The Italian-Greek Old Venice in Manhattan Beach burned down in 2007 but is now back on the scene, with extensive outdoor seating, an affable bar, an open kitchen and floor-to-ceiling mirrors that make the dining room look far larger than it is; look outside and you'll see the Pacific one short block away, a fine sight as you gorge on large, affordable portions of spaghetti and souvlaki, pizza margherita and shrimp Mykonos.
1001 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach; 310-376-0242