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Best Restaurants in Los Angeles
FINE DINING
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Hayato
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This ultra-exclusive, Michelin-starred kaiseki sanctuary is where Chef Brandon Go presents a breathtaking, masterfully structured multi-course seafood menu for just a handful of guests per night.Hayato: This exclusive, one-seating-per-night destination is a true culinary spectacle where Chef Brandon Hayato Go orchestrates a meticulously crafted kaiseki experience. Every ingredient, from the pristine seafood to the seasonal produce, is handled with profound care and presented on exquisite, hand-selected pottery, offering diners a rare, intimate look at the harmony of Japanese seasonality and exacting technique.
Top 5 Fine Dining Places
1. The Little Door
2. 71 Above
3. Girl & Goat Los Angeles
4. Providence
5. Cicada Restaurant and Lounge
CHEAP EATS
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The Win~Dow
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Proof that greatness doesn’t have to break the bank. This walk-up window dishes out some of the crispest, juiciest, most perfectly charred smash cheeseburgers in the city starting at under $5. The Win~Dow has built a cult following by focusing on the “holy trinity” of a perfect casual meal: a delicious, no-frills smash burger, crispy fries, and a reliable kale salad. It’s the ultimate neighborhood spot for those who want a consistently satisfying, high-quality meal without the pretense or the heavy price tag of more “trendy” establishments.
Top 5 Cheap Eat Places
1. Broken Mouth
2. Dino’s Famous Chicken
3. Be U Vietnamese Food
4. Bootleg Tacos
5. The Coop Pizza
ITALIAN
FEATURED RESTAURANT
Bestia
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Bestia continues to define LA’s modern Italian scene with bold, soulful house-cured salumi, exquisite hand-torn pastas, and an electrifying warehouse atmosphere.This A high-energy staple of the Arts District defies convention by serving bold, house-made pastas and wood-fired dishes that feel both sophisticated and rebellious. With its lively atmosphere, expertly curated salumi program, and legendary desserts like the Valrhona Chocolate Budino, it captures the raw, “beast-like” spirit of modern Los Angeles dining.
Top 5 Italian Food Places
1. Carasau Pasta Bar
2. Oste
3. Cesare Restorante
4. Locanda Veneta
5. Sogno Toscano Restaurant
STEAKHOUSE
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Gwen
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Chef Curtis Stone’s upscale butcher shop and restaurant delivers an elite steakhouse experience centered around premium fire-crafted cuts, elegant charcuterie, and top-tier Australian Wagyu.The elegant space functions as a high-end butcher shop by day and a glittering, Art Deco-inspired steakhouse by night. With crystal chandeliers overhead and a kinetic open kitchen, it offers a refined experience where humanely raised meats are wood-fired to perfection, ensuring that every bite is as impressive as the room itself.
Top 5 Steakhouse Places
1. BOA Steakhouse
2. Steak 48
3. Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse
4. Nick and Stef’s Steakhouse
5. Herd & Grace Steak Store
MEXICAN
FEATURED RESTAURANT
Holbox
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Located within the vibrant Mercado La Paloma, this casual, Michelin-starred seafood stand is a testament to the fact that world-class dining doesn’t require white tablecloths. By focusing on the absolute freshness of Yucatán-style preparations—like their incredible bluefin tuna tostada and buttery uni ceviche—it offers one of the most exciting and accessible fine-dining experiences in the entire country.
Top 5 Mexican Food Places
1. Guelaguetza
2. Buena Comida Mexicana
3. Guisados
4. Sol Agave LA LIV
5. Cabrillo
BURGERS
FEATURED RESTAURANT
Pasjoli
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While LA loves its smashburgers, the newly casualized bistro bar burger at Pasjoli—crafted with flawless French technique, an incredibly deep sear, and rich cheese—carries the crown for the city’s ultimate burger experience. Chef Dave Beran’s Santa Monica gem brings a level of grand French technique to the Westside that feels both elevated and comfortably inviting. The restaurant shines through its masterful tableside preparations and seasonal bistro classics, proving that refined, Michelin-starred fine dining can be as soulful and indulgent as it is precise.
Top 5 Burger Places
1. WAX Smash Burgers
2. Burger District LA
3. Patty Boys
4. Glory Burgers
5. Burger 3000
PIZZA
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Pizzeria Mozza
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Nancy Silverton’s legendary temple of dough remains unmatched. Pizzeria Mozza remains beloved for its impeccable, blistered-crust pies and iconic starters like the squash blossom pizza. Whether you are sitting at the bustling counter watching the kitchen team work or enjoying the famous Butterscotch Budino for dessert, the experience is consistently vibrant, reliable, and quintessentially Californian-Italian.
Top 5 Pizza Places
1. Romanaccia
2. Joe’s Pizza West LA
3. Heirloom Pizzeria
4. Fiorelli Pizza
5. Danny Boy’s Famous Original Pizza
CHINESE
FEATURED RESTAURANT
Bistro Na's
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Located in the San Gabriel Valley, this stunning restaurant specializes in Imperial court cuisine. It offers elegantly plated, meticulously prepared dishes that are fit for royalty. It is a destination for those who appreciate high-end, traditional flavors, particularly their signature crispy shrimp and decadent black pepper Angus beef, making it an ideal spot for a celebratory group meal.
Top 5 Chinese Places
1. Taboo Cancun
2. The Tasty Cocina Asiatica
3. Mr. Dumpling
4. Ryoshi Cancun
5. DAO Contemporary Chinese
FRENCH
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Petit Trois
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This quintessential Parisian-style bistro is a masterclass in French comfort food, famously delivering one of the most decadent burgers in the city, the “Big Mec.” While the space is intimate and often bustling, the quality—from the velvety omelets to the rich, butter-drenched fish dishes—consistently hits a high note of indulgence that captures the charm of a classic neighborhood haunt.
Top 5 French Food Places
1. Republique
2. Regalade
3. Ludivine Paris Bakery
4. Meet in Paris French Bistro
5. A Food Affair
SEAFOOD
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Providence (Hollywood)
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For nearly two decades, Chef Michael Cimarusti’s Providence has remained the gold standard for refined, sustainable seafood in Los Angeles. The tasting menu is a testament to purity and precision, blending global influences with classic French technique to create a sophisticated experience that feels both timely and timeless, anchored by a deep commitment to the ocean’s bounty.
Top 5 Seafood Places
1. Holbox
2. LA Crazy Crab
3. Water Grill
4. The Joint Seafood & Uoichiba
5. Fisherman’s Outlet
RAMEN
FEATURED RESTAURANT
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles
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Famous for its hyper-dense, intensely savory 60-hour simmered pork bone broth, Tsujita remains the undisputed king of tsukemen (dipping ramen) in Southern California.Often cited as the definitive ramen experience in Los Angeles, this Sawtelle institution is famous for its intensive, 60-hour-simmered tonkotsu broth and perfectly chewy, custom-made noodles. While the lines for their signature tsukemen (dipping noodles) are a common sight, the payoff—a rich, umami-heavy bowl that transports you straight to Tokyo—is undeniably worth the wait
Top 5 Ramen Places
1. Hinodeya Ramen & Bar
2. Tatsu Ramen
3. Tsujita LA Asian Noodles
4. Jinya Ramen Bar
5. Torisoba Tonsho
JAPANESE
FEATURED RESTAURANT
Sushi Kaneyoshi
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Hidden away in an unassuming location, this serene, minimalist sanctuary is a masterclass in the art of edomae sushi. With every precise knife cut and expertly formed piece of nigiri, Chef Yoshiyuki Inoue demonstrates a profound respect for product and tradition, creating a quiet, contemplative atmosphere that stands out as one of the most refined sushi counters in the city.
Top 5 Japanese Food Places
1. Kumadori
2. LA Hibachi Social Club
3. n/naka
4. Izakaya Funhouse
5. Mutsu
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