LA Puglia

Name: LA Puglia
Address: 1621 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90403
Telephone: (424) 229-5902
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

269 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

LA Puglia celebrates the beauty of the Puglia region - in the Southern Italy - through its culinary tradition with a contemporary sensibility and aims to transport its guests right there through an authentic food & wine experience.
Calling it “an ode to the authenticity of our regional cuisines”, the prestigious Gambero Rosso International awarded LA Puglia in Santa Monica as Restaurant of the Year from among its 2023 list of Top Italian Restaurants in the world. The official press release describes feeling transported to a small town between Bari and Lecce where flavors without filters and authentic, precise cooking deliver a genuine Apulian experience.
Our menu features specialties such as fresh orecchiette with brasciole, black linguine with seafood, puree of fava beans with sautéed dandelion greens, the unique Apulian focaccia, and Pasticciotto, the decadent cream-filled pastry eaten for breakfast in the province of Lecce.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Tue–Sun 10:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Tue–Fri 10:00 am–12:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(424) 229-5902
Website
http://www.lapuglia.us/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Valentina Bianco
Private party facilities
For your special event, count on us! Our event planner will assist you with menus, recommendations, and decorations to make it simply unique! Our Gallery room also features a lounge area and a projector and has its own private entry which ensure a truly intimate experience for all your events!
Private party contact
Valentina Bianco: (424) 303-2624

Location
1621 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
On Wilshire between 16th and 17th
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Tawanda with the Aristocats - Special Concert
21 Feb 2025 only
Join us for a special Jazz night on Friday, February 21st. Coinciding with Frieze LA Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim - vocals Bobby Pierce - keyboard David Marcus - guitar Sinclair Lott - drums In the spirit of legends like Jimmy Smith and Booker T., Keyboard Master Bobby Pierce, Guitarist David Marcus, and Drummer Sinclair Lott have come together to form The Aristocats, a band that brings the timeless essence of jazz to life with every note. With the addition of internationally acclaimed vocalist Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim, their performances transcend the boundaries of genre, capturing the very heart of jazz’s rich history. Jazz, with its complexity, offbeat rhythms, and endless evolution, is woven into the soul of Tawanda’s voice, telling stories that resonate on a deeply personal level.
Jazz Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Don't miss the very best of Los Angeles Music served up with Authentic Southern Italian Food on Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm. No cover charge. Min $50 F&B.

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Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm,Tue - Sat - 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
It's Happy Hour at LA Puglia from 2 PM to 5 PM! Join us and immerse yourself in the flavors of Southern Italian cuisine. Indulge in our pizzas, pastas, and appetizers, along with expertly crafted cocktails and fine wines that will transport you straight to the heart of Puglia. We can't wait to welcome you!
Lunch Tasting Menu
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:45 am - 3:45 pm,Tue - Sat - 11:45 am - 3:45 pm
Enjoy a curated selection of our most popular lunch items for just $28! Available Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30am to 3:30pm. Create your personalized tasting menu by choosing one item from each section and immerse yourself in the unique flavors of Apulia.

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Puglia delights with its "excellent food", "authentic Italian cuisine", and "wonderful ambiance". Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "fabulous menu options". Regulars rave about the live jazz on Tuesday nights. While some dishes could improve, the restaurant's charm and atmosphere make it a "new favorite" in Santa Monica.

269 Reviews

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Anastasios
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible service. Overpriced. Tip already included w no way to push back on excessive wait
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Krystan
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful atmosphere! Loved the jazz and the food was delicious
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Jason
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, especially the pasta and fish soup. But they needed more service help. They seemed overwhelmed and that made the food very slow to come out.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are getting to be regulars at this wonderful restaurant. The servers are, to a person, knowledgeable, personable and helpful. Atmosphere slightly buzzy but not too much. And THE FOOD!!!!!! You can go, but please don’t tell anyone else😉
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Mary
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food , service and ambiance always outstanding. La Puglia is a treasure.
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Michael
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal. Excellent food, top shelf service.
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Hillary
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The lighting was too bright and uncozy for my taste and the live music was very loud - but the food was tasty and the servers were the loveliest! We loved our bottle of Italian wine as well.
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dimitri
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed our evening. The food and service made me feel at home.
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Judi
VIP
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress from Florence was wonderful . All the other servers were very attentive . The three items we had were delicious. I will suggest that the entree pastas were unusually small . The tiramisu was also unusually small . Usually the tiramisu is large enough for two people to share. We had two pastas and one eggplant appetizer . All very good.
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Julie
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious, authentic food! Like fresh dinner made in an Italian home kitchen.
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LA Puglia is rated 4.6 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.