Elegance reigns in the sunken dining room, where subdued lighting and light cream walls complement various hues of wood reincarnated from wine barrels. The menu, influenced by Stefano De Lorenzo's Northern Italian origins includes unusual appetizers like home-cured, thinly sliced duck breast with gorgonzola dressing and sea urchin rolls with Mediterranean seabass. For entrees, there is everything from homemade ravioli with foie-gras, duck and truffle sauce to braised lamb shank with mint, roasted tomatoes, garlic and Mediterranean olives.

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(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

(54 Reviews)

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5 stars

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4 stars

(17)

3 stars

(8)

2 stars

(5)

1 star

(4)

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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fit for foodies(32)
neighborhood gem(28)
romantic(25)

special occasion(22)
notable wine list(19)
good for groups(13)

La Botte Reviews List

Review 1 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

It's been years and hasn't changed

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Dined on 6/11/2013

2006

Dined on 6/11/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I recently dined at La Botte and had made a reservation. We showed up and were told that it would be a while before we could be seated with about 10 tables empty in view. I mentioned we had a reservation and they then seated us immediately. The wait staff then told us that "everyone" showed up within 15 mins of each other. Immediately making it an issue.. While the food was good, the service was sparse, thus took a long time for a table of two to dine. Unfortunate since It was the same experience I had years ago.. but I choose to live a life where even restaurants get a second and sometimes third chance ;-)..."

Dined on 6/11/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 2 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 6/10/2013

2002

Dined on 6/10/2013

2002

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I remember this place as fantastic. It was fine this time but nothing special. It was a Monday night but we were only one of 2 tables filled all evening. The asparagus soup was very good, dessert was delicious. The branzino was bland and the pasta portions were small. It was all rather expensive for what it was."

Dined on 6/10/2013

2002

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Review 3 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

michelin star

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Dined on 5/30/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The ravioli with the sage butter sauce is the best pasta that I have ever had! This is a hidden gem. I live in the area and wish I had known about this place sooner. They serve amazing food at normal price points, I understand how they got their michelin star a few years back."

Dined on 5/30/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 4 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

exceptional food

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Dined on 5/28/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Beautifully prepared dishes in an attractive, candle-lit setting. Everything was excellent."

Dined on 5/28/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 5 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

neighborhood gem

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Dined on 4/29/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"outstanding service. very good italian food"

Dined on 4/29/2013

Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly

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Review 6 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mediocre location, great restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2004

Dined on 04/20/2013

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We loved La Botte and will return often. Creative menu, attentive staff, attractive restaurant (even if the location wasn't as desirable) and prices were quite reasonable given the quality of the food."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 7 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just a marvelous evening.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Just a marvelous evening. Fantastic food - lovely service."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 8 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Incredibly delicious ... We

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/18/2013

2005

Dined on 04/18/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Incredibly delicious ... We had the tasting menu ... A "three star" experience in a relaxed setting."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 9 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very quiet, pleasant atmosphere.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Very quiet, pleasant atmosphere. Food was delicious. We split an appetizer and the kitchen was quite generous with our portions."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 10 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

When La Botte first opened,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/17/2013

2006

Dined on 04/17/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"When La Botte first opened, the chef was like Primo in "Big Night" -- he wouldn't serve you things he didn't think were right... like iced coffee or an entree with an ingredient on the side. Now they seem willing to do anything to make the patron happy (without compromising the quality of the food, of course). Service was very attentive, and the noise level was ideal for conversation (we go early to avoid the usual clamor, so our judgment may be misleading)."

Dined on 04/17/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great find in Santa Monica

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very impressed. The food and service were outstanding. I needed a great first date place and this was it. We were able to hear one another!
Much easier said the able to find in an upscale restaurant in LA."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 12 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

As always we enjoyed our dining

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2013

2009

Dined on 03/20/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"As always we enjoyed our dining experience including our guests. The food and wait staff are very good .

My one suggestion: THEY SHOULD GET RID OF THOSE HARD TO SIT ON WOODEN CHAIRS!"

Dined on 03/20/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

great food and portions, i

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"great food and portions, i found it a tad pricey for the the portions of entree but it was still good nevertheless."

Dined on 03/17/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 14 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Crazy Music

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2013

2012

Dined on 03/01/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is a very good restaurant. That said, we couldn't get beyond the music that was playing in the background. It was many genres and very distracting. Tempo ranges from very slow to very fast, and by the end of the dinner, we were laughing at what might come next. Seems like someone just plugged in their ipod."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 15 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Restaurant was inviting and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2013

Dined on 03/02/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Restaurant was inviting and warm. Staff was friendly and attentive, Antonio our server was fantasic. He made our experience. He was able to offer sguggestions for both food and wine. I am not to familiar with Italian wines, so it was very helpful. The dining room is a bit dark and menu was hard too read. Over great dining experience."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 16 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My friend and I felt that

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2013

2013

Dined on 02/25/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My friend and I felt that the food and service was excellent and would highly recommend dining at La Botte."

Dined on 02/25/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 17 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Worst experience ever. Waiter

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/17/2013

2013

Dined on 02/17/2013

2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

"Worst experience ever. Waiter did not put our order in so we had to wait almost 2 hours for the smallest prtions ever!"

Dined on 02/17/2013

2013

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Review 18 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Smoke alarm went off due to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2001

Dined on 02/14/2013

2001

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Smoke alarm went off due to someone smoking in the hall of the residence above.. very annoying"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2001

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Review 19 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

It was truly an awful experience.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"It was truly an awful experience. Our reservation was for 8:30.we weren't seated until 9:15.food was inconsistent"the little we got of it because by 11:30 we left having only eaten a small fraction of our order but having paid for the full thing. It was such a disaster I though Gordon Ramsey was going to show up and scream"I'm shutting it down". I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2007

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Review 20 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

a expensive lame experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Valentine's day.
Deliciously fresh salad, gnocchi was a bit too al dente for my liking, then had to wait over 35 mins for our drink and second entree. When it finally came (split order of salmon) my girlfriends was over salted and mine had no seasoning what so ever, extremely bland. Then they have an ipad that you tip on as they stand above you, terribly awkward when looking to reflect their service with my tip. i do not plan on returning."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2011

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Review 21 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Comfortably Average

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I am not sure why anyone would ever "rave" about this restaurant. While the ambiance is current comfortable chic and the food is tasty, neither is by any means exceptional. The tendency to over-salt seemed prevalent in the dishes the four of us ordered. The fact that the restaurant does not have a full bar is a negative, especially in light of an unremarkable wine list. Wines by the glass are few and are REALLY average. My biggest criticism was the service. The servers were polite and pleasant, but inattentive and required repeated requests for water, bread, and utensils that were cleared with the salad course and not replaced prior to the arrival of the main course. On a scale of 1-10, this place gets a 6 and no repeat visit."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

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Review 22 for La Botte

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Poor experience all around

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was very disappointed during our dinner for a few reasons.
(1) the hostess(s) were rushing around as if this was their first night, the wait staff was in a similar form and continually forgot items we requested and we would need to ask others.
(2) our entrees were fairly simple, branzino and pasta with a lamb ragu. The food was incredibly slow, tables seated after us nearby received their food before us. Once our food arrived the fish was under cooked and the pasta dish was very poorly prepared. Pasta with chopped up, over cooked lamb mixed together with some butter was a very disappointing attempt.
(3) lastly, our biggest disappointment was the overall experience, the food was terrible for the price."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Special Features: romantic

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