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La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
La Vecchia Cucina's menu was last updated 2024-07-17.
Antipasti / Appetizers
CapreseUS$18.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil
BurrataUS$22.00
Fresh burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto San Daniele, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic vinegar
Calamari FrittiUS$20.00
Fried squid served with our spicy marinara sauce and lemon on the side
Melanzane alla CaprinaUS$18.00
Eggplant rollatini with goat cheese and herbs, topped with our marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil and oven baked
BruschettaUS$18.00
Flat bread topped with diced Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Antipasto la VecchiaUS$20.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil, with roasted peppers and zucchini, served on a bed of pesto sauce
Padellata di Cozze e VongoleUS$22.00
Steamed manila clams and black Mediterranean mussels in a spicy garlic white wine broth
Capriccio ImperialeUS$22.00
Chilled seafood salad with lobster, jumbo shrimp, calamari and green beans tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing
Insalate / Salads
MistaUS$17.00
Baby mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, celery, radish and carrots tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette
CaesarUS$17.00
Romaine lettuce hearts and croutons tossed in our classic creamy Caesar dressing topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Tri-ColoriUS$17.00
Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgian endive tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette topped with walnuts and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
TagliataUS$20.00
Our chopped salad with romaine and iceberg lettuces, tomatoes, turkey breast, salami, pepperoncini and fresh mozzarella cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette
Paste / Pasta
Rigatoni BologneseUS$28.00
Rigatoni tossed with our signature meat sauce
Spaghetti Vecchio MondoUS$28.00
Spaghetti tossed with our hand-rolled meatballs in our pomodoro sauce
Penne alla VodkaUS$26.00
Penne tossed with garlic and vodka in our marinara sauce with a touch of cream
Penne ArrabbiataUS$23.00
Penne tossed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red chili flakes and parsley in our spicy marinara sauce
Linguine alla PuttanescaUS$26.00
Linguine tossed with kalamata olives, capers, mushrooms and basil in our pomodoro sauce
Bucatini Al'AmatricianaUS$30.00
Fresh bucatini pasta tossed with sautéed shallots, garlic, smoked guanciale and pecorino cheese in our pomodoro sauce
Casareccia All'AgnelloUS$32.00
Fresh casareccia pasta tossed in a braised lamb shank ragu topped with a quenelle of Italian buffalo milk ricotta cheese and micro basil
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$28.00
Spaghetti tossed in a classic sauce made from Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pecorino cheese, organic eggs, black pepper and smoked guanciale
Linguine alla ZingaraUS$27.00
Linguine tossed with diced chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, leeks, zucchini, diced tomatoes and basil in an extra virgin olive oil garlic sauce
Farfalle la VecchiaUS$35.00
Farfalle tossed with sautéed lobster, asparagus, white alba mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a light white wine pomodoro sauce
Linguine Mare e MonteUS$30.00
Linguine tossed with sautéed diced U12 wild blue shrimp, shitake mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce
Penne al SalmoneUS$30.00
Penne tossed with diced Ōra King salmon, scallions, green beans, radicchio and diced tomatoes in a cream sauce
Linguine alle VongoleUS$30.00
Linguine tossed with manila clams, garlic, red chili flakes and parsley in a white wine sauce
Linguine PescatoreUS$34.00
Linguine tossed with manila clams, black Mediterranean mussels, squid, sea bass and a U10 wild blue shrimp in our spicy marinara sauce
Lasagna della NonnaUS$28.00
Lasagna made with layers of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese with prosciutto cotto in our ragu sauce
Pizze / Pizza
Our pizza dough is made fresh daily in-house
MargheritaUS$20.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil
DeluxeUS$22.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers and onions
RusticaUS$22.00
Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and oregano topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele, diced tomatoes and baby arugula
SicilianaUS$22.00
Tomato sauce, mild Italian sausage, kalamata olives, red onions and basil, topped with fresh burrata cheese
CalabreseUS$22.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, chorizo, diced jalapeño pepper and caramelized onions
CapricciosaUS$22.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and kalamata olives
Funghi e ProsciuttoUS$24.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and mushrooms topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele
PrimaveraUS$22.00
Tomato sauce, tri-color bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, zucchini, tomatoes, kalamata olives and basil (with or without cheese)
Secondi / Entrees
Salmone al FornoUS$39.00
Oven broiled Ōra King salmon with baby mixed greens and kalamata olives tossed in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Scampi la VecchiaUS$35.00
Fair trade U10 wild blue shrimp, caught off the western coast of Mexico, sautéed with garlic and rosemary in a white wine sauce
Branzino al FornoUS$42.00
Oven broiled Mediterranean sea bass in an extra virgin olive oil lemon herb sauce
