We are a simple group, we see Japanese and Italian fusion pasta and we go. The parking was a bit of…read morea nightmare, so if you manage to find it, this place is a must-try so you don't the opportunity. Luckily our group had about 6-8 people so we were able to try quite a bit of the food. Glapponese - Ground pork, garlic, bacon, soy sauce for pasta. Very strong umami in this. It's for when you'd like a simple pasta with meat and nothing too overpowering. Tarako - Cod roe and nori. This is another simple pasta when you'd like something with a strong salty flavor but want to mostly enjoy the texture of the pasta, which was soft and chewy btw. If you want a familiar Japanese flavor, this is the one to order Carbonara - A very familiar pasta in case you want to stay on the safe side. They still make it very delicious and creamy if you're in a simple mood for an Italian style pasta Keema Curry - This is where you start going for a more complex taste for your pasta. If you can't decide if you want an Italian or Japanese pasta, combine the tastes with pasta in curry Service I feel can be a bit more attentive. When they sat 6 of us down first, there were only 5 settings, so it seemed pretty natural to bring us a sixth set of utensils. But when we realized they missed it, we ended asked them. Not a big deal. But when our remaining two friends came, they sat them with us and brought out only 1 set of utensils, so we had to ask for it again. Just a small detail that had me a bit confused during the experience, but the food itself was great and we'd love to come back when they reopen

This place is a great spot for Japanese Italian food. I got the uni & scallop pasta which was full…read moreof garlic and the pasta was al dente. It was very delicious and flavorful. The staff was very nice and attentive. The decor was dark and a nice touch to the atmosphere of the Japanese restaurant.

The food was good. But to be advertised as AFFORDABLE authentic pasta is a stretch. Been to better…read moreplaces with better quality and better flavor for the same price. Pasta was cooked fully soft and just a smidge over salted. And $8 for a fist full of broccoli is pretty wild. This place is giving corporate luncheon. Foodies save your time

Honestly, one of my favorite Italian places of all time. I ordered the pasta Bolognese, and it was…read moreway more delicious than I remembered. The serving sizes are great, although it definitely is a little more on the pricier side of things. But it's definitely worth it! The service is great, the vibe is great since they have an outdoor patio seating on both sides of the restaurant. I went here for a birthday lunch with friends, and they are very, very accommodating of any allergies. Will definitely be returning very soon!

I don't leave many reviews these days, but am compelled to share the greatness of this NY Bagel and…read moreDeli. Excellent quality bagels, cream cheese, bfast sandwiches, and even lunch sandwich options. Friendly and efficient employees and a nice ambience. Thank you folks!

I have been a loyal customer of New York Bagel & Deli for years. Their affordable breakfast combo…read moredeal was tough to beat - $9.80 for a meat/egg/cheese toasted bagel sandwich that comes with a hash brown and a small coffee. Sometimes the assembly was sloppier than other times, sometimes the bagels weren't consistently baked well, but for the most part, it's a bunch of nice friendly guys who make the food really well and they easily got 1-2 visits out of me weekly. Things have slowly been doing downhill for the last year or so. First, there was the temporary egg surcharge that quietly stuck around after the shortage ended. But things have taken a much sharper turn downhill since the longtime owner handed it off to a pair of local "entrepreneurs." These clowns think they've preserved the vibe of the place but they have done a LOT of brand damage in a very short amount of time and it turned me off big-time. Straight away there was an across-the-board price increase in addition to the preserved egg shortage surcharge. My $9.80 breakfast combo has almost doubled in price to just under $17. That is no longer a good deal; it's the same unaffordable ripoff that every other place has had to do. But the real vibe killer has been the shift around the new owner's prerogatives. One of the new owners claims to be a professional designer, but one of the first things she did was slap a tacky AI generated slop logo all over every square inch of the place. That alone is enough to make me say goodbye. They also claim to be bakers by specialty, but all the bakery goods are dry and bland now - much worse than they used to be. The tackiest decision has been to replace things that weren't broken - the signage - with shittily formatted, constantly slideshowing digital layouts with bad line breaks; believe me when I say the whole thing is a formatting nightmare. If you're a designer, is this your best work? Is this how you attract clients? Because the UX is dogshit and I would prefer you just print a new laminated sign. The main agenda of that though is to play a 3 minute loop on repeat pushing the "baker"'s recipe book. NYBD has always had a lot of weird stuff that gets introduced for a bit and then cycled out, just based on the owner having relationships with other folks or whatever. Someone's hot sauce, maybe a church pamphlet, stuff like that. But the heavy-handed agenda shift towards the brand of this entrepreneurial couple WITH BAD TASTE is blocking out the sun. Combine that with the prices going up 200% and I'm out. I love the boys that work there but unfortunately they're not gonna be seeing me anymore. I'm actively looking for a replacement - if anyone has a local bagel haunt they like to get their breakfast at, please let me know. Thanks!

