FOOD NEWS
The 15 Best Restaurants On The Westside Of LA
BY ALLIE LEBOS
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.
Élephante
Élephante serves quality cuisine inspired by the Southern Mediterranean. Some great offerings are the eggplant dip, pasta, mouth-watering pizzas, and soppressata.
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.
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.
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.