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La Vecchia CucinaA-

2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 · Italian restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Pizza restaurant · Ocean Park

Classic Italian on Main Street delivering flavorful pastas, seafood, and attentive service; busy, lively room with solid consistency, fair-to-good value, and occasional service rough edges.

Our take

La Vecchia Cucina delivers exceptional food quality anchored by signature bolognese and seafood pastas that earn consistent praise, supported by strong service attentiveness and a welcoming GM. The reliable execution and loyal following reflect solid neighborhood restaurant standards, though tight seating at peak times and modest destination appeal prevent grade A territory. A dependable choice for classic Italian comfort dining.

One caveat: Happy hour is bar-only with limited seats; lines and seat disputes reported

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Opening Hours

Monday17:00–21:30 Tuesday17:00–21:30 Wednesday17:00–21:30 Thursday17:00–21:30 Friday17:00–22:00 Saturday17:00–22:00 Sunday17:00–21:30
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