Came here for dinner before a show and so glad I did! My group was lucky enough to get seated right away with no reservation! That was awesome from the host to squeeze us in. The place is cozy with a lot of cool art on the walls. The staff is great and friendly. There's a bar area where you can sit and you have the chef/cooks cooking and the pizza oven in front of you. Things I tried: *Garlic Knot: it was out of this world! It was so delicious! I could go back just for this! 10/10 *Warm M+O Bread with Olive Oil: 10/10 *Little Gem Caesar Salad: I got it with a side of anchovies because it's a Caesar salad haha. The salad was fresh and crisp! 9/10 *Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle: 10/10 my favorite item of the night! Pasta was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were just the cherry on top! *Rigatoni Bolognese: 6/10. Pasta was cooked perfectly but I wasn't a fan of the sauce. *Diavola Pizza: 8/10 it's not spicy but it's good lol. Crust is so airy and crispy! *Peach + Hot Honey: 10/10! What a special combination of peaches, Parmesan & Prosciutto! *Besito Drink: 10/10 *Tiramisu: 9/10 I'm a sucker for Tiramisu and this one is good! I couldn't fully enjoy it has I was super stuffed already. read more

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This place was amazing! I was so incredibly impressed. We came here with my kids, and this place is definitely kid friendly. We sat in the backyard patio, and loved it. They have heat lamps and twinkle lights. They have paper and crayons for the kids. Victor was our waiter and he was awesome! So friendly and kind and gave great recommendations Parking: Parking was not bad! Metered parking for 2 hours and ample on a Saturday. Food: We got the chicken meatballs, Arancini, the salad with the fried capers and shrimp, and tagliatelle mushroom dish, corn, margherita pizza. My favorites were the Arancini, anchovy caper salad, and the tagliatelle. The dish that stole the show was the tagliatelle! It was AMAZING! the pasta was honestly the best I've had and I've had some amazing pasta. I will hands down be back! read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Milo and Olive is great for many things. It is a bakery, a great to go selection and breakfast, lunch and dinner. We love it. Parking is not my idea of fun, but that is okay. The service is great. They can help you and we dinned there and ordered food to take home. They had it hot and ready when we got out check. Milo and Olive uses seasonal, market-driven food which leads to the best ingredients available from local farmers and vendors with sustainable practices. Breakfast has the best handcrafted breads, rustic pastries and morning desserts. They also have a full breakfast men with dishes incorporating a variety of breads, For lunch and dinner they have great salads and pasta. They also have great pizza and I wish we had gotten an extra to take home. Next time we will. You will enjoy this place. read more

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This review is based on a Saturday visit dining at their backyard patio. Why is that important? One of the main reasons I am taking some points off this experience is the setup. They have metal tables and chairs with loud speakers blasting music that echoes throughout the space. Add in loud crowds and kids dropping utensils, and it makes the whole environment pretty unpleasant. As for the food, we ordered the garlic knots, a croissant, the hanger steak, the peach and hot honey pizza, and the wood-fired vanilla bean pound cake for dessert. We covered a good amount of their key items. The main takeaway is that while everything is cooked well, but the dishes really lack flavor. I dine out to get flavors that are not easily made at home, and unfortunately, I did not find them here. The food lacks depth, and frankly, it needs salt to make it stand out. The pizza dough is actually really well prepped, easily as good as Pizzeria Sei, which is the best pizza place in LA, period. But again, it just lacks flavor. Also, as a small side note, there is a 4% employee health insurance surcharge added to the final bill. I probably just missed it listed on the menu somewhere, but oh well. Overall, it is a decent place, but I would not go out of my way to come back here. read more

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This was good. Went here for a friend's birthday dinner, great place for a celebration! Street parking is super easy in the evenings at least. Staff are attentive and friendly. It has a moody and cozy vibe at night. They kindly gave my friend a free birthday dessert with a candle. We shared several pizzas - Market Veggie, Woodsman, and Peach and Hot Honey. The last one was my personal favorite. We also tried some salads which were very fresh but not as exciting to me personally as pizza (very few salads are). We also tried the vanilla bean pound cake with strawberries which was reminiscent of the classic angel food cake and strawberry combo, but the cake was a dense loaf. Leans on the higher end for pizza spots both in price but also quality. read more

