International cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Monica
10 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"If you don't like any particular type of food, come here and try their version. This place does it correctly with the best ingredients and will..."
Jeremy J Lum
"Luv, Luv Luv this place! Everything was..."
Kathy Whooley
"Hands down my favorite place. Everything I've tried is..."
Kev Kim
"Fantastic fresh ingredients, only using local farms that carry organic produce. Best sushi in all of Los Angeles. Asian/French Fusion..."
Timmy Lee
"This is the only place to enjoy lamb. Everything here is just delicious. Whenever I am in this part of town, I want to be..."
Roy Hill
"FIVE STAR!! After leaving Valencia in Dec. 2012, We just Can't wait for their re-Grand opening, New remodel!! Taki knows how to dress up every piece..."
Karen Sorenson
"favorite restaurant. not even..."
Addison Pan
"Absolutely, amazing....as..."
Christine Peterson Pike
"Best sushi in..."
Aaron N Cruz
"Me gustaría..."
Javier Moreno Aguado
"We drove over the hill last night to have the most wonderful dining experience to date. I had the petite filet with pureed parsnips and was the BEST..."
Patricia Koyshman
"All of the food we had was absolutely delicious! Will definitely come back. Very hip, cool restaurant with mix of sushi and and other hot dishes. I..."
Hillary
"This resturant in absolutely outstanding on every level. Weather you are stopping in for a quick solo bite, with a few friends or a corporate/company..."
Joe sloan
"Tonight i introduced my friend Sophia, who had just finished back-to-back finals at UCLA, to Maru for a pre-birthday celebration. she says her..."
"Pretty decent place for food, as for me a little overpriced. I liked my roll, was pretty average but salad was good! I liked the second floor..."
Larysa Kulchytska
"The waffle was crispy on the edges and warm and soft on the inside. The breakfast scramble was prepared perfectly with the right proportions of..."
Gary Chang
"Oh my yumminess!!! The food is amazing!! The service was absolutely wonderful! I do not think that I could be any happier with the first stop on this..."
Lavonne Williams
"Oh. My. Gosh. It's almost like they knew my pallet exact! Absolutely delicious food ~ YUM
I ordered the Wet Burrito - absolutely delish (comes with..."
Salt and Pepper Crush French Fries & Kalamata Aioli
Ciabatta Rolls w Butter
Manhattan
Crab Avocado and Mango Salad
Beef
Brownie Sundae
Roasted Cauliflower
Seared Scallops
Salad
Pan Seared Chicken
Scallops
French Dip Sandwich
Risotto
Beef Sliders
Tapas Plates
Caesar Side Salad
Sit down
Spanish
American
International
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This restaurant is inside Nordstrom, on the third floor and is an excellent respite from the hustle and bustle of the mall. Food was incredible and..."
Lisa Marie
"Brilliant as always. Gourmet quality food served attentively in quiet elegant setting. Best lunch in Santa Monica . Wish you were open later love..."
Lisa Dickinson
"A hidden gem inside Nordstrom's. The food was cooked to perfection! Wonderful service! Great atmosphere. Will definitely be returning when in the..."
Tiara Shimamoto
"Hidden gem. Quality food and service. Quiet and menu is excellent. Something for everyone. I love it and my kids love..."
Mayra Garcia
"Amazing pizza! The scallops unfortunately were cold and not that tasty but the staff was very..."
David Aldana
"This place is on 3rd floor inside of Nordstrom. Food was superb. All orders come in a small size so you can try different..."
Vitaliy
"Hidden gem. Lovely service. Intimate. Some of the best food in Santa..."
Charles Craig
"Wonderful food. Cilantro lime chicken tacos are great. My fiance and I split the Cilantro Shrimp salad, also great. Service was impeccable and..."
Joe Kennedy
"Definitely a bit odd to be dining in a place like this in a department store. That said, it is Nordstrom, so I knew it would be good!
The food was..."
"So sad this place has closed down. Hands down some of THE best tacos I have ever had. The ingredients were high quality and the flavor was like no..."
