Rank 1.
Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica
italian · Santa Monica
solid italian with a cheese program that actually justifies the hype—the ratings back it up across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Paying for the Scene
$$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:45G4.5T4.7Y4.3MS
Warningyou're paying for the scene and the location; food's good but not transcendent for the price tier.