Cuisine:

• Italian
• Others

Locanda del Lago Description:
Featuring specialties from Milano and Bellagio on Lake Como, the restaurant has continued to attract an eclectic crowd of locals and travelers.
In the hustle and bustle of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade there isn't really the solitude for gracious dining, but this underappreciated restaurant provides just that, along with an intriguing menu featuring specialties from the Lake District of northern Italy. Highlights include pizzoccheri alla valtellinese (house-made pappardelle tossed with braised cabbage, roasted garlic, fried sage, potatoes and fondue of Bitto cheese, which is produced near Lake Como), osso buco and whole Mediterranean striped bass. A popular dessert choice would be the semifreddo, a frozen then sliced zabaglione containing hazelnut praline. You can linger here if you dine early or late, but mid-evening the pace quickens as most of your fellow diners are off to a nearby movie. If you do have occasion to linger---particularly on the patio overlooking the crowds---consider sharing the grolla, a traditional communal after-dinner drink from the Italian Alps. Served in a hand-carved wooden bowl, it's an espresso drink infused with brandy, grappa and Sambuca, served flambé.


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