Orto Santa Monica

4.8

1100 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Romantic
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Growing up in Italy, my family cooked at home and had the most extraordinary experiences with ingredients grown in our backyard, paired with the wines my chef/restaurateur stepfather would bring back from regions throughout Italy. I fell in love with food as a child watching my stepfather, once nominated a top chef in Italy, work in restaurant kitchens and floors. Moving to California in 1991 and subsequently to Santa Monica and experiencing the Farmers Market inspired me to start Orto - Italian for “vegetable garden” - where I meld local ingredients and organic herbs grown here at the restaurant to create traditional Italian recipes. At our bar you’ll find a cocktail list created from fresh herbs and premium spirits, and our wine list focuses on sustainable and organic producers. Andrea Inio
Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 5-7pm
Validated parking is available for $7 for 3 hours at 501 Santa Monica Blvd (enter on 5th street, behind the Citibank)

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(424) 433-8100
Website
http://www.ortosantamonica.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrea Inio
Private party facilities
We can host private parties up to 90 people

Location
502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
5th street
Parking details
We recommend parking at 501 Santa Monica blvd, behind the Citibank.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tagliere dell'Orto$29.00
daily selection of Italian premium cold cuts and cheeses (serves 2 persons)
Carpaccio di Manzo al Tartufo$32.00
Wisconsin Black Angus carpaccio, wild rucola, red cow parmigiano chips, Umbrian black truffles
Polpette della Nonna$21.00
Wisconsin Black Angus meatballs, pine nuts, raisins in San Marzano tomato purée
Burrata a Piacere
Choose One
- Andrian Burrata with 24 Months San Daniele Prosciutto$25.00
- With Organic Tomatoes (Vegetarian)$24.00
- With Farmers Market Organic Pears, Almonds and Honey (Vegetarian)$24.00
Torretta di Melanzane$22.00
sliced baked eggplant, red cow parmigiano, organic basil, San Marzano tomato purée
Tortino di Funghi con Fonduta$24.00
seasonal mushrooms cake on a bed of Piedmontese fontina cheese fondue
Fritto Misto Terra e Mare$22.00
fried calamari, shrimp and Farmers Market organic vegetables
Torte di Granchio$26.00
golden brown Dungeness crab cakes
Ribollita$12.00
purée of Farmers Market organic vegetables

Salad

Insalata dell'Orto$16.00
Farmers Market warm asparagus, wild rucola, cherry tomatoes and truffle oil
Mista della Casa$14.00
organic mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, Sicilian olive oil and Modena balsamic
Insalata di Arance e Finocchi$16.00
organic fennel, Farmers Market oranges, raisins, wild rucola and Castelvetrano olives
Insalata di Barbabietole$15.00
red and golden beets, organic greens and aged goat cheese
Insalata di Carciofi e Pecorino$16.00
Calistoga organic artichokes, sliced Sardinian pecorino and wild rucola

Pasta

Gluten free pasta available ($4 charge)

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$27.00
Wisconsin Black Angus meat ragout
Spaghetti alla Carbonara$27.00
organic egg, crispy pancetta and Sardinian pecorino
Cavatelli Tartufati alla Norcina$46.00
Umbrian black truffles, seasonal mushrooms, sausage and red cow parmigiano
Trofie al Pesto, Fagiolini e Patate$25.00
traditional organic basil pesto, string beans and Farmers Market organic potatoes
Penne alla Vodka$24.00
San Marzano tomato purée, shallots, cream and vodka
Fusilli alla Norma$26.00
San Marzano tomato purée, eggplant, dry ricotta cheese
Orecchiette dell'Orto$25.00
San Marzano tomato purée, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Ravioli ai Quattro Formaggi Nel Bosco$29.00
four cheeses ravioli, seasonal mushrooms sauce
Ravioli di Gamberi allo Zafferano$32.00
Shrimp ravioli, cream of Italian saffron
Linguine di Mare con Mandorle$29.00
Manila clams, calamari, shrimp, almonds, organic tomatoes
Spaghetti alla Bottarga$28.00
bottarga from Cabras, garlic, Sicilian olive oil, parsley
Spaghetti alle Vongole con Friggitelli$29.00
Manila clams, shishito peppers, garlic, Sicilian olive oil

Main

Filetto ai Funghi$54.00
Wisconsin Black Angus filet mignon with seasonal mushrooms, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Filetto al Pepe Verde$54.00
Wisconsin Black Angus filet mignon with green peppercorn sauce, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Entrecôte alle Erbe$54.00
Wisconsin Black Angus New York steak with herbs, Farmers Market organic vegetable
Scaloppine di Pollo al Limone$29.00
Mary's organic chicken scaloppine in lemon and capers sauce, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Salmone con Mostarda e Dragoncello$39.00
wild-caught salmon with Dijon mustard and tarragon, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Pesce Fresco del Giorno
fresh daily selection of fish
- Market Price
Cioppino di Lusso$55.00
fresh seafood, Maine lobster in a organic tomatoes broth

