Food here actually leaves you feeling satisfied and just good! Very well balanced plates with farm fresh veggies, yummy cheeses, and interesting things like caper berries! The male servers are very kind! The wine is good, they have live music during the evenings. I brag about this place to everyone it’s a must go once a week type place at least and a very special place to work take a friend/ family member and go treat yourself to something actually good. Def a Main Street gem! Highly appreciate the whole entire feel of this place<3

Published 3 months ago

Almost every Sunday, my friends and I enjoy brunch at this amazing place, and we have no desire to look elsewhere because we love it so much!
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the dishes are delicious with high-quality ingredients. A special shoutout to the chef for the arugula salad that accompanies almost every meal—it's fantastic (personally for me)! The service is incredibly friendly, especially from Lana and Fabrizio, who always go beyond to meet our requests with care and kindness.
We’ve been coming here regularly and plan to keep coming every Sunday! That truly speaks for itself!

Published 3 months ago

Best breakfast spot in town! 😌
Lana is not only passionate about what she does but also one of the friendliest people you’ll meet. Highly recommend stopping by for a delicious meal and great vibes!

Published 4 months ago

If you want to have a great time I recommend this restaurant. The place is magnificent, the dishes are succulent and the service is exceptional.

Published 3 months ago

I went for Dine LA and it was amazing! This was my first Farm to Table experience. $45 per person plus we got Gazpacho Soup, Scallop Crudo, Charcoal latter, & Masala Chai Tea on the side

Published 8 months ago

Such an impressive place to have lunch in. I loved my plate - steak with scrambled egg, salad and Avo. And quinoa salad was awesome. Service is immaculate. Super attentive, they make sure you leave happy and satisfied.

Coffee beans taste like specialty

Published a year ago

Great luxurious breakfast with a touch of French 🥰 the only issue I had sitting indoors were the flies that kept flying around my food but otherwise the food was delicious!

Published 7 months ago

We stopped here for breakfast. I had the French toast (I was craving something sweet) and my wife had the brunch plate. We both enjoyed our meals! Service was fast and friendly, and it was not crowded at all on this Friday morning.

Published a year ago

Published 3 months ago

Went for a work meal, it was delicious and had a great vibe. I recommend and would absolutely go back!

Published 3 months ago

Food here actually leaves you feeling satisfied and just good! Very well balanced plates with farm fresh veggies, yummy cheeses, and interesting things like caper berries! The male servers are very kind! The wine is good, they have live music during the evenings. I brag about this place to everyone it’s a must go once a week type place at least and a very special place to work take a friend/ family member and go treat yourself to something actually good. Def a Main Street gem! Highly appreciate the whole entire feel of this place<3

Published 3 months ago

Almost every Sunday, my friends and I enjoy brunch at this amazing place, and we have no desire to look elsewhere because we love it so much!
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the dishes are delicious with high-quality ingredients. A special shoutout to the chef for the arugula salad that accompanies almost every meal—it's fantastic (personally for me)! The service is incredibly friendly, especially from Lana and Fabrizio, who always go beyond to meet our requests with care and kindness.
We’ve been coming here regularly and plan to keep coming every Sunday! That truly speaks for itself!

Published 3 months ago

Excellent coffee, pastries, and hospitality. Service is kind and fast.

Published 3 months ago

So fresh and delicious I can’t wait to come back !!! Service was excellent
Everyone was so sweet

Published 3 months ago

If you want to have a great time I recommend this restaurant. The place is magnificent, the dishes are succulent and the service is exceptional.

Published 3 months ago

Good selection of healthy food, nice place for a brunch. It's a bit off the beach walk but worth the quick detour.

Published 3 months ago

Great food, but non-existent service.

The lack of service with the amount of employees present was super frustrating to the point that overall did not enjoy the experience and would not return or recommend to others.

Published 3 months ago

Amazing tuna toast🫰🏻

Published 4 months ago

Published 4 months ago

Best breakfast spot in town! 😌
Lana is not only passionate about what she does but also one of the friendliest people you’ll meet. Highly recommend stopping by for a delicious meal and great vibes!

Published 4 months ago

Published 4 months ago

Good coffee and breakfast & brunch spot.

Published 5 months ago

Delicious food in a warm and romantic atmosphere. Highly recommend the prime filet mignon

Published 6 months ago

Great food.
Excellent service.
Wonderful location.

Published 6 months ago

I e been here half a dozen times and can’t believe I haven’t written a review. Today I was there with my daughter for a late brunch. We had the avocado toast and their signature French toast. My daughter had the avocado toast and loved it. I was going to try and be healthy but got talked into the signature French toast and although my scale may not like it tomorrow, my belly loves it today! It was AMAZING! We were dining outside and people who walked by also commented on how yummy it looked! Great suggestion from our server…who’s name I can’t remember BUT I know he can carry a tune because I’ve heard him sing so I’m sure the restaurant will know exactly who I’m talking about. BTW, every last person who I’ve run into working there has been soooo nice. The whole team is super friendly. Obviously I’ll be back cuz I’ve been there several times before. Definitely check it out next time you’re near here!

