When I first arrived in Santa Monica from New York in 1993, I always opted to eat at a natural foods café just next-door to Fritto Misto, and I unfortunately never gave them a chance. Last week, I was in the mood for "Italian", and I remembered Fritto Misto, and I looked at their menu. They had meals that sounded delicious, and I was delighted that they served whole wheat and gluten-free pasta options. I wound up having a fantastic meal there, and I ate there again this week. Everything is so fresh, flavorful, and delicious! The environment is very warm and friendly, and the staff is very accommodating and helpful. I didn't feel like I had to choose between health and flavor when I was there; I got both! Bravo, Fritto Misto! A big thank you to Robert, the owner, and the two waiters/servers who helped me; Kevin and Carlos. Though I don't drink, a big thank you to the bartenders who were very friendly and helpful when I walked in. read more

Ambiance: - Located in santa monica, so parking is a bit difficult - Lots of seating inside and on the patio - employees friendly and helpful Food: - Artichoke & Mascarpone Stuffed Gnocchi: crowd favorite, good chew in the gnocchi - Black and White Spaghettini with bolognese: standard bolognese sauce, and good texture of the black and white noodles read more

Fritto Misto - Black and White Spaghettini with bolognese - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This is a 10/10 Italian restaurant in the U.S. The bread is soft, and goes great with a side of pink sauce. The atomic pasta is one of the best pastas I've had. It was a spicy kick, it was protein, and it is so saucy. The pasta is perfectly al dente. The lasagna with pink sauce is HUGE, and worth it! If you get this, you'll probably need to split it though. The service is outstanding. They remembered me after not coming for over a year. They even remembered I like pink sauce with my bread. EAT HERE! read more

New location. Same great service and pasta! The food was still plentiful and delicious. The service was friendly and attentive. We made a reservation for a larger party for a bday celebration and everything was great. Everyone enjoyed the food! A continued reliable classic for the friend group! read more

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The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The pasta portion was generous with bits of bacon and tomatoes. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The lemon bar was a standout! Topped with fresh whipped cream and the perfect mix of crunch, chewiness, and softness. Will definitely be back!" read more

Fritto Misto - Jumbo Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Nice, low-key casual restaurant that we came on a weeknight for dinner after a long day. We didn't drive here but it seemed like there was a decent bit of street parking around. It almost had the vibes of an Italian American diner. I have celiac (strictly gluten-free) and am vegetarian. The server was extremely friendly, helpful and was also able to reasurre me about cross-contamination protocols available in the kitchen. I ordered a custom pasta with gluten-free penne with basil pesto sauce and mixed vegetables add-in. It was great, actually! The sauce felt fresh, pasta itself tasted good, vegetables were a nice mix-in, and the portions were generous. We had the flourless chocolate cake for dessert, and it was delicious!! I thought I was too full, but we devoured the cake - it was moist and decadent. Overall, great experience here and would return! read more

Fritto Misto - Flourless chocolate cake (gluten-free) - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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The food here is very good. They stay off with ice waters and warm bread / butter! Service was just okay this time, the server made a snide remark about being fired for letting my sister order a kids meal... but we did order an app and an adult meal too. Cute Italian style restaurant inside. No parking lot read more

Fritto Misto - Kids garlic cream rigatoni Adult pesto linguini with broccoli - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Really yummy I love how they have customizable pasta. You'll definitely find something you'll like here. The pasta is bomb and honestly really filling and rich. The atmosphere is really nice too I love the art of Santa Monica on the wall! Everyone seems to be having a great time and waiters/waitresses are helpful as well! Our food came pretty quick too and we didn't have any problems. read more

Fritto Misto - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Atmosphere was great, staff super friendly and attentive, accommodated our 10 person group without a problem - we did have a reservation though. Food was amazing!! I ordered the Vegetable Lasagna, and every one at the table ordered something different, and no person was disappointed! Staff even treated our mom's at the table to a shared dessert - delicious! read more

Fritto Misto - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Everytime I come here the service and the food is amazing .. please keep the same employees and treat them wonderfully! I'm picky .. they could never go wrong every dish is amazing! read more

