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La Vecchia Cucina
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 lunch, 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. News: La Vecchia Cucina is NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH all week.
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127 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 127 reviews
5 stars
(57)
4 stars
(56)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(74)
- fit for foodies(62)
- special occasion(37)
- vibrant bar scene(32)
- hot spot(27)
- notable wine list(24)
La Vecchia Cucina Reviews List
Review 1 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Would return
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service. A bit noisy and tables are close together. Excellent menu selection and reasonable prices. Generous portions."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, excellent service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the food and service. The Veal Marsala was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Our experience here was exceptional--we especially enjoyed the attentive, but not overbearing, service. The noise level was high, but not too bad--were were able to carry on a conversation on our table.
This may very well become our go-to Italian restaurant in LA."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious Mother's Day Late lunch which was very enjoyable!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"quality Italian food, well prepared, very helpful staff, felt welcomed there."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Just by chance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I had never been there before. I found it by searching on google earth. Very good food. It was very busy and a little loud but that's okay because the customers were enjoying themselves. Dinner and a couple drinks with tip was $130.00. We would go there again when in Santa Monica."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My Taste Buds are Still Dancing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hats off to the chef here; the fare is consistently divine!! Ambiance is very romantic but fun at the same time. Service is some of the best I have had in LA. The only draw back is that the noise level tends to get pretty high during peak dinner hours; my date and I found ourselves having to shout back and forth to one another."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Gotta love garlic!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious, especially if you love garlic! Yum..."
Dined on 10/07/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a birthday celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a birthday celebration and they have a lovely chocolate lave cake with a birthday note they provide at no charge! Great place, one of my favorite Italian restaurants."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love to return to La Vecchia
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We love to return to La Vecchia Cucina because of the food, but this time it was my son's birthday and they went out of their way to make it special for him."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed the evening. We had
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed the evening. We had a nice wine, very good waiter and had a fairly quiet spot."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love to go there. Great Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love to go there. Great Italian food."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 12 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As a Dating Coach for Women
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As a Dating Coach for Women at www.JonathonAslay.com I would like to say that the service was amazing, caring, kind and considerate."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 13 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Prompt, efficient service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Prompt, efficient service that bordered on a feel of wanting the table cleared for another seating. So much noise that my voice was hoarse when I left the restaurant."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 14 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service - again. Very consistent."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Charming Neighborhood Gem !
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everyone at our table ordered different items and we all enjoyed everything. It's a really nice little restaurant to go to for lunch and we'd definitely go back : )"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid Modern Italian Restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was relaxed but professional. Food was very flavorful and well seasoned. Look forward to going back. Wine list was really well priced and appropriate. Had a great time."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went here on recommendation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here on recommendation of a business acquaintance. I do not live in the area but needed to meet out of town business associates for dinner. Overall, a very nice meal. Salad was the highlight, crisp, fresh, generously portioned mixed greens, dressed well without drowning. My main course pasta (linguine alla puttanesca) was good, admittedly a pedestrian standard fare dish that is not likely to stand out. It was certainly well done, and I would not hesitate to have it or return here again. Great vibrant Santa Monica neighborhood location."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 18 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must stop in Santa Monica
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very nice place with attentive staff. Strongly recommend others. Nice menu, authentic Italian wines."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
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Review 19 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find, can't believe
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great find, can't believe we had not been there before. Would rate (on Zagat Scale) a good 28!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 20 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service and excellent food. Had a wonderful time."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 21 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Been going to La Vecchia for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Been going to La Vecchia for many years and their food and service never wavers. Always great food and excellent service."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I made a reservation for 6:30
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I made a reservation for 6:30 and was lucky to get the small table in the window for 2. The food was excellent as always and service equally so. It was a Monday so tye noise level was not too high and we could hear each other talk. Will come back soon.
Thank you."
Thank you."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 23 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great spot and they were extremely friendly. Flowers for the ladies on Valentine's Day and pleasant greeting. Food was delicious and the service was outstanding."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2000
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 24 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We felt like we were in New
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We felt like we were in New York City: great Italian food, busy, crowded and noisey. Definitely a destination. Specialty drinks were interesting and well made; corkage fee of $15 was a deal (brought our own special bottle)and the appetizers and entrees (fish, chicken, risotto, and pasta w/ truffles) were perfection. The only thing that was just "ok" were the desserts. Not bad, but nothing special. Would have been 5 stars except for the desserts...
Will go back again."
Will go back again."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been going to LaVecchia
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been going to LaVecchia for over 25 years and the food is always consistent and delicious."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 26 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Italian food, fresh
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Italian food, fresh ingredients and reasonable prices. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food As Usual
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again, a fantastic meal at La Vecchia Cucina. We eat here every couple months and highly recommend it for special occasions."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 28 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is just ok, really not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is just ok, really not the best italian I've had. Overated!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
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Review 29 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The beef carpaccio and filet
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The beef carpaccio and filet mignon in port wine sauce were delicious, but the pasta with lamb was way too salty."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
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Review 30 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
as always great food and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"as always great food and service without any pretensions -- a must go to place"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
There were four in our party;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There were four in our party; my wife and I (our first visit) and a couple who recommended La Vecchia Cucina as one of their favorite restaurants in the LA area. Saturday night. Parking was easy - $6 a half a block to the north. It was busy, but they honored our Open Table reservation without delay.
