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Drago

2628 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-1585
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Ranked #209 of 339 restaurants in Santa Monica
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Price range: INR1,745 - INR4,503
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: This jewel in Santa Monica has been wowing critics since 1991 with daily specials reflecting the seasonal changes, including white truffles, fresh game, and European fish, Drago radiates understated, casual elegance.
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sedona, arizona
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

Starting with what's good: the pasta dish I had, a simple pomodoro, was good. It wasn't anything special, just good. The ambiance is....Nice. The service is....professional. The food is....good. The diners are....old. It's almost like stepping back in time. Maybe what a "fancy" italian restaurant was like 40 or 50 years ago. It all seems kind of silly and overdone... More

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Los Angeles, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

This used to be the best italian restaurant in Los Angeles. That was 25 years ago, when owner/chef Celestino Drago was in the kitchen cooking and supervising. Today, it was just an OK experience. The food was unexciting and the service was slow and sloppy. It is no longer a "destination" restaurant. If you happen to have a half price... More

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Atlanta
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011

My cousin raved about this family of restaurants, and for good reason. If you want to impress a visitor in L.A., Drago will oblige. The wine list and menu are overwhelmingly Italian, and high quality at that. Once you understand what it is that you are ordering (if you don't read Italian well) the chef and servers will make it... More

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48 reviews 48 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2009

If you are under 55, be prepared to feel out of place. All I saw from the patrons was gray hair. Do not order the rabbit... not so good. But... the veal steak on the other hand... OMG... the best veal I have had... such an authentic linguistically at least Italian experience and service was GREAT! More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2008

Yum! Good Italian. More

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Colorado
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2008

I tought we made reservations at the #1 restaurant in Santa Monica! Sadly mistaken. Boring atmosphere, and food. Tasteless.. everything! I have had better pasta at Olive Garden. Do yourself a favor and pick another place. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2007

Good Italian restaurant; great service. More

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2006
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We were treated to dinner at Drago on 12/22/06 by our son-in-laws parents and a treat it was. Excellent food, I had Osso Bucco which was as good as any I've eaten. My wife choose and enjoyed the night's special, a halibut dish. The service was first-rate as was the wine list composed mainly of Italian wines. Although I choose... More

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