I love their style of serving pasta, I ordered Garlic Shrimp with black and white pasta, it was amazing, texture of pasta done right by my preference and the shrimp was cooked accurately and the sauce was simply delightful and not drowning the dish. I ordered twice on the calamari! The owner is very welcoming and charming, I still have some left over for later. My mint mojito mocktail was divine. read more

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Service, ambience, food - ALL AMAZING!! We looked over the menu ahead of time and knew what we wanted - a glass of cab each, caprese, artichoke shrimp gnocchi, and pumpkin ravioli. A basket of bread was placed on our table while we were waiting for our food and was great with the creamy pasta sauces. The shrimp gnocchi had a very lemony zest flavor that tastes so great with the shrimp. The pumpkin ravioli is sweet and creamy, deliciously paired with spinach in the pasta. Parking is super easy, there's meters everywhere. It wasn't too busy on a weekday evening. I'd recommend looking at the menu ahead of time here, there's a lot of items and I definitely felt overwhelmed. I was glad we picked out our meals ahead of time! read more

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I could've sworn I'd already reviewed this place years ago, but apparently not, so I'm happy to do it now. There's honestly not much to say, though-- the food is consistently excellent, the service is solid, and the layout is lovely. I do wish there were more in the way of outdoor seating, as the patio is fully enclosed-- I know this has a more intimate feel that some people prefer, but for both noise and airflow (I am still trying to keep as covid safe as possible) I always prefer actually outdoor seats. My party and I all thoroughly enjoyed our meals (and I am happy to report that there were plenty of delightful vegetarian options on the menu). I also enjoyed the drinks, having ordered a Zombie myself. read more

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Got the Cajun seared chicken which was garlicky and creamy. Not super spicy but well balanced and the chicken was delicious. Great service, I got the appletini and the bartender / waitress came out to ask me if it was ok since they started using new lemon juice which was very thoughtful. Felt well taken care of here! read more

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Delicious Italian served FAST. We got our food and drinks in nearly 15 minutes. Baby friendly place- outdoor covered area. I got the "pillows" and Alfredo sauce. You can do a create your own which is perfect because I was able to add veggies and nuts to mine. I got these because they had horrible reviews but looked amazing! Super tasty My husband got the steak with pesto and really enjoyed it Baby menu is reasonably priced and the Alfredo sauce was delicious! read more

Fritto Misto - Pillows (Ricotta and Basil) - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Fritto Misto has been on my list for a while and I finally got to order takeout from them. Their wild basil ravioli is a must try! The colorful pasta itself was aesthetically pleasing. The sauce was creamy and balanced, and the sundried tomatoes added a nice burst of acidity. I look forward to coming back, dining in, and exploring more of the menu. read more

I've been to another location before and remember the food being yummy! We were at a baby shower nearby so we came here for an early dinner. Overall the food was tasty and the service was friendly. The calamari was yummy but didn't love the pasta I got. read more

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Are first time here our Son pick this Resturant close to the book signing Atmosphere was so great large window to see out and nice patio to inside cute and quaint inside with a large bar too We ordered water and few glasses of wine a Cab, a Petite Syrah for me Bread and butter came out very soft and warm too We made it easy for our server he was working the bar too I vegetarian Lasagna it was big slab, and the mushroom raviolis were so good too What I tried Everyone was happy too Service was great here and very friendly and helpful too Sausage Lasagna was really delicious too We only enjoy the company and good food Now we know for next time we be back to try more food maybe the pizza read more

