L.A.s ultimate special-occasion Italian restaurant! A bells-and-whistles place where you reserve a table weeks in advance. Still, the food is great! Try it at PLATE LA Weekly's Food Event 3/3/13!
LA Weekly | 2013-01-29 20:50:34
Jonathan Gold says: I will never forget my first taste of Quintarelli Amarone here, which is as close as I had gotten to a sweet, musky taste of heaven.
Los Angeles Times | 2013-06-07 12:51:54
The old school romantic nightspot. I love this place...
lawrence | 2011-09-20 12:56:05
Almost 40 years old, this ancient LA staple still serves great, if pricey, fine dining Italian. [Eater 38 Member]
Eater | 2010-12-01 15:47:26
Very nice place.Piero the owner is very nice and hospitable.
Andrij | 2013-10-24 23:08:15
One of the best meals gor my birthday
avinash | 2013-09-07 02:36:02
This was my first job in america...! Let Piero Selvaggio guide you all the way... And prepare your wallet!
Donato | 2013-01-11 00:18:57
Grilled vegetable medley is to die for!
Kelly | 2012-09-22 00:51:12
Even Joffre Borgia knows that an authentic fine dining experience doesnt come cheap!
Showtime Network | 2011-04-01 17:34:13
You taste the sea most of all in the bottarga they use to garnish many dishes. Russet in color, the dried roe has a strong, briny flavor, giving a dish the rich funk of ocean.
Los Angeles Times | 2010-07-13 15:54:30
take advantage of the knowledge of the sommelier. he may seem like a dork at first, but he knows his stuff.
Gaia | 2010-03-28 02:17:01
Try the fusilli alla norma, made with fresh tomato, eggplant, and aged ricotta.
Eater | 2017-09-05 15:34:30
One of LAs pasta originators, Valentino makes a wide range of excellent pastas in its Santa Monica space. Pay homage to the fusilli alla norma, made with fresh tomato, eggplant, and aged ricotta.
Eater | 2017-08-31 15:58:08
Opened 1972. Expensive, award winning, fine dining Italian in a contemporary room.
Offbeat L.A. | 2016-01-28 20:54:40
Superb Italian. Get the tasting menu. You won't be disappointed. Excellent service. Complete amazing dining experience.
Katrina | 2015-01-27 16:33:18
Good service, great food, & an excellent wine list. They have a nice selection of Barolo's
Ricky | 2015-01-03 15:01:21
Check out Valentino as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate
TV Food Maps | 2014-08-26 19:58:20
White truffle pasta
verymonica | 2014-08-23 11:34:32
This storied Italian restaurant in Santa Monica has a great maltagliati, essentially small sheets of fresh pasta tossed with a walnut pesto.
Eater | 2014-04-03 11:01:16
Eat truffles here.
Ken | 2013-10-27 08:40:57