Caffé Delfini

Expensive. Food was good but didn’t knock my socks off, which Is what I expected based on reviews. “Special” salad of the night was chunks of canned beets and spinach with a few pine nuts. Sea bass portions were very small but tasty. Tortellini was good but sauce a bit oily for my taste.

I had a perfect date night at caffe delfini, the vibe was romantic and the food was great, I had the spaghetti bolognese--my partner is vegan and surprisingly there were several vegan options, he had the zucchini with the pomodoro sauce and loved it. This place is an unexpected gem and some of the best Italian food I’ve had in a long time--I highly recommend it!

Great dinner at Caffe Delfini - feels like a hidden gem or a local spot for the neighborhood. Not too crowded which is great during COVID and they have sidewalk/outdoor dining. Pastas were homemade noodles - perfect consistency and texture...for items that read simple on the menu, the tastes and quality def exceeded my expectation. Came here for a catch up dinner w my GF and after our first bite we did look at each other and said: "Wow, we'll def be back!" Highly recommend - I got their Tagliolini with Raddichio and my friend got the fettuccine bolognese - per our waiter both are very popular. House made Tiramisu is delish, light and a great way to cap off the meal. Reasonably priced. I'll be back - thanks much Caffe Delfini for a great meal! Parking can be tough around here and if you don't want to valet ($11), then you might need to circle around a few times to find a spot on the street. There's metered parking right outside but not too many spots.

This food always reminds me of my childhood--where I had my Italian grandparents in the kitchen! I've been ordering take-out often and even dining outside. It's my favorite spot in Santa Monica.

Excellent dinner and very kind and friendly service. The restaurant is cozy and welcoming and the menu has something for everyone. 5 of us dined on a Sunday night while visiting Santa Monica and throughly enjoyed our time at Caffé Delfini. Portions were perfectly sized and the food was delicious.