Santa Monica, Los Angeles · restaurant
A polished little Italian spot in Santa Monica where the pastas are handmade, the wine list knows what it’s doing, and the room hums with low-stakes date energy. It’s warm without being rustic cosplay. Just clean lines, good olive oil, and plates that make you slow down whether you planned to or not. Settle in with a glass of red, twirl something silky, and let the Westside pretend it’s a trattoria for the night.
Roman-style carbonara with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, egg yolk, and black pepper.
Imported weekly from Andria, Italy — served with tomato jam and grilled bread.
House-made meatballs braised in tomato sauce, served over creamy polenta.