Local Kitchen & Wine Bar

I loved it here! Didn’t have any expectations going in but service was excellent, and each menu item was so delicious and flavorful. Some portions maybe even too large lol. I swear the mussel dish came with like 25 mussels at least. The burrata and peaches came with the most delicious and soft sourdough which also paired well with the mussels and butter. Also loved the artichoke hearts. We got the mushroom pizza and tagliatelle, but were so full by then but it was great for leftovers the next day. We also got two desserts, an affogato and chocolate budino w/ mascarpone (which was like a chocolate pudding thing), not too sweet which I liked. I’ll definitely be back to try more things

Absolutely delicious dining experience and night out with friends who love to share. We first noticed the generous wine pour, and the food portions followed suit. The highlights were the hangar steak cooked medium rare, and the chicken under a brick. Out of this world! Pizza with honey, a creamy burrata, liver mousse, grilled bread. We ate like kings and queens.

As a long time customer of Local, I must admit this review is a bit biased. There is nothing quite like sitting at the bar in front of the wood fire, and watching the chef make you an olive oil flat bread, or your favorite pizza. Also quite possibly the best wine selection in the area. And if you are not feeling the fire today, there is a lovely patio out front, and a tasty array of pasta to choose from.

Food is always great and it’s always easy to get reservation there. Love the little outdoor seating area patio. Very casual and the food is really good. We had the vodka pasta as well as the lasagna and the fish and start with the meatballs and caviar.

Cute spot in Santa Monica that does have that “local” feel. Came here for an early dinner with my family and we had a great time. The meal was leisurely and relaxed. We ordered the charcuterie board to share for the apps and it had a nice mix from local farms alongside a salad. I had the brick chicken, which is apparently a restaurant favorite. My boyfriend really liked his bolognese pasta and my dad similarly enjoyed his cavatelli. Portions are reasonable and we ended the meal with a chocolate budino. I had a pumpkin spice latte which ended up just being a tea with a lot of milk. We sat outside and the vibes were very chill. Our waitress was friendly and a lot of families with young kids were also sitting on the patio.