Orto Santa Monica

Name: Orto Santa Monica
Address: 502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (424) 433-8100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1105 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

10:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tagliere dell'OrtoUSD 29.00
daily selection of Italian premium cold cuts and cheeses (serves 2 persons)
Carpaccio di Manzo al TartufoUSD 32.00
Wisconsin Black Angus carpaccio, wild rucola, red cow parmigiano chips, Umbrian black truffles
Polpette della NonnaUSD 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 ProsciuttoUSD 25.00
- With Organic Tomatoes (Vegetarian)USD 24.00
- With Farmers Market Organic Pears, Almonds and Honey (Vegetarian)USD 24.00
Torretta di MelanzaneUSD 22.00
sliced baked eggplant, red cow parmigiano, organic basil, San Marzano tomato purée
Tortino di Funghi con FondutaUSD 24.00
seasonal mushrooms cake on a bed of Piedmontese fontina cheese fondue
Fritto Misto Terra e MareUSD 22.00
fried calamari, shrimp and Farmers Market organic vegetables
Torte di GranchioUSD 26.00
golden brown Dungeness crab cakes
RibollitaUSD 12.00
purée of Farmers Market organic vegetables

Salad

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

Pasta

Gluten free pasta available ($4 charge)

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

Main

Filetto ai FunghiUSD 54.00
Wisconsin Black Angus filet mignon with seasonal mushrooms, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Filetto al Pepe VerdeUSD 54.00
Wisconsin Black Angus filet mignon with green peppercorn sauce, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Entrecôte alle ErbeUSD 54.00
Wisconsin Black Angus New York steak with herbs, Farmers Market organic vegetable
Scaloppine di Pollo al LimoneUSD 29.00
Mary's organic chicken scaloppine in lemon and capers sauce, Farmers Market organic vegetables
Salmone con Mostarda e DragoncelloUSD 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 LussoUSD 55.00
fresh seafood, Maine lobster in a organic tomatoes broth

What 1,105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Westside
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Orto Santa Monica offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing and delicious" dishes and "great service." The charming ambience and authentic Italian flavors make it a local favorite. Highlights include the "truffle pasta," "excellent drinks," and attentive staff. Ideal for special occasions, it's a "wonderful experience in every way," perfect for both casual and celebration meals.

1,105 Reviews

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Antoinette
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVED ORTA and staff!!! Amazing dining experience! A MUST!!!
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Ellen
Los Angeles
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My chicken with burrata was excellent. My friend did not love his salmon. He said too well done. Service very good.
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Andrea
VIP
London
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A good restaurant with wide choice of food. Would have marked service a 5* but personally I prefer server to wait til all the party have completed their course before removing plates. Appreciate this is more a European way but puts pressure on those who have not finished yet to hurry up. Excellent specials but the prices should be mentioned. Otherwise 5* for value.
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Srinivas
VIP
New York City
67 reviews
3.0
67 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
An underwhelming experience - the combination of old school up-selling on wine, overcharging us for sparkling water ($25/bottle), relatively mediocre food (the orechiette was under-flavored and the puttnesca was a caper flood) and way too loud ambience (clubby pop that over-powered our conversation) - all left us with a far from happy experience. Meh...we're not from here and won't be back.
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Crissy
VIP
Cincinnati
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Cute little restaurant very authentic and delicious!
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claire
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2024
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
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
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 on 24 December 2024
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
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
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
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 18 December 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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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 4.5 stars by 1105 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

10:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Cross Street
5th street
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Fusilli alla Norma

Starter

Tagliere dell'OrtoUSD 29.00

Carpaccio di Manzo al TartufoUSD 32.00

Polpette della NonnaUSD 21.00

Burrata a Piacere

Torretta di MelanzaneUSD 22.00

Tortino di Funghi con FondutaUSD 24.00

Fritto Misto Terra e MareUSD 22.00

Torte di GranchioUSD 26.00

RibollitaUSD 12.00

Salad

Insalata dell'OrtoUSD 16.00

Mista della CasaUSD 14.00

Insalata di Arance e FinocchiUSD 16.00

Insalata di BarbabietoleUSD 15.00

Insalata di Carciofi e PecorinoUSD 16.00

Pasta

Tagliatelle alla BologneseUSD 27.00

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraUSD 27.00

Cavatelli Tartufati alla NorcinaUSD 46.00

Trofie al Pesto, Fagiolini e PatateUSD 25.00

Penne alla VodkaUSD 24.00

Fusilli alla NormaUSD 26.00

Orecchiette dell'OrtoUSD 25.00

Ravioli ai Quattro Formaggi Nel BoscoUSD 29.00

Ravioli di Gamberi allo ZafferanoUSD 32.00

Linguine di Mare con MandorleUSD 29.00

Spaghetti alla BottargaUSD 28.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole con FriggitelliUSD 29.00

Main

Filetto ai FunghiUSD 54.00

Filetto al Pepe VerdeUSD 54.00

Entrecôte alle ErbeUSD 54.00

Scaloppine di Pollo al LimoneUSD 29.00

Salmone con Mostarda e DragoncelloUSD 39.00

Pesce Fresco del Giorno

Cioppino di LussoUSD 55.00

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