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Should I Order At Each One
Here are the standout, non-negotiable dishes to order across all five Santa Monica spots.
1
Giorgio Baldi
Renowned as an intimate seaside hideaway with a devout celebrity following. Order the Agnolotti di Mais, sweet white corn parcels bathed in white truffle butter. At $$$$ ($120+ a head), portions are petite and steep for pasta, but call well ahead to secure a table.
2
Colapasta
Celebrated for chef Stefano De Lorenzo’s Michelin Bib Gourmand regional pasta craft. Order the Casunziei, paper-thin beet ravioli finished in brown butter, poppy seeds, and Parmigiano. At $$ ($25 a head), it is an absolute steal for handmade pasta; arrive right at 5pm since it is walk-in only.
3
Capo
Revered for almond-wood hearth cooking and an award-winning 2,500-bottle wine cellar. Order the White Corn Ravioli with Black Truffles followed by a fireplace-charred prime steak. It commands $$$$ ($160+ a head)—steep, but fair for prime wood-fired cuts; call ahead by phone to reserve.
4
Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar
Famous for its "dalla forma" technique of swirling hot pasta inside towering wheels of Italian cheese. Order the Chitarra Cacio e Pepe, twirled through black pepper Pecorino Romano until velvety. Fair value at $$$ (about $60 a head); book up to 30 days ahead online.
5
Uovo
Acclaimed for making fresh pasta in Bologna and flying it directly overnight to Santa Monica. Order the rich, authentic Carbonara or the regional tasting menu to sample three different pastas. A genuine steal at $$ (around $35 a head), though it is walk-in only with peak waits.
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