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I Cugini
1501 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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 #66 of 311 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Italian, Seafood
  • Average price*: £ 25 ($ 40)
  • Neighbourhood: West
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
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“Atmosphere is the main advantage”
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3 of 5 stars
sun010
Gavle, Sweden
26 Jun 2009

Had Fritto Misto for a starter, good size and taste. Our various pasta dishes were all ok, about average. Liked the decoration and the open kitchen where you could see all the chefs at work. more

“A very romantic place!!!”
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4 of 5 stars
allertstar
Santa Monica
4 Feb 2009

If you are looking for a place to have a romantic dinner: I Cugini is definitely the place to go if you are in Santa Monica. The restaurant staff is very helpful and friendly. The soft italian music that they play is very nice and the water fountains are plus. The portions of the food are very fulfilling and tasty,... more

“Always a fave.”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
18 Jul 2008

Always a fave. more

“Great choice if in the...”
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A TripAdvisor Contributor
4 Jul 2008

Great choice if in the mood for Italian. more

“if you must”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
8 Jun 2008

if you must more

“I've been for dessert...”
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3 of 5 stars
WenLA
25 Mar 2008

I've been for dessert, and thought it was great. more

“bad food”
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1 of 5 stars
grimkitty1
Los Angeles
23 Mar 2008

I took my husband there for his birthday. The staff was good. A card was at the table and we took a tirimisu home with us on the house. We ate the dessert later that nite and it was delicious.The food wasn't good. I ordered the fish stew(cannot remember the name) with the mini octopus. Not really good. My husband... more

“Dinner is great but get...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
13 Jan 2008

Dinner is great but get the Budino for dessert!! more

“Disappointed twice in a row...will not go here again.”
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2 of 5 stars
ClassyCouple
Westwood, California
9 Jan 2008
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We called to get a reservation for New Years Eve and were reassured (since it was the most important thing for me) that dancing WAS a part of the evening's offering. For the $100.00 cost per person there was to be live jazz and a five course meal (which didn't interest me as much as the opportunity to ring in... more

“It was okay.. I only...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
14 Dec 2007

It was okay.. I only went because it was on the hills....... overpriced, no variety at all! Their Sunday brunch is good . more

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I Cugini Address

1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 451-4595
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.