Small portions for the price but I have to say it was delicious. The pita bread is so so good and flavorful. The hummus and dip were excellent I just wish there was more!! Service was great and the ambiance on a Sunday afternoon was easy, relaxed and vibey. read more

Paloma Venice - Wagyu Hummus and Eggplant Dip - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was content with my Mother's Day dinner, lets dive into the details. The hostess was very kind with a warm greet at the entrance which is stunning, floral, vibrant with lights and well lit tables. Our server was attentive and present all through the evening. All of the appetizers were rather small portioned for the price. Nonetheless very tasty just a little small for my liking and a dinner table of 5 guests. - The Street Style corn was 3/5 it almost tasted artificially sweet, it came with the smallest serving of pita bread. It took two additional orders of the bread to actually enjoy the appetizer. - The Wagyu hummus was 4/5, tasty but I feel you're mainly paying the sticker price of $35 for the smallest pieces of the meat. - Skirt steak was 4/5 its rather hard to mess up a skirt steak but it could've used extra seasoning. Potatoes on the side seemed to just be thrown next to cuts of asparagus. - Lasagnette Bolognese 4/5 seemed pretty traditional aside from the noodles, it was like uncut lasagna sheets which was a nice twist on the dish but a pretty standard sauce. - Chicken Parm 5/5, the parm was rather large, about two palms together in size. The plate seemed to be slightly spiced which was savory. - Chocolate Souffle was 3/5, nothing too special about the dish, for $18 I was hoping for something a little more savory then a brownie bite sized loaf that may have been baked for a few minutes served next to a very small portion of their 'house made ice cream'. Thank you for the memories, not entirely sure I would be back. My bill of just under $500 did not really seem to be worth it. read more

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Oh well, I gave in! Despite my better judgement, I met up with a cousin who recommend we meet to take in some if not all of the game, particularly to watch his favorite artist, Mr. Bunny perform for the halftime show. I'd be less than honest if I said I had no idea who he was talking about. The only bunny I followed to any extent at all during my life went by "Bugs". This place is built for these type of events. I could say that much. My cousin enjoyed his alcohol of choice, and together we shared some pretty good chicken tenders. All in all a pretty solid experience given the expected noise, chaos, and anything else that goes along with a Super Bowl halftime show, much less the game itself. read more

Paloma Venice - We collectively went with the tenders. They were pretty good. - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was yummy. Drinks were good everything was fresh. We were seated inside near the bar. Our server was very pleasant. read more

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I've been here before and was very impressed with appetizers, cocktails and bread. This time I ordered a main course of the Branzino. Sides were extremely salty (they did serve quite a big portion of the side) -- non-edible without pairing with bread. Compared to other restaurants of the same caliber, the meal was overpriced $58 (should've been a whole fish prepared bone in instead of a fillet) and I was underwhelmed. Another table ordered fish and the outside area smelled fishy (non-fresh old fish). For dessert, I ordered the berry crumble and There was absolutely no crumble. It was just hot berries. I did like the taste of the berries but they were scalding hot and very soupy/liquid because it hadn't been cooled. This dessert comes à la mode but you get about a tablespoon size amount of ice cream. I would say the dessert is overpriced as well. I have absolutely no issue paying premium prices for exceptional meals. But the service was mediocre, the ambience was great and the meal left me wanting something else. After this last visit, I will not be returning. This restaurant is not worth fighting through the traffic at Venice. If you find yourself already in the area, then I would pop in for appetizers and cocktails. read more

We went to Paloma for a Saturday lunch, got there 12:30pm we were seated right away. We did the lunch pre fix menu, 3 items for $38 each. It was all delicious and we enjoyed our meal! read more

Paloma Venice - Mango & chocolate ice cream - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The scenery and ambiance of this restaurant is phenomenal. I would come back simply to sit and drink a glass of water and admire the atmosphere lol I came here for dinner on a Tuesday with Timeleft and it was a lot of fun! The artichoke salad and the sea bass were delicious! I got the artichoke salad without the cheese--so it may taste even better with the cheese. The servers were attentive and helpful, especially when it came to dietary restrictions. read more

Paloma Venice - Artichoke Salad No cheese - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It was a cute spot! Didn't have much of a food selection tho !! Drink were alright too. I would only come back if someone invited me on a date lol other than that noooo way !! read more

Love this place! Great food and great ambiance. Love the patio seating and it's great that I can bring my dog.