Ashley was just the most wonderful server! Absolutely made my night with her service and wonderful…read moresmile. I'll be back soon!

The food was top notch all around but wanted to give a shout out to the host and waitress - they…read morewere very warm and friendly, which is a nice luxury in today's world. I appreciate their human energy, beyond just being polite. We had an office lunch and did the tasting menu and were glad that we did. It was a bonus to be able to try a plethora of dishes, and this kind of quality restaurant is the place you want to do this. I loved the various flavors and I'm no master chef but the dishes were high level.

When I first arrived in Santa Monica from New York in 1993, I always opted to eat at a natural…read morefoods 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.

Ambiance: - Located in santa monica, so parking is a bit…read moredifficult - 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

Yes, it's called That Pizza Place…read more Yes, the pizza is delicious. But let me tell you...the rosemary chicken sandwich is the real reason I keep coming back. I'm not exaggerating when I say it is one of the most flavorful, perfectly balanced sandwiches I've ever had. The chicken is tender, juicy, and seasoned beautifully, the rosemary is fragrant without being overpowering, and the whole thing comes together in this unbelievable, crave-worthy way. I think about it way more than I care to admit. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and it's the kind of spot that feels like a local favorite because it absolutely is. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. And if you think you're just coming for pizza...trust me. Order the rosemary chicken sandwich. You'll understand exactly why I'm obsessed.

This review is purely reflective of the SERVICE I RECEIVED. Due to my mistake: Unfortunately, I…read moreordered from the LUNCH menu which doesn't detail any ingredients to each entrée. Upon arrival at least 7 minutes after placing order, I entered and asked that they put wonton strips on the side. The gentleman helping me points at the rolled up paper bag on the counter and says the order is already ready. Following that I grabbed the bag to inspect my salad at first sight I was immediately surprised to see so many rice noodles all over the top of the salad. I hadn't remembered that this is an ingredient included. I never get this ingredient. The gentleman helping me responds to my disgust by saying "well you read the menu before ordering." While holding a very different & more detailed & descriptive menu :/ excuse me,?! that wasn't needed and only made a displeasing exchange worse because I had not ordered from the detailed menu. This is why it's hard to give my hard earned money to this business. My employer used to buy at least three pizzas every two weeks. If not more. NOW: I will not suggest again. I used to love getting Caesar & Chinese chicken salads THEY ARE REALLY GOOD, I MUST SAY.. Simply salads delivers not the end of the world. ;) as I've stated ITS THE SERVICE WHEN YOU DON'T SEE THEE OWNER AROUND. IT'S SAD BECAUSE THEY HAVE A GREAT MENU!

Truly outstanding food. Surprisingly excellent ingredients, prepared, balanced, portioned and…read morepresented perfectly. It only has 3 small tables in front but the parking is very easy in their open-air lot. The burrata is genuinely amazing!

Good food. Insanely rude workers. Really ruins the spot. And it's been everytime I've goneread more

Please don't come here because I love it and it's still quaint. Selfishness aside, though this is…read moremy go to place when in Santa Monica. I used to always go to Bay Cities, and I can't say their sandwiches aren't worth the drive, but if you're looking for some high-quality ingredients and true Italian spirit and charm, this is your place.

Been back a few times after not having gone for a few years. They are the only place I know that…read morecarries Golfetta Salami (60% less fat), and Italy's best seller. $9.99 for a 3 oz package which is more than $50.00 a pound! Got burned a few times buying products with no expiration date so do your due diligence. Perhaps their turnover isn't as good as the big guys so things expire. Loved their frozen wild mushroom ravioli but their margarita pizza lacked flavor and freshness.