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Valentino
- Italian
- Santa Monica, CA
About this business
Specialties Valentino, the flagship restaurant of Piero Selvaggio's Valentino Restaurant Group, is widely regarded as one of the finest Italian restaurants in the U.S. Valentino has received critical acclaim for its food, wine and service by the industry's top publications including Wine Spectator, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine and more. The restaurant has also received James Beard Foundation awards for both its wine list and service. With its intimate dining rooms, legendary wine cellar, exceptional cuisine court... read more
Location details
3115 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
It's seen better days. It seems past its expiration date. It was dark and stuffy inside. Lots of tourists. Overpriced, ok food. Nothing special or innovative. I guess it's perfect for the older crowd who doesn't like change.
Not to impressed :( – The food was fine, but nothing special about it. I rather go to Macoroni Grill....had to wait over 30 min for the food....!
The BEST italian restaurant in LA. The pasta with fresh truffles shaved on top is a must try, if you don't see it on the menu, just ask them -- easily one of the best things I've ever eaten.
Italian at its finest – I'd only ever been to the Valentino in Las Vegas, so i was ecstatic when i was able to check out the original in Santa Monica. i'd also eaten chef Chessa's food at the place he cooked in Vegas, Cafe Giorgio, and I really liked his style of Italian cuisine there. Valentino Santa Monica, however, was a revelation into the true nature of his cooking. I tried to stay on a budget, so i opted for the four course tasting menu with wine pairings. I loved the artichoke salad with amazingly fragrant shavings of... read more
Still the best Italian in town – Piero Selvaggio has been doing this the right way since 1972. I have been eating at Valentino for years now and have always been impressed with the service the food and of course his wine list. I went just the other day to see about their new chef Nicola Chessa who is a Sardinian guy with a great reputation in Vegas. This guy cooked for the Pope once! Anyway we went and were impressed with Chessa's skill. He's certainly added a little of that southern italian flare to this menu - but the dieh... read more
Terrible! – A single glass of wine costs $14. $28 for a plate of chef boyardee raviolis that were supposed to be accompanied by chicken, but weren't. Pushy servers. $40 plate dinners that don't satisfy. Overall a bad experience. We were in LA on vacation so decided to try it out.. what a mistake.. Go to Wendy's or Mcdonalds.. you will enjoy it more.
Disappointing – I took my wife to this restaurant for our Valentine's dinner, and was really excited to go. The food was pretty good. Similar to other reviewers, I thought for the price it could be better and the wine prices were way over the top, but I expected as much. However, the crowd was depressingly small for a Friday night. When we tried to get our coats back from the coat check, the real fun began. They had mixed up the tags with other patrons, which caused a delay and ultimately ended up in them misplacing my wife'... read more
Excellent food and style – This high-style restaurant has excellent food, perfectly prepared. The wine list is a veritable phone book of options, but the wait staff was extremely helpful. Every bite of food was pure heaven and while it's a bit of a bump to the wallet, if you're looking for fine dining on the westside, Valentino is absolutely worth going to.
Well worth the wait. – I have been thinking of trying Valentino for many years, but frankly the negative reviews put it lower on my list. We were quite pleasantly surprised at how delicious all the food was. The flavor of the food is superb. This is one of the best Italian restaurants on the Westside, maybe just one of the best restaurants on the Westside period. I don't know why there are any negative reviews. I will definitely be back to try it again. Yes, it is expensive, but worth it. Parking is valet, but there is some ... read more
Frequently asked questions about Valentino
How is Valentino rated?
Valentino has a 4.5 star rating with 201 reviews.
When is Valentino open?
Valentino is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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