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We highly recommend Massilia. The restaurant is inviting and comfortable. John Michel is a treasure. He made suggestions and answered our questions. All dishes were excellently prepared. I can recommend the marinated olives, crispy calamari, clams, and the wild mushrooms Pizza. Bon Appetite! Go. You will be glad you did!
A great atmosphere and beautiful restaurant. Such a fun dinner and staff was amazing. The food we got was great but would love to see some more on the menu! With that being said, every dish we ordered was perfection. John Michel was wonderful and made our experience.
This restaurant has a great atmosphere and is absolutely beautiful. We had such a fun dinner, and the staff was amazing. The food we ordered was fantastic, though it would be nice to see a few more options on the menu. That said, every dish we tried was perfection. John Michel was wonderful and truly made our experience memorable.
Massilia is a nice restaurant in downtown Santa Monica. We came for a weekend brunch but it wasn’t too busy and we got a nice spot outside, but far from the street so it was calm. We ate from the Dine LA lunch menu and were very impressed. Cafe drinks and appetizers were standard and had no issues. The bouillabaisse was very uniquely flavored and memorable, and the mushroom pizza was enormous and satisfying. For dessert we had tarte tatin, which was sizable and tasty. I think the food could be more refined, but given the low price we paid for the tasting menu, it certainly met my expectations and I left full, with a few leftover slices of pizza for dinner!
Loved Massilia. The interior ambiance perfectly blends elegance and warmth, making it a delightful spot for any occasion. The zucchini gratin and 8 hour lamp shank were the standout dishes. The lamb shank was incredibly, fall off the bone, tender and bursting with flavor, complemented by a savory sauce that tied everything together beautifully. To top it off, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. This restaurant is a must-visit!