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TLDR: Tasty Italian food at reasonable prices. You get what you pay for, and the portions here are GENEROUS (compared to other LA spots for this price point). Looking forward to the next visit already! - - - - - - Fritto Misto is a restaurant that's really been on the block for a bit, and I'm ecstatic that a friend shared it with me. To satisfy my Italian cravings, we really came 15 minutes before opening, for some reason expecting a a line on a Sunday morning. There was - thankfully - not. Parking was fairly available on the street at ~ $2 / hr? Being one of the first customers, we were able to sit anywhere, and we chose a section in the covered, outdoor patio. The glass windows separating the street from us made for a comfy lunch spot. Our server started us with waters before giving us bread and olive oil / balsamic vinagrette... ooh! Now, I'm generally not a big fan of the bread, but for this... yes give us another basket! (Thankfully, we got another, and yes it was complimentary.) Outside of bread, we also had their fried pillows, featuring fried ricotta. They tasted good, but this is definitely going to be a one-timer for me. For our orders, we had the Atomic Chicken and Garlic Shrimp. Mine was the Garlic Shrimp, and upon receiving it, I know that my server was proud of this dish. No kidding was he when he said that there were 29 (or some other number) of shrimp! (Yes, I lost count, and it was that good.) The black and white pasta was tasty, and nothing beats a good garlic cream sauce. Another plus? It is on the pricier side, but those portions are generous! I came in expecting to save the rest for another meal, but it was too tempting not to finish. My friend's meal? Thankfully, he didn't succumb to the competition and was able to pack the rest home along with his bread for another meal. Paying was fairly easy, and the entire dining experience was smooth. Halfway through, we also had another server (shift change?) but table to table, our servers were efficient and friendly. read more

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Upon moving to west LA, I'd heard that this was one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, and my first dining experience here did not disprove that idea. The server was nice and provided menu recommendations, including daily specials. Our group tried three different dishes and enjoyed all of them -- the ravioli, lemon fettuccini, and Italian sausage are all fantastic, and the sauces are all very flavorful. Fritos Misto also serves warm bread to your table before the meal, which is always a win in my book. The five stars here are well-deserved, but I'm hoping word doesn't get out too quickly, as I love the food and want to come back without having to wait in an hour-long line. read more

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Create your own pasta for the win!! My friends and I walked to this location but it looked to be street parking. We did not have a reservation but only waited a few mins to be seated. The place was packed so we had our hopes high for good eats. We all wanted pasta and did the create your own. We got a little creative :) everyone had a different meal. One of my friends got vegan pasta and that was cool that they offered it! I did the lemon pepper pasta with a garlic butter sauce and added chicken. It was good! The lemon pepper was not as present/distinguished as the other flavors so that would have been nice to have it stand out more. Overall I think everyone enjoyed their meal and it we would go back for another bite! read more

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Back in our UCLA days, my friends and I used to love eating here (the old location). The vibes were great, the food was filling, and it could fit all of us -- we used to roll deep. Fast forward 10 years later, and we needed a spot for our reunion dinner. Jonas the manager was super accommodating and kind -- we were able to make a reservation for 20 of us. The food was as good as I remembered, our server was incredible (and also very patient with us -- we were a little slow to order because everyone was busy catching up). We basically ordered everything - so yummy, and the perfect antidote for all of our discussions about our 10-year-post-grad anxieties. The biggest negative about this place is that I live 400 miles away and it's a bit of a trek to get back! read more

Fritto Misto - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Heard such great things about Fritto Misto from my girlfriends & I got to try it out since I was in the area. Immediately walking into this establishment, it gives a homey vibe. We came in on a Sunday evening at around 4PM and got seated immediately. We got lucky with parking since we found a spot right outside the establishment on the street. However, if you're unlucky it can be a bit challenging to find parking since this is on one of the busy streets in Santa Monica. My friends and I ordered one appetizer and a main meal. What was ordered: - Jumbo Ravioli - Calamari Everything was delicious and flavorful! Fritto Misto is popular for their jumbo ravioli and for good reason. The pasta is packed with flavor and it pair so nicely with the sundried tomatoes + caramelized onions. As delicious as the pasta was, I wish it was less greasy. I felt like the greasiness of the pasta kinda killed it for me -- but still really yummy! Other than that, super yummy. I will definitely be coming back but I will request for them to make my pasta less greasy :-) read more

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Always a lovely place to get fantastic fresh pasta!! Wait staff is friendly and visits often, and we love getting warm bread at the beginning of our meal! I love seeing the art and the large museum each time I go, too. This time I got the Sage Cream Chicken and it was absolutely delicious. The carrots and zucchini on top were fresh and paired well with the chicken and tomato fettuccine. Previously I did the build your own, but you definitely can trust Fritto Misto to know what they're doing. Grazie mille read more

