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Massilia
- Santa Monica
- $$
Casual
- Food
- great
- Vibe
- great
- Perks
- great
Food: Innovation meets tradition
Massilia's French Fries don't just fill the plate, they dance upon your palate in their golden, perfect saltiness. If you're hunting for a soulful Italian footnote, Tagliatelle aux Morilles offers rich, savory flavors in a velvety cream sauce that melts in the mouth. The Mushroom Tagliatelle spotlights the restaurant's creativity and freshness, combining morel mushrooms and creamy sauce for an exquisite dish that astounds in flavor and consistency.
Great Creativity
Unique, creative menu with innovative and flavorful dishes praised consistently.
Okay Taste
Food was fine, not bad but not great, nothing particularly special.
Top 3 dishes at Massilia
- 1
Mushroom Tagliatelle 🏆
Morel mushrooms and creamy sauce combine for exquisite flavor and texture.
- 2
Tagliatelle aux Morilles
Rich, savory flavors with perfectly creamy sauce; melts in the mouth.
- 3
French Fries
Crispy, perfectly salty, and golden, described as the epitome of fries.
Vibe: Uniquely charming ambiance
Dimmed lights tossed in a stylish decor gives Massilia a cozy, yet sophisticated ambiance, perfect for dates. Despite the deafening music and less than inspiring parking lot views, it's hard to ignore the charm of the place buoyed by an extensive, innovative drink selection. It may not win an entertainment award, but the trendiness, Instagrammability and lively vibe manage to grab attention.
Great Drinks
Extensive, innovative drink selection praised across many positive reviews.
Bad To Entertain
Music was WAY too loud and didn't fit the restaurant's vibe.
Perks: Service convenience has its quirks
Massilia, while inundated with loud music, is far from inconvenient. The easy bookings, even last-minute, and 90-minutes of free parking over the road are pluses. Large groups are more than welcome, dietary needs (even vegan) are met, and there's a pet-friendly stance. However, the service speed varies and the outdoor seating, despite being comfortable, lacks dedicated pet areas.
Great for Groups
Accommodated my large party of 30+, diverse and delicious menu.
Okay To Reserve
Reservations recommended, though sometimes unnecessary due to available tables.
Hard To Hear
Music consistently too loud, detracting from the otherwise great atmosphere.