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Via Veneto
- Italian
- Santa Monica, CA
About this business
Longing for an experience that will remind you of those glorious summers you spent on the Mediterranean as a child? Okay, maybe you didn't live there, but you'll soon feel like a true Sardinian in this very authentic Italian eatery that serves homemade rolls and thick, wide-noodle linguine. You may see a celeb or two hiding out incognito in the corner since this is a favorite hangout among the Main Street trend-setters. The small size and dark lighting also add to its very intimate and romantic feel, but the true draw is the... read more
Location details
3009 Main St, 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 |
Best asparagus ravioli in the world – I'm shocked at the negative reviews! I've been there 4 times and each time it is better than the last. We were even turned away with reservations last Friday because my husband was in shorts and I'd STILL recommend this place. I'm going back on May 30th and bringing friends! The waiters can be hard to understand, but I've actually felt embarrassed by how much time they spent with us going over the menu. Our last time we tipped 50% because we were so impressed with the service. The aspara... read more
Manager/Waiter disaster: Worst Experience Awkward and Uncomfortable. – My experience was like being served by sleazy used car salesman with fake italian accents. It was so hammed up that my boyfriend and I both couldn't understand the specials of the evening only that we felt roped into ordering at least one. We had the same experience with the wine. Every wine by the glass they were supposedly "out of". We were then pointed in the direction of the 1/2 bottles for over $100. When i tried to order a 1/2 bottle for around $40 ... read more
Absolutely horrible- don't go!!! – This was the worst experience I've ever had dining. Well, not dining really. We went on Friday night with 8:00 reservations, waited until 8:30 without even being spoken to, and then when we were asked to wait outside in the cold, we decided to leave. The manager or owner (never understood who he was) used expliatives and told us never to come back. It was absolutely horrible. I've been in the restaurant industry and customer service industry for 10 years. The worst service I've ever ever ev... read more
Rude and Crude service and shame on the Manager Marco – Let me start first by saying I 100% agree with scr17. I have been driving up to LA from OC for the past three years to dine at Via Veneto. Yes, the food IS that good. I've taken so many of my friends there and most of them have become fixtures of this restaurant. I've spoken to Marco, the so-called manager quite a few times. To make a long story short, I ended up making a reservation for me and two of my close friends, one of who is lactose intolerant. This friend asked... read more
A disappointing evening – I have been to Via Veneto when it had just opened and remember it being such a nice night, which is why I decided to take my parents there last night for their 46th anniversary. As I waited for my parents to arrive I sat at the table already embarrassed by the noise factor. The place comes off as a beautiful romantic restaurant but is louder than Laker game. We had trouble understanding the nice Italian waiter and had to guess what we were ordering on the specials. If you plan on dining here, see if... read more
Go at your own risk - I will never go back (at the end of the day, its just pasta) – The Good-The food was very good, exceptional in some cases. Our server was wonderful, great personality, a passion for food and a wonderful Italian accent that added to his charm. The Bad-Good luck trying to have any conversation. It is IMPOSSIBLE to hear inside. The Ugly-At the end of our meal we ordered a $130 bottle of wine at the sommelier's urging to go with our dessert. As we were finishing the bottle I started to notice the owner loud... read more
This is a real feast for the senses... – You know when you walk in the door, you're getting the real deal. This place isn't going to coddle you, or make sure your every whim is catered to - it's all about a treu Italian food experience. We (wife and I) cook 5 nights a week. We've eaten all over the world. This is consistently one of the best nights out for a feast that we've experienced, anywhere. We've been in small groups, and larger groups. Never has one person in our outings been underwhelmed by a dish. And we all are en... read more
AVOID AT ALL COSTS – After waiting 15 minutes to be seated along with 2 friends, we came only for dessert and wine and told that to the waiter. We ordered our (very expensive for 3 college students) desserts and wine to only be asked to leave 5 minutes later because our order was too small and they did not want to waste their time on customers who did not meet their requirements, but were told that the $6 water was "on the house". That was a little embarassing in itself, but we decided it wasn't worth it anyway and got up to... read more
Worst experience EVER at a restaurant – Where do i start?! The waitress approached us and told us the specials. She gave us on average 3 - 4 specials for each course. My husband and i kept glancing at eachother wondering if it would ever end. The waitress had a beautiful Italian accent, but she was saying the specials so very fast that her words ran into eachother and we couldn't understand a word she said! They have squeezed in as many tables in that small space as possible, and as a result, everytime someone at the table b... read more
Frequently asked questions about Via Veneto
How is Via Veneto rated?
Via Veneto has a 4.4 star rating with 427 reviews.
When is Via Veneto open?
Via Veneto is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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