Amber -
"I ordered the Crispy Fish Taco and the Alexander the Great burrito, and the taco was reaaally tasty. I'm not gonna lie, the Alexander the Great..."
Mary-Helen Pitman
"The decor is awesome, the menu has a great variety of tacos, and the fridge has a nice selection of bottled beverages. If eating there at happy hour,..."
John Prather
"Really diverse menu with a number of tacos that nail the idea they're trying to convey. Some tacos definitely don't hit their mark though -..."
John Hogan
"Met some friends for dinner at Mondo Taco tonight. I ordered the Amore in a bowl. The chicken was so tender and the bed of rice was awesome. The..."
Katie Zlotnick
"Such yummy tacos and always a great price too! Crispy taco is delish and if you are a fan of hot wings, try the angry chick taco mmmmmm!
Every time..."
Anna Willis
"The tacos were a little smaller than expected, and the flavors varried. With the exception of 1, the meat was always perfectly cooked.
The pork taco..."
"At Michael’s, an enchanting space,
Tiffany, our guide, brought such grace.
The atmosphere, a charming trace,
Where every detail finds its..."
Stephen de Man
"Michael's has absolutely maintained the highest standards over many years. Sitting in the garden for dinner on a crisp December night is just..."
David Kagel
"Great environment to eat. I would recommend to my friends but I have eaten at better places so reluctant to score a 5. They have a happy hour. Don't..."
Gerald Tombs
"A very happy accidental discovery after we'd been elsewhere nearby at a place that simply did not want us to be there.
A beautiful space with an..."
P Cee
"Michael's has been around for 43 years or so. I have been going to dine there thru the 4 decades nev we have i had a bad dinner. This times was..."
Chef Avinash Kapoor
"Excellent service, (thanks Tiffany!), great cocktails, tasty food and a well priced wine list in a lovely al fresco setting. A perfect Santa Monica..."
Rob Lourey
"A wonderful culinary experience in a romantic lit ambiance. Happy to return her after almost 14 years. It did not disappoint, on the..."
Dr. Costin Marinescu, DDS
"Loved this place! The fig and blue cheese pizza was incredible along with a beautiful wine list. Great atmosphere and really lovely service. Highly..."
Liz Jamieson
"The best meal and dining experience of my life.
Truly a night we will remember for a lifetime.
From the perfect cocktails to the various dishes that..."
Dan Gonzalez
"Extraordinary!!!
Drinks, Food and Ambient - simply remarkable.
As a mushroom and truffle lover must say the best pasta ever, THANK..."
Mimi Todorova
"Stumbled upon this happy hour after hitting up all the “trendy” bars in Santa Monica. We found it to be a fantastic deal and would return. Their..."
Kiera K
"The food is delicious and the atmosphere is beautiful. The staff is wonderful every need is met and it’s like they can sense when you need..."
Liberty-Klasha Ray
"Very nice restaurant in the 3rd street in Santa Monica. Nice area outside with great atmosphere. The beef with fries was delicious with sauce au..."
Luis Felipe de Oliveira
"We had an amazing meal here. The back patio was perfect for a group of 5 of us at a roundtable, able to talk with everyone. The food was excellent as..."
Tom Brander
"Before we even ordered, Michael came out and greeted us himself. An unexpected treat. The food was fantastic. The ambience was too tier. Wish I was I..."
Seared Maine Scallops with Pad Thai Noodles and Lemon Grass
Crab
Scallops
Sashimi
Almond Crust with Vegetable Fried Rice
Duck
Fried rice
Sizzling Calamari and Rock Shrimp Salad
Thai Coconut Seafood Soup
Oyster
Sea Bass
Lobster Lemon Grass Sauce
Calamari
Chocolate cake
Cantonese Duck with Fresh Plum Sauce
Tuna
Duck fried rice
Napa Wine
Salmon
Lava Cake
Lettuce
Noodle
Soft Shell Crabs
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Stir Fried Rice
Beef
Beef
Cod
Desert Platter
Ribs
Shanghai Lobster with Curry Sauce and Crispy Spinach
Lobster
Crawfish
Whole Sizzling Catfish with Ginger and Ponzu Sauce
Pancakes
Sit down
Asian
Contemporary
International
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"I highly recommend this restaurant! Every dish I have had
here is excellent. Their Shanghai Lobster with curry sauce
with crispy spinach is one of..."
