Best Bakery and Pizzeria - Santa Monica 2026

Milo + Olive is an all-day neighborhood bakery and pizzeria from partners Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan, the team behind the Rustic Canyon Family of restaurants. Recognized by the MICHELIN Guide California from 2021–2023, the restaurant is known for its seasonal, market-driven cuisine and commitment to sustainably sourced ingredients. Morning offerings feature handcrafted breads, rustic pastries, and hearty egg dishes, while lunch and dinner highlight Zoe’s signature 48-hour pizza dough, wood-fired vegetables and proteins, handmade pastas, and shareable small plates. As the group’s bread-baking hub, Milo + Olive showcases organic whole-grain flours and ever-changing, farmers’ market–inspired sweets. The beverage program includes thoughtfully curated wines and beers, seasonal cocktails, and espresso drinks featuring small-batch roasts from Bonito Coffee, alongside selections from wine director Kathryn Coker.