Via Veneto

Chef Ruben Vazquez of Via Veneto offers authentic Roman, Tuscan, and central Italian cuisine in addition to a vast array of daily specials.

Make a reservation, especially on the weekends. The restaurant is small, popular and lacking a foyer or bar to comfortably wait for a table.

Request a table in either of the two front windows--they offer a bit more space and privacy. They're also best for people-watching.

Via Veneto in Santa Monica has been a darling of the neighborhood for a number of years, thanks to the passionate team of owners Fabrizio Bianconi and Marco Cialini and chef Ruben Vasquez. The restaurant inhabits a quaint, narrow space with 40-plus seats. White tablecloths, candles and chandeliers add a touch of romance. Above the small kitchen is a semi-private loft where up to 12 diners can...

"Every bite's a dream" at this Santa Monica Italian laying out an "amazing", "authentic" array of pastas and roasts in a setting that's "noisy, happy and full of life"; service is "attentive" too, so while it's "pricey", most find the overall atmosphere "so charming" that it's "worth it."

In Short
This small storefront restaurant tightly packs in elegant tables, but the high ceilings, richly tiled floor and captivating paintings turn the potentially suffocating spot cozy...

The Raven Spa *Santa Monica*, Santa Monica, CA. 482 likes · 3 talking about this · 1,189 were here. Health Spa