UOVO | Santa Monica

"Uovo is a casual pasta bar run by the Sugarfish people with multiple locations across the city. Despite all that, it hasn’t fallen prey to the pitfalls of mini-chains. Service is prompt and efficient, and you can pop in for some well-executed, consistent pasta (the cacio e pepe and tortellini en brodo are standouts) and a glass of wine without it feeling like a big deal. We especially love their counter/pasta bar seating, where you can watch cooks dunk fettuccine into boiling water while you ponder that second glass of Chianti." - jess basser sanders, nikko duren, sylvio martins

"It was Friday morning, LA was headed for a wet weekend, and the folks at Helluva Time had just called to change my Saturday reservation because, as a brand-new al fresco operation, they weren’t exactly weatherproof. What to do? Well, I opted for Uovo. Opened in 2017, this Santa Monica Italian spot rose to fame - and a second location in Mid-Wilshire - thanks to their pasta, which is handmade in Bologna, Italy using special eggs from the region (Uovo means “egg” in Italian) and shipped directly to the restaurant. The end result are dense, savory noodles strong enough to stand alone (like in the tagliatelle olio e sale, literally pasta with olive oil and salt) yet still supple enough to soak up some of their house-made pomodoro. In short, I made the right call. And don’t worry, I’m going to Helluva Time this weekend. - JM" - the infatuation los angeles crew

"It’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t love pasta and Uovo, the growing chain serving pasta handmade daily in Bologna, Italy, and overnighted to Los Angeles, always comes through for lunch or dinner. The plates of noodles and vegetables hit the table fast and are simply constructed enough to satisfy budding palates. The tagliatelle ai carciofi, handmade noodles topped with artichokes and Parm, is a favorite among the younger set." - Eater Staff

"Uovo is a casual pasta bar with multiple locations across the city. And yet, it hasn’t fallen prey to the pitfalls of mini-chains. This is well-executed, consistent pasta in a welcoming environment that works for lunch meetings, casual date nights, or grabbing a glass of wine by yourself at the bar. There are close to 15 different pastas on the menu, but standouts include the cacio e pepe and brodo, a broth-filled pasta filled with savory, pork-stuffed tortellini. " - nikko duren

"Uovo’s locations in Santa Monica and Mid-Wilshire are both open for sidewalk seating with a pasta-heavy menu, and a new $32/person tasting menu that includes an appetizer, three pastas, and a dessert." - brett keating