4.5 if I could give it, we stopped for drinks and a snack, the breading on the calamari was really good and the drinks and drink choices are good. Tables are a little tightly spaced though. And I brushed elbows with a server and other guests a few times. read more

I must say the first visit was just so-so I walked away not sure if I would be back. Well the next visit made me fall in love with the place. Johnathan at the bar is exceptional in both mixing up a breakfast old fashion and in friendliness. My meal (I've now had a few times) might be one of the best breakfast bowls I've ever tasted. I would definitely say if you've given Paloma a chance and didn't love it given another you might be extremely surprised and pleased just as I was. read more

Paloma Venice - Vanilla latte - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Stopped in at Paloma Venice before braving the 405, which already felt like a responsible life choice. I could not commit to a single entrée, so I went with the mussels and the octopus salad, and honestly that was the right move. Both portions were massive and packed with flavor. The mussels were the kind of dish that makes you slow down and actually pay attention, and the octopus salad was tender and well balanced, not chewy or overworked. I also ordered a cocktail called Up Up & Away, which landed in familiar territory if you like a Paper Plane. Bright, balanced, and easy to keep sipping. Service was genuinely great without being overbearing, which I always appreciate. The ambiance was lovely, especially the indoor outdoor setup, though the wind definitely reminded us we were in Venice. Not a deal breaker, just part of the neighborhood charm. Solid spot for a relaxed dinner before heading back into traffic. read more

Paloma Venice - Octopus Salad and Up Up & Away - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Paloma in Venice has a nice, beautiful ambiance but the experience didn't quite live up to the setting. While the service was good, the food was fine, not amazing. Here's what we ordered: 1. Pear Mojita /6/10 2. Wagyu Hummus 7/10 - American wagyu and not japanese wagyu so taste was alright. Doesn't have the melt in your mouth goodness. Pita bread was yums. 3. Black Mussel 7/10 - Decently fresh, garlic bread was ok 4. Prosciutto & Burrata 7/10 5. Ahi Tuna Tartare 7/10 6. Shrimp Salad 7/10 - Refreshing. 7. Plum Glazed Short Ribs 6/10 - Way too sweet for my taste, but the ribs themselves were tender and well-cooked. 8. Branzino 7/10 - Fish was cooked well, but the seasoning felt a bit flat. 9. Skirt Steak 6/10 - Was ok, on the saltier side but better than the short ribs.Potatoes weren't good. 10. Black Truffle Gnocchi 7/10 - Used real truffles which gave it more depth. One of the better dishes of the night. 11. Lasagnette Bolonese 6/10 - Just okay... 12. Tiramisu 2/10 - Overly sweet, lacked the rich, velvety texture it's supposed to have. Parking tip: Skip the valet. There's usually street parking around the corner that's much more convenient. FYI they automatically charge 20% for large parties and also a 5% benefit surcharge which was not communicated beforehand. Don't get why restaurants are making us pay for their employee benefits it's revolting. It's a photogenic spot, ideal if you're looking for an Instagram moment or a cocktail with friends, but if you're looking for quality food, I'd pass. read more