Dave Hicks
"I have been dining at Chinois on Main for 25 years, it is easily my favorite restaurant. The food is absolutely delishious! It doesn’t matter what..."
Mitchell Bravo
"Bella has been the most gracious of hosts for over 3 decades, always welcoming and adding the touch of class to one of the few uniquely classic..."
Mario Camara
"From my picky italian point of view this is an amazing restaurant even if they can work a little bit more on the interior. It looks way better than..."
Stefano Fontana
"Loved the food. Loved the staff,thay go above and beyond to ensure that you enjoy your evening.when in season best soft shell crab..."
Barbara Tullos
"Great food!!! Food was amazing, every meal we enjoy! The cat fish, calamari shrimp, salad, veg rice etc, etc. Wonderful presentation. Desserts..."
Consuelo Camastra
"The food was delicious - the best Chinese I have ever had and the service was second to none. Excellent staff to go with the delicious food. Cannot..."
Pam Wilders
"Chinois is a must. Divine food. My favorites are the lobster, sizzling catfish and chicken salad. The pear martini is great. Friendly..."
Toni Reilly
"Absolutely divine. Great staff, delicious food and awesome ambiance. If you haven't been, do yourself a favor and make a reservation..."
J Michael Dargin
"My favorite restaurant EVER!!!! Simply the best!!!! Never fails. I will be there as long as they are..."
Marianne Kopie Liggett
"I was there for the CCAP Appreciation Diiner. The food, the service, the ambiance was excellent.
The chinse chicken salad was delicious. However,..."
Mary McAlpine
"Get the Shanghai Lobster. I hadn’t been here in twenty years but, flew back to LA and enjoyed my dinner..."
Kristen Trojel
"I had not been back to Wolfgang's Chinois in 15 yrs, no excuses yet they have not missed a..."
Rick Cicetti CHt
"One of the best Restaurants in Los Angeles by far service and food..."
Kevin Beechum
"Been coming here since it opened and essentially have ordered the same menu every time: Catfish, Salmon, and Chicken..."
James Paul Darling
"Loved the food and ambience!!! Great time! Great place for a birthday or get..."
Kathrine Baumann
"Grew up going to this restaurant to celebrate accomplishments or just to share a meal with family and friends. I have never had a bad meal. Chef Rene..."
McKenzie Neely-Wright
"Our meals were PERFECTION. Natalie is an absolute pleasure and was as helpful and accommodating as possible. I can't wait to go..."
Sara Wilkerson
"consistently amazing from the moment you enter. our eternal..."
Ruth Amir
"I was here while Wolfgang puck came to visit. Which was also really cool. But the food was amazing. So were the drinks + the atmosphere. Such a great..."
Rukia Yosuf
"Fantastic! Best scallops and tuna that I could eat every night. We were lucky enough to there on their 40 th and I can't wait to go back. Great..."
SethK -
"This Asian-French fusion restaurant is one I’ve been wanting to come to for years and it was worth the wait! Amazing service. Still closed indoors..."
Claudia Diaz
"Given it is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant, we had to try it. This was our experience-
Ambience- great, looks like a typical Chinese diner with an open..."
Shail Lakhani
"I love Chinois On Main! This place is trendy, immaculately located at the heart of Santa Monica, and the food is authentic yet elevated. It’s great..."
Paulin
"Chinois is a neighborhood institution for those of us in the Ocean Park area of Santa Monica. The food is exquisite. I've never had anything bad. The..."
Charles Freericks
"Great food! Super old school decor. Could use an update. It felt like you were in a time warp back in the 90s or something. The food was really great..."
