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Bar Fortuna

Santa Monica · California-Italian / pasta bar This week #6

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At a glance

Critic consensus

on Eater LA. Summarized from our linked sources only — we don’t invent reviews or scores.

New 40-seat Italian spot on Santa Monica’s Main Street (ex-Vamos Vamos) from chef Brian Bornemann of Crudo e Nudo: rotating pastas and five Negronis. Eater LA opening story, then a ‘best dishes’ pick on Oct 26 (fried scamorza) where the editor says he has already hit his stride.

Buzz history

WeekRankBuzzRelative
Oct 26, 2026#60.69
Oct 24, 2026#70.65

Weeks appeared

Sources cited

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