The Curious Palate

The Curious Palate is a food lover’s paradise. A friendly neighborhood restaurant that welcomes you with old-style personalized service, we offer you a unique experience into the world of gourmet, fresh, deliciously wonderful food.

At The Curious Palate, we strive to invoke a sense of community around our kitchen. From ongoing learning to discussions, we want to promote a conversation around food to better understand the different food we buy and sell, the latest culinary trends, and to even swap a few tips and tricks with our staff. For us, cooking is all about connecting with people- and with the earth.

Since local, fresh, natural produce is the cornerstone of our culinary philosophy, The Curious Palate proudly works with Los Angeles area farmers to bring the most natural foods to our restaurant. We offer house made jams and peanut butter, a large selection of artisan olive oils, pastas, fine cheeses and charcuterie, and delectable chocolates. In addition to our market, our kitchen has a savory selection of home-style family dishes such as slow roasted meats to rustic soups. Whatever your tastes buds are curious for, our innovative chefs will have just the answer for it.

For a creative take on local farmed goods with a sophisticated touch, come get curious with The Curious Palate!

Our location:

395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Top floor of the Santa Monica Place mall. Corner of Broadway and 4th street.