Best Romantic Restaurants in Pacific Palisades

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1. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1391)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 211 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

2. Fia

4.5

Awesome(2517)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 30 times today

Hidden inside a lush, secret garden in the coastal enclave of Santa Monica, Fia is the first collaboration between hospitality trailblazer Michael Greco and celebrated Chef Brendan Collins. A venue designed by acclaimed designer Matt Winter ~ Fia is an urban oasis, where Greco's service mantra is rooted in a dedication to hospitality... Service, Service, Service. Collins' craveable menu delivers on flavor & execution, highlighting the freshest seasonal ingredients, inspired by California & Italian Coastal Cuisine, that will satisfy all. Add to the equation, carefully crafted cocktails, and old & new world wine list. Maximum reservable table size is for eight persons, see Fia website for event/catering inquiries. Weekend Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas & Margaritas (2 hour time limit per booking)We do not allow dogs (excepting certified service animals)We allow one special bottle for a $45 corkage as long as we do not carry that same bottle in our award winning wine cellar.

3. Caffé Delfini

4.8

Exceptional(561)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 9 times today

Childhood friends Alessandro Ercoli, Gianpietro Silardi, and Lino Savoia opened this typical Italian restaurant back in 1990. Continuing the adventure now with Alessandro are Riccardo Menichetti from Tuscany, a long-time friend with a strong passion for food and cooking, and Teri Ercoli (Alex's wife). Caffe’ Delfini has become synonymous with romance. As soon as you step inside, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that transports you to the cobblestone streets of Rome, and soft music fills the air, adding to the intimate ambiance that permeates the restaurant. The menu is a culinary journey through Italy with dishes that are prepared using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Caffe’ Delfini isn't just a place to eat, but a destination for lovers to come and create lasting memories. In fact, it’s not just the food that makes this restaurant so romantic. The attentive and friendly staff go above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels special and cared for.

4. Baltaire

4.7

Exceptional(2876)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brentwood

Booked 98 times today

Baltaire is a modern restaurant with a classic touch, offering high-quality steaks, exceptional seafood, and healthy, light fare options in Brentwood. Our spacious dining room opens to a beautiful outdoor terrace, and we have an inviting lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and listen to live music. Our Sunday DJ Brunch features a prix fixe, tableside bloody mary & cinnamon roll carts plus roaming caviar. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.

5. Orto Santa Monica

4.8

Exceptional(1097)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 7 times today

Orto Santa Monica is described as a 'perfect place for a date' with a 'romantic, cozy and charming' ambiance. It offers a 'quiet charm and warm ambiance' along with delicious Italian food. The restaurant has a 'lovely, comfortable yet beautiful room' that makes it an excellent choice for a special dinner or date night.

6. 1212 Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1782)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 26 times today

1212 Santa Monica is a unique New American Cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade. Our menu highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape. Complimenting the food, our beverage program includes select wines and creative cocktails to enhance your dining experience.Join us for All Night Happy Hour starting daily at 5pm & Bottomless Brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with bottomless mimosas for only $28. On specific Saturdays & Sunday brunches we charge a $10 Entertainment Fee for those enjoying drag shows in our Main Dining Area.Enjoy the beautiful beach weather on the patio, or indoors in our massive dining room. Plan a private event or meeting on our Balcony, Private Dining Room or Patio.

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7. Telefèric Barcelona - Los Angeles

4.5

Awesome(745)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Brentwood

Booked 43 times today

Get ready to experience the taste of Spain with Telefèric Barcelona. Our journey started thirty years ago in the heart of Barcelona, Spain and we are now thrilled to bring our passion and expertise to Brentwood. Our team of talented chefs and mixologists are eager to showcase the best of Spanish cuisine with our menu featuring a mouth-watering selection of tapas, paellas, and hand-crafted cocktails. With every bite, you'll be transported to the bustling markets of Barcelona. Join us for a unique and unforgettable dining experience, where we promise to delight your senses with our authentic flavors and warm hospitality. We can't wait to share our culture and gastronomy with you.

8. Manchego

4.8

Exceptional(1122)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Santa Monica

Booked 10 times today

Manchego also offers walk-ins!Manchego is a Spanish Tapas restaurant in Santa Monica that focuses on delicious small plates and a cozy atmosphere. We recently relocated a few doors down, to a larger space with a romantic patio in the back.Manchego has always been one of the best kept secrets in Santa Monica, and now locals can enjoy our bigger, more accommodating space that offers outside dining on our beautiful patio. Always a great spot for romantic dates or meeting up with friends and family.We also added a specially curated Spanish wine list that offers mainly small-production, unique wines. Our Spanish wine distributor spends his time traveling the Spanish countryside, sourcing hard to find wines from small, mom-and-pop wineries. The wine list also includes a few South American selections and a great local, organic wine.Follow us on instagram at instagram.com/manchegorestaurant

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9. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

4.0

Excellent(4084)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 80 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

10. Via Veneto

4.8

Exceptional(1078)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 8 times today

An authentic, Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Santa Monica, VIA VENETO fuses organic, locally grown & sourced ingredients with the delicious, traditional flavors of Italy.

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Peter
Los Angeles •86 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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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Orto Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.8
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Ryan
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Shrimp was obliterated don’t recommend it but the rest of the food was amazing. Diver scallops were very good. The pasta and salads are great, arancini was on point, spinach was bland but cooked very well. Chocolate Torta is to die for
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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C GVIP
Los Angeles •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
What a delightful evening! Everyone in our party of four enjoyed every aspect of our dinner; the ambiance, service and food were wonderful and memorable. So glad this restaurant is within a short walking distance of my home. Looking forward to future visits.
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Caffé DelfiniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.8
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Teresa
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our dinner was absolutely wonderful! Starting with the hostess greeting us at the door asking about our reservation and letting us know they were a little behind. We were seating about 15 min past our reservation but all went well. Our waiter was excellent, giving us suggestions as we made our selection. After our dinner finished, we were surprised with 3 different deserts, on the house! We absolutely loved the Beignet's! So delicious! Thank you Baltaire for a lovely evening!
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BaltairePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brentwood
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4.7
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LindaVIP
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Always 5 stars! Food is lovely , service is stellar and environment is so welcoming!
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FiaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5

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112 restaurants available nearby

1. Élephante Santa Monica

2. Fia

3. Caffé Delfini

4. Baltaire

5. Orto Santa Monica

6. 1212 Santa Monica

7. Telefèric Barcelona - Los Angeles

8. Manchego

9. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

10. Via Veneto

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