Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Restaurants in Marina del Rey
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pizzana
Chef-driven neo-Neapolitan pies with long-fermented dough and thoughtful toppings.
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Pizzana
8.6
Pizzana brings a polished, chef-driven take on neo-Neapolitan pizza to the Marina, with long-fermented dough, precise toppings, and a strong wine and cocktail program. It’s where locals go when they want serious pizza with a more upscale, sit-down experience than the average slice shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe pizza, Neo-Margherita pizza, Diavola-style spicy salami pizza
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven neo-Neapolitan pies with long-fermented dough and thoughtful toppings.
8.5
PLANTA Cocina is a plant-based, design-forward spot overlooking the marina, built for people who want a splashy night out without meat or dairy. The room runs loud and social, with colorful Latin-inspired plates and cocktails that feel tailored for pregame dinners, birthdays, and content-ready group hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ahi Watermelon Nigiri, Bang Bang Broccoli, Mushroom Truffle Pizza
What Makes it Special: High-energy vegan restaurant with glitzy marina-side design and shareable plates.
8.5
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Sweet Treats Escapes
Comfort Food Classics
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SusieCakes is a neighborhood bakery focused on classic American cakes and cupcakes baked from scratch daily, from celebration layer cakes to nostalgic cookies. Locals lean on it for birthdays, office celebrations, and weekend dessert runs thanks to reliable quality and friendly counter service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Old-Fashioned Celebration Layer Cake, Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake, Red Velvet Cupcake
What Makes it Special: From-scratch classic cakes and cupcakes from a celebrated regional bakery brand.
8.4
Bacio di Latte is an Italian gelateria at Waterside Marina del Rey known for dense, ultra-creamy scoops made fresh in-house with organic dairy and imported nuts. Locals come for pistachio, Cioccolato Belga, and Crema & Biscotti after dinners on the marina or as a dedicated dessert stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pistacchio gelato, Cioccolato Belga gelato, Crema & Biscotti gelato
What Makes it Special: Italian-style gelato made fresh daily with organic dairy and imported nuts.