Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica

4.7
Wonderful
5662 reviews
 $$$
(424) 231-2868   |   Visit Website

About

Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica is an Italian restaurant located in Santa Monica, California. The restaurant serves a wide variety of traditional and new Italian inspired dishes and also serves an impressive selection of cheeses. Guests can enjoy delicious meals while looking out at the beautiful Santa Monica ocean view. The restaurant also features a full bar with a large selection of wines, beers, and mixed drinks. Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica welcomes guests with a warm and inviting atmosphere as well as friendly and attentive staff. This Italian restaurant is a must-try for anyone looking for a great meal and exceptional service.

Restaurant Features

Facilities & Amenities

  • Restroom Restroom
  • Bar Bar
  • Wifi Available
  • Kid Friendly Kid Friendly
  • Kid High Chair Kid High Chair
  • Vegetarian Options Veg Friendly
  • Alcohol Alcohol
  • Happy Hour Specials Happy Hour
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Access

Parking

  • Free Street Parking
  • Paid Street Parking

Accepted Payments

  • Credit Card
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Must Try Dishes

Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar in Santa Monica, California offers an array of must-try dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Their signature dish, the Truffle Mac and Cheese, is a rich and creamy indulgence that combines savory truffle with perfectly cooked pasta. For those craving a taste of Italy, their Homemade Burrata is a true delicacy, served with freshly baked bread and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Seafood lovers will rejoice in the Grilled Octopus, a tender and flavorful dish that is perfectly complemented by a zesty lemon aioli. Lastly, their famous Charcuterie Board showcases a variety of artisanal cheeses and cured meats, paired with homemade jams and crusty bread. With its inviting ambiance and exceptional dishes, Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar is a culinary gem not to be missed in Santa Monica.

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Reviews for Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica

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Shanelle S.

Cheese-focused Italian spot on Montana Ave. Came here on a Sunday around noon and made a reservation online beforehand to celebrate my bday with family. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Metered street parking, although free residential parking (most were for 2 hours, exempting permits) is available. Credit cards accepted. Kid-friendly. Single occupant restrooms available in the back. The food was all delicious. They make the pastas in the cheese wheel behind a plastic barrier so you can still watch, but they don’t do it at your table. We got an order of burnt spaghetti assassina, which is only slightly burnt, which lends a nice toasty flavor the the spaghetti. It’s good for four people. The cacio e pepe is a popular pasta and for good reason - it’s peppery and salty (from the Parmesan). The mushroom pasta was similarly quite delicious; very creamy and rich. The fettucine bolognese had good flavor and kept relatively well for leftovers. My dad got a Sicilian flatbread (it’s vega

Rebecca C.

Ordered delivery from here. Absolutely marvelous Italian food! Delectable lasagna beef ragout ???? Perfect meat to cheese ratio. One of the top meals I had in this area. Large proportion, well worth the cost & very filling. Wish I had the chance to dine in. 100% recommend if you have the opportunity to try!!

Tim S.

Forma offered us an amazing experience with good service, great ambience, and incredible food. We got the Chitarra Cacio E Pepe and the Branzino and both were incredible dishes. Definitely would recommend for a date night! Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes … More

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Business Hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday:
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Location Map

1610 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

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