Rank 1.
Orto Santa Monica
italian · Santa Monica
solid italian cooking with real technique—the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about it.
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
$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:00G4.5T4.3Y4.2MS
Warningyou're paying a premium for the santa monica address and scene, not just the food.