Published 6 months ago

Great luxurious breakfast with a touch of French 🥰 the only issue I had sitting indoors were the flies that kept flying around my food but otherwise the food was delicious!

Published 7 months ago

Published 7 months ago

Shakshouka was tasty but so salty that it's not edible.. I tried hard but no, it's impossible to finish that dish. I left the half and our waitress gave me a 10% discount. You need to wait quite a time for her too, although there were just 2 tables occupied in the patio, including us.
And no, thank you, there are so many other places!

Published 7 months ago

This place is another level of service. Came there for a breakfast with my family. Amazing service, great food super friendly atmosphere.
Will definitely come again.
Highly recommend

Published 7 months ago

Very good service. Incredibly delicious food. We left with a pleasant impression and will definitely come back.

Published 7 months ago

Amazing brunch spot, love the people and the food. Sometimes things change on the plating from visit to visit, which can throw you off if you're expecting say the same specific cheese topping etc. Also be mindful of the shady parking lot next door, may or may not charge you to park, and apparently not part of the building?

Great spot

Published 8 months ago

I went for Dine LA and it was amazing! This was my first Farm to Table experience. $45 per person plus we got Gazpacho Soup, Scallop Crudo, Charcoal latter, & Masala Chai Tea on the side

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

Отличное место для завтраков!

Published 9 months ago

Love this spot. The food is consistently excellent. Farm to table fresh and thoughtfully prepared and served. The Ethiopian coffee is the best coffee on Main Street hands down.

Published 9 months ago

Exceptional!!
Came here to answer a couple emails and have a cup of coffee, but added the banana bread. Everything was perfect. Drip coffee was great, banana bread was fresh, delicious and toasted perfectly. The butter was even great. Service was perfect. Wish I lived close by.

Published 9 months ago

Amazing breakfast spot. Great coffee and the avocado toast is amazing. Great spot if you need a private room.

The staff is very attentive and accommodating.

Published 9 months ago

We came here by accident, and we really enjoyed our dinner. We ordered the scallop salad and pesto linguine. The wine was good and reasonably priced. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Live music made our night even better. We would return.

Published 9 months ago

Food delicious, staff so very friendly

Published 10 months ago

An exquisite eatery from farm to table with great fresh ingredients and great ambience, wine and selections… a truly beautiful place

Published 10 months ago

Ok this place has amazing food!! Their portion sizes are excellent and everything is super fresh organic and farm-to-table. They use this amazing seeded bread from a nearby bakery and local pasture-raised eggs that are bright orange.
Go for the Niçoise salad for a tasty classic.

Also the avocado mousse dessert is a great gluten-free option and to die for! The outside seating is lovely. A great lunch spot for sure.

Published 10 months ago

Absolutely terrible experience. Was visiting LA from out of town and decided to give this place a shot while I was in Santa Monica, but ended up leaving both extremely disappointed and hungry. We arrived at about 6:40 pm on a Saturday evening and the entire place was completely empty which was the first red flag. Since it was just the two of us, we placed our orders shortly after we entered the restaurant (one minestrone soup, one tomato burrata and one fettuccini pasta). Even though these were all are relatively easy and small dishes to make, we ended up waiting for almost an hour to get just our appetizers (one soup and one tomato burrata) even though the entire restaurant was completely empty. Not sure how it’s possible but my pasta took more than an hour for them to prepare even though I followed up twice with the waiter on this order and each time he assured me “that they’re preparing it”. I could not wait any longer and asked for them to box it up once they finished it while they bring me the bill, I ended up paying the entire bill plus 18% gratuity simply out of good faith and they had the audacity to not even bring out my pasta which I asked them to box up since I had to leave and could not wait any longer. They basically over charged me for food that I never even ate while lying to my face saying that “my order was almost done” when in reality it wasn’t even close to finishing. Instead of rectifying the issue and removing the pasta from my bill (which they never even brought out), they were being greedy and made a big deal out of it, instead of arguing I just paid it and left. Please avoid this place, their food is mediocre and their service is even worse. It ended up being a complete waste of money and a waste of time. Will never be coming here again.

Published 10 months ago

We love this place. They have lovely jazz bands playing some nights. The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is really friendly. The brunch is much nicer than other places in the area as it’s farm to table.

Published 10 months ago

Published a year ago

Highly recommended restaurant/cafe.Super friendly and attentive service. Great coffee. Great food! I loved the quinoa bowl with veggies I ordered. As they promised, their veggies taste as fresh as they claim. They missed a minor request in my partner’s steak order and they made it up with 10% discount AND 2 free cookies… Dude, they were delicious!

Published a year ago

Such an impressive place to have lunch in. I loved my plate - steak with scrambled egg, salad and Avo. And quinoa salad was awesome. Service is immaculate. Super attentive, they make sure you leave happy and satisfied.