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On my first visit to Venice this past weekend, a small family dinner was set at Paloma Venice. Its convenient location to many of the homes in the area makes it easy to walk to. Upon arriving, the host immediately seated us at a nice and large table. It was outdoors and the weather was awesome, making this seating arrangement really cool. I did notice they have heaters, which I'm sure comes in handy during the winter months and when it's windy out. The menu was the perfect size and offered a variety of items, regardless of what you're in the mood for. I decided to go for the Greek salad and I'm sure glad I did. The vegetables, feta and overall mix was fantastic. It was large enough to fill me up but not too big. Once the juices started mixing, it was like heaven on earth. For drinks, I opted for a basic old fashioned. Drinks came out quickly and I enjoyed my old fashion. The silverware, table and everything else was very clean and comforting. Our waitress did a great job at servicing us. She made sure to check up on us without being over bearing. She made good suggestions and recommendations and even made sure our order was right. I appreciated her for that. Overall, great experience and hope to be back on my next visit to Venice. read more

Paloma Venice - Greek Salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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first off, this is a beautiful place with lots of thought put into the decor and dishes. very floral californian coastal vibes. especially enjoyed the tuna poke with the taro chips. couldn't get enough of it haha. the fish was super fresh and the chips had a great crisp to them. we also had the pesto gnocchi which had one of the best pesto sauces i've ever tasted, with chewy yummy pasta. in lieu of a cocktail, had a green juice, and it was good and i felt great after drinking it haha. it was nice to experience this place, it's a good place to brunch and catch up with friends. it is pretty expensive tho, maybe around 40-50 a person if you get drinks. it's right off of abbot kinney and venice so location location location! read more

Paloma Venice - Ahi Tuna Tartare and Gnocchi Pesto - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Updated review! Such a beautiful restaurant! They have a choice between outside seating, middle section seating, & indoor seating. This location is small to large party friendly! I encourage to make reservations as it can get busy during dinner time and on the weekends We came with a reservation on a Sunday evening around sunset! Unfortunately we were unable to be sat at an outside table to watch the sunset, nonetheless the environment is overall beautiful Now for the food: Tuna tartare 10/10: I love trying different tars and I truly enjoyed how yummy this one was! It came with lemon to squeeze on top and it was a good portion for two people Ricotta cheese dip 9/10: good portion for two people. If you love ricotta cheese, you will enjoy this. I wish it came with more bread, though! Chicken Parmesan 8/10: the chicken was a little bit, tough, and slightly dry. However, the cheese and the sauce were amazing! Bolognese pasta 8/10: I wish the Bolognese had a little bit more sauce. It was cooked beautifully in the pasta was cooked to perfection! It wasn't too salty or too bland Overall, the service was kind and attentive. I would've wish that we would've been able to sit outside with the reservation! Next time!! read more

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This time service was honestly not friendly at all... didn't greet us or ask how the food was or anything. Food is on the pricier side ($38 for the shawarma) and they got rid of some of the good dishes like carbonara and pizza. Cute outdoor covered and uncovered patio vibe, might be the best part of your experience read more

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Came here for a small bite & so good! We started with the all tomatoes salad - which was delicious! Changed up the Penne Paloma with pesto sauce instead and so heavenly! And just the simple jasmine green tea to sip. Beautiful ambiance and location! We will be back :) read more

Paloma Venice - All the Tomatoes Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My second visit to this establishment did not disappoint. The ambience is so appealing, especially after a flight into LAX. I love the outdoor patio, and especially the blooming plumeria trees. Our server was timely and professional. We ordered 2 chicken shawarma plates for 3 people. While they are pricey at $38 each, they were so delicious and a sufficient amount with an additional pita. The pitas are fantastic, hot and puffy. They are possibly the best I've ever had. The chicken is juicy and perfectly seasoned. The plate was rounded out with a nice salad, hummus and terrific tzatziki. read more

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The ambiance and service are top notch here. Great spot before a night out, great for big or smaller parties, and a romantic date night spot. Drinks are amazing and food comes out quick! Solid place! read more

Paloma Venice - Calamari and burrata and prosciutto plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We had a great meal tonight at Paloma Venice. However, the reason I am giving it 3 stars rather than 5 when you order a $58 short rib you expected it to come with a decent side dish rather than three tiny potatoes, and a tablespoon of mashed potatoes. The hummus is great however you need more than one tiny piece of pita it really should come with two. We did get the chocolate soufflé for dessert and it was excellent however it was an $18 dessert and it came with a tiny ramekin of vanilla ice cream. Can we get a scoop of ice cream please. Our waitress was outstanding excellent sense of humor and was always there on point. Always a great vibe just a little disappointed tonight. read more