Masha Krakovskaya
"Unbelievable extremely delicious and highest quality food and great service. Can’t go wrong no matter what you order. Our waiters and the GM were..."
M K
"As once introduced in the Michelin guide California, they have awesome Asian-French fusion cuisine. Thanks to their lovely embience and tasteful..."
Bohyun Yang
"We had a really good dinner at this my favorite Chinese restaurant in santa monica. I think this is the best Chinese in LA . You can get best..."
K Nag
"Havent eaten there in 20years and did not disappoint. A little noisy for my liking for quiet conversations.
The crispy spinach was fantastic as in..."
Scott Reiter
"What an amazing first post-pandemic dining experience! The DineLA menu provided a great sampling with enough to take home. Service was great, even..."
Jennifer Pierdant
"We shared the short ribs, salmon, sea bass with crispy spinach and potstickers and were blown away with the flavor of everything but not overwhelming..."
Todd Campbell
"This is one of my favorite places, the food is always flavorful, never complains, amazing..."
Jacob P
"We were in town for the weekend and found this gem of a place! Being a person familiar with authentic Chinese/Asian flavors, I had my hesitations..."
Ariel Schwartz Chang
"Overly pricey... But solid on food and new flavors. You can get this quality or higher in SGV for 1/2 the price but it's difficult to find anything..."
Stephen Lim
"Modifying my previous review of 3 stars. Went there for lunch today. The servers were super nice. But The food took forever. Some of the dishes..."
"The brunch was OK but could be better for the price they charged.
The service was good and the atmosphere is great.
It’s a good option if you want..."
Paris
"This was our first time at the 1212. We didn’t make reservations on a Friday night. It was about 5pm when we arrived. They have an outdoor seating..."
Mio Núñez
"Wonderful atmosphere. We very much enjoyed the couches around the fire pit for dinner. The perfect place for dinner with friends. The flowers were..."
Kelley Jensen
"Good music! Great food!
Something as simple as a Avocado toast looked luxurious with moz and salad on top. Definitely recommend it for some early..."
Sonam Pawar
"Located at the north end of the promenade in Santa Monica. Parking- in the parking structures. Visited on a Sunday for a quick brunch and the..."
David Sandoval
"Amazing spot in Santa Monica !
Dog friendly patio (loud atmosphere though so if your dog is skiddish it may not be the best spot). It’s a great..."
Bashaer Gheyath
"Food and drinks taste great, and great prices! I love their happy hour menu and small bites. Perfect for catching up with friends and enjoying the..."
Léa Verlin
"Dinner was amazing but the service was most impressive! We walked in as a group of 9, 25 minutes before closing. Not only ndid they allow us to..."
Bianca Lambert
"Arrived at a very good time as it had not filled up but did shortly after. Staff were very attentive and kind. Food was top notch. Had the chicken..."
J Cor
"The place is a night club at night but we went for brunch on a Saturday. It was very nice and the food was great. It is VERY loud inside with..."
Michael St. Denis
"I went on a Sunday, and for a gather multi generational gathering. The music was excellent but it was loud. We couldn’t talk much, but the teens I..."
A Kouture
"Good food, a bit overpriced for the "upscale casual" vibe but we enjoyed it. Everything was good, the burrata salad was probably the better dish...."
Amir Hermelin
"Stopped by because of the happy hour sign & everything was so good! Barbara was so good & on top of everything. She even helped us when we had a..."
Victoria Bibian
"A thousand reasons to love this place.
The atmosphere is warm and comfortable with fireplaces and relaxing live music. The food is excellent with..."
Jascha Jade
"For a Sunday it was very chill. Will was the BEST! He took very good care of my friends and I. He was very patient, when we weren’t sure what to..."
Zoe Carlow
"I had an amazing experience at 1212 again. I had Vegan mushroom risotto which was absolutely delicious and Marina the bartender was so attentive...."
Anna Morris
"Previously I wrote a negative review because I was upset about a partnership opportunity that was denied. I appreciate 1212’s sincere response and..."
Katie Lynch
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