Coffee beans taste like specialty

Published a year ago

I came to this cafe around 2:20pm and found out that they closed at 3pm. The lady in the counter had better tell me in advance that they close at 3pm when she got to know that I’m gonna dine-in.

Published a year ago

Brunch plate & prosciutto Benedict were amazing. Staff is so friendly and the vibes on the patio are great

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

PG is an exceptional bite of Main Street. Good vibes, great food, servers are personable (if a little slow). Explore this hidden gem!

Published a year ago

Very very very tasty food. Amazing service and great amount of choices. Interior looks great. Will definitely come back! 5/5 stats

Published a year ago

We stopped here for breakfast. I had the French toast (I was craving something sweet) and my wife had the brunch plate. We both enjoyed our meals! Service was fast and friendly, and it was not crowded at all on this Friday morning.

Published a year ago

This place is exciting, chill, the music can feel loud but it's an awesome playlist. The food is fantastic and special detail paid attention to every plate. The whole staff seemed to speak half-a-dozen languages all at the same time as they whip around the place and make magic happen with great service and food. I think they were in the zone and I feel like we struck gold. I don't want anyone to know about this place because it was so good.

Published a year ago

Cadre sympa avec une jolie terrasse. Produits frais et très bons.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

The food was very good. Service was spotty (a little slow) and the music was really loud and didn't match the vibe of the restaurant. Tables were super close together as well.

Published a year ago

Our favorite brunch spot on Main St, quality and preparation of food is outstanding. We try and stop by once a week for lattes and banana bread which are amazing too!

Published a year ago

Wonderful restaurant on Venice Beach! The service was perfect! The food was one of a kind delicious and plated so artistically! 10/10 recommend!

Published a year ago

My partner and I have come to Papille Gustative a number of times the past 2 years. We’ve noticed there’s been a bit of a decline in level of service, and today we were really disappointed with our experience.

For starters, I’ve noticed that my order of the brunch plate has been missing the other, shaved cheese, that it normally comes with the past 2 times I’ve ordered it. Not a huge deal, but definitely disappointing as it happening twice seems to show them cutting corners…

Now onto our experience overall. My partner ordered the filet mignon and eggs. Our server forgot to put our order in. No problem, we’re not in a rush. We ordered 2 glasses of champagne while we waited which they comped.

Once our food did arrive, the orange juice I ordered with my food didn’t arrive, the eggs my partner ordered were sunny side up but came scrambled, and the steak he ordered (medium rare) was inedible. It was completely rare. He was about half way done and brought this to our server’s attention. He apologized for the eggs and offered to bring out new eggs but then proceeded to argue with us that the steak looked medium rare to him and that he wasn’t going to argue with us…after flipping the steak upside down, it was clear that there was almost no browning on the bottoms. We asked for the steak to be replaced, which he did. But the pushback just made things really uncomfortable.

Lastly, immediately as soon as I arrived back to the table from the restroom while my partner paid, the host had approached our table to tell us there are upcoming reservations. Which would be otherwise fine, but our overstay was not by choice.

When we brought our mishaps to the host’s attention because at that point we were pretty fed up. She said she was sorry but that it’s Sunday and (in other words) it’s kind of to be expected, and asked us if we had pictures of the food. Frankly, I understand the accessibility but it’s a steak, not a car accident. We weren’t asking for the meal to be comped. We were just disappointed and wished unhappy customers could be met with the will to make things right.

Published a year ago

11/10. Would absolutely eat here again.
Uni toast? Yep. Cappuccino? Yep.

Published a year ago

Above and beyond my expectations. It was all in the details. Beautiful atmosphere that felt local and quaint. Service was friendly and cared deeply about their customers. Food was extremely fresh, perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. We'll be back over and over again.

Published a year ago

Great place to sit, read and have coffee.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Real food

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Stumbled across this place and the atmosphere was so warm and cozy we stayed and enjoyed a few courses. Service was very friendly and the food was all so fresh and creatively curated. I had the butternut squash appetizer and the vegetarian fettuccine main dish and the chocolate mousse dessert. I highly recommend.

Published a year ago

Einfach perfekt!

Published a year ago

Excellent uni and cheeseboard to start. Lemon risotto perfectly done. Slow night, so service was probably over attentive. Great wine list, but not a full bar.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Our brunch was very good. The wine list also interesting. Service was slow but it is a small spot

Published a year ago

Awesome cappuccino! Very nice place all around and quality is outstanding!

Published a year ago

Great food, friendly and polite staff. Top notch

Published a year ago

I love this place, best brunch on the Westside, a hidden gem and excellent quality fresh food for very fair prices. Try one of the amazing fresh baked goods and pastries!

Published a year ago

Great food and service.

