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Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California is home to a thriving food scene with a wide variety of dining options for every taste and occasion. Whether you’re searching for the best restaurants in Los Angeles, popular local favorites, or top-rated places to eat, this guide highlights the most visited and highly recommended restaurants across the city.

From casual eateries to upscale dining experiences, discover where locals and visitors love to eat in Los Angeles.

Award-Winning & Recognized Restaurants in Los Angeles

Discover some of the most celebrated restaurants in Los Angeles, from Michelin-recognized dining destinations and Bib Gourmand selections to James Beard Award winners, OpenTable Icons, and RestaurantListings Editor's Picks. Whether you're searching for an unforgettable fine dining experience, a chef-driven neighborhood favorite, or a restaurant recognized for exceptional hospitality, explore some of the city's most distinguished places to dine.

434 Votes
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Morihiro

  • 1115 Sunset Blvd Ste 100, Los Angeles, California, 90012
  • Thursday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • $50 and over
  • Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • MICHELIN 1 Star 2025 , OpenTable Icons
348 Votes
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Gwen

  • 6600 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90028-7160
  • Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • $50 and over
  • Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Steak
  • MICHELIN 1 Star 2023 , OpenTable Icons
286 Votes
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Saffy's

  • 4845 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90029
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • $31 to $50
  • Middle Eastern
  • MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023 , OpenTable Icons
356 Votes
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Meteora

  • 6703 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90038-3411
  • Thursday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • $50 and over
  • Californian
  • MICHELIN 1 Star 2025, MICHELIN 1 Star 2024 , OpenTable Icons
327 Votes
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Osteria Mozza

  • 6602 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90038
  • Thursday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • $50 and over
  • Italian, Mediterranean
  • MICHELIN 1 Star 2024, MICHELIN Green 2024, MICHELIN 1 Star 2023 , OpenTable Icons
415 Votes
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Kato

  • 777 S Alameda St building 1 suite 114, Los Angeles, California, 90025-2706
  • Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • $50 and over
  • Contemporary Asian, Californian, Taiwanese
  • MICHELIN 1 Star 2025, MICHELIN 1 Star 2024, MICHELIN 1 Star 2023 , OpenTable Icons
516 Votes
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Providence

  • 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90038
  • Thursday 5:45 pm - 9:15 pm
  • $50 and over
  • Seafood, Contemporary American, Californian
  • OpenTable Icons 2026, MICHELIN 3 Stars 2026, OpenTable Icons 2025, MICHELIN 3 Stars 2025, OpenTable Icons 2024, MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024, MICHELIN Green 2024, MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023 , OpenTable Icons

Top Restaurants in Los Angeles

From popular neighborhood spots to destination dining, Los Angeles offers something for every taste. Use our curated listings to find the top restaurants in Los Angeles based on popularity, reviews, and overall dining experience.

178 Votes
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Terroni - LA

  • 802 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, California, 90014
  • Dinner Tue-Thu, Sun 4:00...
  • $31 to $50
  • Italian, Pizzeria
179 Votes
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Maru - Santa Monica

  • 12400 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90025
  • Lunch Monday - Friday: 1...
  • $31 to $50
  • Sushi, French, Fusion / Eclectic
185 Votes
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B.S. Taqueria

  • 514 W 7th St, Los Angeles, California, 90014
  • Monday - Thursday 11:30a...
  • $30 and under
  • Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
186 Votes
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The Morrison

  • 3179 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90039
  • Dinner Sunday - Thursday...
  • $30 and under
  • American, Gastro Pub
176 Votes
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Q

  • 521 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, California, 90014
  • Lunch Tue-Fri 12:00 pm-1:...
  • $50 and over
  • Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
183 Votes
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Colori Kitchen

  • 2019 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90006
  • Dinner Weekend Takeout/Ca...
  • $30 and under
  • Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
184 Votes
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Cafe Verona

  • 201 S. La Brea, Los Angeles, California, 90036
  • Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am-4...
  • $30 and under
  • Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cafe
171 Votes
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Hyperion Public - Silver Lake

  • 2538 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90027
  • DINNER Sunday - Wednesday...
  • $30 and under
  • Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, American
175 Votes
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Beer Belly

  • 532 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90020
  • Lunch Saturday & Sun...
  • $30 and under
  • Gastro Pub, Contemporary American
170 Votes
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Messhall Kitchen

  • 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90027
  • Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am-...
  • $30 and under
  • Californian, American, Seafood
175 Votes
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Franco on Melrose

  • 6919 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90038
  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday...
  • $30 and under
  • Italian, Contemporary European
166 Votes
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Miceli's - Universal

  • 3655 Cahuenga Blvd W, Los Angeles, California, 90068
  • Open for Lunch and Dinner...
  • $30 and under
  • Italian
156 Votes
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The Six - WLA

  • 10668 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90064
  • Lunch Daily: 11:30am - 4...
  • $30 and under
  • American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
174 Votes
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En Sushi

  • 11651 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90025
  • Lunch: Monday - Friday: 1...
  • $31 to $50
  • Japanese, Sushi
147 Votes
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Post & Beam

  • 3767 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles, California, 90008
  • Tuesday - Thursday: 11:30...
  • $30 and under
  • Californian, Soul food
166 Votes
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The Bel Air

  • 662 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90049
  • Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2:...
  • $31 to $50
  • American, Contemporary American, Seafood
170 Votes
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Slow Fish - Los Angeles

  • 5406 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90036
  • Lunch Monday - Friday: 1...
  • $30 and under
  • Sushi, Asian, Fusion / Eclectic
180 Votes
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Hamasaku

  • 11043 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90025-3523
  • Lunch: Monday - Friday: 1...
  • $31 to $50
  • Sushi, Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates
173 Votes
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Shaherzad Restaurant

  • 1422 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90024
  • Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 1...
  • $30 and under
  • Middle Eastern, Persian, Vegetarian / Vegan
176 Votes
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The Park Restaurant

  • 1400 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90026
  • Lunch Monday - Friday: 1...
  • $30 and under
  • Contemporary American, International, Asian
148 Votes
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Rose & Vine

  • 724 Vine St, Los Angeles, California, 90038
  • Lunch: Monday - Friday; 1...
  • $30 and under
  • Wine Bar, Contemporary American, American
147 Votes
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Candela Taco Bar & Lounge

  • 831 S la Brea Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90036
  • Lunch: Wednesday:11:30 a...
  • $30 and under
  • Mexican

More About Restaurants in Los Angeles

Best Restaurants in Los Angeles by Cuisine

If you already know what you’re craving, browse by cuisine to find the best places to eat in Los Angeles faster.

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Why Los Angeles Is a Great City for Food

Los Angeles’s food scene is shaped by local culture, regional ingredients, and a growing community of chefs and independent restaurants. Whether you want casual comfort food or an elevated dining experience, there are plenty of highly rated restaurants in Los Angeles worth exploring.

How We Rank the Best Restaurants in Los Angeles

Restaurants are featured and ranked using a combination of popularity and visitor interest, online reviews and ratings, reputation and consistency, and overall dining experience. Our goal is to help diners discover restaurants people genuinely love — from well-known favorites to hidden gems.

Los Angeles Restaurant FAQs

The best restaurants in Los Angeles include top-rated and popular dining spots known for quality food, service, and overall experience.

Many of the city’s best restaurants are located in popular neighborhoods and dining districts throughout Los Angeles.

Some popular restaurants recommend reservations, especially during weekends and peak dining hours.

Los Angeles offers a wide range of restaurants, including casual dining, fine dining, international cuisine, and family-friendly options.

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