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La Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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#87 of 311 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: West
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch
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“Great Italian in Santa Monica”
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5 of 5 stars
amm1660395 1 contribution
Culver City, CA
Jun 22, 2008

Iv'e been back a couple of times and the food is allways great. The service was good also, the server was not overpowering but came by just enough. Try the buratta appetizer, you won't be disapointed. We also had the rigatoni bolognese and the linuine with clams and both pastas were right on. For dessert we had the chocolate lava... more

“Very enjoyable.”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 16, 2008

Very enjoyable. more

“Great food - loved my...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 20, 2008

Great food - loved my pasta dish and salad, wine list and friendly staff. The crowd is a little chic-chic and it's a bit pricey. Not for the budget minded. Runs about $100 for 2 people - appetizer, drinks, salad and main course. more

“Fine pasta, fine service”
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5 of 5 stars
picky_omnivore 1 contribution
Washington, DC
Feb 18, 2008

A good dining experience all around. The service was attentive but not intrusive. We ordered wine by the glass that was surprisingly good for the price. Perfect al dente pasta for my daughter and a tasty risotto for me were enjoyed in due course. I think our cheesecake was a bit overpowering, but this is not one of my favorite... more

“Very good tasting and...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 29, 2007

Very good tasting and looking food and excellent waiter service by Dominique who also works at I Cugini more

“Great neighborhood restaurant!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Santa Monica, CA
Dec 3, 2004
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La Vecchia Cucina is Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant, located by the blue Pacific in the historic neighborhood of Ocean Park. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch, a full course dinner, a late-evening snack, or something in between, the Vec offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and... more

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La Vecchia Cucina Address

2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tel: (310) 399-7979 Fax: 310.399.4590
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.