Published a year ago

I had a baby shower there for my friend a couple of months ago. Everything went so well, and everyone had so much fun, all thanks to the amazing staff at this restaurant. They were so friendly, helpful, professional, and accommodating. We arrived so early but the room was ready for us. The room was grand, bright, and beautiful, and had a separate entrance door. Since then, I have visited the restaurant a few time (as recently as a few days ago); the food is delicious!

Published a year ago

Meals are cooked or at least plated by a chef. Tou can tell by far. We had the poached eggs and the steak and the combinations of textures and tastes blew our minds. Good to try at least one time.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

My wife and I really enjoy being out on Main St in the middle of such a vibrant neighborhood in this refreshing restaurant. Fresh novel fruits and vegetables straight from the farmers markets really make a very good food that much better. I love the goose eggs Benedict, which comes with a plate full of special pickled and fresh vegetables that really set off the over all flavor in each bite. Highly recommend this brunch and also jazz nights are really fun and a welcome fusion of music and cuisine.

Published a year ago

Nous cherchions un restaurant sur la plage de Santa Monica pour dîner. Nous avons tellement apprécié que nous sommes revenus le lendemain pour un brunch : les produits sont frais, tout est fait maison.
Le cadre est très chaleureux, la décoration de bon goût, les serveuses et serveurs très agréables et les tarifs raisonnables.
A noter qu'il y a un parking payant pas loin ouvert la nuit, sinon en journée on peut se garer sur celui de la plage.

Published a year ago

The highlight of my romantic night was to be attended with genuine smiles, attention and patience! I'm not vegetarian but the truffle pasta we tried was from another planet! Delicious 😋

Published a year ago

It starts with the owners, who are so sweet and very passionate about life and amazing food. The food is so fresh and incredibly artistic and colorful!! Great vibe all around.

Published a year ago

I went here the other day for lunch, tried their waffle (16 USD - quite reasonably priced, picture included) and affogato, both fantastic. Great staff as well, including one guy who I think was new and was still learning. I wish him the best. 10/10 experience.

Went back again tonight for the jazz night and I think the restaurant was overworked, the main meal took 90 minutes to get out to us (they might have forgotten about it. Not super sure.) Had the truffle fettuccini, it was nice but the 34 USD (not including tip/tax) pricetag was, I feel, a bit high.

To their credit they did an offer on-the-house drink and bread (with some delicious butter) to make up for the wait, but I would have rather had the meal faster. Had to ultimately ditch the dessert option and head back home, which is a shame because all of the options there looked quite nice.

I think the secret is to dine here during a time that isn't busy.

Published a year ago

I happened to walk by there one day, and sat on their outside patio with my dogs. They had a special breakfast which was uni-benedict. You've got to be kidding me. That stuff was so good! I do not see it on the regular menu, but I hope they'll have it the next time I drop by there.

Published a year ago

Great natural local food, amazing coffee with natural flavours, atmosphere &service are amazing

Published a year ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The melon prosciutto burrata salad was incredible. Great for lunch! Super fresh.

Also loved the elderflower wine spritzer. It was a rough Monday so a European-style tipsy lunch was necessary. So glad we stopped in here post beach walk.

The scallops salad was good too but I’d go for the burrata if on the fence.

Cute spot on main street and nice outdoor seating if you don’t mind a little street noise. Great service.

Published a year ago

best brunch...excellent coffee and pastry, friendly service and beautiful presentation. Ivan always looks after us so well!

Published a year ago

I recently had the pleasure of indulging in a truly remarkable culinary experience. I savored a plate of fettuccine pasta adorned with the exquisite flavors of truffle and caviar. This culinary delight was a part of the weekly special at the restaurant, and it left an indelible impression.

The fettuccine pasta was cooked to perfection, with a delicate al dente texture that allowed each bite to melt in your mouth. The truffle infused a rich, earthy aroma that tantalized the senses and added a depth of flavor that was simply divine. To elevate the dish further, the generous sprinkling of caviar provided a luxurious burst of briny goodness that complemented the truffle impeccably.

The entire experience was a symphony of flavors and textures that danced on my palate. The restaurant's attention to detail in crafting this dish was evident, and it truly felt like a gastronomic masterpiece. It's a testament to the chef's skill and creativity.

Overall, my experience with the fettuccine pasta with truffle and caviar was nothing short of amazing. It's a dish that I would enthusiastically recommend to any food enthusiast seeking a culinary adventure that transcends the ordinary.

Published 2 years ago

Отличное заведение. Меня сюда пригласили друзья, им рекомендовали. Днём мы смогли взять столик сразу, ждать не пришлось. В меню большой выбор блюд, сами порции большие, цены приемлемые, добрые, отзывчивые официанты. Все было красиво, вкусно и очень приятно, особенно днем в воскресенье. Придём сюда ещё. Рекомендую посетить.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

If you're looking for an awesome brunch in Santa Monica, this place is for you. Nice to see, very good, well served, perfect coffee, go for it

Published 2 years ago

Nice place to have breakfast.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Quite literally the best pasta dish I've ever had - I had squid ink pasta with salmon, roe, scallops. It was the kind of dish I'll dream about forever.
Service was lovely, we sat outside while a fantastic band performed.
But oh.my.god. That dish. The absolute stuff dreams are made of.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Fantastic food

Published 2 years ago

Had a fabulous lunch here. Very creative and fresh menu.!

