Drago Restaurant
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Top Sentiments among Drago Restaurant Reviewers
Stunning Italian wine list
Sophisticated dishes
Best Italian Chef
Love flavor
Great panna cotta
Authentic Italian restaurant
Nice lemon viniargrette dressing
Delicious passion fruit sauce
GREAT veal steak
Good chocolate dessert
Customer Reviews (20 reviews)
DenaG
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2009My date and I shared the cesar salad which was so fresh and a peferct appitizer to share to start our meal. I had the Lobster Spagetti (with shrimp) It was satisfying, perfectly cooked and seasoned without being too... (more)
bobo13
on Citysearch Feb 05, 2009I was anxious to try the mothership of the Drago Restaurant empire and was shocked at the condition of this supposed "celebrity chef" restaurant. After hearing about Centro Drago I decided to try Drago Santa Monica.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 18, 2008Amazing food, great service, and it never feels stuck-up. The staff was friendly and helpful, the lighting/environs nice, the food average Italian fare. (more)
Dante
on Yahoo Dec 08, 2007I love this place. It is pricey, but if you get one of their truly excellent pasta dishes and keep your bar tab down, you'll have an absolutely great meal at a decent price. Very quiet and refined. It's a great place for an... (more)
dectal
on Citysearch Mar 22, 2007WE love this restaurant. The chef is really nice and the food is shockingly good. Highly reccomend. We go there for all our special occasions. Also, we think this restaurant is better than his brothers in Beverly... (more)
proffoodjudge
on Citysearch Dec 02, 2006Consider the class of this restaurant, the service is very very poor. We get a table at 7:30pm. It take at least 30 mins for our drink order to arrive at the table, and another 2 hours for the food to arrive. Granded the... (more)
davdin
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2006We ate here for a birthday party 8 people. Everyone was so excited because there is so much hype about this place... I was not impressed, actually disappointed. The only thing hyped up were the prices. The place was... (more)
SkyKing964
on Yahoo Oct 21, 2006My hang out in Santa Monica: I have made this my regular place for 9 years. I am never disappointed. Outstanding wine list. You may be disappointed in service if you don't get the "right" waiter, hut they all know me by... (more)
whyareallmyusernamestaken
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2006I've been here twice with my boyfriend and have really enjoyed my dishes - the burratini app was just so interesting and good, and I like the pumpkin tortelloni a lot. I found the staff a little snooty though, not too... (more)
ekschuller
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2006Let me explain, the waiter comes out and starts telling us what is available, the guy has a french accent; so I ask, whats up with that?? The waiter was italian but from Switzerland so it almost makes sense. On to the... (more)
David R
on Yahoo May 28, 2006Excellent: If you like Italian Food you will love this place. A little pricey. (more)
ginnylovesfood
on Citysearch Nov 24, 2005Great great food. The service was friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend the warm chocolate cake for dessert. (more)
mindy
on Yahoo Sep 14, 2005Celestino is a God: Want to visit Italy in Los Angeles. Hear the waiters speak fluent Italian, sip the best Barola and taste food from a Chef raised in Sicily. If this isn't heaven, this is as close as I can get in the city... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 12, 2005I have only had lunch here, but out of a group of 7 every dish look amazing. I can personally recommend the Thin-Sliced Steak with Garlic Salad. I also recommend the Stuffed Chicken. There is valet parking. See the web... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2005<b>The Scene</b><br>The setting is enhanced by skilled servers with Italian accents and friendly dispositions--expect to have your napkin folded and a personal escort to the restroom. The modern space features... (more)
chiwhi
on Citysearch Sep 23, 2003If you like Ceasar salad, fettuccine Alfredo, go somewhere else. On the other hand, if you prefer authentic italian cuisine and good service, this is your place. Try risotto nero, and leave room for desert.... (more)
chinadoll53
on Citysearch Feb 28, 2003We went there for a birthday party and were placed into a private room. The service is extraordinary, but the quality of the food definitely leaves something to be yearned for. Don't order the Risotto- unless you like... (more)
adelly
on Citysearch May 30, 2002I came here for my birthday last May 18 and had a great time. Waiters were very attentive and food was served at the right time. They even brought out a mini-birthday cake for me! My chicken tasted a bit bitter, but maybe... (more)
Native
on Citysearch May 16, 2002What's all the hype about? I know people who swear by this place and often force me to go, but I've yet to have a great meal there. It's not that it's bad, but I've had much better for less money. And it's not exactly kid... (more)