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Cafe Closes Its Doors at Santa Monica Place Location

Italian cafe in Santa Monica Place appears to have closed, though signage remains

By Toi Creel

Ugo Café in Santa Monica Place appears to have closed its doors for good.

Though the restaurant did not announce an official closure on its social media channels, the doors inside of the café has remained closed during business hours. Signage is still up, but the Santa Monica location has been taken off the restaurant’s website. The Downtown Los Angeles and Culver City locations remain open.

The Santa Monica Mirror did reach out to the restaurant for comment, but have not received a comment.

As described by the restaurant’s website,

“Ugo Cafe is an authentic and charming Italian Restaurant serving Award Winning Pizza, Classic and Filled fresh Pasta, delicious Homemade Artisan Gelato, impeccable Wine, tasty Cocktails and traditional Italian Dishes and Desserts All made with an irresistible Passion.

The Santa Monica location was on the first floor of Santa Monica Place.

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