Fritto Misto - Sage Cream Chicken - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I like this spot, upgrade from the old spot on Colorado fer sure. Reasonably priced "build-your-own" pasta options. Pick the pasta type, sauce etc. I like the bartender and the manager. They make a nice martini if that's what you're craving. They also have an interesting (but in a good way) deep fried pasta app (gnocchi). read more

Great laid back but nice upscale atmosphere. Terrific service, owner even came by to check on us (and chatted with us for a few...always appreciate that!). Food was amazing!! Lasagna melted in my mouth and the old fashioned was 3rd best ever (believe me that's a compliment!) read more

Fritto Misto - Lasagna and spinach and cheese torlinni with Alfredo sauce - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Still one of my favorite spots in Santa Monica. I will always get the Atomic Pasta. It is one of my favorite pasta dishes of all time, it's that good! read more

Fritto Misto - Atomic Pasta - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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WOW WOW WOW. I just got back from Italy and was having severe fomo, this is the first place I went. It was our first time here and we were impressed!!! The host was so wonderful, our server Carlos, honestly everyone was a vibe! You can tell why this place has been open for 36 years. The food was beyond delicious as you can see from our empty plate club pic. To top it off, they brought us a complimentary desert, I can't wait to come back on another date night! read more

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This is a really amazing local spot to hit up after a day at the Getty. They have way more space than the previous location and a little more parking. We were immediately seated and served within the next 15 to 20 minutes during late lunch. We had some delicious garlic shrimp with two colored pasta. Going al dente is to right away! The sauce was very creamy and garlic enough to make your breath smell for the rest of the day. We also had the jumbo ravioli, and it also had its own unique cream sauce. Between the two, I would order the ravioli again we finished it off with a little tiramisu, and the baby size is actually quite large for the two of us. Props to the restaurant on serving us even when they had a power outage. read more

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I like this place. I have been there twice I last 2 months and it's 30 miles from home and work. Good menu, food tastes great, staff is great and I found convenient parking. I like trying different pastas and sauces. Nice patio! read more

Service was pretty good and the ambiance is very loud. Overall,, this was a good experience. You get what you pay for! Big heaping plates of pasta for a decent price. You just have to make sure you make the right choice. Sun-dried tomato fettuccine pasta: 8/10 Super flavorful pasta and very creamy sauce. I liked how strong the flavors were and how they all tasted together. The pasta was a bit clumpy and the pancetta a bit too fatty. Meat lovers spaghetti with steak tips and bolognese sauce: 5/10 Despite all the great things inside the pasta, this one was extremely bland. The steak was tough and it just didn't have that great of flavor. read more

Fritto Misto - Filet Mignon Tips Bolognese Meat Lovers Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Best neighborhood Italian restaurant in the Los Angeles area. I'd put it up against some NYC ones. Great food, great prices, great staff it feels like a NYC local Italian joint. They make you feel like family. read more

Fritto Misto is an amazing family-owned restaurant that serves one of the most authentic and comforting Italian dishes. Our table ordered the calamari to share, and it was crispy and perfect to taste. The paired sauce was creamy and light, balancing the fried calamari. We ordered the famous short rib ravioli and creamy pesto linguini. The ravioli was so decadent and bold in flavor; this was one of our favorites. The linguini was a fresh and savory combination that was so silky. I loved how decadent each plate was! read more

Fritto Misto - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is my first time visiting this great restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised and we really enjoyed our meal at Fritto Misto! Our waiter was super friendly! We both enjoyed the New Orleans with pasta, shrimp, and chicken. I got mine with the regular white sauce that comes with it and my friend got it with the red sauce and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. In addition, the Caesar salad was excellent and the lettuce was super fresh and crispy. We also ordered a little side order of, anchovies for the salad. The bottom line is I highly recommend this place and we will definitely be back. Excellent meal!! read more

