Papille Gustative - Restaurant in Santa Monica - 2823 Main St, USA

Stopped in to sample the brunch. The food was excellent: looked beautiful, tasted good, and relatively large portions. I asked that the eggs Benedict be made pescatarian, and they added a lovely assortment of vegetables. Yolks were a perfect creaminess when I cut into them. I had a Napoleon for dessert which was also good . They were quite busy on a Saturday, and so I ended up ordering at the bar (as opposed to using a waiter) and the table I sat at was outside on the uneven sidewalk and thus pretty wobbly. Suggest coming earlier to get the nicer seats!

I walked here from my hotel. I sat on the patio on a lovely day. There are plenty of umbrellas so it had plenty of shade. I ordered the freshly squeezed OJ, ham and cheese croissant and the French toast and everything absolutely delicious. I would even go as far to say it might be some of the best French toast I've had. I guess depending on what you want from service it was fine. You ordered on an app and it was brought to you. Overall a good experience.

Meals are cooked or at least plated by a chef. Tou can tell by far. We had the poached eggs and the steak and the combinations of textures and tastes blew our minds. Good to try at least one time.

I went here the other day for lunch, tried their waffle (16 USD - quite reasonably priced, picture included) and affogato, both fantastic. Great staff as well, including one guy who I think was new and was still learning. I wish him the best. 10/10 experience. Went back again tonight for the jazz night and I think the restaurant was overworked, the main meal took 90 minutes to get out to us (they might have forgotten about it. Not super sure.) Had the truffle fettuccini, it was nice but the 34 USD (not including tip/tax) pricetag was, I feel, a bit high. To their credit they did an offer on-the-house drink and bread (with some delicious butter) to make up for the wait, but I would have rather had the meal faster. Had to ultimately ditch the dessert option and head back home, which is a shame because all of the options there looked quite nice. I think the secret is to dine here during a time that isn't busy.

This is the sort of brunch places one constantly searches for but only rarely encounters - not just delicious but innovative as well. We tried two of the menu highlights and both were so enjoyable. The Benedict here is not just any Benedict - the salmon roe, béarnaise sauce, hass avocado, with the farm eggs were unbelievably dopamine-inducing. The waffle was no less impressive - you got crispy waffle that’s made of rice combined with the super tasty ricotta cheese and a special kind of buttery compote, plus all the ripe berries - and the weird thing was that the whole thing didn’t taste too sweet or overwhelming and I couldn’t have enough!

I recently had the pleasure of indulging in a truly remarkable culinary experience. I savored a plate of fettuccine pasta adorned with the exquisite flavors of truffle and caviar. This culinary delight was a part of the weekly special at the restaurant, and it left an indelible impression. The fettuccine pasta was cooked to perfection, with a delicate al dente texture that allowed each bite to melt in your mouth. The truffle infused a rich, earthy aroma that tantalized the senses and added a depth of flavor that was simply divine. To elevate the dish further, the generous sprinkling of caviar provided a luxurious burst of briny goodness that complemented the truffle impeccably. The entire experience was a symphony of flavors and textures that danced on my palate. The restaurant's attention to detail in crafting this dish was evident, and it truly felt like a gastronomic masterpiece. It's a testament to the chef's skill and creativity. Overall, my experience with the fettuccine pasta with truffle and caviar was nothing short of amazing. It's a dish that I would enthusiastically recommend to any food enthusiast seeking a culinary adventure that transcends the ordinary.

There is no better service available at any price point than this. The dish was served nicely and beyond our expectations. Danny, the server, advised a banana latte, which seemed dubious at first, but turned out to be the finest coffee I'd ever tasted (and I'm from Seattle). Wendy, the cook, came out and gave us a warm welcome. I would certainly recommend the cheese board because it was substantial and each cheese supplied was excellent (and I loved the other sides just as much as the cheese). Awesome!! Highly recommend..

My wife and I really enjoy being out on Main St in the middle of such a vibrant neighborhood in this refreshing restaurant. Fresh novel fruits and vegetables straight from the farmers markets really make a very good food that much better. I love the goose eggs Benedict, which comes with a plate full of special pickled and fresh vegetables that really set off the over all flavor in each bite. Highly recommend this brunch and also jazz nights are really fun and a welcome fusion of music and cuisine.