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    Papille Gustative

    4.0 (300 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Alumni lunch
    Kirit S.

    I was here for a private luncheon for my college alumni association. This establishment had a coffee shop / restaurant in the front. But, if you go outside, through the for-fee (not free) parking lot, and walk to the very back of the building, you'll be behind the kitchen in an entirely separate private dining room with a great ambience and capacity to seat around 25-30 folks. We were packed and it felt cozy, but it was wonderful for our party. The alumni association had prepaid / arranged for a set menu, which made things so much simpler. The food was actually very good. My salad was good. For my vegetarian entree I had avocado toast (no egg). Desserts were an assortment of cookies and brownies and such, which added to the holiday spirit. I had an amazing time. Would go back.

    Omelette and French toast
    Shanelle S.

    French cafe with a health-conscious flair. Came here for brunch with some friends and shared a French toast and an omelette with one. We sat outside and our waitress was really chill about letting us hang out while waiting for a late friend. They have a wide variety of smoothies, matches, and coffees. I was quite intrigued by the smoothie with a duck egg but that'll have to be for another time. There is one single occupant restroom available inside. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Metered street parking is available.

    Mediterranean Omelette
    Sakiko R.

    Papille makes delicious and nutritious home-made food with produce from the Santa Monica Farmer's Market. Service is super friendly too. Plenty of seating indoor and outdoors. Highly recommend!

    Waffle
    Stephanie C.

    I'm not exaggerating when I say this was one of my favorite brunches of all time! My husband and I were out on a walk while visiting the area and decided to eat here, and I'm so glad we did. We got a nice table on the patio outside and started with a few mimosas - hit the spot with fresh squeezed orange juice. The food was all so fragrant and delicious, made with the freshest organic ingredients. My veggie goat cheese tartine was a 10/10 and my husband loved his waffle just as much. The staff were also very friendly and inviting, I'm pretty sure the owner sat us at our table. We will definitely be back next time we make it to the area!

    Caesar Salad
    Scot H.

    Don't be fooled by the name of the restaurant which has been there at that location for many years. This place was taken over about 2-3 minths ago. The Chef is from Campanile, Mgr from Puglia. Great Neopolitan pizza is sooo good w just the right amount of chew. OMG the best we have had since Italy. Bringing us back to Sienna. Vitello tonnato so great! We have not had it that good since Piedmonte. I would go back from just this and the Caesar alone, with large flakes of fresh shaved Parmesan (umami from the first bite). They made us fresh Zepoles (fried dough later we tasted it without the nutella which was better, but no photo). This place is a diamond in the rough. $30 corkage, wonderful service. Unbelievable!!

    Farm yogurt parfait: keifir yoghurt, granola, market fruit,pistachio crumbs, pistachgio curd, bee pollen,buckwheat honey & tumeric latte
    Dawn V.

    Love the euro vibe and outdoor cafe feel to a brunch here- everything seems very farm-to-table and you can leave here feeling satiated yet healthy/good about your day I had the Farm yogurt parfait kiefer and fruit, (you won't taste much of the pollen, honey or curd mentioned in the description but it's still good, just less special than it sounds) a croissant and the turmeric latte Staff are friendly yet aloof (euro vibes ) But quite efficient Great location to kick off your weekend

    Restaurant after BUSY dinner service

    Papille Gustative -- seriously, go here This place is a gem. Warm, cozy vibe, great wine, and the food is just on point. We started with the bruschetta and it was way better than I expected -- not the basic kind. The bread had the perfect crunch, and the toppings were bright, flavorful, and honestly hard to stop eating. The risotto al funghi was ridiculous (in the best way). Super creamy, loaded with mushrooms, and the truffle actually comes through. Comfort food that still feels elevated. And the margherita pizza... AMAZING. Thin crust, great char, fresh basil, balanced sauce/cheese -- just done right. But the surprise hit was the salmon. Cooked perfectly with a great sear, tender inside, and it came with this rich, savory sauce that tied everything together. One of those dishes where you take a bite and immediately stop talking. If you want a place that feels intimate, serves real-deal Italian, and clearly cares about what's coming out of the kitchen -- this is it. I'm coming back.

    Mallory C.

    I had always passed by this spot on Main Street in Santa Monica and finally, I decided to try it! The decor is very nice and plenty of seating outdoors and inside. I ordered the Brunch Plate and a delicious tea. I loved both! The next time I went, I got the truffle coffee, which was divine, and a trio of toasts that were delicious and super filling! The service was excellent and the servers always had great recommendations. Parking is either on the streets or in the lots along Main Street.

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    Maya A.

    This place is just ok. My coffee was good, but the food wasn't great--especially for the price. I got the rye board trio and it just didn't hit the spot in terms of complex flavors. It was overwhelmingly salty without a lot of other aspects. It was absolutely gorgeous aesthetically, but that wasn't enough. The service was friendly and its pleasant to sit there, but I don't think I'll be returning.

    A dog walking by wanting to get a piece of my bread. It has good food when it sees it.

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    Great for a healthy quick bite! Friendly staff. Very much enjoyed! Outdoor seating was nice!

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    Open Christmas Day?

    Yes Until 3PM

    Do you deliver to all Los Angeles areas?

    not all Please order with our partners: door dash, Uber, chow now, GrubHub… 

    Can you accomodate 5 people outdoors for lunch? For July 3 12:30-I reserved but could only reserve for 4 so i put in notes request for 5-thank you

    Yes, sure! We’ll accommodate your request for 5ppl July 3rd at 12:30pm.

    What is the app that Yelpers are referring to in order to order the food at the restaurant? I want to preload on my phone

    Hello, We’re using QR codes that you can scan with your phone and place your order. You don’t have to preload any app for it.

    Are well-behaved dogs allowed?

    Hi Angel! Yes, dogs are allowed on our patio only.

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