Fritto Misto - First tyme here ! Can't wait (: - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I came here once before for my friend's birthday and had been wanting to come back. I'm glad I did last night! Their pasta is fresh and with al dente texture that holds up well in the sauces. I really enjoy their calamari frito and their pasta dishes are consistently great too. This time, I ordered the salmon with squid ink pasta in a garlic, fresh tomato, and basil sauce. The flavors were fantastic, but the salmon itself was extremely salty -- definitely more than double what I'd expect. It felt like a seasoning mistake, because everything else on the plate was well-balanced. They are more of American Italian than authentic Italian. (i.e. cream in Carbonara) That said, if they can be more consistent with the salt levels, and since this place has low corkage fee -- it makes for good casual supper with friends with a favorite bottle of wine. It can easily be a five-star spot for me. They have a great friendly service as well. read more

Fritto Misto - Special Salmon and squid ink pasta - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

1 Garlic Shrimp Pasta - Highly recommend!! It's not marked as a signature dish on the menu, but it was hands-down the favorite at our table. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the creamy sauce was rich and flavorful. It may not look as flashy as the signature pastas, but taste-wise it was the best--also the first dish we finished! 2 Fritto Misto - A solid appetizer and one of their signature items. A mixed fried platter with calamari, shrimp, sweet potato, eggplant, and broccoli. Nicely fried and not too greasy. 3 Atomic Pasta - This one is listed first on the pasta menu and even has a star next to it, but it didn't live up to the hype. It's a wide noodle pasta with a slightly odd-tasting spicy sauce. The grilled chicken on top was a bit dry as well. Would skip this next time. 4 Tiramisu - Had to try the tiramisu at an Italian restaurant! The coffee flavor in the sponge layer was strong and authentic. The cream layer was a bit too rich for those who don't like super sweet desserts, but overall, it was decently balanced. atmosphere: Clean and tidy, with a cozy and comfortable layout. ‍ Service: It was very busy in the evening, and most of the time we were helped by food runners rather than servers. They were doing their best, but you can definitely feel the dinner rush. read more

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From The Bay Area, here for a conference. We came here for dinner, and it was delicious! We were all craving pasta and I think this satisfied our craving! Such a great menu, so many options to choose from! The service was great, super helpful and attentive. (Even gave us a treat because it was our first time!) the plates are huge, definitely shareable. The ambiance is super nice, outdoor (but in a sunroom type way)/indoor seating. Lighting is intimate, but inviting for groups! read more

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Solid little pasta spot. GF options. PARKING it's Santa Monica. Find a metered space on the street. No lot. SEATING Casual dining spot. Tables for small and large groups. This cool ~63°F evening, was still pleasant to sit in the "patio" area. It's a glass exterior wall, with better light (not much of an outside view). The chairs are "okay" for comfort. One side of the table is a booth bench. SERVICE Nice. Uneven. We were a little early (5pm Sunday) and there were plenty of tables available, but I think the kitchen was in the weeds. Our server only showed up for our order. We flagged down others for drinks and check. Everyone was nice. Just a little overwhelmed. Our table neighbors has been here before, and remarked the experience for them was different (better) the previous time they visited. They had to wait a while for their check. FOOD Gluten Free pasta! Really good. My wife doesn't have a severe allergy. The server did check to find out her tolerance. PASTA PUTTANESCA (GF) Really nicely cooked pasta (I can't remember if it was corn or rice pasta) SUPER SUPER GARLICS. I was jealous. MUSHROOM RAVIOLI Meh. Few, Thin ravioli with barely any mushroom or mushroom flavor. Sauce is flat and kinda bland. My fault tho - asked for server's opinion. They were unfamiliar with "vegetarian" section of the menu. BREAD (wheat flour) Nice. Fresh baked. (I waited for a few minutes because it was "in the oven") Drinks are good. Great prices for a chill night out. Definitely will be back. read more

Fritto Misto - Wild Mushroom Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This place was amazing! Right away we were greeted warmly and the staff was very accommodating for our large group reservation to celebrate a birthday. The service was very fast as well. Everything we ate was delicious, all of the pasta was freshly made, and everything from crab cakes to salmon to chicken Marsala was cooked perfectly. Great for sharing, and generous portion sizes! The desserts were delicious as well. Highly recommend for high quality Italian food in a cozy restaurant with friendly service. read more

Once in a while I find a dish so tasty I have to go back, and back, and back.... In this case the Garlic Shrimp makes me want to drive from Scottsdale (where I live) to SM for dinner. read more