Élephante Santa Monica

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   Christopher

   Los Angeles

   17 reviews

   3.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was quite good, service as well. Had lunch at 2pm on Sunday - noise level was, well - next level. We were seated in the outside(ish) area, bar was in the room, music was loud. Our waiter had to yell, we had to yell to hear each other. At one point, they turned UP the music ☝️
   

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   Grace

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The food was just okay, but it was so loud that you couldn’t hear anyone across the table. The person who checked us in was rude, and the server was unpleasant as well. To top it off, they kicked my group out because they needed to prepare our table for the next reservation. I won’t be returning.
   

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   Marielena

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is always delicious, you will not be disappointed!
   

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   BRIAN

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this place. Second time here and it was just as incredible as the first time.
   

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   Danielle

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, the experience was good. If you are looking for a rooftop restaurant, you should definitely try Élephante. Reservations are almost required and walk-ins have an option of the bar, however it is ALWAYS FULL. Our food came out before our drinks, so that was mainly the only downfall. Would have been nice to enjoy a cocktail prior to our food coming but on a high note, the kitchen is quick and you get your food quick. It was also hot so that’s great.
   

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   Shamsha

   Los Angeles

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   When I booked the table only the cactus room was available but I requested that given this was a special occasion if they could seat us in the sunset room. When we checked in, the hostess informs me that they do not have anything available but we are the first to move to the sunset room! Not only did they put us in the cactus room but probably at the worst table right at the entrance under the speaker that was so loud we could not even have a conversation. And because we were a party of 7, a 20% gratuity was already added to the bill so the service was TERRIBLE!!! The food is always good! They never even acknowledged the special occasion/birthday until the waitress heard one of the guest tell me that because it’s my birthday I should choose the dessert and that’s when she brought it with a candle & it was comped!
   

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   Star

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   All around delicious food and the staff was extremely friendly and attentive.
   

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   Tina

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was my first time at this restaurant. We ordered whipped eggplant with that famous “balloon”bread that is sooooo delicious! We also got Broccolini, Wild Mushrooms, Scallops and squid-ink Pasta. everything was delicious but Broccolini and wild mushrooms really stood out for me and my boyfriend. The Tiramisu was a bit heavy, I am used to a smoother texture but the delicious taste was there - not too sweet and right amount of espresso.
   

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   Kuljeet

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely service, food and great atmosphere - highly recommend
   

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    Ellen

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    AMAZING vodka sauce pasta and eggplant dip!!! We had wonderful service and the sunset was so nice!!!
    

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