$$$$ • Europea moderna • Venecia
Under the arches of one of the oldest buildings in Venice Beach, half a block from the boardwalk, Market brings modern Italian cooking to the historic 72 Market Street. Twelve-foot glass doors open onto the street, a 20-foot bar anchors the room, and the patio catches the ocean breeze.The kitchen cooks seasonally, with California produce, seafood and pasta made in house. Start with oysters, crispy squash blossoms with Bellwether Farms ricotta or king salmon crudo, then share the way Italians do: spicy vodka Lumache, rigatoni carbonara, charred branzino or hanger steak for the table. Save room for the Basque cheesecake or tiramisu.The wine list leans Italian, and the cocktails draw on unsung Italian liqueurs and amari. Every day from 5:30 to 6:30pm, Aperitivo brings spritzes, Negronis and small bites to the bar and patio.Dinner for two, a birthday or a big group, Market is the neighborhood Italian restaurant in Venice Beach. Dog-friendly patio, walk-ins welcome.
