I love Ospi! Such a treat every time I go! For appetizers…read morehad the Caesar salad and meatballs which were both smothered in Parmesan, so good. For dinner we got the spicy rigatoni and the tonnarelli, the waiter let me swap the pasta shape of the Cacio e Pepe from tonnarelli to tagliatelle and it was a game changer, felt like it was melting in my mouth. Only downside is we were sat next to the wait staff station so it felt like they were constantly walking by/next to us constantly which was a bit annoying.

We came here on a rainy Thursday night for dinner. We didn't have a reservation and got seated…read morequick. *FOOD* We ordered Crispy Provolone (8/10): This is great if you are a cheese lover, SUPER CHEESY! Served with vodka sauce, it's delicious when it's hot, never had this dish elsewhere. It comes with two of it. However, it started to get heavy after half piece of it. So consider getting a salad to pair with it. Perfect for 3-4 person to share I'd say, or prepare to have some leftover if it's just two of you. Pepe-roni Pizza (8.5/10): honestly I quite like this, it wasn't a lot of filling so it's not the super heavy kind of pizza. I prefer thin crust pizza over super "bread-y" pizzas, this pizza is airy yet the crust is very crisp and light. Yummy. (^ Would come back to try the Copione pizza TAGLIATELLE (7-8/10): My friend ordered it, I did try so I can't speak much for that looks good to me. This place is slightly over-priced for what it is but the food is for sure delicious, makes sense for the Venice/ Santa Monica area. Ambience is cozy, clean, nothing super aesthetically pleasing. Seems like a great place to have friends gathering dinner, no loud music and can have conversation.

Ian is the BEST host to large families with kids. We were 2 overwhelmed moms with hungry kids…read moreafter a day of fishing. He brought out crayons and turned the in between meal waiting time into a wonderful drawing contest. The kids focused on the drawings while the moms had a moment of quiet. Food was delicious and the winner won a great dessert. Thank you Ian! We'll definitely come again!

The food was incredible, but Ian was THE BEST server ever!! From the moment we sat down, he went…read moremore than above and beyond to ensure that we were taken care of and that each item exceeded our expectations. I'm definitely bringing my friends and family back here in the future :) Thank you, C&O, but most of all - thank you, Ian!!

First time coming to Felix, and I went for a girls' night on a Saturday night. We had a 7 pm…read morereservation, and we were seated within 5 min. Food: focaccia (sfincione) 10/10 Cocktail: 10/10 Pasta: 10/10 Such a beautiful Italian California cuisine.

Brought my girlfriend here on an anniversary date. This was unfortunately a miss. Mother Wolf has a…read morevery similar menu that is far tastier. Let's get into the food. Appetizers: Focaccia (sfincione) - 5/10 (GF rating 4/10) Super greasy, like, very. Make sure to ask for extra olive oil on the side, as that does make it better as they do have delicious olive oil. The bread seems like it's also cooked in olive oil, but frankly if they made their bread and had olive oil on the side it would've been much better. The bread itself though, ugh that whole bottom was wet in oil. Super unfortunate. Solid but oily as heck. Rice Croquettes (suppli in Bianco) - 5/10 (GF rating 2/10) Forgettable. Nothing special, no sauce paired with it. They're mediocre. I wouldn't get this again. Mains: Lamb Ragu (malloreddus) - 9/10 (GF rating 7.5/10) Extremely tasty. Pasta was very well cooked, lamb meat was perfect, as goes for the cheese on top and the sauce. Amazing meal. Would've been far better without having the subpar appetizers beforehand. Cheese and pepper pasta (cacio e Pepe) - 5/10 (GF rating 6.5/10) Non meat pastas aren't my thing, so take my rating with a grain of salt, as I would never get this myself. Girlfriend thought it was wayyyy too peppery, but that the pasta were cooked very well). Dessert: Panna Cotta - READ BELOW The panna cotta as a whole - disgusting. Jam on top was awfully bitter, quite literally inedible. The crouton like things were whatever. The panna cotta itself, as in only the white part, VERY good. After painstakingly doing our best to scrape off the jam, we were able to get to the base, and that itself tasted great (bar getting even a hint of the syrupy jam flowing into your bite). Service was fine. Didn't care for the ambiance.

