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Welcome to Pasjoli

Pasjoli, a French restaurant located in Santa Monica, CA, offers a unique and delightful dining experience. Known for their affordable tasting menu, Pasjoli impresses with dishes like the perfectly cooked duck filet and creative gnocchi Parisian. The attentive service and welcoming ambiance make it ideal for a special dinner or date night. The friendly staff, chic decor, and delicious food, including standout desserts, create a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor the flavorful, balanced dishes at Pasjoli - a must-visit for French cuisine enthusiasts.

Pasjoli: Reviews & Ratings

Esther S.
Esther S.

Very affordable tasting menu! We opted for the duck course and enjoyed each one. The presentation in the beginning was also stellar. I love how they used every single part of the duck. Service was fast and they were attentive from afar. Dishes were paced well. Standout was the first course, that one bit had so many flavors captured and balanced perfectly. The duck filet was cooked perfectly! I loved their tasting thin slices, consistent sizes. Dessert was probably the most disappointing, but everything else was amazing. Highly recommend for a nicer dinner or even a date night. Had a relaxed ambiance and the booth was nice and intimate. Plenty of space and it wasn't too crowded for a Friday night.

Su L.
Su L.

Came back here three years after our first visit and it's still as excellent as ever. Ambiance dining indoors is beautiful, but I was a bit disappointed that they got rid of a la carte, although we still had a range of options with the prix fixe. Our server was very friendly and gave us great recommendations. We always had everything we needed when we needed it. Food was superb. It was one of my favorite French restaurants in 2021, and still is today. I've heard great things about their bar menu (and their burger!) so looking forward to try that on our next visit.

Jacqui W.
Jacqui W.

The food here is very tasty. This restaurant has a unique, delicious take on each dish. From start to finish of each bite, the flavors surprise me and change scrumptiously. The salad is creative too. I enjoyed the croutons and avocado. Everyone here is a joy to speak to and is kind. They each have a light in their eye and smile and truly care about the experience here. The décor is beautiful, chic and relaxing simultaneously. The ambiance is very welcoming and hospitable. The location is amazing too, including for walking around and shopping before and after.

Shayna G.
Shayna G.

Majoli has some of the best food I've had all year. The last time I've been there they had an all car menu and now they're tasting them is absolutely superb. my husband got the duct tasting menu and I ordered the regular one, the gnocchi Parisian is one of my favorite bites of food I've had, everything is perfect from the crunchy pomegranate to the salty sweet vibe going on in the dish, I could eat that every day! Another favorite was the duck bread pudding, it just had so much umami we could not stop eating it. The desserts were also the perfect balance of sweet and creamy without being overly sugary. I'm excited to try their menu when it changes again!

Deb G.
Deb G.

Everything fantastic Food was delicious I did the classic tasting menu Service was great. I asked the Sommelier to help pair wine with my food.

Roy C.
Roy C.

Greta ambiance, service and food. Ordered the duck - 5 ways and ordered the menu of the day. Favorite was duck breast with the sauce from the duck press. Market salad was very good as was the shrimp and lobster

Brandye K.
Brandye K.

Me a girlfriend whom I had not connected with in years, she suggested this spot since she is working her way through the top 101 LA restaurants by the LA times. Beautiful restaurant inside. The service was absolutely delightful. Unfortunately I don't remember their names but an awesome team who spoke highly of the experience working and eating there. The highlights of The meal for me was the veal and the chocolate soufflé. You guys.......... We were gonna skip dessert, I'm not a soufflé fan, it's always so eggy.... But we were like "when in Rome" and so we ordered it. Shut my judgmental mouth. It was so decadent and rich, velvety texture and knives outta the park by the ice cream and candied almonds.

Daisy A.
Daisy A.

I saw Chef David Beran on The Bear and this is how I came to know of this lovely French bistro, Pasjoli. I celebrated my 9th anniversary with a delicious pressed duck. Rdawg was a total zombie coming straight out of working a graveyard shift, yeah the flavors and textures woke him up real quick! One day I will visit Rouen in Northern France but for now Pasjoli is the place to go for pressed duck, mind you I have nothing to compare it with, yet. I've had several duck dishes though but never pressed duck. Rdawg ordered the choux de bruxelles: brussels sprouts roasted in duck fat, fried shallots, sherry vinaigrette. These were very good but I could have done without them if I knew I was going to get full so fast! We also shared the loup de mer which is the pan-roasted black cod, sprouted cauliflower, radish, blue crab & yuzu beurre blanc it is very tasty and melts in your mouth. Now for the pressed duck, oh the duck sauce was amazing, next time I will have them bring us our baguette at the same time as the duck so I can soak it in the blood-thickened duck sauce. The pressed duck dinner included a slice of foie de poulet with truffle shallot jam and a salad de canard. The delicious tender duck also came out with a duck leg bread pudding. This bread pudding was savory and delicious. We couldn't' decide on what dessert to order so we ended up ordered the souffle au chocolat made with bitter chocolate and candied almonds. We also tried the crepes chartreuse, that chartreuse flambe was a flowery and herby sweet delight in my mouth! And thank you Pasjoli for adding a candle to our dessert, that was very thoughtful. I love that they have summer of sous highlighting a different sous chef for the summer. The service was amazing and our server Riley had beautiful energy and made us feel comfortable. He was very informative and I love that he knew the menu well, he wasn't just memorizing a script. He knew the Pasjoli menu. Others came and also assisted but didn't catch their names but it should be known they were all very nice. I would suggest to make reservations to make sure they do not run out of duck. I will be back.

Location

  • Pasjoli
    2732 Main St Santa Monica, CA 90405 Hotline: (424) 330-0020

Welcome to Pasjoli, a French dining experience located in Santa Monica, CA. This sophisticated restaurant offers a range of amenities, including reservation options, delivery, takeout, pescatarian and limited vegetarian choices, and wheelchair accessibility. The ambiance is classy with moderate noise levels, making it perfect for group gatherings, dinner dates, or dessert outings.

Customers rave about the creative and delicious dishes at Pasjoli. The duck tasting menu is a standout, with perfectly cooked duck filet and unique flavor combinations. The presentation of each course is stellar, and the attentive service adds to the overall dining experience.

One of the highlights at Pasjoli is the Parisian gnocchi, praised for its crunchy pomegranate and salty-sweet profile. The duck bread pudding is another crowd favorite, with an irresistible umami flavor that keeps diners coming back for more. Desserts are also a hit, striking the perfect balance between sweet and creamy without being overly sugary.

Overall, Pasjoli offers an exceptional dining experience with top-notch service, exquisite flavors, and a welcoming ambiance. Whether you're looking for a special dinner or a memorable date night, Pasjoli is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts in Santa Monica.