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$50 and over

French

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Pasjoli is an elevated French bistro from James Beard award-winning chef Dave Beran. The restaurant pays homage to French cuisine utilizing the bounty of produce available in Southern California. Rooted in classic French cooking and inspired by Parisian markets, pasjoli reflects Chef Dave’s thoughtful cooking style, showcasing his creative touches on bistro fare.

We serve a five-course prix fixe menu in our dining room and our secret garden. You'll be able to select your seating preference when you confirm your reservation. Please visit our website to see the most current menu.

Each evening, we have limited availability of pressed duck dinners. If you are interested in enjoying a pressed duck, please email info@pasjoli.com, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan diets.

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Executive chef: Dave Beran

MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: When it opened in 2019, Pasjoli helped to usher in a new era of fine dining on Santa Monica’s bustling Main Street. James Beard Award-winning chef Dave Beran is a master of French cuisine with an exacting attention to detail, putting modern touches on traditional dishes like dry-aged steak tartare with nasturium pesto and a showstopping pressed duck for two. An elegant dining room outfitted with arches makes every dinner here feel like a special occasion.

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Additional information

Location
2732 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405-4008
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(424) 330-0020
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:15 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–10:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

Large Party Dining Deposit | 7 to 10 guests
USD 100.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Our large party menu is priced at $175 per person. Share our pressed duck & other highlights from the seasonal pasjoli menu with a group of 7 to 10 guests. Your deposit confirms your reservation & will be applied to your final bill but does not include beverages, taxes, or a mandatory 18% service charge. Menu, served family style: canapé: gougères , deviled eggs, baguette & butter appetizer: seasonal salad, french ravioli, beef tartare entrée: pressed duck, shrimp & lobster toast, parisian gnocchi dessert: basque cheesecake Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegans & dairy allergies. Please email info@pasjoli.com with serious food allergies ahead of booking. For parties larger than 10 guests, directly email info@pasjoli.com.
Michael Cimarusti | PJ & Friends Bistro Dinner
USD 159.30 per person
Prepaid
20 Mar 2025 only
Chef Michael Cimarusti of Providence kicks off our 2025 Bistro Dinner series on March 20th! When Dave first arrived in LA, Michael welcomed him with an invitation to cook alongside Daniel Patterson at Providence in 2016. “Michael’s dedication to Los Angeles and its bounty was magnetic,” Dave says. “It wasn’t just about seafood—it was about his unwavering commitment to quality and community. He became a guiding light for me as I carved out my own path in this city.” This dinner is a celebration of that philosophy and the flavors that define LA. Supplements & wine pairings available for purchase at dinner. Dietary restrictions politely declined. All sales are final and non-refundable. Please email info@pasjoli.com with any serious food allergies and concerns.
Steve Samson | PJ & Friends Bistro Dinner
USD 159.30 per person
Prepaid
27 Mar 2025 only
Chef Steve Samson of Rossoblu joins us in the kitchen on March 27th! Steve and his wife, Dina, have been steadfast friends to Dave and Ann, offering support, laughter, and even family meals on event days. “They’ve been our sounding board and our cheerleaders,” Dave says. “Steve and Dina share our belief in making the industry better, and their passion is infectious.” Though they’ve never worked together professionally, their bond is rooted in a vision for change in hospitality. This dinner is a celebration of friendship, family, and the power of community. Supplements & wine pairings available for purchase at dinner. Dietary restrictions politely declined. All sales are final and non-refundable. Please email info@pasjoli.com with any serious food allergies and concerns.

What 676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pasjoli is a culinary gem in Santa Monica, consistently praised for its "fantastic" French cuisine and "outstanding" service. Diners rave about the exquisite pressed duck and seasonal menu, describing it as "simply spectacular." The ambiance is "casually elegant," making it perfect for special occasions or a treat-yourself evening.

676 Reviews

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Aliceann
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a lovely restaurant in my neighborhood and I’ve been wanting to try it for some time. We came to celebrate a birthday and were delighted with the experience. The host acknowledged our special event and we were seated right away. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. There was a beautiful wine list and an interesting drinks menu. The evening offered a Prix-Fixe menu with some different choices. I really couldn’t find fault with anything. The food is beautifully presented, seasoned correctly and portioned perfectly.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was amazing, the service was a little lacking. The time between courses was way too long and even getting our first drinks took forever.
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JENNIFER
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a wonderful experience that outdid our expectations. Beautiful and comfortable ambiance, amazing food and service. We were able to see the duck presentation and that was very special and interesting. A ten!
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Geraldine VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner at this Santa Monica gem. It was prix-fixe and the selections were delicious. Our party of 4 each chose separate entrées and we enjoyed every single dish. Cocktails were also on point. Thanks for a great dining experience to accompany our awesome FriezeLA art visit. We love LA.
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Pratima
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was exceptional. Flavor ingredients, subtle teas. It was a meal worth having and a privilege to have.. it was perfect
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David VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant! A wonderful experience! Always a great choice!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable place. Their specialty is duck and boy do they knock it out of the park with the duck dishes.. best duck breast I’ve ever had! There’s also this duck gravy and dark meat bread pudding that is just delectable. But the non-duck side of the menu was equally fabulous. Even their endive salad was delicious. The staff and somm were super nice and knowledgeable. Incredibly impressed with this world class establishment.
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Chris VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Pasajoli is always great, genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in LA. But our waiter was on something. He totally ruined our experience. I wasn’t going to say anything but he was actually sent home by management. We were graciously comped our wine and the service fee was waived but still the experience was less than ideal.
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Cindy
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the duck & the 5-course & loved them both… really enjoyed the duck press demonstration. Entire staff were attentive, knowledgeable & genuinely friendly. A delightful & delicious evening!
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DAVID VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restsurant. Food quality is absolutely superior.
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FAQs

pasjoli is rated 4.6 stars by 676 OpenTable diners.

pasjoli does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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