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I Cugini

1501 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-4595
icugini.com
4 star rating based on 46 reviews
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Hours
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm Sun 10am-3pm, 4pm-10pm  
Status: Open  
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tel: (310) 451-4595

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tel: (310) 451-9026

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The daily - changing menu promotes sharing, with whole-cooked fish dishes, pasta and light portions of antipasti. Extensive server interaction enhances the dining experience, encouraging guests to try an array of different items and savor the varying tastes of Europe.
Indigenous to the Italian culinary culture is the whole fish dish. Whether it is oven roasted in a rock salt crust or wood-oven... more
Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

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Specializing in fresh seafood prepared in an authentic European style. The daily-changing menu promotes sharing, with whole-cooked fish dishes, pasta and light portions of antipasti.
Posted by chefmoz on November 18, 2008

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Ranks highly among Italian restaurants seeking to replicate an idealized Italy. Murmuring fountains and ocean views draw visitors out on to the huge patios, where generous plates of whole, fresh fish fillets come well prepared one of four ways—though crispy crust pizzas like the gooey quattro formaggi are almost as popular. Courteous service and Johnny Mathis keep the mood cozy, and the long... more
Posted by latimesguide on July 07, 2008

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Ask to sit outside next to a fountain and order the small folk the cheese pizza - the delicate crust at I Cugini is the best in town. Children are very welcome at this swanky grown-up restaurant and the staff are always warm. Kids like the murals inside the main dining room and get a kick out the restrooms - which usually have Italian lessons as a soundtrack. The ocean view and the A list food... more
Posted by gocitykids on January 27, 2008
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After your meal, stroll along the Santa Monica Pier or the Third Street Promenade, which is just a couple blocks away.
Posted by Citysearch on April 27, 2009

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Reservations are recommended. Credit card required for party of 10 or more.
Posted by Citysearch on April 27, 2009

Brunch

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Enjoy smooth tunes with brunch. From 10am to 3pm Sunday, the Wave 94.7 broadcasts live jazz from the restaurant. Call ahead for reservations.
Posted by Citysearch on April 27, 2009

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Seafood is the star at this oceanfront Italian cafe.

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In Short The large dining room is accented by rustic chandeliers, exposed-beam ceilings and sounds of sizzling from the open kitchen. A huge glassed-in patio overlooks Ocean Avenue and Palisades Park. The menu emphasizes Italian seafood; the specialty dish is a grilled whole fish. Other items include shellfish risotto and seafood spaghetti. Desserts offer an array of sweets like... more
Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited September 07, 2004)

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I am always amused when people are embarrassed to admit to something, particularly when it comes to food and restaurants. Im embarrassed to admit I like McDonalds . I have to confess I dont really like foie gras . I secretly think KFC is better than homemade fried chicken . Why Why do we say that were embarrassed to admit to liking something Is there something wrong with liking what you... more
Posted by thedeliciouslife on January 30, 2008

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Not a good place to eat on Ocean Ave

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I went to I Cugini last Saturday night for dinner and the food was pretty awful. My date and I shared the grilled Calamari and it was gross. I've had grilled Calamari before and although nothing compares to it being fried, their version tasted bad. We then shared a Cesar salad and it was fine. We also split the Shirmp Risotto and it had like a sandy grit (sand maybe) in it. We sent it... more
Posted by DenaG on April 23, 2009

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Went there Saturday night with one of the restaurant's investor's no less. The place looked nice, then we sat down with the menus, and they looked the menu's at a ridiculous family restaurant, with illustrations and a wacky font. That's fine for Applebees, but this it seems like this is trying to be a top tier restaurant, or at least, its prices scream that. Overall, it seemed like Olive... more
Posted by taylordk on April 13, 2009, (Edited January 11, 2009)

I Cugini - Santa Monica = worst place to eat!

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To give a star to these guys would be an extravagance..... based on today's experience. We felt ashamed to treat our guests from Italy to such a poor quality food. All was substandard ...we might as well hvae taken them to McDonald's. We all feel sick now. These guys are not seving Italian cuisine! The service was so bad with this arrogant waiter. This is not about knowing or not knowing about... more
Posted by Meerkat2008 on April 13, 2009, (Edited January 02, 2009)
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