Published 2 years ago

This pasta dish I’d give a 8.5/10. I believe it was the spinach pasta with scallops. It couldn’t been a 10/10 if the pasta was al dente and less dry. The pasta was over cooked and they stuck together. Scallops were also over cooked and had shrunk in size. Lots of potential this dish if done right. Thanks!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

I thought waiters very professional and answered any question satisfactory. My only recommendation is that customer should know before ordering that tips are included and not ehen you go to pay the bill. Also you should be told to pay inside. However its a risky business to have when some individuals could walk out on a full stomach without notice when busy.
I alway have taken my friends as a locals to enjoy this restaurant cause it is excellent and accommodating ,

Thank you

Published 2 years ago

I walked here from my hotel. I sat on the patio on a lovely day. There are plenty of umbrellas so it had plenty of shade. I ordered the freshly squeezed OJ, ham and cheese croissant and the French toast and everything absolutely delicious. I would even go as far to say it might be some of the best French toast I've had. I guess depending on what you want from service it was fine. You ordered on an app and it was brought to you. Overall a good experience.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Very confused service personnel with obvious problems understanding their own online menu. Overpriced food, delayed orders and a generally bad vibe.

Published 2 years ago

Fantastic rye bread, taste and bite was amazing, and that's coming from a dane who grew up eating rye bread everyday.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Stopped in to sample the brunch. The food was excellent: looked beautiful, tasted good, and relatively large portions. I asked that the eggs Benedict be made pescatarian, and they added a lovely assortment of vegetables. Yolks were a perfect creaminess when I cut into them. I had a Napoleon for dessert which was also good .

They were quite busy on a Saturday, and so I ended up ordering at the bar (as opposed to using a waiter) and the table I sat at was outside on the uneven sidewalk and thus pretty wobbly. Suggest coming earlier to get the nicer seats!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Lovely looking cafe however the food & coffee wasn’t to my taste. It was $43 for an asparagus eggs Benedict, a croissant & a coffee.

Published 2 years ago

Great

Published 2 years ago

So yummy and fresh. Colorful, healthy and tasty dishes. Really felt like farm to table.

Published 2 years ago

This is the sort of brunch places one constantly searches for but only rarely encounters - not just delicious but innovative as well. We tried two of the menu highlights and both were so enjoyable. The Benedict here is not just any Benedict - the salmon roe, béarnaise sauce, hass avocado, with the farm eggs were unbelievably dopamine-inducing. The waffle was no less impressive - you got crispy waffle that’s made of rice combined with the super tasty ricotta cheese and a special kind of buttery compote, plus all the ripe berries - and the weird thing was that the whole thing didn’t taste too sweet or overwhelming and I couldn’t have enough!

Published 2 years ago

Great food and service

Published 2 years ago

Standard rip off pricing basically the rock sugar of Santa monica I will never go

Published 2 years ago

This might be one of my all time favorite lunch places on the west side. The salads are visually stunning and taste incredible. You have the option of both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is always very friendly and willing to help. Located in main st in ocean park, it’s also surrounded by other cute shops and the beach is just blocks away. And if you’re looking for a great to go cup of tea or coffee- they’ve got you covered.

Published 2 years ago

I love Papille - Best Benedict in LA!!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Delicious food. The bread on everything was incredible (French toast, Benedicts, and on the side of the omelettes). Also had the lavender latte which was worth every penny.

Published 2 years ago

Love! That’s exactly what you feel what you come to Papille Gustative! Everything, each detail made with love there! Excellent, fresh, high quality food, my friends were so happy and enjoyed it 😋 and of course they’ve a good job on presentation. You’ll be surprised how beautiful everything is!!! 🌸🌼🌻🐝🍯🌞 two people came there while we had our bruch and were complimenting the restaurant and says they have the best coffee ☕️! We also met owners! Great people! I Highly recommend this amazing place!
The best place for brunch if you love European style food, seafood, rye bread.
They also have vegan options.

Published 2 years ago

Wonderful eclectic food. The French toast is soo special.

