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Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar

Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar is a modern Italian restaurant located in Santa Monica and Venice. The restaurant serves pastas that are finished in large cheese wheels prior to being served, and offers a diverse, contemporary Italian menu with a collection of small plates and entrees, wine, beer and cheese tasting options. With two locations open daily for lunch and dinner service, guests can also order online for pickup or delivery through Chownow.
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✨ New Specials Have Arrived ✨Linguine Nerano finished with smoked goat cheese and ricotta & spinach tortelloni topped wi...
06/02/2026

✨ New Specials Have Arrived ✨

Linguine Nerano finished with smoked goat cheese and ricotta & spinach tortelloni topped with delicate Raspadura cheese. 🍝🧀

📍 1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica

From the creamy of Cacio e Pepe, to the crispy, spicy bite of Spaghetti all’Assassina, and a cheese board made for shari...
05/30/2026

From the creamy of Cacio e Pepe, to the crispy, spicy bite of Spaghetti all’Assassina, and a cheese board made for sharing✨
this is what Italian comfort looks like. ✨

🥂 Happy Hour 2 PM – 6 PM
🍝 Lunch & Dinner Daily

05/24/2026

Cheese, pasta, wine… the perfect trio 🧀🥂🍝

📍 1610 Montana ave , Santa Monica

Lunch • From 11 AM
Happy Hour • 2 PM – 6 PM
Dinner • From 3 PM ✨

Ending on a sweet note ✨Cannoli Siciliani, Nutella Bread Pudding, Banana Pecan Tart & Vegan Chocolate Tart .Swipe throug...
05/22/2026

Ending on a sweet note ✨
Cannoli Siciliani, Nutella Bread Pudding, Banana Pecan Tart & Vegan Chocolate Tart .
Swipe through your next dessert obsession 🍰🤍

Espresso Martini nights & Aperol Spritz vibes all week long.From bold coffee cocktails to refreshing spritzes, your perf...
05/19/2026

Espresso Martini nights & Aperol Spritz vibes all week long.
From bold coffee cocktails to refreshing spritzes, your perfect midweek escape starts here.

✨ Sip, relax, repeat.
📍1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
🍝 Lunch • Happy Hour • Dinner
🥂 Tag your cocktail crew & join us this week!

05/17/2026

Golden hour, a glass of wine, and our truffle risotto ✨🍷

Creamy risotto with fresh asparagus, taleggio fondue, and shaved black truffle ✨

📍1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica

A table full of cocktails, pasta, and good company — just the way it should be. ✨🍝🍸Join us at Forma Santa Monica for lun...
05/13/2026

A table full of cocktails, pasta, and good company — just the way it should be. ✨🍝🍸

Join us at Forma Santa Monica for lunch, happy hour, or a cozy dinner on Montana Ave.

📍1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica

🍽 Lunch 11AM–3PM
🍸 Happy Hour 2PM–6PM
🌙 Dinner from 3PM

filet of sole, perfectly paired with crispy artichokes for that golden crunch ✨📍 1610 Montana ave 90403 , Santa Monica  ...
05/12/2026

filet of sole, perfectly paired with crispy artichokes for that golden crunch ✨

📍 1610 Montana ave 90403 , Santa Monica

Happy Mother’s Day to all wonderful mom 🌸Cheers to the moms who make every table warmer, every moment sweeter, and every...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all wonderful mom 🌸

Cheers to the moms who make every table warmer, every moment sweeter, and every gathering unforgettable.
Celebrate her today with a selection of cheese, good wine, pasta and time together. ✨🍝🥂

Mother’s Day  💐✨Celebrate with pasta ,cocktails & the people you love most.  Book your table now  in the link in bio 🥂📍1...
05/09/2026

Mother’s Day 💐✨
Celebrate with pasta ,cocktails & the people you love most.

Book your table now in the link in bio 🥂

📍1610 Montana Ave , 90403 Santa Monica

Crispy artichokes salad  for that perfect crunch,Spinach with salmon for a rich satisfying bite,Avocado & citrus salad f...
05/04/2026

Crispy artichokes salad for that perfect crunch,
Spinach with salmon for a rich satisfying bite,
Avocado & citrus salad for something refreshing.

Three moods. One table.

✨ Lunch starts at 11am
✨ Happy Hour | 2–6pm
✨Dinner at 3pm

Midweek plans ✨Spritz ✔️Spinach linguine with prawns ✔️Carbonara croquettes ✔️Cannoli ✔️See you at Forma. ✨
04/29/2026

Midweek plans ✨

Spritz ✔️
Spinach linguine with prawns ✔️
Carbonara croquettes ✔️
Cannoli ✔️

See you at Forma. ✨

Mondays call for a proper start 🍸A perfectly poured cocktail or a glass of wineand suddenly, the week feels lighter.Lunc...
04/27/2026

Mondays call for a proper start 🍸
A perfectly poured cocktail or a glass of wine
and suddenly, the week feels lighter.

Lunch at 11am
Happy Hour 2–6pm ✨
Dinner from 3pm

Book your table in the 🔗 in bio

04/23/2026

Asparagus & black truffle risotto,
tossed in Grana Padano for a perfectly creamy finish.

A balance of simplicity ,just the way we like it. 🤍

La vita è bella… especially when celebrated at Forma 🇮🇹✨Join us for your next special occasion and let us turn it into s...
04/11/2026

La vita è bella… especially when celebrated at Forma 🇮🇹✨
Join us for your next special occasion and let us turn it into something unforgettable.

