Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles

Best Restaurants with a Wood Oven in Santa Monica

Price
Cuisine
Regions
Areas
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating options
Award-winning
Accessibility

16 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Tar & Roses restaurant
1. Tar & Roses
4.9
Exceptional(4233)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 10 times today
Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible. When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!
A photo of Gjelina restaurant
2. Gjelina
4.7
Exceptional(2304)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 100 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.
A photo of Wally's Santa Monica restaurant
3. Wally's Santa Monica
4.8
Exceptional(112)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 9 times today
Experience Santa Monica’s favorite location for fine food and wine. Wally’s Santa Monica is a hybrid concept that encapsulates the finest food, beverages, and gourmet foods to provide a one-stop shop for everything delicious. From chill afternoon apps and cocktails, to decadent caviar service—whether you’re in a tuxedo, or just coming from the office—our vibe is ideal for any occasion that calls for enjoying great food and drinks. You can explore our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary seasonal menu, over 100 wines available by-the-glass, and shop the gourmet counter for specialty meats, cheeses, and artisanal chocolates.
A photo of A Votre Sante restaurant
4. A Votre Sante
4.7
Exceptional(336)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Brentwood
Booked 2 times today
Celebrating 37 years in Brentwood, A Votre Santé is a cozy neighborhood restaurant serving World inspired California cuisine that caters to your health while satisfying your palate. Vegan and gluten-free options available year round. Full table service available on our outdoor patio. Indoor room available for private parties for up to 40 people. Curbside pick-up and delivery also available.A Votre SanteCheers!
A photo of Cecconi's West Hollywood restaurant
5. Cecconi's West Hollywood
4.7
Exceptional(4939)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Hollywood
Booked 37 times today
Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for brunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients. In addition to the flagship restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has outposts in Los Angeles, Miami, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona and Brooklyn.As a courtesy to other guests, we do not accept any animals.Except for any ADA approved animal that is individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
A photo of Terra - Eataly restaurant
6. Terra - Eataly
4.6
Exceptional(3713)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Century City
Booked 110 times today
Located on the third floor of Eataly Los Angeles, Terra is a rooftop restaurant featuring a wood-burning Italian grill and views of the Hollywood Hills. Named for "earth" in Italian, Terra's menu is centered around the grill, resulting in earthy dishes paired perfectly with botanical cocktails, premium Italian wines, and more.DINING EXPERIENCETo ensure the best quality service for all of our guests.
A photo of chi SPACCA restaurant
7. chi SPACCA
4.8
Exceptional(1409)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Hollywood
Booked 19 times today
Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.
A photo of Carmel restaurant
8. Carmel
4.7
Exceptional(256)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Hollywood
Booked 15 times today
Carmel transports the energy, culture, and flavor of the renowned outdoor marketplace “Shuk HaCarmel” to Melrose Avenue, in the heart of LA’s food scene.Using some of the oldest techniques in the world— a wood-burning oven, an open flame grill— chef Asaf Maoz interprets ancient Levantine cooking traditions through a modern lens.Dishes showcase the best of the season: farmer’s market produce, sustainably-sourced meats and seafood, all prepared with the global culinary influence of the Tel Aviv shuk. Breads are baked in-house, including a 72-hour fermented Moroccan Frena, baked to order in the wood-fire oven.
A photo of Novikov Beverly Hills restaurant
9. Novikov Beverly Hills
4.6
Exceptional(71)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Beverly Hills
Booked 7 times today
Novikov Restaurant Beverly Hills is a renowned restaurant known for its upscale dining experience and Italian -inspired cuisine. The restaurant combines the culinary expertise of Chef Luca with the sophisticated ambiance of Beverly Hills, offering a menu that highlights fresh and vibrant flavors from Italy. Diners can expect an array of seafood dishes, salads, grilled meats, and vegetable-based creations, all prepared with a modern twist and presented with artistic flair. The chic interior design and attentive service add to the overall experience.
A photo of AOC - 3rd Street restaurant
10. AOC - 3rd Street
4.7
Exceptional(5099)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
Booked 5 times today
A.O.C. is a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and also features Mediterranean influences. We have 24 wines by the glass and 150 bottles to choose from, curated by Caroline Styne, all of which are either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Featuring a full bar with premium spirits and specialty cocktails. AOC is proud to offer both outdoor and indoor dining. Our patios feature shared heaters, however we highly recommend bringing appropriate outerwear for your comfort. Unfortunately, inclement weather may affect our ability to honor your reservation. In the event of rain, we will notify you as soon as possible to communicate any weather related cancellations and to assist you with rescheduling your reservation. Beginning November 4th, a.o.c. will require that all guests require proof of vaccination or negative results from a Covid test taken within 72 hours of entry.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you

Explore OpenTable

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo