Best Authentic Restaurants in Los Angeles / Orange County

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1. Bestia

4.7

Exceptional(8230)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

2. Antico Nuovo

4.7

Exceptional(847)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 19 times today

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

3. Le Petit Paris

4.7

Exceptional(2880)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

If you ask the brilliant minds behind Le Petit Paris, Fanny and David Rolland, They will say “We were born in a restaurant, literally”. From Grandpa to father, the restaurant business has been a natural part of their daily life.They decided 15 years ago to create their first restaurant in Cannes, Le Petit Paris, Parisian brasserie, located in the middle of the international film festival city.In order to give the opportunity of an unforgettable experience in Cannes to their international clientele, they decided to run a business on the beach with the combination of well being, relaxed and lay down on the beach with a cocktail and enjoying a gastronomic food.David and Fanny were always striving to be surrounded by great collaborators in order to provide a real “savoir-faire” to their clients. They have been known worldwide now thanks to their hard work and dedication.

4. Osteria Mozza

4.7

Exceptional(7357)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 35 times today

Presided over by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nancy Silverton, Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza celebrates traditional Italian cuisine and seasonality. From our iconic Mozzarella Bar to exquisite handmade pasta to Grilled Beef Tagliata or our signature Rosemary Olive Oil Cakes, Osteria Mozza has revolutionized Italian cuisine in Los Angeles. Our all-Italian wine list continues this sensibility by offering bottlings from the country's finest producers, with a focus on Piedmont, Friuli and Tuscany. We kindly request you alert your server of any dietary restrictions upon seating or when making your reservation. For parties of 8, we offer a preselected family-style menu and accept bookings directly through our Reservations line at (323) 297-0100. Additions welcomed, no substitutions. This menu is priced at $100 per guest, not including tax, tip or beverage upon consumption. For bookings larger than 8 guests, please email our Events Team at events@mozza-la.com for more information.

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5. Fixins Soul Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(4333)

Price: Moderate

• Soul food • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

*We encourage all guests to plan ahead for parking to ensure your reservation time is met.*We have a 15-minute grace period. If you will be arriving later than the grace period, please message us on OpenTable or your reservation will be cancelled. *All dining experiences are limited to 90 minutes to accommodate all reservations.*We accept reservations for up to 8 guests. *All parties of 9+ can visit www.fixinssoulkitchencatering.com to fill out an inquiry form for large parties. We will be in touch between 24 to 48 hours with further details.*Each reservation is treated separately. We cannot guarantee nearby seating for separate reservations.*We ask that your full party be present in order to be seated.*An automatic 20% service charge is included for all parties of 6+ w/ the option to split checks up to 3 times, max.

6. Kato

4.8

Exceptional(322)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Kato serves seasonally-focused tasting menus influenced by Taiwan and Asian American nostalgia. Dining Room Tasting Menu │ $325 The dining room tasting menu focuses on seasonality and innovation. Bar Tasting Menu │ $185The bar tasting menu is a slightly abbreviated collection of classic Kato dishes. An 18% fair wage and operational fee has been added to your bill. It goes to provide elevated, comprehensive benefits, as well as consistent, livable wages for all staff. Though many of our guests choose to leave gratuity for exemplary service, it is neither necessary nor expected, though it is greatly appreciated. This gratuity will be shared by all hourly staff.

7. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.

8. Guelaguetza

4.5

Awesome(382)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Koreatown

Booked 8 times today

Guelaguetza, an authentic Mexican restaurant, is run by a family who migrated from Oaxaca, Mexico. The restaurant is known for its handpicked ingredients and commitment to showcasing family recipes. Customers praise the authenticity of the food, with comments like 'excellent authentic food', 'very authentic and never disappoints' and 'flavorful, Oaxacan food'. The restaurant also features live music, which enhances the lively ambiance. The family's dedication to maintaining the quality and authenticity of their dishes is reflected in the reviews, making Guelaguetza a highly recommended Mexican restaurant in LA.

9. LA Cha Cha Chá

4.5

Awesome(1327)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Arts District

Booked 7 times today

LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $30 per person. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period, after this time, your booking will be moved to the top of our waiting list. Parties of 1-2 reserve the table for 1.5 hours. Parties of 3-4 reserve the table for 2 hours. Parties of 5-6 reserve the table for 2.5 hours. Parties of 7+ reserve the table for 3 hours. - We do not take requests for specific tables- Reservations are weather permitted

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10. Angelini Osteria - Beverly Blvd

4.8

Exceptional(2576)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 9 times today

Celebrated and beloved destination for authentic Italian cuisine by Gino Angelini | Est 2001

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Samanthavip
Los Angeles •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful anniversary dinner! Our server, Jen was so friendly and kind. Immediately gave us complimentary Prosecco to celebrate. She reviewed the menu with us and advised us based on preferences. We had the mozzarella bi bufala, the orecchiette, raviolo, Caesar salad, and the braised beef cheek special. Everything was so delicious! Cannot wait to go back!
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Osteria MozzaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.7
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Tim
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food is always good had the oxtails and artichoke dip both were very tasty and fresh. Went on a weekend on weekends definitely need a reservation
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Fixins Soul KitchenPrice: Moderate• Soul food• Downtown
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4.7
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paul
San Diego •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
the dishes were quite inventive and not the sort of things we encounter in san diego restaurants. the squab pasta was amazingly tasty, the branzino perfectly prepared and delicious and the broccoli with olive oil, garlic and lemon couldn't have been better. the honeycomb ice cream and cannoli were just the right ending to our wonderful meal. the wine list was also inventive and the bottle of sicilian grillo blend paired perfectly with our dishes.
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Antico NuovoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.7
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Jesse
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Let me just say that everything we ordered was chef’s kiss 🤌🏻 the ambience and attentiveness of the staff is also top tier. Definitely coming back soon.
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BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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Maya
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Went for my anniversary and overall it was great. The staff were attentive and the vibes definitely fit with the occasion. Food was great, tried something new such as escargot and steak tar tar. For me it was okay I wanted to try it but to others it’s probably better, Still was fun to try. Live music so it was a bit loud and hard to hear my boyfriend but it was still a fun experience. Expected to pay a lot more than I did so that was a surprise to see. I’d definitely go there again to try more of their menu.
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Le Petit ParisPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.7

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201 restaurants available nearby

1. Bestia

2. Antico Nuovo

3. Le Petit Paris

4. Osteria Mozza

5. Fixins Soul Kitchen

6. Kato

7. Manuela

8. Guelaguetza

9. LA Cha Cha Chá

10. Angelini Osteria - Beverly Blvd

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