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Élephante Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Élephante Santa Monica

4.6
4.6
1459 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 240 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Great for scenic views
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–01:00 Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (424) 722-8647
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.elephantela.com/private-events/
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Cross Street
    We are located on 2nd street, between Santa Monica and Arizona
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,459 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Westside

    Hot spot

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Élephante Santa Monica dazzles with "amazing food," "stunning views," and "a vibrant atmosphere." The rooftop setting offers a "beautiful ocean view." Guests rave about the "whipped eggplant" and "vodka sauce pasta." While service can be inconsistent, the enchanting ambiance and exquisite dishes make it a must-visit destination.
1,459 Reviews
  1. Moniquea

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for the Puccia. Stayed for the food. Great food. Great service. Great ambience. Located directly across the street from the ocean so the views are stunning. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

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  2. Michael

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place. Be sure to have a reservation. Be nice and kind to everyone, they're super professional and helpful. The hibiscus cucumber Spritz is light and refreshing, a little bit sweet. But yummy. The butternut squash pasta is wonderful, as is the mushroom polenta, the broccolini is quite delish. I wish I would have had the ice cream with the espresso poured over but it didn't suit the occasion. Will definitely attend again.

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  3. Rachel

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience dining here. The food was excellent, our servers recommendations were perfect, and loved the ambience.

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  4. Sintia

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I keep going to this place for its amazing food . I love the atmosphere .It's a beautiful restaurant .I always get their lettuce gem , Truffle pasta and wild mushroom pizza.

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  5. Prab

    Vancouver

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant! Looking forward to coming back.

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  6. Phil

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, a memorable experience with outstanding service. Highly recommend the signature whipped eggplant and fried calamari for appetizers, the wild mushroom pizza was excellent and the Fusilli pesto and Ragu Bianco pasta dishes were delicious and served hot on time. Looking forward to our next visit!  pasta dishes were

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  7. Carter

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 highly recommend. Vibes are great and service is excellent.

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  8. Tiffany

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered a bottle of wine, and wanted the whipped cheese. It was very strongly suggested we get the eggplant that none of us like. Ordered it to appease the server, we did not like it. It was replaced with the original app we wanted. Wine was never refilled by server and we did not get the opportunity to order another bottle until we were completely done with our meal at which point we did not need. The pasta was good, and the space is very fun and beautiful. The service was very underwhelming.

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  9. merry

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view from the Sunset Room but service was completely disjointed. Our server changed three times over dinner. Food allergy info was not shared resulting in one person unable to eat her meal. Server not at all helpful in identifying a suitable alternative. No dessert offered even though we were there for a bday. Felt like we were lowest priority and that we were getting rushed out. Would never go back and would not recommend. Super disappointing.

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  10. Ante

    Frankfurt

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Top Location, sehr gutes Essen, Personal auch OK Super Aussicht

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Élephante Santa Monica is rated 4.6 stars by 1459 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 240 times today
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1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on 2nd street, between Santa Monica and Arizona
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–01:00 Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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