It’s a relatively small place, and the tables are small (which somewhat accounts for the higher than expected noise level). At times it becomes a bit of a balancing act to safely work a wine glass and the menu at the same time. Our chairs and the ones behind us were just about touching. And as one in our party lamented, they have no Vodka of Finnish origin.
The cocktails were good. We brought a bottle of wine ($15 corkage). The foo"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 32 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had lunch at La Vecchia
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had lunch at La Vecchia Cucina on Valentine's Day. Pasta was great....the salad left a bit to be desired, perhaps just an off day. Service was friendly and low key. Overall, this is a good option for a bite while shopping on Main Street."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service was the most outstandin
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was the most outstanding part of our experience at la vecchia. The food was also very good. We had a wonderful appetizer, pizza and dessert. The heart shaped pasta dish was not as good as we had hoped but not bad. Panna cotta was delicious. We love this place."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
came here for the perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"came here for the perfect romantic valentine's date for two.
great italian wine list. the service was exceptional. food even better (even though the garlic prevented any kisses from happening!)"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 35 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, but VERY noisy,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, but VERY noisy, especially on weekend evenings."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 36 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent and kitchen
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent and kitchen accommodated our special requests. Only distraction was a busboy who thrust his arm in front of us every time he needed to place or clear items on the table. We liked our waiter but he forgot to place our appetizer order."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 37 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful last minute find.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A wonderful last minute find. A perfect birthday dinner
Loved the place!"
Loved the place!"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 38 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we were promptly seated for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we were promptly seated for our reservation during a very busy Saturday night. The service was great, the food was also great. We had the meat and cheeses appetizer, excellent cold cuts and cheeses. Cheese with truffles was a dynamite. My husband had the Ossobuco, the meat was so tender, it just fell off the bones. The flavor of the sauce was very flavorful. I had the lobster pasta, it was not as flavorful as the Ossobuco, but it was also very good. Definitely will come back. The only hiccup of the dinner was that due to a mishap in the kitchen, the food came out really late. However, the waitress made it up to us by comping us dessert."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
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Review 39 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food wasn't spectacular.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food wasn't spectacular. I would have thought they would have better tasting food for DineLA, but I could have paid less than half elsewhere. Service was not that great as well."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 40 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent. We went for dine LA and the menu they offered had variety and some of their best entrees. All around us were very happy with their meals. The tables are very close and it was crowded and noisy...that would be my only complaint. Otherwise, the service, wine, staff and food were just great!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 41 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was amazing, the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was amazing, the service was great, and the atmosphere was lovely."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 42 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was very friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was very friendly and informative. Crispy Italian bread was perfect with good quality olive oil. Baby Lamb Chop was outstanding, soft, juicy and very tasty!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 43 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Spot!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was awesome, from the host to the waiter. The Dine LA menus was awesome! Great find!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 44 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my second time here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my second time here and the dining experience was very good both times. The food is excellent and the wine was very good too; the restaurant is close to the Edgemar Theater making it a wonderful evening."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 45 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food and Energetic Atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I loved La Vecchia Cucina overall. It was a busy evening, probably on account of DineLA, but the staff were very friendly, and our party of 5 girlfriends didn't wait too long for our table. All of the food was delicious, but I HIGHLY recommend the mussels and clams. They were amazing. The lamb bolognese was also very tasty. I would definitely love to come back here again."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 46 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I came here during Dine LA
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I came here during Dine LA with a friend, and we had a great time. The Dine LA menu was excellent -- I really felt the food was worth much more than the price we paid. I had to ask to change our table from the original table by the door to another one in the back because I felt cold because of the draft from the door. The waitress helped us promptly without a fuss. I also really liked that the floor is carpeted, which is great for noise reduction. We went for lunch and there were several parties with small children, so it must be kid-friendly, too. Luckily, there were no shriekers among the kids. All in all, a very satisfying lunch."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2012
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Review 47 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best Italian restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best Italian restaurant in Santa Monica!
Our party of four was greeted cordially, immediately given an excellent table away from the bar and served quickly and politely. The food was outstanding; the fish, chicken and pasta dishes we ordered were truly delicious. Be sure to reserve in advance and come early; it gets
very busy and deservedly so."
Our party of four was greeted cordially, immediately given an excellent table away from the bar and served quickly and politely. The food was outstanding; the fish, chicken and pasta dishes we ordered were truly delicious. Be sure to reserve in advance and come early; it gets
very busy and deservedly so."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 48 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I go here every idine opportunity.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I go here every idine opportunity. It's a welcome return each time"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 49 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
dineLA event was really enjoyable.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"dineLA event was really enjoyable. The menu gave many options to select from and everything was delicious."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 50 for La Vecchia Cucina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
delicious food and warm and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"delicious food and warm and friendly service; one of the best menus on the "Dine L.A." circuit. Definitely a "go back to" spot."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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