Food & Beverage · Italian Fine Dining

Giorgio Baldi

114 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, California, 90402

Google Maps Updated: 18 May 2026
Authenticity Score: 95/100
About

Giorgio Baldi is a legendary, celebrity-favorite Italian spot that is all about the food. It is intimate, exclusive, and the pasta is widely considered some of the best in LA. It is definitely pricey and can be hard to get into, but for many, it is the gold standard for Italian dining.

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Performance Scores
Food Taste 95/100
Value for Money 70/100
Pro Tip

Call well in advance for a reservation; they don't do online booking.

Fine Dining
Valet Parking
Pros & Cons

✓ What Works Well

  • Exceptional pasta
  • Intimate atmosphere
  • Celebrity favorite

✗ Areas to Improve

  • Expensive
  • Small portions
  • Hard to get a reservation
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Do I need a reservation?
  • Is there valet?
  • Is it good for dates?
User Feedback

Best pasta in LA

Classic Italian

Worth the splurge