i Cugini in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, United States | Restaurant

Welcome to the world of i Cugini, where our roomy, open-air environment washes away the cares of the day. The distant crashing of waves, the gurgle of two ornate fish-shaped fountains, and Italian music playing in the background have you relaxed before you even see the menu!
And what a menu - i Cugini is known for serving the finest Italian seafood cuisine in Southern California. Every day brings a host of new seafood specialties - because just like on the Italian coast - the daily menu is not determined until the catch of the day is brought to the kitchen.
Almost half of our restaurant consists of a space designed to resemble a seaside patio like one might find on the Amalfi coast of Italy. The interior features vaulted ceilings, parquet wood floors, terrazzo marble countertops and a huge mural depicting an old trattoria in Italy from the 20's. Columns are used instead of walls to separate the different rooms: a bar area, center dining room and back dining room. The focal point of the center dining room is a central fish boning station. Also worth noting is a gorgeous bar that showcases our extensive wine and grappa selection.
Zovig Sarkissian
General Manager
i Cugini