Jan 31 - Feb 01
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1 Pico Restaurant

1 Pico is an upscale Italian restaurant in Santa Monica where coastal Californian cuisine meets Southern Italian tradition. Enjoy handmade pastas, fire-grilled seafood, brunch, and refined fine dining with panoramic ocean views overlooking Santa Monica Beach.

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Italian Fine Dining with a California Coastal Spark
Grilled fish with lemon, rosemary, and fresh greens served on a white dish.

Inspired Ingredients

Rooted in the California farm-to-table ethos, 1 Pico is an upscale beachfront restaurant in Santa Monica that pairs Coastal California cuisine with Southern Italian traditions. Handmade pastas, savory antipasti, fire-grilled steak and seafood, seasonal vegetables, and indulgent desserts reflect Chef Vittorio’s authentic Cucina Napoletana approach. Set against endless ocean views and complemented by a Sommelier-curated wine list, 1 Pico offers a refined fine dining experience overlooking Santa Monica Beach.
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Hours

  • Dinner
    Thursday – Monday
    5:30pm – 9:30pm
  • Brunch
    Saturday
    11:00am – 3:00pm
Woman in floral dress holding a glass of red wine, looking out a window with a beach view.

Dine LA Returns to 1 Pico

Reserve your front-row seat at Santa Monica’s most iconic beach house for a DineLA dinner. Indulge in Chef’s Vittorio’s vibrant three-course menu featuring highlights like Crudo di Ricciola, Nidi di Rondine, and Branzino Mediterraneo. Plus, views of the Pacific all for $75.
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A couple toasting wine glasses at a table by a window with a view of palm trees.

Wine-Down Sunday

Bring your favorite bottle and let us handle the rest, corkage-free, while you unwind at one of the best restaurants with a view in Santa Monica. Enjoy 50% off select bottles from our Wine Spectator – Award of Excellence Wine List.
1 Pico restaurant with large windows, wicker chairs, and tables set with wine glasses.

Monthly Wine Dinner

Elevate your evening with a culinary and wine journey overlooking the California coastline. Join us at 1 Pico for monthly wine dinners with talented winemakers and explore thoughtfully paired wines alongside a curated four-course menu. Our 2026 series is shaping up and already includes: Williams Seylem, Quintessa, Grgich Hills, Lucas & Lewellen and Turnbull. Subscribe to our newsletters to stay informed of our fine dining restaurant special events or visit our Experiences page to make your booking.
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A banquet table set with candles, greenery, and wooden chairs at 1 Pico restaurant in Santa Monica.

Celebrate Together

Our signature restaurant in Santa Monica, 1 Pico, offers flexible dining options for any occasion—from intimate gatherings to large group events and full buyouts. We will attend to all the details, set a menu, advise on wine selections and even make custom cakes. Whether it’s a birthday, bridal shower, or corporate event, we would be delighted to host you here or in any of our event venues.
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Plate of creamy pasta paired with red wine and a side of tomato pasta.
Two hands toasting with glasses of white and red wine at a beachfront restaurant in Santa Monica.
Seared scallops with mushrooms and a creamy yellow sauce, garnished with microgreens.
Salad with prosciutto, burrata cheese, arugula, roasted pumpkin, and pomegranate seeds.
Homemade ravioli in a light cream sauce, garnished with sage leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
A woman enjoying eggs Benedict with potatoes at 1 Pico, an Italian restaurant in Santa Monica.
A plate of cannelloni pasta covered in vibrant red tomato sauce, garnished with a basil leaf.
Close-up of a cocktail glass with a frothy top and sage leaf garnish on a napkin.
A plate of gnocchi with lobster, garnished with herbs and sauce, on a white table.
A man in a blue suit and a woman in a yellow dress enjoying cocktails at 1 Pico bar.
Plate of linguine pasta with clams in sauce, garnished with parsley, and a glass of white wine.