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Bar - Vito Restaurant, Santa Monica, CA

Vito Restaurant

4.7 (1831)
$31 to $50
Italian
2807 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Vito Restaurant

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Santa Monica

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Vito Restaurant is celebrating their 45th year of delighting its customers with the best in fine Italian cuisine. As a family-owned-and-operated restaurant located in Santa Monica, California we are dedicated to providing exquisite food and impeccable service to create the perfect dining experience. Step through the front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy.

Ernesto has been our Chef for over 30 years. He continues to Wow us and our guests as he cooks every meal with love and unmatched flavor. Our signature dish, Spaghetti Della Casa, is a guest favorite and often called the best pasta dish you've ever tasted.

Vito is proud to offer customers an outdoor dining experience. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful Cities in the Nation and our weather is usually fantastic. If it's a little cool, we have heaters to keep you comfortable. Come experience it for yourself, nightly starting at 4:30pm.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ernesto
  • Catering
    Vito Restaurant would love to host your next catering event. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Vito Restaurant would be honored to host your private party. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Vito Restaurant.

4.7

4.7
(1831)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Vito Restaurant is a cherished "old school Italian gem" in Santa Monica, known for its "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." Diners rave about its "classic ambiance" and "exceptional Caesar salad made tableside." With a "welcoming atmosphere" and consistent quality, Vito's offers a "delightful dining experience" that stands the test of time.
1,831 Reviews
  1. Mariana Gold

    Los Angeles42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Been going to Vito’s for many years & the food is always good. This time we were seated in the back room at a table for 2 next to other tables with 6 or more people. The noise level in the room was quite noisy due to loud conversations. We prefer other sections of the restaurant where it’s quieter.

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  2. Rich

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Carbonara, bolognese and arrabiata were all great. Caesar salad was also great. Cool old school ambience.

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  3. Lisa Gold

    Los Angeles72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal and excellent service as always. We love Vito Restaurant.

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  4. Matt

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food always fantastic. Server was great but unable to be attentive as he had so many tables.

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  5. Robin Gold

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner on the West side. 40 years I've been coming here! Never disappoints. Ciao

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old school Italian Charm, Great service Would definitely recommend for a great evening with friends and family. Try the Caesar Salad for two. It’s enough for 4 and made table side.

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  7. AMY Gold

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to Vito’s restaurant. Always quality food and service. The Cesar Salad is made at the table, Amazing! You must try the dessert cart!

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  8. Mark

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Italian food, exceptional service, amazing dessert cart!

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  9. John

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I didn't have the best experience, to be quite honest. We've been coming to this advisory for years and we noticed some recent changes. We had a new server. We mentioned issues. We didn't like the drinks of a beverage that we had and instead of just taking our response and seeing how it could be done better, he offended his bartender by just saying that he makes good drinks. That wasn't it. Anytime there is a service concern you address the service but you shouldn't automatically go into defense of your restaurant or your kitchen. That was the first one. Secondly we ordered some food, my wife ordered the lemon caper fish special. When she got it out they poured Dijon mustard and capers. She saw a couple next to us that actually received lemon capers. Typically the broth is clear because it's olive oil and lemon juice, so on and so forth. We brought that out to serve her again. The response was, "That's how we serve it." They asked to have it prepared a different way. From my perspective I think they should at least have been told, "That's how it's prepared," versus just assuming that people know. By that time they offered to take it back. They wanted to take it back and one of the owners came over, tried to smooth things out with us, and we were just honest. As far as when she asks how things are going, we're honest with her. She was offended again, stating that this is how it was made, that he had requested that, and that she didn't like it and had it prepared that way as well, so on and so forth. There was not a lot of accountability and it was not what was expected in a dining experience so I was a little disappointed. She did, however, attempt to offer some dessert to make things smoother but at that time we were just ready to go. Unfortunately I don't think we'll be back anytime soon, if not at all.
    Vito RestaurantResponded on 15 October 2026
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We always welcome the opportunity to hear from our guests, though we are disappointed to hear that this visit fell short of your expectations. Our Sole special has been prepared with our signature Dijon mustard sauce for over 40 years. Because it is a long-standing house recipe, it is served this way by default unless a custom modification is requested. When we realized there was a misunderstanding about the preparation, we offered to take the dish back and remake it to your exact liking, which was declined. We did comp the meal and give dessert since you declined a new meal. Our intention at the table was simply to clarify how the dish is traditionally prepared and offer an immediate solution.

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  10. Neil Gold

    California Central Coast83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been going to Vitos for 30 years and it just never disappoints!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary European, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ernesto
  • Catering
    Vito Restaurant would love to host your next catering event. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Vito Restaurant would be honored to host your private party. Contact us at (310) 450-4999 for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout

FAQs

Guests frequently describe Vito’s portions as generous and plentiful, noting hearty, old‑school servings across pasta and entrées.

Yes, Vito’s old‑school, intimate ambiance, tableside Caesar, and many guests celebrating anniversaries and birthdays make it a popular choice for a special evening.

Vito feels like a classic, old‑school Italian: warm, intimate dining rooms with leather/red booths, tuxedoed waiters, tableside Caesar service and an old‑world dessert cart, with light jazz in the background.

Yes, guests report arranging event details and preset menus with Vito’s events manager (Lia), so special requests for group dinners have been handled directly ahead of an event.

Yes, families are welcome: reviewers mention bringing children (a 7‑year‑old who enjoyed a Shirley Temple) and note the patio and event bookings make Vito comfortable for family gatherings.

Yes, Vito offers outdoor dining on its patio, and the restaurant notes they provide heaters so guests stay comfortable while dining al fresco nightly from 4:30 pm.

Vito tends to be busiest on Friday and Saturday nights, reviewers who visit those evenings call it “always bustling”, while other visits can be very quiet and peaceful.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than anything formal; it’s a comfortable, put‑together look that suits the restaurant.

For value and a lively bar vibe, try Vito’s happy hour around 4:30–6:00 pm; the patio and dinner service also kick off around 4:30 pm nightly.

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Vito Restaurant

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Santa Monica

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
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