FOOD NEWS
The 15 Best Restaurants On The Westside Of LA
BY ALLIE LEBOS
Pizza with truffle oil on a circular wooden tray
Bar Monette
Open since 2023, Santa Monica's Bar Monette specializes in wood-fired pizzas and Italian tapas. Its romantic interior features antique paintings and cozy booths.
Whipped eggplant dish on a wood table
Élephante
Élephante serves quality cuisine inspired by the Southern Mediterranean. Some great offerings are the eggplant dip, pasta, mouth-watering pizzas, and soppressata.
Bowl of fresh oysters with plates and chopsticks
Crudo e Nudo
Crudo e Nudo is a local favorite for fresh seafood and low-intervention wines. The menu changes daily, but staples include the halibut crudo and vegan Caesar salad.
Stuffed zucchini blossoms
Felix Trattoria
Regarded as one of the best Italian restaurants in LA, this place offers incredible pasta dishes and pizzas, along with a view of the pasta-making process.
Four burgers in bags held up by hands
Heavy Handed
Heavy Handed offers some of the best burgers in LA. Their french fries and soft-serve cones are also worth checking out, especially their chocolate-dipped cones.