Milo and Olive - Market Veggie Pizza, Woodsman Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Im a big Italian food lover and the pasta was great! Literally to almost perfection! The quality of the food was amazing, you can tell they take passion in making sure all the food is made with fresh produce. We were seated in the outside patio and the environment was warming. Plants, fresh, breeze, old school pizza machines. Such a good vibe. read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I had such a mixed but ultimately great experience at Milo & Olive. The food? Honestly incredible. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and felt really thoughtfully made. The Diavola pizza I ended up choosing was so good--perfect balance of spice, richness, and that classic wood-fired taste. The bolognese was super authentic and just oozing with flavor, and the Caesar salad totally surprised me--in the best way. It had these tiny crunchy crumbs on top that gave it such a unique texture. BUT I have to mention something that really threw me off. I asked one of the pizza makers which pizza she recommended because I was stuck between a few options, and she paused, looked at me, and said, "I don't really like the pizzas here." I genuinely didn't know how to respond. I even had to double-check with my friend to make sure I heard her correctly. It was such a strange moment... especially because the pizza ended up being amazing. On the flip side, our server was fantastic. Even though she was clearly slammed, she kept checking in and made sure we knew she hadn't forgotten about us. That level of attentiveness goes a long way. Overall: incredible food, great service, but one very confusing interaction. I'd definitely come back..just maybe skip asking the pizza maker for recommendations next time read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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such great food here! very fresh ingredients and can tell everything was cooked with intention. the service was quick and efficient. loved the outdoor patio and vibe of this place! read more

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Amazing pizzas. It makes sense why this place exists. It's there to fulfill your pizza desires. Don't worry, you'll get some veggies, too. The salads are killer. Loved the chunks of pepperoni in the salad because why not? Espresso martini hit the spot. Gave me a boost and a feel good vibe. Just what I needed. Service will be top notch. Not sure on which pizzas just ask. That's what we did. read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Milo and Olive is a lovely brunch spot with ample street parking (pay by the hour). They have off-menu items at times, and during brekafast, the three-cheese omelette was it for the day. I enjoyed that with an iced latte, and it was simply delicious. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient, though it did take the staff a bit to welcome me in. I ended up waiting out at the front; perhaps they thought I was planning to order coffee. The three-cheese omelette was a light meal. Imagine three cheeses and scrambled eggs, except make it milky, fluffy, and light. That's exactly what it was, a light meal paired with fresh greens. The iced lattes here are great, too. It was neither too dark nor too light, and the creaminess was good, too. It does get a water if you like to take your time, but it was otherwise a very enjoyable drink. So much so that I had to return for seconds an hour later! read more

Milo and Olive - Three Cheese Omelette, Iced Latte - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Intimate dining in Brentwood. The food is very overpriced with limited options. I was craving pizza, but unfortunately when I went, there weren't many options that had a lot of meat. The pasta I ordered was very delicious and small. This place does seem quite popular with folks as it's a nice dress-up dinner place. Service of the place was great. I have no complaints there. There is plenty of street parking available. Overall, this place would be good for the ambience and pictures. read more

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Absolutely amazing! I always drove past this restaurant peaking in every time, I'm so happy I finally made it inside! I cannot express how incredibly delicious, fresh, and beautiful this restaurant is!! The food am amazing, the pastry to die for I'm usually not a sweets person, but my friend & I shared a small dessert & I found myself wanting to order another one. The pastry was light, fluffy, not too sweet, tasted home made in my grandmas kitchen I cannot wait to come again and try something different. The service was attentive & we were sat at the bar next to where we can watch our food being made. read more

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Milo + Olive is one of those places that completely surprises you. From the outside, it's very unsuspecting but once you step in, it's quaint, cozy, and always buzzing in the best way. The menu is consistently great across the board. The pizzas and pastas never miss, the desserts are genuinely yummy, and the cocktails are finely crafted and well balanced. Honestly, I can't think of a single bad meal or item I've had here. Service is always friendly and attentive, which makes the experience even better. Definitely plan ahead and make a reservation because it gets busy for good reason. Street parking only, but it's worth the extra effort. This is one of those reliable go-to spots that delivers every single time. read more

