Caffe Delfini - Santa Monica

Very quaint cozy restaurant. Service was outstanding and very attentive throughout our dining experience. We had several appetizers; eggplant parmigiana which was very good, the bruschetta was perfectly made the burrata salad was fresh very tasty. The OssoBuco with Risotto was outstanding. The homemade pasta with White Truffles was delicious (yet pricey) but worth it. We weren't crazy about the homemade gnocchi would not get that again. The tiramisu and chocolate flourless cake were amazing! Wasn't impressed with the Apple Tartlet a’ la Mode. We would definitely go back.

New favorite spot! First time there.. Alex and hector!! Fantastic!

This restaurant is exquisite. truly beautiful, a fucked jewel within the palisades, where it seems as if only most locals know (prove even more of a beautiful atmosphere.) they feel immediately at home, as well as at a place perfect for a quiet, cozy, romantic date. my man and I have eaten several times here, and eating is always perfect for the atmosphere. beautiful steaks and fresh pastas, nocturnal specialties; perhaps also the best filet in the palisades. our favorites are the creamy burrata and delicate carpaccio paired with a bottle of wine. the breanzino is also from this world (and we are not in the ruled to fish in an Italian restaurant, but this is certainly one to try.) the staff are very friendly and sincere; and the entire experience is one that they want to see again. really a favorite place, in our little village.

Service was very slow repeatedly throughout the evening. Portions were greatly reduced from what I have experienced in the past 5 years of eating there. And on a Saturday night, when the place was clearly packed, that is not the time to be running out of the flourless chocolate cake for which the restaurant is known for all over the internet. They're also seem to be confusion among the staff who was servicing our table. In a prior 5 years of eating there and it's always been a fabulous meal and experience. Last night was pretty bad. Dessert was great and the wine was excellent that everything else was definitely subpar.

All the meals were delicious. Spinach and beet salad with pistachios and cheese. Veal chop cooked Milanese style was huge. Branzino is prepared beautifully, but I noticed much smaller piece than pre-pandemic/inflation days. Would absolutely come back. Charming interior. Great neighborhood restaurant.