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La Vecchia Cucina

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#38 of 282 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: £16-20 ($31-$40)
  • Neighbourhood: West
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5 of 5 stars
Culver City, CA
22 Jun 2008

Iv'e been back a couple of times and the food is allways great. The service was good also, the server was not overpowering but came by just enough. Try the buratta appetizer, you won't be disapointed. We also had the rigatoni bolognese and the linuine with clams and both pastas were right on. For dessert we had the chocolate lava... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
20 Feb 2008

Great food - loved my pasta dish and salad, wine list and friendly staff. The crowd is a little chic-chic and it's a bit pricey. Not for the budget minded. Runs about $100 for 2 people - appetizer, drinks, salad and main course. more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
18 Feb 2008

A good dining experience all around. The service was attentive but not intrusive. We ordered wine by the glass that was surprisingly good for the price. Perfect al dente pasta for my daughter and a tasty risotto for me were enjoyed in due course. I think our cheesecake was a bit overpowering, but this is not one of my favorite... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
29 Dec 2007

Very good tasting and looking food and excellent waiter service by Dominique who also works at I Cugini more

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5 of 5 stars
Santa Monica, CA
3 Dec 2004
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La Vecchia Cucina is Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant, located by the blue Pacific in the historic neighborhood of Ocean Park. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch, a full course dinner, a late-evening snack, or something in between, the Vec offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and... more

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La Vecchia Cucina Address

2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tel: (310) 399-7979 Fax: 310.399.4590
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.