LA Puglia

About Restaurant: LA Puglia celebrates the beauty of the Puglia region – in the Southern Italy – through its culinary tradition with a contemporary sensibility and aims to transport its guests right there through an authentic food & wine experience.Calling it “an ode to the authenticity of our regional cuisines”, the prestigious Gambero Rosso International awarded LA Puglia in Santa Monica as Restaurant of the Year from among its 2023 list of Top Italian Restaurants in the world. The official press release describes feeling transported to a small town between Bari and Lecce where flavors without filters and authentic, precise cooking deliver a genuine Apulian experience.Our menu features specialties such as fresh orecchiette with brasciole, black linguine with seafood, puree of fava beans with sautéed dandelion greens, the unique Apulian focaccia, and Pasticciotto, the decadent cream-filled pastry eaten for breakfast in the province of Lecce.

Positive Review Count: 188 Reviews

Price Range: $31 to $50

Restaurant Type: Italian

Keywords: Good for special occasions, Neighborhood gem, Innovative

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Review Info: Experiences

Review Titles: Overall ratings and reviews

Review Descriptions: Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

Details: 4.8Food , 4.9Service , 4.7Ambience , 4.5Value

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Dining style: Casual Elegant

Price: $31 to $50

Cuisines: Italian

Hours of operation: Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Breakfast
Tue–Sun 9:00 am–11:30 am
Brunch
Tue–Fri 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Lunch
Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Dinner
Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm

Phone number: (424) 229-5902

Website: http://www.lapuglia.us/

Payment options: AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Dress code: Smart Casual

Private party facilities: For your special event, count on us!
Our event planner will assist you with menus, recommendations,
and decorations to make it simply unique!
Our Gallery room also features a lounge area
and a projector and has its own private entry which ensure a truly intimate experience for all your events!

Private party contact: Valentina Bianco: (424) 303-2624

Location: 1621 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Neighborhood: Santa Monica

Parking details: Valet

Additional: Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine