πΊπΈο½ A Hidden Gem in Santa Monica: Beethoven Market πΆπ
Tucked away in the quiet Mar Vista neighborhood of Santa Monica lies Beethoven Market β a charming Italian eatery housed in a historic market building from 1949. While it might be flying under the social media radar (hence "hidden"!), it's already a local favorite β I had to book a week in advance to snag a Saturday brunch spot! The vibe? Italian minimalist meets cozy neighborhood gem. We sat on the sunny patio and indulged in: π Lemon Ricotta Pancakes β Fluffy, fragrant, fantastic! π³ Crispy Polenta with Mushrooms & Poached Egg β A texture and flavor dream. π₯© Steak & Eggs β The steak was a tad tough, but still tasty. π Zucchini Ricotta Pizza β Fresh, light, and delicious. Everything was so good, I literally wanted to hug the restaurant β if that were possible πβ€οΈ The ingredients are fresh, the execution is polished, and the flavors stand tall next to LAβs big-name Italian spots. The best part? The bill. We ordered way too much, and it still came out to just over $100 for two. Two to three dishes would have been plenty. In a city full of overpriced, overhyped "pretty food," Beethoven Market is a breath of honest, affordable, soul-satisfying fresh air. No wonder itβs so hard to get a reservation β once you go, youβll be hooked too. π Beethoven Market 12904 Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 #BeethovenMarket #SantaMonicaEats #MarVistaDining #ItalianInLA #HiddenGem #HonestFood #BrunchGoals #CozyVibes #EatLocal #ValueForMoney
