Santa Monica, Los Angeles · restaurant
A candlelit cocoon off PCH where silverware clinks softly, truffle wafts from somewhere nearby, and the odds of dining next to a movie star are high. Giorgio Baldi plays it old-school: white tablecloths, barely-there lighting, and pasta that’s quietly perfect. It’s equal parts trattoria and power dinner, with valet lines, tight tables, and an unspoken rule to keep your eyes on your own wine glass. Pros know you can always split pastas to get the most bang from your buck.
Whole fish from Italy, grilled simply with lemon, salt and olive oil.
Whole lobster tossed with spaghetti in a light tomato sauce.
Handmade pasta filled with sweet corn in a white truffle sauce.
Flourless chocolate cake, dense and rich. Gluten-free.
Sauteed lobster tail with lemon and herbs.
Linguini with fresh clams, white wine, garlic. Off-menu classic.
Toasted bread with prosciutto, olive oil. Simple Italian start.
Asparagus-filled ravioli with butter and sage. Seasonal.