Fia

Largely known and belvoed for its string-lit hidden patio, this crowd-pleasing Cal-Italian restaurant is one of the best date night spots in Santa Monica. The food here isn't half bad either, with delicious handmade pastas, wood-fired meat and seafood and excellent starters and happy hour bites. While the menu has changed significantly from the restaurant’s peak popularity, you can still find some seriously tasty spicy beet-cured salmon cones and a solid chicken parm. During weekend brunch, the restaurant also serves a $67 prix-fix menu that includes bottomless drinks (mimosas, margaritas or rosé) with a two-hour time limit.