What 1,100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Great for fine wines
Westside
Romantic

Review summary

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Orto Santa Monica is a charming Italian restaurant known for its "excellent service" and "incredible food." Guests praise its romantic setting and attentive staff, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While some find it pricey, many highlight its authentic flavors and delightful pasta dishes, particularly the truffle offerings.

1,100 Reviews

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claire
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lovely service, visit from owner, excellent dishes, all of them, but the black truffle pasta with flaming cognac is one of the finest dishes I have ever had. Nicely but worth it!!! We will be back!
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Doug
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Terrific location. And great service.
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Joelle
VIP
Jackson Hole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is terrific! Very quaint and lovely ambience… The food was terrific! Especially the chicken scallopini alimony, which was delicious! Everything was wonderful and the owner is very charming and provided great service! Strongly recommend this place especially for locals!
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Peter
Los Angeles
86 reviews
5.0
86 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been going back to Orto for years for a simple reason: it's always uniformly good. The food is superb, the service attentive without being invasive, and the ambiance ideal for carrying on a conversation without having to speak above a normal tone of voice.
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Fuller
VIP
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We met an old friend for a holiday dinner and had a nice Mista salad followed by delicious Bolognese pasta. Loud due to a large office holiday party taking up most of the restaurant but not usually like that. We go back quite often.
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Joseph
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the best Italian restaurant in Santa Monica.
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Park
Cyprus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very fun and delicious dinner at Orto and will definitely be back. We had a large party (over 10) they were able to accomodate with ease while also taking care of another large party (20+) seated at the same time. Everyone enjoyed their meal and their wine list is excellent. Thanks to all at Orto for a lovely experience.
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rona
VIP
Central Coast
18 reviews
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Staff is friendly but overwhelmed. Our table was smacked against the wall in the hallway; clearly not where a table should be. Food was very poor tasting. Mushroom ravioli tasted like store bought, spaghetti was old, the green and tomatoes for the appetizers were old wilted. Tables are so close to each other I could hear everyone’s conversation. Overall best to spend your money elsewhere.
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Alison
Los Angeles
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service slow, food mediocre, drinks ridiculously expensive Would not go back nor recommend Total disappointment for date night.
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Stephanie
VIP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and delicious! Seriously one of the most amazing meals we have ever had! We had the cheese wheel pasta, highly recommend. Everything was perfectly seasoned.
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FAQs

Orto Santa Monica does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Orto Santa Monica also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 433-8100.

Orto Santa Monica is rated 4.8 stars by 1100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Cross street
5th street
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We recommend parking at 501 Santa Monica blvd, behind the Citibank.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrea Inio
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ortosantamonica.com/
Phone number
(424) 433-8100
Private party facilities
We can host private parties up to 90 people

Orto Santa Monica

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Fusilli alla Norma

Starter

Tagliere dell'Orto$29.00

Carpaccio di Manzo al Tartufo$32.00

Polpette della Nonna$21.00

Burrata a Piacere

Torretta di Melanzane$22.00

Tortino di Funghi con Fonduta$24.00

Fritto Misto Terra e Mare$22.00

Torte di Granchio$26.00

Ribollita$12.00

Salad

Insalata dell'Orto$16.00

Mista della Casa$14.00

Insalata di Arance e Finocchi$16.00

Insalata di Barbabietole$15.00

Insalata di Carciofi e Pecorino$16.00

Pasta

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$27.00

Spaghetti alla Carbonara$27.00

Cavatelli Tartufati alla Norcina$46.00

Trofie al Pesto, Fagiolini e Patate$25.00

Penne alla Vodka$24.00

Fusilli alla Norma$26.00

Orecchiette dell'Orto$25.00

Ravioli ai Quattro Formaggi Nel Bosco$29.00

Ravioli di Gamberi allo Zafferano$32.00

Linguine di Mare con Mandorle$29.00

Spaghetti alla Bottarga$28.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole con Friggitelli$29.00

Main

Filetto ai Funghi$54.00

Filetto al Pepe Verde$54.00

Entrecôte alle Erbe$54.00

Scaloppine di Pollo al Limone$29.00

Salmone con Mostarda e Dragoncello$39.00

Pesce Fresco del Giorno

Cioppino di Lusso$55.00

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