Caffé Delfini

"Upscale Italian spot with an extensive pasta menu & an intimate, brick-lined interior."

Caffé Delfini is a Santa Monica Italian restaurant, established in 1990, that offers catering services for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and other events. The restaurant is known for its extensive pasta menu made from scratch, with dishes including house-made fettuccine bolognese, squid ink pasta, pesto pasta, and carbonara, alongside a broad wine selection and gluten-free options. Caffé Delfini opened in early 1990 and has been recognized by Restaurant Guru as one of the top 100 best Italian restaurants in the USA for 2024. Located at 147 West Channel Rd in Santa Monica, CA, near the Rustic Canyon area close to the Malibu border. Diners describe the food as authentic and high-quality, praise the cozy brick-lined interior with outdoor patio seating, and note that staff are accommodating to dietary needs including gluten-free requests.