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A go-to brunch spot when I want to splurge! The pizzas are incredible here and so are some of the other brunch dishes. I've gotten the Breakfast pizza, the garlic knot (amazing!), the chopped salad and a breakfast polenta. Everything is always top-notch -- including the coffee. The patio is also wonderful if the inside is full or gets too loud. A must-visit in Santa Monica! Just a heads up that parking can be challenging during certain times of the day. read more

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Service was non-existent. I think the busser was my waiter. He didn't talk to me, except when he told me that I couldn't sit at a four top/high top (although they were 20 minutes from lunch service ending) and only 2 other occupied tables in the dining room. Food was ok. I spent $40 on a medium size plate of rigatoni and tap water. Meh. Won't go back because of the service. read more

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Pros: super cute ambiance outside with the patio and twinkle lights, the inside looked very moody/romantic; server was super nice; food came out quickly; the GF veggie pizza without cheese (to make vegan) was really tasty Cons: the $21 peach-tomato salad literally had one tomato (or less) and one peach's worth of fruit. It was so tiny. Great flavors but ouch on price. Similarly, my partner accidentally ordered a $10 bottle of sparkling water while I was in the bathroom (so be specific about wanting normal water if you don't want to pay!), pizza was pricey and again pretty small. The menu is well-labeled for gluten free and vegan options but I honestly felt like there weren't actually that many of either option. TLDR: if you don't care about money or specific food allergies/preferences, then by all means, come here because it's very cute and decent food. If you want vegan protein options and/or higher value food (ie more reasonably priced), I'd skip. read more

Milo and Olive - Gluten Gluten-Free Veggie Deluxe Pizza without cheese - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We went to Milo and olive for brunch. We found street parking. The location is right across the street from Erewon in Santa Monica. The place is decent for brunch. The service was fast and efficient. It has an easy going vibe inside. We got the following items and they were all ok. Nothing really stood out. Good but not great: Breakfast Pizza Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe You can skip: Rosemary potatoes AGCT Pizza Cinnamon Roll Not sure we would be back but I am glad we tried it. read more

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I was searching for a fun birthday lunch spot for a coworker and found Milo & Olive. It turned out to be the perfect choice. I made a reservation for five and when we arrived, a nice table was already set for us. The space has a cute, cozy charm and was bustling the entire time we were there. It is clearly a popular Santa Monica lunch destination. To start, we shared the SPICED MARCONA ALMONDS $9, served warm with olive oil, fennel seed, and chili powder. They were lightly spiced, aromatic, and completely addictive. We also ordered the warm M+O BREAD with extra virgin olive oil and added local burrata for $11. The bread came out perfectly warm with a crisp crust and soft interior, and the creamy burrata paired beautifully with the rich olive oil. Next, we ordered the MILO CHOPPED salad $25 to share among the five of us. It is packed with pepperoni, pickled chili, olives, red onion, fresh mozzarella, garbanzo beans, cucumber, and red wine vinaigrette. The salad was generous in size and hearty enough to split, with bold flavors from the pepperoni and pickled chili balanced by the freshness of the vegetables and mozzarella. For our mains, we chose two pizzas to share. The WOODSMAN PIZZA $31 features tomato sauce, wild mushrooms, housemade sausage, mozzarella, and chives. It was savory and earthy, with the mushrooms and sausage adding great depth of flavor. We also ordered the MARGHERITA $25 with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. It was simple, classic, and beautifully executed. Both pizzas had thin, crisp crusts with just the right amount of chew and high quality ingredients that really stood out. We wrapped up with freshly made coffee drinks, which were smooth and well crafted, a perfect ending to the celebration. The service was quiet, unobtrusive, and attentive throughout our meal. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The food quality was excellent and the pricing felt fair for what you receive. I can absolutely see why this is such a Santa Monica lunchtime hot spot, and we will definitely be back. 5 stars read more

Terrible servie. Just walked out. Aweful. Terrible. Wife us to like this place, but so many staff and really poor service. Pass. We went up the street to a Mexican place. They actually greeted and seated us. Such a simple concept, but I guess people in Santa Monica are use to poor service and high fees. read more

