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.