Published 2 years ago

So I rarely write reviews and honestly don’t think I’ve ever written a negative review but the circumstances I encountered on two occasions at Papille Gustative, unfortunately, inspired this review. I’m an LA native and local who just moved their permanent home into the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica. I had walked past this restaurant a couple of times and was very excited to try it as it looked really good, was only four blocks from my new place and I always love having a go-to local spot.
The first time I went was on a Saturday night in late May. I made a reservation for 7:45 though when I arrived I was surprised to see that there were plenty of open tables even though it was a nice evening. We were promptly seated by a friendly host and then sat for literally 20 minutes (again, maybe 3 of the six or eight outdoor tables were occupied) before I flagged down a waiter who came over and simply said, “Yes?” I asked him if we could get water and order since we had been sitting quite some time. He actually just walked away without saying anything. My guest and I looked at each other perplexed. The waiter returned in a couple of minutes, poured us water and said curtly, “Are you ready?” We ordered and that was the last we saw of him (another server who was warm and friendly brought the food). We had to flag the waiter down again after we were done to request a dessert menu and then again for the check. Each time he arrived, he was rude and acted like we were inconveniencing him. It was seriously the worst service I’d ever received at what seemed to be a decent restaurant. I personally despise entitled people and so am myself hesitant to ever complain but I did tell the host and another member of the wait-staff on our way out that our waiter was appalling. They apologized profusely and assured me if I came back it would be much better. Fortunately, the food was very good and I know every place has an off night so, in spite of terrible service, I was willing to try again. Two weeks later I made another Saturday night reservation for 7:00 (which again, turned out to be unnecessary). We were promptly seated in the same waiter’s section as my previous visit. This time, we ordered within 5 minutes, our salad arrived shortly thereafter (which was delicious) and then…..nothing; no food, no water refill, nothing. At 8:10, we got up and walked out. What a joke! I honestly don’t know how they stay in business and understand why on Main St. on a Saturday night, the place isn’t that busy. Such a shame. I really wanted to love (or even just like) this place. I had told my foodie friend about my first experience there but still encouraged him to go for the fettucine and scallops. After my second experience, I told him not to bother. When I walk by this place in the future and see it shuttered, I will sadly shake my head with understanding.

In response to Calin's reply and question below, yes, same server both times (which I stated in my review). I am of Hungarian descent and I believe I recognized the server's accent as Eastern European, possibly Hungarian.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Avoid. Don't come near, take your business somewhere else. The service was one of the worse I have ever seen. We sat down before 6, ordered immediately, got our food over an hour later. We finished, asked for the bill, got it over half an hour later. Overall, spent 3 hours here, 2 of which were waiting. Moreover, the waiter was unable to charge us separately, and we were forced to split the bill, which was shameful since I had ordered more expensive items. On top of that, the waiter overtipped himself, without showing it on the card reader display (which only showed the split bill) and without giving me the option to choose a tip.

Published 2 years ago

Seriously best espresso I’ve found in Los Angeles. Have been going there about once every other week and the quality is consistently high. There’s a great patio out front with a well maintained garden and the food is also excellent. Definitely a hidden gem on Main Street.

Published 2 years ago

we have been for Sunday brunch now 5x. Superb, fresh, thoughful, highly-crafted. do not miss this exquisite French farm-to-table unique spot, then walk to the beach.

Published 2 years ago

Great brunch menu, very healthy and great variety, definitely will try again, try the Brunch Plate

Published 2 years ago

Delicious :)
Locally sourced and identified food, seasonal menu, lots of duck and uni options (September 2020), fresh juices and solid coffee options .
Outdoor street and sidewalk seating.
Friendly staff.
As true today as it was two years ago. Friendly service and unique/delicious food.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Highly recommend this restaurant.
- Best value for price
- Great food
- Great service

This restaurant was one of the best in LA. I think it is more famous for brunch, but the dinner was great too. We had the salad, filet mignon and salmon, then chocolate mousse for desert. The wine selection was also good. Menu is limited, but it is on point for a refreshing and delicious dinner. The service was also on point. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. They don’t charge premium for the quality. They had best value in LA for what they are offering.

Published 2 years ago

The food was amazing and the hosts were very friendly.

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Absolutely amazing food and host

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Amazing food and nice atmosphere. I totally recommend!

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The food is amazing!

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Best Pasta ever

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Tres fantastique! What a fabulous little find! There is more than meets the eye at this quaint cafe in Santa Monica. Stylish lighting, earthy decor and a menu to die for. Only the best and freshest ingredients adorn the menu. The smell of the freshly baked bread is sure to pull you in. The soup was served hot and stayed hot throughout my entire meal. My salad was beautiful composed and balanced with arugula, bleu cheese, avocado, pasta and raspberries with a light vinaigrette. My Cafe au lait was beautifully crafted and smooth. The caprese is made with only the freshest burrata and I will be sure to return to sample more selections from this menu. I have taken two cookies to go and I expect they will be sublime. *Even the urinal is tres magnifique!

Published 2 years ago

Beautiful place in LA! Just try brunch plate and latte with oat milk and lavender syrup -best coffee ever ☕️

Published 2 years ago

I feel like this is a little hidden gem on Main Street! We’ve been twice for brunch now but both times had a good experience.

Their food and cafe drink menus are both quite extensive and it usually takes us a minute to decide what we want. We’ve ordered the shakshouka and stuffed croissant both times we’ve gone which are both sooo tasty– the shakshouka has a little kick (low spice tolerance havers beware 😉) and the cream and fruit in the stuffed croissants are to die for 🤤
We tried the curried cauliflower soup which was delightful for a cold rainy day. some of the special lattes are really interesting too, the banana chocolate latte in particular is super unique and tasty (I believe the banana syrup is made in-house).