I admit, I've avoided this spot because it felt overly hyped. However, I've now repented of my ways. It was great. I get what people are talking about. 1- I didn't realize they had a counter/bar height seating. I love this. 2- The execution of the food is impeccable. It's so hard to find a good omelette that's cooked perfectly, isn't burned, isn't too thick... they do this French omelette right. The service was great. The staff is friendly. The ambience is really nice. Gentle and light and lovely. Oh yeah- The bread is like stupid good. read more

Milo and Olive - French Omelette - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Delicious cuisine. Fantastic fresh ingredients. The veggie deluxe was incredible. I've also been for the breakfast pastries and they were yummy too. Cute ambiance. Great music. Good vibes. Not a very diverse customer base or staff, but cute spot. read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Besides the service being friendly and quick, I just had a religious experience with their woodsman pizza! This is by far the most unique and one of the most incredible pizzas I've ever had in my life. You must must try this. read more

This place has been on my list for years and I finally got to try it out this week! My husband and I walked in without reservations, but the hostess found a table for us to sit at without a wait. We tried the Garlic Knot, Crispy Chicken Milanese, Pappardelle Bolognese, and Pepperoni + Mushrooms pizza. The garlic knot was nicely baked--crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I would've preferred for the garlic to be softer and almost spreadable, but I like how unique the dish is. The chicken had a crispy breading, but simply tasted salty. Overall, every dish seemed to be made well in terms of texture, but for some reason they all lacked a good balance of flavors. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. The food came out with the proper timing. The area was pretty busy on a Friday night and all the metered spots were taken, but parking was fairly easy with free 2-hour street parking on the side streets. read more

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The Milo Breakfast sub avocado for bacon is so good! So is the vanilla latte. Love the space, too. read more

Milo and Olive - Milo Breakfast and Clover Farms Yogurt Housemade Seeded Granola - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came here expecting a good dinner and good experience. I've been here MANY time as I'm a local in the area and expected to receive good food and good SERVICE. However once waiting for my parties food, all the food arrived expect ONE. We waited for about 10 extra minutes for the food to arrive and no one came over to explain. One of my parties orders was a $24 dollar CORN PASTA (photo attached). A spoon came on top of the plate giving an illusion that there was more food on the plate, but upon removing the spoon, there was practically nothing on the plate. 6 pieces of pasta to be exact. Although all the food was very tasty, we were very dissatisfied with our service and the lack of communication of how small this dish was. read more

Consistently yummy food - no matter what one orders. Good wine list & atmosphere. Parking easy as well. What more could you ask for !!

Loved the caccio e pepe (spelling?) service was great and food comes out fresh, hot and really tasty. I sat at the bar -seats could have been a little more comfortable though. Especially for older crowds. read more

Milo & Olive serves one of the best mushroom pizzas in Los Angeles. The mushroom pie is outstanding and easily the star of the menu. The flavors are rich, balanced, and the crust is done beautifully. It is one of those pizzas that keeps you coming back for another slice. Pair it with a giant garlic knot and a salad and you have the perfect meal. This place feels a bit underrated in the LA pizza conversation, but it absolutely belongs in the top tier. read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The service was amazing. Cocktails are on point! Try the pizza but don't forget the garlic knot. It'll knock you out. It's a massive over the top extravaganza of garlic and carbohydrates. So worth it! Many creative flavors of pizzas. I'll have to come back to try more of their menu. Tip:It's a bit loud in there, so don't expect to have an intimate conversation- but yelling at your friends is fun too! Join the exuberance and have something delicious to eat. read more

Came here on a Friday night for dinner with my partners and I think it's my favorite italian place on the west side so far! We got the garlic knot as an appetizer and this was our first having a TRUE garlic knot. The whole head of garlic was inside and the tomato sauce it paired with was delightful. We shared the mushroom and pepperoni pizza -- super yummy for all of us mushroom lovers and the papperdelle bolognese (not pictured)-- I LOVED it. I would back just for this. We had their pound cake for dessert and it was a nice sweet and caramel taste. Parking was easy along the street. We walked in around 6 pm and there were plenty of tables! read more

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Milo & Olive is one of my favorite neighborhood spots. The pizzas are consistently delicious with fresh, high-quality ingredients and perfectly crisp crusts. Their breakfast is just as good--everything we've tried has been flavorful and well-prepared. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the service is always friendly. Whether you're stopping by for brunch, coffee, or pizza for dinner, it's a place that's easy to come back to again and again. read more

