Santa Monica European Restaurants
1811 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90405
Noted for its bagel crust—a mixture of poppy seeds, onion, garlic and sesame—Abbot’s Pizza serves the kind of fusion pizza for which California is famous (...
2645 Main St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
The ambience is simple—e.g. outdoor “patio” seating in the parking lot of the Seashore Motel—but the panini crowd can’t get enough of...
1460 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Located on a tree-lined corner at the calmer, Santa Monica Place end of the Promenade, and across from a burbling water feature, Café Crepes serves up French baguette...
1211 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90403
Most weekends, this place is packed with a waiting list and long line snaking out into the alleyway. They come for the food—largely Greek and European cuisine (eggs...
1400 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Locanda del Lago owns and operates this little sandwich and gelato kiosk plopped down in the middle of the Promenade. Its modest dining room offers little in the way of...
1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Cal-French fare in Santa Monica's luxurious Le Merigot Hotel. Elegant indoor dining is offered as well as alfresco dining on a shady terrace overlooking the pool. Chef...
246 26th St., Santa Monica, CA, 90402
Wrought iron gates open onto a rambling succession of intimate cottage-style dining rooms and charming garden patios where rustic French cooking is served hospitably and in...
1802 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Bruce Marder, the chef and owner of Capo, a pricey Italian restaurant in Santa Monica, also owns the steeply tabbed Broadway Deli on the Third Street Promenade. Now he's...
500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
313 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
601 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Situated on a sweet little corner away from all the hubbub, Fritto Misto’s homey ambience and particularly amiable service—along with loads of savory vegetarian...
1501 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Ranks highly among Italian restaurants seeking to replicate an idealized Italy. Murmuring fountains and ocean views draw visitors out on to the huge patios, where generous...
3000 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90404
Not quite what you'd expect from the name, L.A. Farm is a bastion of fine, French-infused California cuisine with a bent toward wild game. The chopped salad with vegetables...
1327 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90403
For 26 years, most of Le Marmiton’s customers have merely dropped by, selecting pre-packaged, ready-to-eat mussels, coq au vin, beef bourguignon or steak au poivre...
231 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
House specialties revolve around Lake Como, the big blue body of water near Italy’s northern border with Switzerland. From these shores come a plethora of seafood...