Typically not a super long wait, staff are pretty attentive but it’s an order-at-the-counter vibe with seating available.

Only things I would dock a star for are that the interior layout feels a bit clunky. It feels crowded even when it’s not busy because there isn’t a ton of space for guests; and for some reason the space feels a little dark and colder than warm and inviting. Music is also often hit or miss (another place where the playlist doesn’t quite match the vibe I’d expect at a coffee shop).

Overall would recommend though! We’re hooked and will defs be back ¨̮

Published 2 years ago

Great coffee, lovely staff.

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Fantastic experience. The steak and eggs made me stop and close my eyes and just savor it. Definitely worth a stop.

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The perfect place when you’re looking for an affordable, rich, and delicious breakfast! Fresh ingredients and tasty (European) meals! Highly recommended!

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The waitress with the French accent confidently said "order the salmon Benedict for brunch. You will like it." She did not lie! And I really enjoy the outdoor seating and what used to be a couple of parking spaces. Living trees with red flowers :-)
It was a Saturday afternoon with cute puppies continuously walking by with their healthy owners, who also had smiles on their faces.

Published 2 years ago

Good food, but If there is an automatic 18% gratuity then I except an actual waiter to take my order. I should not have to order online or walk inside. Honestly that ruined the meal for me. I won't be returning or tipping any extra when though I usually tip 30-40%.

Also alot of the meals mentioned on google aren't available, felt like false advertising to me. Good food though!

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Restaurant incontournable pour un brunch près de Santa Monica ! cuisine et service de très bonne qualité !

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Hungarian Chef, do we need to say more? Best place on Main Street together with La Vecchia Cucina. Great outdoor seating. Wednesday Jazz Music, Thursday all bottles half price.

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I love this place. It has a uniquely inventive menu and every detail (presentation and ingredients) is tasteful and delightful. It is a bit pricey but the portions are very large. The staff is lovely. I had the overnight oats and a Turmeric glow cappuccino and would love to work my way through their entire menu.

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You do a reservation online. When you show up, they have their own reservation list on a loose paper... No spot available for us!

Published 2 years ago

Might try another time.

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Lovely Wednesday evening jazz. The patio is magical and has plenty of heaters.

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Really delicious signature French toast and incredibly friendly service. Glad we came across this place as we explored the area.

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Scrumptious, fresh, creative, and attractive. Two items were already sold out, so I ordered the egg/avacado toast. My friend had the tasty and moist salmon. Both orders were amazingly good. I liked having a healthy little salad to accompany meal. We'll be back and so will other of our friends.

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I come often to this place and really love it! The products are very fresh and well cooked. The staff is very welcoming.

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You order via QR and they automatically include a service charge. What is the service charge for if I'm ordering myself and have no one to ask questions to about the food? I had to track down someone for salt and pepper because the avocado toast had zero seasoning and was flavorless. I ordered a cappuccino with goat milk. They were out and substituted with cows milk without first asking. Way overpriced even for Santa Monica. They also don't have Bloody Marys. Boo.

Published 2 years ago

Cozy 🌙comforter 🌙tasty 🤗

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The fall dinner was amazing! Four courses of amazing food at a very accessible price. Nothing was anything less than elegant and delicious

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The best French toast I’ve ever had in my entire life! And this is coming from someone who eats out almost every day.. My girl got the salmon eggs Benedict and that was amazing as well highly recommend!

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Fresh and delicious!

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First time here and I ordered a coffee Latte. Latte is brewed by a talented barista. It’s almost as good as other $6 Latte in West LA and South Bay.

The atmosphere is homely and the music is up beat. It might not be everyone’s cup off but it feels relaxing and the coffee is decent.

The bathroom decor is unusual. I was not sure what to think of the design but somehow it works; in a weirdly color tone matchy way.

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Wonderful food and wonderful atmosphere. The duck eggs Benedict was delightful and the coffee was so well balanced!

Published 3 years ago

An absolute gem. The attention to detail, the ambiance, the staff and quality of food.

Published 3 years ago

Awsome food!

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Awesome food!

Published 3 years ago

I don't think there are many restaurants that actually use better products for their food great service and very nice wine list

Published 3 years ago

Wir wollten eigentlich nur etwas trinken, dann haben sie uns gesagt das geht nicht und deswegen mussten wir ein viel zu scharfes skillet essen.

Published 3 years ago

Casual & elevated. Great vibe.

Published 3 years ago

Charcuta-liscious, highly recommend the wine and appetizers. Great for families with young kids,haven't seen such beautiful babies at any other restaurant in LA. It's fun, it's family and it's a hangout on Main St with wine. You should go.