The vibe is trying so hard--floral, curated, dim in that "hide-the-details" way--but none of it makes up for how underwhelming the actual experience is. Food was aggressively average: bland, heavy, and weirdly inconsistent, like someone's guessing at seasoning and hoping the plating distracts you. Portions are on the stingy side for the prices, and the menu reads a lot more exciting than it eats. Service didn't help. Slow, inattentive, and oddly cold--like you're inconveniencing them by being there. Checking in on the table felt optional, water refills were a scavenger hunt, and anything you asked for came with a side of attitude. Honestly, it's the kind of place that survives on location + aesthetic + people snapping photos, not on delivering a meal worth what they charge. There are too many better options in the area to waste the money or the time. Would not return. read more

I was early for an event at the Rivian hub in Venice, so decided to walk to the closest restaurant. Wow wow wow Paloma Venice was amazing. The staff, the nice hostess, and my server George made me feel welcome and at home right away. They have a very nice bar area, a covered patio, and outside seating. Everything felt elegant but still welcoming and comfortable for such a nice spot. I wanted to try most of their awesome Mediterranean menu and settled on the Bolognese. Soooooo good!! I highly recommend trying Paloma. read more

Paloma Venice - Bolognese and cranberry juice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very aesthetically pleasing restaurant in the area, came for my friends bachelorette & this was just the vibe for apps & drinks! read more

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I was excited to try Paloma, and the atmosphere is beautiful, but the food didn't live up to expectations. Our dishes arrived only about five minutes after ordering, which felt a bit odd. I had a glass of wine and the rigatoni alla vodka for $60 total, and unfortunately the pasta was rubbery and lacking flavor. I wouldn't return. read more

Paloma Venice - Rigatoni Alla Vodka - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place definitely has the weekend night vibes. We went on a Saturday night and it was packed! There was a crowd of people hanging out at the bar. Service was outstanding. The branzino and lasagna were delicious although a bit on the pricey side in my opinion. Otherwise we had a good date night! read more

Paloma Venice - Branzino - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Somehow I've been here 3 times, that's 3 times too many. Food is subpar, certainly not worth the price. Nothing special, not sure how they stay in business on such prime property. Most recently my wife ordered a whiskey sour and when asked what whiskey she'd like, she stated "bottom shelf, wells whiskey". The waiter then came back and showed her a list of the whiskeys (without prices) and she chose Jameson, as that was the only name she recognized. This was a Jameson 18. Bill comes out to $42 for a whisky sour when she asked for "bottom shelf". Why show her a list of top shelf when she explicitly asked for bottom shelf? On the same night, our friend asked the waiter what the chilled red was. The waiter stated "it's a sommelier's choice". Wanting to clarify what type of red it was the waiter still continued to respond "it's a a sommelier's choice". This man thought the wine was called "sommeliers choice"?! read more

Beautiful restaurant at the beginning of abbot Kinney. Great atmosphere, amazing drinks, and the food is fantastic. I ate at the bar and the bartenders were wonderful. Attentive, and they make great drinks while also serving you well . Highly recommend. read more

We had a reservation on New Year's Eve. There is street parking but with the rain that night we took the valet option, $17 for dinner. We were seated promptly and within minutes our server arrived. For our drinks we had the TOPA TOPA IPA + SHOT OF FERNET BRANCA and the PALOMA VENICE. The appetizer was nothing that we've tasted but in a good way, SHEEP'S MILK WHIPPED RICOTTA. Our entrees were SKIRT STEAK and the RIGATONI VODKA, both were amazing and delicious. Will come back to try the other dishes. read more

