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Locanda Portofino, Santa Monica, CA

Locanda Portofino

4.7
4.7
977 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Since 1995, passion and devotion keeps Locanda Portofino one of the most authentic Italian restaurants on the westside. Where freshness and quality collaborate to create traditional such as egg tagliatelle bolognese, flavorful Neapolitan meat ragu, exotic spaghetti with sea urchin

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 394-2070
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 977 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Locanda Portofino offers an enchanting dining experience with "the BEST food in the city" and authentic Italian charm. Guests praise the "wonderful atmosphere" and "attentive service," creating a memorable evening. While some found pricing high, the "superb" dishes and "lovely" ambiance make it a standout Santa Monica eatery.

977 Reviews
  1. Joshua

    Los Angeles

    58 reviews

    1.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was flavorless. Shocking. Even simple things like salt and pepper were missing.

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  2. Roger

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Fried Calamari excellent, Pasta entrees excellent. Caesar salad very good. Atmosphere quiet enough so you could actually hear the people at your table, which is not the case in many restaurants.

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  3. Nicholas

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unassuming. Good, simple, Italian food. Noise level low, waiters genuine

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  4. Abigail

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic restaurant with great service! Lovely wine list. Not an inexpensive meal.

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  5. Deborah

    Los Angeles

    116 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this neighborhood gem. Great food, service and ambiance.

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  6. Robert

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian in LA. Graci Zoran !!! Always great !

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  7. Mona

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was served lukewarm. Eggplant parmesan, penne pomodoro, swordfish. All not great. Not tasty and portion size not worth the very high prices. Asked for a side of green peas. They were inedible. Will not be returning.

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  8. Amedeo

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Pleasant atmosphere. Excellent service.

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  9. Lorenzo

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the vibe and the food always delivers. The raw fish is exquisite and the pastas are as good as any in LA.

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  10. Tim

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining here with the family. We are picky Italian food lovers! The sign that the food is great is everyone is sharing and saying “whoa you need to try this!” Pair it with a good wine selection and excellent service and you have a winner! Five stars.

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FAQs

Locanda Portofino does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Locanda Portofino also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 394-2070.

Locanda Portofino is rated 4.7 stars by 977 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Locanda Portofino

1110 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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