexican • Culver City
Booked 52 times today
Broken Spanish Comedor is open daily 4:00 til 9:00 Sunday - Thursday and 9:30 Fridays & Saturdays. Join us for Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00 at the bar!Our Dinner Menu is available daily at 4:00 - online orders are available for takeout and delivery as well!Broken Spanish Comedor is a new concept from acclaimed Chef Ray Garcia (Esquire's Chef of the Year 2015), serving as the neighborhood friendly offshoot of his award-winning restaurant Broken Spanish. Rooted in bold Mexican flavors and Chef Garcia’s signature creativity, Broken Spanish Comedor offers a relaxed, community-centric dining experience while maintaining the same commitment to quality and innovation. The menu will delight long-time followers with approachable modern Mexican American fare. “It is a neighborhood offshoot of Broken Spanish with the same quality, same passion, but with a community-centric approach in terms of food and drinks".
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7. Ghisallo
4.7
Exceptional(32)
$$$$
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 23 times today
Located in Santa Monica’s Ocean Park neighborhood, Ghisallo has become a community staple serving New York-style pizza slices during the day, and a now expanded dinner of Neapolitan-esque pizzas along with market fresh salads, sides, pasta, mains, and desserts. The experience is rounded out with wine, beer and beverages. Originally a next-door offering to Jyan Isaac Bread’s menu of naturally leavened baked goods, Ghisallo has expanded since opening, and will continue to evolve.Chef Casey Lane quietly took over the kitchen earlier this year, working closely with Jyan Isaac Bread’s renowned baker Jyan Horwitz to perfect not just one pizza dough, but two. Together, they are committed to maintaining Ghisallo’s beloved daytime slices and have worked on a refreshed menu of NY-style pizzas.
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8. Scopa Italian Roots
4.8
Exceptional(83)
$$$$
• Italian • Venice
Booked 49 times today
Italian-American Signatures. Venice After Dark. Scopa Italian Roots is the Venice restaurant that has stayed in demand for more than 11 years by betting on discipline instead of reinvention. Chef Antonia Lofaso built this kitchen on family lineage from Naples and Calabria, formal training in New York, and a career spent in high-pressure kitchens before Scopa ever opened. The food that comes out of this room is not modern Italian. It is old-school Italian-American cooked at a professional LA standard, and it holds up the same way on a packed Saturday as it does on a quiet Monday.Founded by Mario Guddemi and Salvatore Aurora alongside Chef Lofaso, Scopa sits on the same hospitality backbone as Black Market Liquor Bar, The Chestnut Club, DAMA, and Old Lightning. This is a Venice institution built on neighborhood patronage and Italian tradition, not a chef vanity project.2905 Washington Boulevard, Venice. Open nightly.
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9. Zinqué - Venice
4.7
Exceptional(967)
$$$$
• French • Venice
Booked 27 times today
zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. Live music, guest DJs, art workshops & wine tastings also make it a favorite community hangout. (zin-kæ)
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10. The Butcher's Daughter
4.5
Awesome(295)
$$$$
• American • Venice
Booked 26 times today
The Butcher’s Daughter Venice is a plant-forward restaurant, bar, juicery, and “vegetable slaughterhouse.” Located in the vibrant Venice neighborhood, we treat fruits and vegetables with the same care a butcher would meat: chopping, filleting, and carving fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes and pressing them into vibrant juices. Under the guidance of our Culinary Director Richard Rea, our menu changes every season, offering 100% vegetarian dishes with many vegan and gluten-free options. We take pride in our great selection of wines, craft cocktails, and mocktails, ensuring there’s something for every taste. We also offer take-out and delivery for those who prefer to enjoy our meals at home. Named one of the best supper spots in Venice by the LA Times, we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, creating a celebrated dining experience with in-season ingredients that nourish both body and soul.

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  • JaneGold
    New York City •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    What a local gem ! Old school Italian restaurant. Food is off the charts delicious and im an Italian chef. Atmosphere, service, wine list and cocktails, it lacks for nothing! So happy its right here in Santa Monica in my hood. Jane
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    Vito Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Santa Monica
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    4.8
  • MonicaGold
    Los Angeles •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a wonderful brunch to celebrate birthdays at a wonderful table with a view!
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    Élephante Santa Monica$$$$• Italian• Santa Monica
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    4.6
  • Kathleen
    Los Angeles •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    There’s a reason that Lunetta is one of our favorite restaurants and one that we go to again and again. The food is always delicious and the staff are warm and welcoming. I highly recommend - 10 out of 10!
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    Lunetta$$$$• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.7
  • NicGold
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 15, 2026
    Super amazing and awesome!! the hostess was so friendly and great! along with our serve and our food runner!! the whole staff was personable and attentive.
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    Kassi Venice Beach$$$$• Greek• Venice
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    4.7
  • StevenGold
    Charlotte •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 14, 2026
    Amazing restaurant. Great food and service. Beautiful rooftop.
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    Gjelina$$$$• American• Venice
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    4.6

Discover best restaurants near Santa Monica Airport

Santa Monica Airport serves as a vibrant gateway to the bustling Santa Monica area, attracting travelers and locals alike. Where to Eat Near Santa Monica Airport? The dining scene around Santa Monica Airport offers an array of delightful options that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Enjoy Italian dining with fresh handmade pastas, bustling American diners serving hearty classics, and invigorating Californian cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients. With casual and elegant settings, the eateries here create memorable experiences whether you’re after a quick bite or a leisurely meal. No matter your craving, the variety of flavors will surely satisfy your palate, making it easy to enjoy great food near this iconic landmark.

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