When I first arrived in Santa Monica from New York in 1993, I always opted to eat at a natural…read morefoods café just next-door to Fritto Misto, and I unfortunately never gave them a chance. Last week, I was in the mood for "Italian", and I remembered Fritto Misto, and I looked at their menu. They had meals that sounded delicious, and I was delighted that they served whole wheat and gluten-free pasta options. I wound up having a fantastic meal there, and I ate there again this week. Everything is so fresh, flavorful, and delicious! The environment is very warm and friendly, and the staff is very accommodating and helpful. I didn't feel like I had to choose between health and flavor when I was there; I got both! Bravo, Fritto Misto! A big thank you to Robert, the owner, and the two waiters/servers who helped me; Kevin and Carlos. Though I don't drink, a big thank you to the bartenders who were very friendly and helpful when I walked in.

Ambiance: - Located in santa monica, so parking is a bit…read moredifficult - Lots of seating inside and on the patio - employees friendly and helpful Food: - Artichoke & Mascarpone Stuffed Gnocchi: crowd favorite, good chew in the gnocchi - Black and White Spaghettini with bolognese: standard bolognese sauce, and good texture of the black and white noodles

Great brunch spot! The service, food, and ambiance are great but tends to get packed because of how…read morepopular it is. My friends and I sat outside at the barrel which we had no objections to but had to wear sunglasses and reapply sunscreen. I ordered the chopped gem salad and a coffee - both were good and serving portion was decent.

I randomly wandered into The Butcher's Daughter while shopping on Abbott Kinney because I had…read morereached the point of being hangry. Everyone seemed to recommend this place, so I figured it had to be worth the hype. Plot twist: I didn't realize it was vegetarian until I was already looking at the menu. Normally I'd be a little skeptical, but WOW... I never once found myself wishing there was meat on my plate. I ordered the Spicy Italian pizza, the oyster mushroom "calamari," and a glass of wine, and every single bite was delicious. That pizza though... It was hands-down the star of the meal. Crispy crust, packed with flavor, and honestly one of those pizzas I'd happily drive back to Venice just to eat again. The oyster mushroom "calamari" was also surprisingly convincing. Crispy, flavorful, and a really fun twist on a classic appetizer. And here's the real review: I took the leftover pizza home for my parents, and we all know leftover pizza can be hit or miss. Somehow this one was STILL amazing straight from the fridge. That alone deserves bonus points. If you're shopping on Abbott Kinney and need a break (or if you're just looking for a really great meal), don't let the vegetarian menu fool you. Even this meat lover left completely satisfied. I'll absolutely be back... mostly because I'm already thinking about that pizza.

Amazing Italian food!…read more They had a good "meal deal" going on, so we thought we'd stop in for a nice lunch with a view of the marina. The outdoor seating was cute, and shaded enough from the sun. We opted for the crudo to start, and then tried the pomodoro, the ragú, and the crema di parmigiano. Everything was delicious and I have no notes. Service was decent but not anything to write home about. I can see us returning for another nice lunch soon!

Uovo is 100% worth the wait. We waited about 25 minutes for a table, but after the first bite, I…read morecompletely understood the hype. The pasta was some of the best I've ever had, fresh, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. The menu is simple, but every dish feels thoughtfully made and lets the quality of the ingredients shine. If you're thinking about going, just be prepared for a bit of a wait. Trust me, it's worth it. I'll definitely be back.

Amazing experience at Casa 12! We had a party of 20 and were situated in the back area of the…read morerestaurant, which was perfect for our large group! All the servers took amazing care of us - they were friendly, patient, kind, and truly went out of their way to deliver the best service. The food was also great - everyone was extremely pleased with what they ordered. Highlights included the octopus, the branzino, the lobster ravioli. We appreciated that all the food came out at a reasonable time as well, despite us having a large party. Casa 12 delivers quality food and service for reasonable prices. Thank you to the Casa 12 team for an amazing dining experience!

Nice view, awesome service. Pretty affordable. food was okay. Wish they had more options…read morehonestly... felt pretty limited. Chicken was good. It was an OKAY restaurant overall.

Barrique is a nice intimate dining experience. The raegae music captures pure Venice beach vibes…read more Every dish with a heavy sicilian influence had a unique captivating flavor. Our server Miguel made the birthday very special and had great suggestions on food and wine I cant say no to rabbit or red wine. 10\10 experience.

This is what great food is all about. It totally surprised me how good my meal was. I highly…read morerecommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone who loves great food that's made with lots of love. They put their all into every plate that they serve. The service is wonderful and they make you feel very welcome. Absolutely recommend going here. I'm a foodie and writer for several food publications. I definitely recommend going here. Ambiance is what you would expect from a restaurant like this. Come as you are and don't worry about a thing. Enjoy Michael