We were recommended to Via Veneto by the concierge at Shutters in Santa Monica. The restaurant itself is quite attractive, but so badly lit that it is virtually impossible to read the menu. A waiter, who was very pleased with himself, described a long list of specials. We made the mistake of choosing from the specials list, which was not,... more

If you are looking for good food and then to be asked to leave after you pay, this is the place for you! No Joke - The food and service were great up until the end. Upon placing our credit card in the check presenter, the manager swooped in (the only time he came by our table all night) to... more

one of our fave restaurants anywhere more

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! Several days prior to my wedding anniversary I made a reservation and requested window seating. I had been assured by the restaurant they would try their very best to insure a window side table. On the day of my reservation the restaurant called confirming my reservation and the request for the coveted window table. My husband and... more

Incredible Italian food. We started with a dungess crab salad. Fresh crab removed from the shell, combined with watercress, green onions, chives and tossed with a light lemon vinegrette dressing, then put back into the crab shell & served...it was fantastic. Following this I had the most delicious and light gnocchi in a truffle cream sauce....the best I have ever... more

Romantic setting, but expensive. more

Good food, small tables and bumping into your neighbor, but the best pasta in Santa Monica. more

Best pasta on the Westside more

Amazing food, tables are too close to have a private conversation. more