Share(310) 576-3072
620 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
34.0152
-118.4916
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West LA
What People Are Saying About La Botte
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Elegance reigns in the sunken dining room, where subdued lighting and light cream walls complement various hues of wood reincarnated from wine barrels. Black-clad, erudite waiters fawn over the deep-pocketed, dinner-jacket crowd. The menu, influenced by Northern Italian fare includes unusual appetizers like home-cured, thinly sliced duck breast with gorgonzola dressing and sea urchin rolls with Mediterranean seabass. For entrees, there is everything from homemade spaghetti with fried eggplant to braised oxtail on polenta.
09/29/09
Always perfect
by laverita at Citysearch
been here twice now and it's been excellent each time. No question worth trying, especially if you live in Santa Monica, or like Italian food.
Great location, easy to find parking, excellent owner, and the food will bl0w you away -
last time it was a beet stuffed ravioli like only a true Italian could make. mmm still tasting it.
- Pros: Amazing italian, great ambience, excellent owner and chef
- Cons: they don't deliver ; D
02/16/09
best restaurant
by alle80 at Citysearch
che dire,,sono stato alla botte e mi sento a casa,,complimenti a tutti,,,che bravi,,ho letto qualche,,..review,e tantissime sono belle,qualcuno si lamenta ma come sempre quelli ne capiscono tanto,lo raccomando a tutti,e i fontina ravioli sono veramente buonissimi:-}a prestooooooooooooooo
- Pros: il cibo e buonissimo
- Cons: nice ambience,good service
02/15/09
Not as good as expected.
by chudjr at Citysearch
Reading the reviews and getting a recommendation from friends, we were expecting much more from this restaurant. The food was fine, but nothing spectacular. Maybe they just had an off night. It was also odd that we were the only party in the entire restaurant for over an hour. Even at 8 pm when we left, the place was pretty empty. I know the economy is bad, but people still frequent the top restaurants. Maybe it is a sign that it is not as popular.
Since there are so many favorable reviews, I would have to recommend you try this restaurant for yourself, but maybe would recommend nearby Valentino's first as their food is really amazing.
The Details on La Botte
What to Drink:
The wine list is almost exclusively Italian, save for a handful of French and Californian selections. Ask your server for pairing suggestions.
Know Before You Go:
Call ahead to reserve a special six-course seasonal tasting menu. A reservation of two or more is required, and the price depends on the selected courses.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
General Info:
Open 7 Days