Pollo al LimoneUS$30.00
Grilled chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon sauce
Rotolo alla BraceUS$32.00
Chicken breast rolled and stuffed with baked eggplant, grilled zucchini and mozzarella cheese in a shitake mushroom Marsala wine sauce
Pollo MilaneseUS$32.00
Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with a baby arugula and heirloom tomatoes tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing
Pollo alla LeviniUS$30.00
Grilled chicken breast marinated with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed red chili flakes and herbs served with sautéed green vegetables
Pollo alla ParmigianaUS$32.00
Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with basil, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and finished in a light white wine pomodoro sauce
Scaloppine alla ParmigianaUS$36.00
Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine pomodoro sauce, topped with basil, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Vitello MarsalaUS$36.00
Thinly pounded veal sautéed with artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes in a Marsala wine sauce
Vitello PiccataUS$36.00
Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine lemon caper sauce
Ossobuco alla RomanaUS$46.00
Center cut 16 oz veal shank, braised with celery, carrots, onions, veal stock and red wine, served on a bed of Italian Arborio rice
Costolette d'AgnelloUS$44.00
Grilled lamb chops topped with a garlic and rosemary balsamic reduction sauce
Tagliata di ManzoUS$42.00
Lightly pounded grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped with a baby arugula salad tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing
Bistecchine alla PizzaiolaUS$42.00
Grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped in a light white wine pomodoro sauce with garlic, oregano and basil
Filetto al PortoUS$46.00
Grilled USDA choice filet mignon, topped in a port wine reduction sauce with mushrooms and leeks
Contorni / Sides
BroccoliUS$8.00
Broccoli, sautéed or steamed
Mixed VegetablesUS$9.00
Broccoli, carrots and zucchini, sautéed or steamed
Levini Green VegetablesUS$10.00
Zucchini, broccoli, green beans and peas sauteed with EVOO, garlic, herbs, red chili fakes
PotatoesUS$8.00
Roasted or mashed, based on availability
FriesUS$10.00
Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt
Truffle FriesUS$14.00
Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt, parsley, truffle oil and Parmigiano cheese
What 2,116 people are saying
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
Westside
Best Overall
Westside
Best Value
Westside
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Review summary
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La Vecchia Cucina in Santa Monica is celebrated for its "wonderful service" and "delicious food," making it a local favorite for over 30 years. The menu shines with "the best calamari appetizer in town" and authentic Italian classics. The outdoor dining area adds a "charming" touch to the consistently "excellent" experience.
2,116 Reviews
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Jane
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful time! Can’t wait to come back. Eggplant appetizer was stellar as was the lamb pasta
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite restaurants and a best kept secret on Main Street in Santa Monica. They also have the best happy hour in LA with actual pastas and salads on the happy hour menu and not "bar food". Also, they're happy hour wines and drinks are great. 
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Terri VIP
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
As always a special and awesome day experience!
Thank you Mike and Scott!
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James VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Consistently great Food but last night = Better than ever!
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kk08
Hawaii3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 3
Ambience 4
Great experience. Service was a bit slow after being seated. Got incorrect drink order but once we got the food in everything was great. Service recovery was good.
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Jane VIP
Los Angeles279 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Great Variety of menu items! All of us ordered something different and enjoyed their choices.
Desserts were delicious. Perfect place to celebrate a birthday!
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Rodolfo
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
amazing food and service , enjoyed the penne alla vodka and margharita pizza
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Neil
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent dinner, knowledgeable and attentive wait staff. Delicious food!
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Nicole VIP
Los Angeles103 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Everything was fantastic. No complaints! Even the key lime pie was great & it's not Italian.
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Jane VIP
Los Angeles279 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Delicious food. Good service after waiting for our table.
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FAQs
La Vecchia Cucina does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. La Vecchia Cucina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 399-7979.
La Vecchia Cucina is rated 4.9 stars by 2116 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.