Santa Monica newcomer Colapasta is servingthree Italian courses for $20. Everyone starts with the roasted Jerusalem artichoke soup before moving onto pasta (lasagna, squid ink bavette, agnolotti). Enjoy gelato and an espresso before heading back to the office.

La Pizza & La Pastatucked inside Century City’s Eataly is serving two courses for $15. On the antipasti menu are roasted brussel sprouts, fresh mozzarella, and arugula salad with Parmesan cheese. Main courses include quite a few fresh pastas and wood-fired pizzas.

For those in the mood for ‘cue, look no further than the simpletwo-meat menu for $20at Maple Block. The centerpiece is a quarter pound of brisket and a half pound of pork spare ribs, rounded out by a choice of two sides. Wash everything down with a cold beer that’s included in the price too.

Take Redondo Beach newcomer Mosa for a spin for$20 and three courses. The Simms Restaurant Group alums are serving up seafood-leaning Italian favorites like lasagna, cacio e pepe, and chocolate hazelnut truffles.

Don’t hesitate to go carb wild when it comes to Wildcraft’sthree-course menu for $25. Start with arancini or garlic knots, then move onto cavatelli or ravioli, before finishing with a slice of passion fruit cheesecake.

Las Vegas transplant Aburiya Raku is serving up a simple and satisfying$15 menuwhere diners choose a spicy tuna roll, blue crab roll, or grilled salmon. Salad, miso soup, dessert, and green tea are all included.

Chef Josh Kennedy’s the Gray Tavern in Studio City focuses on pure comfort withtwo-courses for $20. The mac and cheese with cavatappi makes for a hearty starter, while the cheeseburger brings it all home.

It’s hard to beat Chao Krung’s$15 three-course menuthat starts with tom kha soup, moves into pad thai with tofu, and finishes with sticky rice with coconut ice cream.

The hearty$20 lunchat APL includes a choice of barbecued meat (brisket, pulled-pork, pork ribs), choice of side (baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw), a cookie for dessert, and a non-alcoholic drink.

For an Italian-American lunch, head to Cosa Buona for the$15 two-course menu. To start are olives and garlic bread, along with a market salad with shaved Parmesan. Choices for mains include an Italian hoagie and two kinds of pizza.

Echo Park institution Taix is sticking to French classics with a$20 two-course menu. The moules maison are a must to start while the beef Bourguignon is another solid pick.

Two savory courses are on deck for $20at Erwin Tjahyad’s Indonesian-influenced spot. Start with an order of the fried chicken wings or spicy papaya salad, then move on to a noodle soup with bone broth served with a protein of choice.