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1. CENTO
4.8
Exceptional(894)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Mid-City
Booked 41 times today
BREAKING THE MEDITERRANEAN MOLD. CENTO RESTAURANT IS INSPIRED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES.
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2. Republique
4.7
Exceptional(5255)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Hollywood
Booked 68 times today
République, located in Miracle Mile, is owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke. Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, the historic building in which it resides was originally erected in 1929 by Charlie Chaplin, and later transformed into the iconic La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant. République builds on this storied past, offering a gastronomic environment imbued with history and grandeur. The space features a casual bakery, café, and bar in the front with a more formal dining area located in the rear, serving a French-inspired menu created daily by our chefs.
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3. Antico Nuovo
4.8
Exceptional(860)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hollywood
Booked 43 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.
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4. Cannabis Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(664)
Price: Expensive
• American • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
Booked 87 times today
The Original Cannabis Cafe is a welcoming space for those who are cannabis connoisseurs and those who are canna-curious. Our comprehensive Flower Menu offers everything from pre-rolls, flower, small edibles and beverages to premium smoking accessories and all the way up to concentrates for experienced connoisseurs. If you're new to cannabis or haven't consumed in a while, our Flower Hosts will make recommendations and guide your experience. Our cafe offers tourists and locals the opportunity to experience cannabis in a sociable, restaurant-style atmosphere. There hasn’t been anything like this in existence for over 100 years, dating back to pre-prohibition era cannabis tea pads. We’re excited to set the standard on what a US-based cannabis cafe is, and share this rare experience with our like-minded (and inquisitive) cannabis community.
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5. chi SPACCA
4.8
Exceptional(1403)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Hollywood
Booked 21 times today
Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.
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6. Catch LA
4.7
Exceptional(10202)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Hollywood
Booked 140 times today
Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, Catch LA features modern renditions of classic dishes served in a streaming, shareable style of dining. The retractable rooftop haven marries simple yet elegant, seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and a lively atmosphere complete with a unique, open-air dining room and breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. The menu features signature dishes including the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, A5 Japanese Wagyu on a hot rock, Mushroom Spaghetti, and Cantonese Lobster.
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7. Openaire
4.5
Awesome(2322)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Koreatown
Booked 35 times today
Native Angeleno, surfer and two-Michelin star chef Josiah Citrin brings a culinary vision built around California’s bounty from land and sea to Openaire. The menu and ingredients reflect the seasons and the interplay of cultural influences that define LA, serving in a lush greenhouse and tented garden oasis on the 2nd floor terrace at the LINE hotel, in the heart of K-Town.For inquiries of 10+ guests, please email us at: Openaire@TheLineHotel.com.
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8. Katsuya - L.A. Live
4.5
Awesome(2808)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 28 times today
Katsuya is the Los Angeles Times Readers’ Choice "Best Sushi Restaurant" in Southern California and one of OpenTable's "50 Hottest Restaurants in the U.S." Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya by Starck is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors to the American palate. Signature dishes include Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Miso-Marinated Black Cod. With superb talent and exacting precision, Katsuya by Starck is changing the face of Japanese cuisine.
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9. The Hideaway
4.5
Awesome(899)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Beverly Hills
Booked 57 times today
Hidden inside the Rodeo Collection in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Hideaway features a beautiful outdoor patio, intimate indoor private cabanas, and an exquisite bar. Join us for a culinary journey filled with the rich and vibrant flavors of Mexico, complemented by our handcrafted margaritas.
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10. The Ivy
4.8
Exceptional(8266)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Beverly Hills
Booked 93 times today
To our Ivy family,We are open for indoor and outdoor dining and hope to see you soon.Please note any requests for outside seating cannot be guaranteed.All the best!

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  • Adrienne
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was mine and my three friends first time dining at La Ong. We had a great experience! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a warm smile and welcomed. Everything we ordered was excellent! The food, service and ambiance was all very well executed! I've recently returned from a trip to Bangkok and now I know where I can revisit a piece of it here in LA. We had the organic fresh green rolls (I need them to bottle the peanut sauce.lol), crab fried rice, sea bass southern thai curry, holy basil noodles and the dirty wagu beef! I would order everything again!
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    La OngPrice: Moderate• Thai• Beverly Hills
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    4.7
  • zaynah
    Tampa / Central Florida West •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Dec 2024
    Bartenders and servers were very attentive and kind, the place is overall gorgeous and unique looking, we really enjoyed the speakeasy downstairs as well I believe the bartender downstairs name was Phil? And he played some oldie speakeasy vibes music that really made it feel like an actual speakeasy. Food and drinks were delicious!! I think my only “complaint” was that our slider buns were a little bit too toasty for my taste. Definitely will be trying a brunch here next time!!
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    Proabition DTLAPrice: Moderate• American• Little Tokyo
    •
    4
  • Sandra
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 7 Dec 2024
    The food was outstanding! We of course love the venue. The staff was superb except for our waiter :( this the main reason of the 4 stars.
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    Que Barbaro at Level 8Price: Expensive• South American• Downtown
    •
    4.5
  • Reynaldo
    Los Angeles •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Dec 2024
    Good service and good food. Worth trying! We celebrated my husband’s bday on a Sunday night. The host is very attentive. We enjoyed it!
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    Daedo SikdangPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Koreatown
    •
    4.8
  • RobertVIP
    Los Angeles •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Nov 2024
    I had Thanksgiving here with a friend who wanted something untraditional. The food was delicious and the service was very attentive and helpful. It was a fantastic experience. Please don’t ruin it for me in the future by going there for Thanksgiving. You can go there any time!
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    TsuriPrice: Moderate• Sushi• West Hollywood
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    5

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