Published 3 years ago

The best breakfast of Santa Monica.
Le meilleur petit-déjeuner de Santa Monica

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My spouse and I went there for brunch. The place is cute and clean. I don’t know if it’s the same for dinner, but during brunch, you scan their QR code and order and pay straight from your phone. We ordered coffee, I had the overnight oats, and my spouse had some potatoes. The coffee came, which was pretty good, but 40 minutes passed by, and no one came to check on us, and we hadn’t received our order.

We then ask a server about our order. He returns and says that the kitchen didn’t receive our order and that they were preparing it right away. About 10 minutes pass by, and then we get what we ordered. The oats were good, but the potatoes weren’t great; they were dry and tasteless.

Due to my experience, I can’t say that I like and recommend this place, nor will I return.

Published 3 years ago

Service was good BUT all deserts we ordered seemed to be

Published 3 years ago

Stop In for a coffee...coffee was good service was cool..

Published 3 years ago

They didn’t have an order on the menu as my first choice even though we were the second people to die now they said they ran out then the desert they showed us later was not the same as we got the Napoleon in all it was very disappointing experience
The waiters in the service was OK

Published 3 years ago

Always pleasant to come. Love the owner, she always makes sure that you feel loved and welcome

Published 3 years ago

Tasty food beautifully presented but the portions of salads and vegetables are small. Infinitesimally small. The setting is nicely done and one would hardly know one is only inches from the road. I dined alone and my waiter, Fabrizio, was very attentive and charming. However, someone should let the fellow who fills the water know that once a patron has firmly said “I will not be having any more water” after the third ask should not be asked twice more.

Published 3 years ago

Highly recommend! 👍
Cozy atmosphere, beautiful people and very good food 😊

Published 3 years ago

Excellent all the way around. 👏

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Very pleasant atmosphere, with a well-constructive and attractive seating area along the street for outdoor dining.

Our food was prepared beautifully, with the vegetarian dish (couscous) done with imagination and flavor. A steak dish was close to correct, with the inside only underdone by a degree due to the thickness of a filet. Due to limited selection by the glass and price I opted to skip wine with dinner, and the beer I wanted was unavailable. A simple red house wine at a lower price point would have solved my dilemma on this, but it didn't detract from the meal too much.

The road was a little loud, with cars and occasionally motorcycles. The butter pasta was good, but a little too rich and buttery. The chamomile tea was excellent, and I left feeling full and satisfied. I would recommend this place to others. Not the best, but pretty good.

Above all is the staff. Relaxed and attentive, they made the dining experience very nice.

Published 3 years ago

Loved the food! The owner is super nice, as well as the staff. They had a GREAT band with Duke Paul as the singer. Can't wait for them to play again and come back to enjoy the great music and delicious Lamb Chops!!!

Published 3 years ago

Perfect every time!
The food is excellent and the presentation is always on point

Published 3 years ago

Merci ! Un super spot, rapport qualité prix au top. Le gérant, français super accueillant. Je recommande fortement !

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الاكل ولا غلطة صج غالي شوي بس لازم تجربونه لذيذ وصحي وشي ما حصلش ريوق فاخر
So yummy and so delicious you have to try it I recommend

Published 3 years ago

I'm a bit obsessed with everything about his place. It feels like you're in Europe the second you walk in. We saw the amazing outdoor set up from down the street, and were just drawn to it. The staff was so excited that we were there, and made us feel so special. The food is great, and on Wednesday nights, they have wine/jazz nights with half price bottles of wine. We are so lucky to have this place in our neighborhood!

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We went there for lunch/brunch today and had iced tea and quinoa salad. Both were tasteless. Maybe we just ordered wrong.

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Delicious breakfast. I asked the server for her recommendation, and she told me there is apricot bread that is not listed in the menu. It was delicious. You need to order on the counter instead of the app.

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Just finished the nicest wine Wednesday on the westside. 1/2 off bottles + jazz how could I not!? My server, Peter, was attentive and sweet, and Lindsay who appeared to be running the show was a joy and made my experience memorable. I'll definitely be back to try brunch and many many more wine/jazz Wednesdays!

PS: everything on the menu looked delicious!

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Had the brunch plate and yogurt parfait... Both were AMAZING, but would recommend the brunch plate over the parfait -- lots of amazingly fresh flavors and tastes. We were served by Lorenzo who was super nice and passionate about the food, made the whole experience excellent.

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Absolutely delightful place with the most amazing food and the most impeccable service.
Once you’re in you’re being taken on adventure of carefree enjoyment. Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable, the food is fantastic, the menu has everything for every taste. The ambience is yummy!! And they have Jazz on Sundays which I’m dying to come back for.

A gem of SM!!! Super duper good.

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Surprisingly delicious even though the decorating is all over the place and the staff may be a little high 😉👍but the vibe is so cheerful and the chef has amazing presentation. We will be back for jazz nights!

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Can't wait to come back and try their food in ernest. We just wanted a little nosh with our wine but after trying this, I will definitely be back. The food is quality.

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