Great place for vegetarians, one or 2 things for meat eaters. They specialize in pizza, pasta and salad. Very good for these. Also poular and crowfded and noisy on weekends. Alot of socializing, but you need to be ready to wait outside, no reservations, simple decor read more

Love Milo and Olive. A staples in Santa Monica for years. Love the outdoor seating in the back and never had a bad meal or service. Love the pizza and the salads. Excellent place to hang and enjoy dinner. read more

We had 10:45AM reservations for brunch and it was good. It wasn't crowded on Saturday mid morning. I would say it was only about half full. Street parking wasn't bad, but you might have to park a few blocks away. First thing you notices is they have small good looking casing of pastries. The pastries look very tasty. We'll probably just need to get pastries next time. My overall experience doesn't leave me to return. We got the French omelet which was just okay, polenta fries which were worth ordering again and a hot skillet dish which was just okay. Our server was nice but the first person who came to take our order wasn't so sincere in his service. So 4 stars for the service and 4 stars for the food. I almost want to give it 3 stars since the bathroom didn't have paper towel. Which to me shows a lack of attention. I hope the staff were washing their hands. read more

This was our first time visiting, and it definitely won't be our last--we're already willing to make the drive again soon. From the friendly service to the perfectly made drinks and delicious meal, everything was spot-on. I had the Besito cocktail, which was so refreshing I finished it way too fast! The garlic knot is an absolute must-try starter, especially when paired with their pasta dish. read more

Milo and Olive - Cappuccino and Besito - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Cozy italian restaurant in santa monica! Hubby and I came from the pier and wanted a little snack before heading home and he wanted me to try their famous garlic knot! It was my first time and omg it was soo yummy. Slit the knot open and you'll see both white and black garlic oozing out. There was plenty of whole garlic confit in the knot and I got a bowl of tomato sauce on the side with calabrian chili oil and it was the perfect way to end our night. Just note the sauce and chili oil will add $8 to your bill. We also split an M+O salad and hubby liked it. I'll def be back for the garlic knot!!! read more

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Great place, great food! Don't like how they try to up up the cost with the water options/ 11 dollar custom sodas but Ayo other than that pretty fire the service is great had to get a side of marinara with the meatball sub because it was so dang dry‍ but then the service clutched by giving me a MASSIVE amount of marinara sauce on the side ‍. The ambience was kinda mid actually like my dad thought the place was closed because they don't be allowing enough light in on a good sunny day. read more

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I love great Italian food, but I have a gluten intolerance that makes it hard to enjoy a really good pizza. But Milo and Olive's GF crust was just exceptional. The cheeses and toppings were top notch too... but the crust, the crust! It was well leavened, a bit chewy and the perfect base for the fresh, whole ingredients on top of it. I also had one of the house-made sodas. Yummy! read more

My first visit here and it didn't disappoint. Everything on the menu looked amazing so I decided to create myself a small tasting menu. I got the arancini's to start and they were fantastic, followed by their special chicory Caesar salad with anchovy dressing, which was to die for. The Bolognese was really good and their special short rib, ravioli they didn't miss the mark. I finished off with their pizza and the dough was superb. Had a glass of wine and overall dinner was fantastic. Service was really good. Everyone is so friendly and willing to do anything and go out of their way to make your dining a true experience. And the ambience is cute and cozy perfect for a small hidden gem. read more

Milo and Olive - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

My mom brought me here for brunch last weekend (til 3pm Sat & Sun) and we were both pleased with our experience. We didn't have a reservation but were seated right away at one of their tall tables by the pizza oven. We discovered afterwards that there's a lovely little outdoor patio out back. Maybe they were full when we arrived and so it wasn't an option for us, but it looks like a nice place to enjoy a meal. The Quinoa Salad (snap peas, pickled red onion, avocado, goat cheese, chicory, arugula, jammy egg, lemon vinaigrette) is not something I'd normally order for breakfast, but it sounded good and tasted incredible. Solid choice. My mom had the Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe and said it was exactly what she'd wanted. My cortado was okay though a little flat and not enough froth. With whole milk that shouldn't have been an issue. Pastries looked delicious but we were too full at the end to order any. Will come back for pizza as it also looked very good. read more