Eataly is always a solid spot for me to pick up food to go. Part of it is nostalgia (as I used to…read morego to their NYC location quite a lot in college) and the other part is knowing my friends from Italy go here for authentic Italian goods. I ordered their funghi pizza, which you could heat up there or choose to take to go. I chose to do the latter and popped it in my air fryer when I got back home. Decided to add an egg because why not. Quite solid if you're looking for something quick and simple.

This review is for la pizza & la pasta inside Eataly…read more It's my first time at Eataly even though I heard good things about it. I had high hopes for the restaurant, but unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. Came here on a Sunday and managed to snag a table around dinner time without a reservation. Servers were friendly and attentive. We got the melon prosciutto appetizer to share. It was good and the melon prosciutto pairing is always great. Will order this again, though the presentation of the dish could probably have been a bit better. They had the summer of pesto menu going, so I got the pesto basilico pasta. The pasta was cooked very al dente and the pesto sauce was good. My only qualm is that the portion is a little on the smaller side and I wish the pasta was cooked a little bit more (maybe 45-60s more). The pizza was perhaps the most disappointing. We got the diavola dolce pizza and was expecting a glazy hot honey but the honey was very watery and the pizza overall was lacking flavor. I also wish they were a bit more generous with their salami topping. The dough was good, but the entire pizza tasted very bland and more like a regular cheese pizza topped with a couple of salami and a dollop of ricotta. There's way better options for Italian food in the area so probably wont be returning here again. However, they do have a great selection of groceries so I'd probably just stick with the groceries!

I haven't been here in years and wow has it changed. Overall for the better with tons of stores,…read moreplaces to eat, and inviting areas to hang out. As an open air mall, this style of shopping is inviting and enjoyable. Visiting frequently as a kid, it is a completely different experience. Stores are more high end than I remember. Crowds were exponentially greater! Lines for several stores (including Olive Young) to get in and for Ramen blew my mind. If you want a place to watch the world cup, courtyard is ready and inviting. This area was nice with the high rise century city backdrop. Although it was more crowded than I expected, meeting friends for lunch was great. The restaurant choices are wonderful. We planned to eat at one spot, but due to the wait we changed it up and it was a total hit. Parking was crazy! Lines to go up and down, it took forever to pull in a spot. The prices are expensive too if ya make a day here. Very few places validate.

However, this experience proved to be very disappointing, since the problem was mainly caused by…read morethe parking system of the mall. Although this place is clean and offers lots of great stores, the parking system made everything very annoying. The fee system is complicated, and even after shopping, I ended up paying way too much. A place like this one, which claims to offer an exclusive shopping experience, requires a major renovation of its customer service department and parking system. There are many alternatives available in Los Angeles, where people do not leave irritated by the fees related to parking.

I walked through this outdoor mall for the first time recently. Santa Monica Place is a shopping…read moremall that is at the south end of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Anchor stores Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom closed recently. They do have upscale tenants like Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, COACH and AllSaints. There are also places to eat like Din Tai Fung and Cheesecake Factory. The Cayton Children's Museum is a fun entertainment option for kids. Santa Monica Place is three levels and has a L.A. Metro Rail stop nearby.

Wow this place has really become a ghost town. I remember when it was bustling with stores and…read morepeople and music and now there is still music... a dj was there trying to keep people upbeat on a Friday but half the stores are empty. Since Nordstrom moved out it's just so eerie. Not a lot going on. I happened to come in as I was checking out a potential new gym which is coming in - Club Studio - and they're going to be pretty huge and take the old Bloomingdales space, people were super friendly and helpful so hopefully that will help but Santa Monica is gonna need a lot more investment in order to drive the people back to shop in person because there is really no good selection of stores of value - just a few boutiques and some brands like Nike or Johnny Was or Paige. Din Tai Fung and Cheesecake on the top floor which is great but other than that... let's hope for more stores in the future.

Very disappointing. I first had the kimbap at a festival ($16) and recently ordered on DoorDash…read more However, what arrived was completely different with way too much rice and no carrots....and the size of each piece was too big for even one or two bites. Would not recommend.

Located in a kitchen space with a variety of other food brands! So glad we tried this! Absolutely…read moreamazing flavors! Will definitely be back!

Sweet potatoes are so good . Chicken is fresh and avocado sauce is creamy. Order came fastread more

This place is an order place & is not a sit down restaurant. Although they do have seating, it's…read morenot a normal restaurant style. ordering was easy, my food is ready fast. For the food, it was tasty! The food was fresh as well

It's been ages since I've been to feast from the east & if it wasn't for too good to go I may have…read morenever gone back. I'm so glad I did. Chinese chicken salad is one of my favorite things in the world and the last time I had it there I was underwhelmed. There was a note that mentioned they were testing out their new sesame chicken salad so I decided to give it a shot. I'm glad I did because I really enjoyed it and definitely would be willing to go back again. Service could be friendlier. Ambience basically is an older restaurant, this place must've been here a long time. Parking was easy in the neighborhood, there's also metered parking and they might also share a lot to the right of the shop.

I recently had catered Feast from the East food and was able to try a variety of dishes. The sesame…read morechicken wings were crispy and were a solid appetizer. The spring rolls were also crunchy and had a good amount of delicious filling. The chow mein and fried rice were filling, but nothing too memorable. The Chinese chicken salad was the personal favorite of the group. I had hoped for the orange chicken to be a bit crispier and stronger in flavor, but I found the orange chicken to be okay. I still appreciated the many dishes and it satisfied my lunchtime craving.

If you know, you know -- Santouka inside the Mitsuwa Market in the Mar Vista area is a low-key gem…read morewhen you want legit ramen without the whole sit-down restaurant vibe. I actually like that it's inside a Japanese market because I can walk around after and grab some groceries or check out their really good quality beef, but this review is strictly for the ramen. I always go with the Spicy Shio Ramen and it never misses. It's perfect for when I'm on the clock and don't have time for a full dine-in spot but still want something that actually feels like a real meal and not just fast food. The broth has a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the noodles are always on point. I usually add the extra pork just because... why not? And it's super fire every time. If you're in the area and want something quick, warm, and legit, this spot definitely hits.

A little hesitant to give this place an average score but it was kind of average but you pay pretty…read morehigh prices in my opinion. I've had better ramen in Sawtelle but if you're nearby and have a craving this place will hit . It's inside the Mitsuwa food court. It's one of the old established restaurants here. Service was quick though and no issues there