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Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica $385 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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#88 of 281 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: West
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 231 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Phone:  (310) 451-3525
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( 1-8 of 8 )
“Don't believe the hype not that good!”
1 of 5 stars
gjob
ireland
Jun 10, 2008

This restaurant is over hyped, having been to Italy over a dozen times i can honestly say the food is not that great. the Osso buco was not wonderful as others have said (compared to ANY i have eaten in Italy) - the rissotto was bland while there was too much lemon in the gremolata which over powered the dish.... more

“Perfect location; good food and service”
4 of 5 stars
AZPeregrina
Casa Grande, Arizona
Jun 8, 2008

This was my first visit to Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade, which is like a Downtown Disney next to a beautiful beach. Lago is right on the Promenade, so the location was perfect for a non-rushed, casual weeknight evening with friends. We had a window seat and the view was great. I think there's outdoor seating, as well, though they... more

“Great ossobuco; great...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 23, 2008

Great ossobuco; great wines. more

“The food is good (could...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 19, 2008

The food is good (could be better though), the atmosphere is enough classy and it's right close to the my favorite club in Santa Monica, right on Ocean street. It's expensive, there are better restaurant in the area, but it surely worth to pay a visit more

“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars
MarkCC
Carlsbad, CA
Jan 6, 2008

Of the three very good restaurants at which we ate on our post-Christmas vacation, this was the best (the others were JiRaffe and the Lobster) . The meal got off to a great start when we were given a delicious free fish pate appetizer. The salads and main courses were very good, and the desserts were especially heavenly. We liked... more

“Good choice for dining...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 20, 2007

Good choice for dining on the Promenade. more

“Nice Italian restaurant”
4 of 5 stars
Trinnypilot
Athens, GR
May 1, 2006

The is an upscale Italian restaurant. The food is very good if pricey and the service is nice. On busy 3d street close to the Santa Monica pier. more

“Ottimo ristorante italiano a Santa Monica”
4 of 5 stars
fuoricurva
Bari, Italy
Sep 8, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Ottima cucina e prezzi ancora migliori !!! more

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Locanda del Lago Address

231 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 451-3525
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