Vito Restaurant

4.9

1601 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Vito Restaurant is celebrating over 44 years of delighting its customers with the best in fine Italian cuisine. As a family-owned-and-operated restaurant located in Santa Monica, California we are dedicated to providing exquisite food and impeccable service to create the perfect dining experience. Step through the front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy.

Ernesto has been our Chef for over 32 years. He continues to Wow us and our guests as he cooks every meal with love and unmatched flavor. Our signature dish, Spaghetti Della Casa, is a guest favorite and often called the best pasta dish you've ever tasted.

Vito is proud to offer customers an outdoor dining experience. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful Cities in the Nation and our weather is usually fantastic. If it's a little cool, we have heaters to keep you comfortable. Come experience it for yourself, nightly starting at 4:30pm.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Steak
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 450-4999
Website
http://www.vitorestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Vito Restaurant would love to host your next catering event. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
Private party facilities
Vito Restaurant would be honored to host your private party. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.

Location
2807 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
28th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Manhattan
This American Whiskey Cocktail is served the same from Los Angeles to New York.
Negroni
A True Italian Cocktail invented in Florence, Italy in the early part of the 19th Century. Made with Gin.
Old Fashion
One of the earliest well documented Cocktails with roots from as far back as 1806. Made with Whiskey.
Vesper
Invented and Made famous by James Bond in Ian Fleming's 1953 Novel Casino Royale. Made with Vodka and Gin.
Side Car
This Brandy Classic appeared at the end of World War I in both London and Paris.
Sazerac
Arguably America's Oldest Cocktail. Prepared with Rye Bourbon and served in an Old-Fashioned glass.

Vito's Specialty Selections

Premium Vodka and Gin is Used in All of Our Favorite Specialty Selections and Martinis. Enjoy!

Grapefruit Martini
A Refreshing take on the Vodka Martini with the Taste of Grapefruit. A great alternative on hot days and nights.
St. Germain Blanc
A Vito Specialty that blends St. Germain Elderberry Flower Liqueur and Sauvignon Blanc wine. A very special recipe.
Espresso Martini
Specially crafted at Vito's to focus on the espresso while using vodka and Frangellico to give it a kick.
Santa Monica Cosmopolitan
Our take on this classic honors it as a gin cocktail. Gran Marnier adds a unique taste with fresh squeezed lime.
Chocolate Martini
A dessert like concoction that focuses on what you really want in this cocktail- rich chocolate flavor!
Chambord Lemon Drop
A serious vodka martini even for traditionalists. Fresh lemon adds to the flavor while Chambord provides the finish.

What 1,601 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Los Angeles
Italian
Westside
Best Overall
Westside
Best Food
Westside
Best Service
Westside
Best Value
Westside
Romantic
Westside
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vito Restaurant charms with its "old style" Italian ambiance, offering consistently "excellent" food and "wonderful" service. Known for its table-side Caesar salad and diverse veal dishes, it features an impressive wine list. Loyal patrons praise its "neighborhood gem" status, with a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere that makes every visit special.

1,601 Reviews

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Alex
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food and service as always. A favorite of ours.
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Julie
VIP
Los Angeles
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have our holiday party here every year and food and ambiance are always great BUT the prices are much higher. For a salad, it cost is $17.00 per person so not worth getting an appetizer. Disappointing that appetizers are double in price but the main dishes are very good and all the desserts.
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Elise
Los Angeles
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing! Thanks to JJ and the wonderful team at Vito’s! We always love coming in!
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J. D
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vito's has been a neighborhood favourite since I moved here 17 years ago. The staff are always friendly, they remember you. It's cozy and wonderful place to build memories with family, celebrate special occasions or just pull up a seat at the bar and enjoy their delicious and well priced happy hour. My favourite dish is a Pasta della Casa. Honestly, if that's the last meal I'd ever eat, I'd be OK with that. The wine selection is wonderful. The cocktails are spendid. Sharing isn't frowned upon. The hardest decision of the night will be "do I get my regular dish or one of their delightful specials." Great options for Gluten free, vegetarians. Wait till you see the dessert cart! I can't describe enough how much my friends and family from both here in LA and abroad in Australia, love their visit to Vito's. A must on everyone's visit to LA.
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Meggin
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow I have been driving by Vitos for many years and always wanted to go! It was amazing!!!! We had the happy hour drinks and food. My eggplant parmesan was delicious and martini superb!!!! My husband and daughters pasta was fantastic (husband very picky and loved his shrimp pasta). The music was so great and the heat lamps on the patio kept us plenty warm! Also, the blond haired hostess was sooo accommodating and nice! Server's were so nice too! Next time, I will eat in the dining room for a special occasion!!
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Gail
VIP
Los Angeles
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a very picky eater and Vito's understands that! The waiters are terrific. Its hard for me to go out to eat because American food has become so salty and just laden with pepper in the kitchen that I can't eat it. It also tends to be greasy. But not at Vito's! They are the best. Last night I had the lobster tail special with pasta done with a delicious white sauce that had spinach in it. We probably eat there at least twice a month. Try it you'll love it.
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Amanda
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It has a cozy Old World vibe and it was perfect for a date. The servers dressed and acted in a classy manner and the food was delicious. The gnocci melted in my mouth.
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Robin
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent friendly and efficient service, and delicious food. Lots of paid metered parking if you're willing to walk half a block.
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Daniel
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going here since I was a child and it has never disappointed. My favorite table side caesar salad. Get the osso buco if its on the specials that night.
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Wendy
VIP
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic, as always!! This is our go-to restaurant when meeting friends on the West side. Thank you for a nice evening.
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FAQs

Vito Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Vito Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 450-4999.

Vito Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1601 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2807 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
28th Street
Area
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary European, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.vitorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(310) 450-4999
Catering
Vito Restaurant would love to host your next catering event. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
Private party facilities
Vito Restaurant would be honored to host your private party. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.

Vito Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Chicken Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad (for two)

Caprese

Menu

Vito's Traditional Cocktails

Manhattan

Negroni

Old Fashion

Vesper

Side Car

Sazerac

Vito's Specialty Selections

Grapefruit Martini

St. Germain Blanc

Espresso Martini

Santa Monica Cosmopolitan

Chocolate Martini

Chambord Lemon Drop

What 1,601 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Vito Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Vito Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Vito Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information