Paloma Venice - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I met a friend here for lunch during the week so the place was fairly empty. The service was very prompt and the ambiance was very fun - I think this would be a great weekend brunch/lunch or dinner spot. As for food, we enjoyed everything we had! We shared the ahi tuna tartare, rigatoni alla vodka, whipped ricotta, and the meatballs. It was more than enough food for 2 of us. My favorites were the ahi tuna tartare (served with taro chips) and the whipped ricotta (served with a warm, puffy pita cut into 4 slices). My least favorite was the rigatoni alla vodka but that said, it was still good, just not as delicious as the other offerings. We didn't get cocktails but I ordered an iced green tea that had such a wonderful, fresh taste! Highly recommend checking out this spot if you live on the westside! read more

Had the sea bass and it was delicious but my friend had the skirt steak and it was very tough. More like a steak from the Sizzler. The atmosphere was good and our waiter was good. Food was delivered timely on a busy night. Recommend a reservation. They have a good dessert menu. I had the lava cake and my friend had the fruit cobbler. Both good. Parking is not easy there. For folks local take an Uber and if coming from far away give yourself time to find parking. Their valet line had cars waiting into the intersection. That was not good. I was able to find parking 1/4 mile away. The only depressing part was their skirt steak dish. Stick with the sea bass or salmon. read more

Came here for mother's day dinner and really loved it! The restaurant is gorgeous and has a beautiful outdoor seating (with heaters). the skirt steak was honestly just okay (7/10) because there was lack of seasoning on the steak and potatoes. fortunately the steak was perfectly cooked and the veggies were nicely seasoned. the spaghetti mare was soooo good (9/10) i just wish there was more of it. There was a lot of seafood in the pasta and the plating was really nice. just fyi the bathroom is a little hard to find! read more

Paloma Venice - skirt steak - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great ambiance, great food - most disorganized and inattentive waitstaff in LA. Seriously, restaurant mostly empty - four servers walking around, in turns all trying to serve the same table, then ignoring them. Half our order never came, other tables had been then longer and were getting angry. Such a shame because the venue and back-of-house team are A+, and the food is great, toots read more

Visited this restaurant while on vacation. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside. Staff is very attentive and bus boys are constantly making sure your water glasses are full. The only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars is because we spent a lot of money on food and somehow still left starving. read more

Paloma Venice - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been to this restaurant twice- food has been great both times. The oasis dining area (outdoor) transports you to a beachside tropical dinner and you may forget you're in west la! If you come during sunset you can see the outdoor area transform from daytime to night time magic. The dips are our favs- Singaporean corn and whipped ricotta are our fav. The muhamarra is also very tasty. Their entree menu has been recently updated, but our recent favs are the chicken scallopini, and the spaghetti mare. Service is also good. Appreciate that the restaurant is on inkind as well. read more

Paloma Venice - Singaporean corn, Muhammara - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Celebrated our friend's birthday here and had such a great time! Loved the variety of delicious dishes. The skirt steak and Greek salad were my favorites. We also enjoyed the chicken shawarma with fresh pita and a side salad. The open-air space was beautiful, and the service was excellent, they went out of their way to make our birthday girl feel special! read more

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Ambiance is top tier! Chicken Parmesan was great, Tuna Tartare and Lychee cocktail were also good. Was service ok.

Pros: *calamari fried perfectly *cocktails are delicious Cons: * Dinning is crowded...felt like I was dining with the tables to my left and right. Listened to a difficult couple complain about their service. *pesto gnocchi is overcooked leaving it very gummy ... which for the price point is a disappointment *understaffed Overall for the atmosphere and food are underwhelming. Would recommend only to come for drinks and appetizers. read more

I left a review 3 years ago on google and just had an answer asking to share what they could improve .. as I can't do it on google I am sharing it on yelp . it looks like reactivity will be the first one ! Service was not good, food just acceptable but mostly prices are outrageously high for the quality ! read more

Beware! A server took my credit card with her and left the restaurant with it. I was celebrating my wife's birthday when this happened. Service took forever and the lady did not apologize for the incident. Now I have to lock the card and get a new one. Food was good though, ambiance was nice. read more