Jonathan Gold reviews Uovo in Santa Monica
The tonnarelli all’Amatriciana at Uovo may just be the best dish of its kind in town.
(Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times )Tonnarelli alle vongole at the new pasta-focused restaurant Uovo near the Santa Monica Promenade.
(Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times )Tortellini in creama di parmigiano
(Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)Tonnarelli cacio e pepe
(Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)The culinary team at pasta-focused restaurant Uovo, from left, Gianni Pucci, Carlo Massimini, Lowell Sharron, Lele Massimini and Pino Mastrangel. Not pictured: Stefania Randi and Jerry Greenberg.
(Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)Santa Monica’s Uovo pares the Italian dining experience to the bare essentials: no appetizers or bread, just plenty of pasta.
(Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)Uovo is located near the Santa Monica promenade.
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