Fia Restaurant

"This is easily one of my go to spots on the Westside. From the moment we arrived, everything flowed effortlessly. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. The atmosphere feels like stepping into a beautifully styled home, relaxed yet refined at the same time. If the weather allows, the outdoor patio is a wonderful choice with cozy lighting and heaters that create a comfortable setting. The food was imaginative and full of flavor, and the wine and cocktail selection was impressive. A perfect place to enjoy a memorable evening with friends or family."

"One of my favorite restaurant in Santa Monica. You walk in off Wilshire thinking you’re about to have a nice dinner, and suddenly — boom — you’re in a secret courtyard under twinkling lights, where everyone looks like they just got back from the Amalfi Coast. Start with a cocktail — they’re crisp, creative, and perfectly tuned to that “it’s Friday, I deserve this” mood - even on a Tuesday. The spicy arrabbiata pasta is a standout: rich, fiery, and unapologetically bold. It hits that sweet spot between comfort food and chef’s finesse — the kind of dish that makes conversation pause mid-sentence. My friends had the ribeye and they ate still digesting it as it was a huge Fia’s vegetarian options aren’t an afterthought — they’re headliners. From roasted cauliflower that actually has personality to their seasonal salads bursting with herbs and citrus, it’s proof you don’t need meat to have a good time here. There’s valet if you’re feeling fancy (and honestly, it’s worth it on weekends), or decent street parking if you’re patient and circle twice. Either way, once you step through the gate, you’ll forget you’re in Santa Monica traffic territory. Pro tip: go early, linger long, and pretend you’re writing your next novel or closing a movie deal. Everyone else here probably is."

"Great food and atmosphere! Outside is the place to be. Private rooms available for small parties too. Drinks are fantastic. Recommend for both brunch and dinner!"

"Fia is truly special. I entrusted Fia to coordinate a gender reveal for me and my husband and they absolutely crushed it. I emailed them the results, and they took care of the rest. On arrival they told us they’d reserved a romantic table for us, and upon seating we got alcohol free champagne! The food was amazing as always. The pastry chef came out and said it was her first gender reveal cake and was so excited. The cake came out and it was a mystery on the outside until we sliced in!!!! The waiter offered to film our reaction and was a gem the whole evening. The best part was how it felt like the whole staff was in on it and actually cared! It was beyond sweet and absolutely flawless. A forever memory. Thank you fia!"

"This is the perfect place for weekend brunch in Santa Monica! It has a small alleyway type entrance out front, but once going through...you emerge into a GORGEOUS courtyard space where most of the seating is located. It was such a relaxing and tranquil vibe for a lovely Saturday brunch!! Another thing about these brunch spots that offer the bottomless drinks - food can often be a hit or miss. Well, I can assure you that it definitely hits at Fia!! Both of the food options we selected off of the entree options for the bottomless brunch were so delicious and beautifully presented! The Shrimp & Grits plate was very generously portioned, had incredible flavor, and a really good heat that wasn't overpowering to the rest of it. The Breakfast Burger with a Wagyu beef patty was also high quality and a great size! We both were left stuffed and very pleased!! I also appreciated the friendly and attentive here - the waiter never kept us waiting for any bottomless drinks or water refills!! He was always coming by to top us off and asking if we wanted any other drinks like margaritas for the bottomless! This is much appreciated when often places seem to make it very hard to get refills for these sorts of brunches! Thank you for the lovely brunch, Fia! We'll certainly return in the future, and I recommend you go at some point as well!"