Main content starts here, tab to start navigating Our Story Élephante From Nick Mathers' Wish You Were Here Group, Élephante restaurants channel the spirit and cuisine of coastal southern Italy. Inspired by travels to Pantelleria and the Aeolian Islands, Élephante transports guests to the Italian Coast through thoughtfully designed spaces and seasonal menus. Born in Los Angeles in 2018, our Santa Monica rooftop location offers stunning ocean views and dramatic sunsets.