For private events & special celebrations, send an email at 📩 [email protected]

Your table is ready anytime ✨Start with lunch at 11am,sip through Happy Hour 2–6pm,and stay for dinner 🍷🍝
04/09/2026

Your table is ready anytime ✨
Start with lunch at 11am,
sip through Happy Hour 2–6pm,
and stay for dinner 🍷🍝

Happy Easter 🍸Spend your Easter with us 🌸🐣From lunch ,happy hour and dinner, Forma is serving up something special 🍝✨   ...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🍸
Spend your Easter with us 🌸🐣
From lunch ,happy hour and dinner, Forma is serving up something special 🍝✨

Thursday plans? We’ve got you 🍝✨Lunch ➝ Happy Hour ➝ DinnerNo wrong choice here 😉Come by Forma and treat yourself.Book y...
04/02/2026

Thursday plans? We’ve got you 🍝✨

Lunch ➝ Happy Hour ➝ Dinner
No wrong choice here 😉

Come by Forma and treat yourself.

Book your table in the 🔗 in bio

Weekend plans = secured ✔️Spritz in hand, pasta on the table, no regrets.Book your table un the link in bio
03/28/2026

Weekend plans = secured ✔️
Spritz in hand, pasta on the table, no regrets.

Book your table un the link in bio

Almost Friday calls for cheese wheel pasta and a spritz (or two) 🍝🍸✨Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar📍 1610 Montana Ave , 90...
03/19/2026

Almost Friday calls for cheese wheel pasta and a spritz (or two) 🍝🍸✨
Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar

📍 1610 Montana Ave , 90403 Santa Monica

Brunch, lunch, dinner… and don’t forget Happy Hour 🍹✨Whatever time you arrive, we’re ready to make it delicious.        ...
03/14/2026

Brunch, lunch, dinner… and don’t forget Happy Hour 🍹✨
Whatever time you arrive, we’re ready to make it delicious.

✨ Introducing the Spritz Bar at Forma ✨Join us for a refreshing taste of Italy with our new Spritz Bar ✨featuring classi...
03/09/2026

✨ Introducing the Spritz Bar at Forma ✨
Join us for a refreshing taste of Italy with our new Spritz Bar ✨featuring classic and creative spritz cocktails perfect for any time of the day.✨

Aperitivo starts here. 🍊🥂

Forma was created under the collaborative direction of two Los Angeles hospitality veterans, Executive Chef Piero Topputo and General Manager Mario Sabatini. Named in honor of the star ingre...

Sunday reset, the Italian way.Fresh pasta in the cheese wheel.A crisp glass of white.Good company.That’s the mood at For...
03/01/2026

Sunday reset, the Italian way.

Fresh pasta in the cheese wheel.
A crisp glass of white.
Good company.

That’s the mood at Forma 🤍

Book your table in the 🔗 in bio

02/24/2026

Cacio e Pepe. The Roman classic, perfected.

Pecorino. Fresh cracked pepper. Handmade pasta.
Nothing else needed.

🗓️Book your table in the 🔗 in bio

The aroma of freshly shaved black truffle meets creamy burrata, silky bresaola, warm focaccia, and a delicate balsamic d...
02/20/2026

The aroma of freshly shaved black truffle meets creamy burrata, silky bresaola, warm focaccia, and a delicate balsamic drizzle.

Savory with the perfect hint of sweetness.

✨New special Available now✨

Address

1610 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA
90403

To get to Navy Street in Los Angeles via public transport, take the Metro Expo Line and exit at the Downtown Santa Monica Station. From there, take Bus #18 towards Marina Del Rey and get off at the stop near Navy Street. From this point, it is a short walk to your destination.

Alternatively, if you plan on driving to Navy Street in Los Angeles, parking can be found on the street or at nearby parking lots such as 1410 Main St Parking or 1436 2nd St Parking. Please be mindful of parking signs and restrictions in the area.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9:15pm
Tuesday 11am - 9:15pm
Wednesday 11am - 9:15pm
Thursday 11am - 9:15pm
Friday 11am - 10:15pm
Saturday 11am - 10:15pm
Sunday 11am - 9:15pm

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What people say

Italian restaurants are known for their delicious pasta dishes, flavorful sauces, and of course, their cheese. And when it comes to finding a restaurant that embodies all of these qualities, Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar in Los Angeles is the perfect choice.

Forma's menu features a unique preparation method called Dalla Forma, where freshly cooked pasta is finished in large cheese wheels before being served. This adds an extra layer of flavor and richness to already delicious pasta dishes. But it's not just the pasta that shines at Forma - their small plates and entrees are equally impressive.

The restaurant's modern setting provides a comfortable and stylish atmosphere for diners to enjoy their meals. And for those who love cheese (who doesn't?), Forma offers a cheese tasting option that allows guests to sample a variety of cheeses from around the world.

Forma was created by two hospitality veterans who have clearly put their expertise into every aspect of the restaurant. From the diverse menu to the wine and beer selection, everything has been carefully curated to provide an exceptional dining experience.

Whether you're in Santa Monica or Venice, you can enjoy Forma's delicious Italian cuisine at either location. So if you're looking for a restaurant that combines traditional Italian flavors with modern twists, look no further than Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar on Navy Street in Los Angeles.

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