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Caffé Delfini, Santa Monica, CA

Caffé Delfini

4.8
4.8
571 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
147 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Childhood friends Alessandro Ercoli, Gianpietro Silardi, and Lino Savoia opened this typical Italian restaurant back in 1990. Continuing the adventure now with Alessandro are Riccardo Menichetti from Tuscany, a long-time friend with a strong passion for food and cooking, and Teri Ercoli (Alex's wife). Caffe’ Delfini has become synonymous with romance. As soon as you step inside, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that transports you to the cobblestone streets of Rome, and soft music fills the air, adding to the intimate ambiance that permeates the restaurant. The menu is a culinary journey through Italy with dishes that are prepared using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Caffe’ Delfini isn't just a place to eat, but a destination for lovers to come and create lasting memories. In fact, it’s not just the food that makes this restaurant so romantic. The attentive and friendly staff go above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels special and cared for.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rigo and Cristo
  • Catering
    We do have catering options depending on size and type of food that is requested. We need at least 2 days in advance to organize large catering (typically more than 20 people)
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private room can accommodate a single long table for 25 guests for a private party and up to 32 by choosing a different table format
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Highway
  • Parking details
    Valet and Street Parking Available
  • Public transit
    Santa Monica Metro
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 571 people are saying

Caffé Delfini reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Neighborhood gem

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Best Ambiance

  • Westside

    Neighborhood gem

  • Westside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffé Delfini is a neighborhood gem with a "charming" atmosphere and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "delicious" Italian dishes and warm ambiance. The staff's hospitality adds to the memorable dining experience. Standouts include the "best Cesar salad," "excellent risotto," and "superlative" vibes. Perfect for special occasions and cozy dinners.
571 Reviews
  1. ada VIP

    Los Angeles49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They forgot one person’s main course. They eventually brought it but sort of surprised they did not give a comp dessert or something
    Caffé DelfiniResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hi Ada, thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal customer. Caffe' Delfini appreciates transparency and fairness. There was indeed a miscommunication and Riccardo only ordered two items instead of three as you requested. Then, being a very busy night, the dessert was ordered by another waiter who did not know about the " issue " so the check came out with no discount. You are right, it was our fault, we should have been more precise, and we will be glad to offer a dessert on your next visit. Ciao, and see you guys soon

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Jim

    Los Angeles106 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is so great to have this wonderful little restaurant back in business! Alex and Hector put on a great return show for us last night. Food, as always, was delicious. Service attentive and professional. And a very-happy-to-have-you-back vibe permeated the restaurant. Totally recommendable!!!

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  3. Ellen

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So delicious and able to hear, converse, and engage Gotta go early

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  4. KathyM

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So WONDERFUL to be back at Caffe Delfini! Ricardo, Hector and all the staff made for a perfect evening!!! Food was delicious as always and the familiar & warm ambiance was just what we needed! Congratulations on all your hard work to get open again.

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  5. Joanne

    Los Angeles36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    How could I not have known about this gem which has been open for nearly 40 years. Food was fresh and truly “homemade” as they rightfully boast. The owner is so friendly and spends time with all guests. The rest of the staff is equally friendly. You feel the charm of the old house this restaurant originally was.

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  6. Estefania

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love dining here! The food is exquisite, the service is exceptional and the staff is so friendly.

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  7. Andrew VIP

    London32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been coming to this neighborhood gym for years. As always, food service and ambience are excellent. Thank you, alex!

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  8. Victor

    Orlando180 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has the best Cesar salad and trout almondine. The staff is very nice as well. We will continue to come back.

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  9. Barbara

    New Mexico9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner by the window on New Year’s Eve. Perfect!

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  10. Paul VIP

    Minneapolis22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The lasagna was fantastic! As were the other pasta dishes.

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FAQs

Caffé Delfini does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Caffé Delfini also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 459-8823.

Caffé Delfini is rated 4.8 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Caffé Delfini

147 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pacific Coast Highway
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and Street Parking Available
  • Public transit
    Santa Monica Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rigo and Cristo
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We do have catering options depending on size and type of food that is requested. We need at least 2 days in advance to organize large catering (typically more than 20 people)
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private room can accommodate a single long table for 25 guests for a private party and up to 32 by choosing a different table format
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