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1. Providence
4.9
Exceptional(4408)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Hollywood
Booked 23 times today
For over a decade, Providence has elevated the standard of modern American seafood restaurants. We invite you to experience Chef Michael Cimarusti’s award-winning cuisine in the heart of Los Angeles, welcomed by one of LA’s legendary hosts, co-owner Donato Poto.Corkage is $100 per bottle for the first two 750 ml bottles, $150 for the third, with a three bottle maximum per table.
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2. Santuari
4.7
Exceptional(947)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Toluca Lake
Welcome to Santuari, a Balearic-inspired oasis dedicated to creating unforgettable private events and select social gatherings. While we've transitioned from our previous role as a full-service restaurant, our elegant venue continues to offer the same exceptional culinary experience and craft cocktail program that earned us recognition throughout the region.Our Mediterranean-influenced space combines rustic luxury with sophisticated charm, featuring a full professional kitchen and artisanal bar program. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a grand gathering, our dedicated team brings the same attention to detail and culinary excellence that made us a dining destination, now focused on making your private event extraordinary.
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3. Pagliacci's Trattoria Taverna
4.7
Exceptional(234)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Studio City
Booked 2 times today
Pagliacci's Trattoria Tavern in Studio City serves a wide variety of wines, has a premium selection of beer and offers a menu of American and Italian food items. All of the ingredients are fresh. Even the focaccia bread here receives rave reviews. Other great starters to consider are the tropicale salad, as well as amazing homemade fresh pastas. The chicken parmigiano at Pagliacci's Trattoria Tavern is also very popular. Another item to try at Pagliacci's Trattoria Tavern is the lasagna with homemade sauce. If you have room, the tiramisu here is huge and topped with a dusting of cinnamon and raspberry sauce. There is also a delicious hazelnut gelato.
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4. The Velvet Martini Lounge
4.2
Awesome(69)
Price: Expensive
• Lounge • Studio City
Themed dining experience set in the glory days of old Hollywood. This Rat Pack-inspired lounge features live music nightly around the piano bar (yes, that's a bar built on our working piano!) and lush seating. Classic 1950's flavors are elevated in our upscale cocktails and full menu. Join us to see what The Velvet Martini Lounge can offer you.
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5. Amarone Kitchen and Bar
4.9
Exceptional(97)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Hollywood
Booked 2 times today
Amarone Kitchen & Bar is an Italian family owned restaurant where organic ingredients are used whenever possible. We make all our breads, pastas, sauces and desserts in house daily. Dining at Amarone is like being in Italy with an intimate and cozy setting and delicious simple food
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6. Le Petit Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1820)
Price: Expensive
• French • Sherman Oaks
Booked 14 times today
Diners can enjoy some of the most authentic French food in the valley when they visit Le Petit Restaurant. With the air of a bistro that has come straight from a Paris street, Le Petit serves French fare and adds its own California twist. The look and feel make it a great date spot that is conveniently open for late night dining. The interior is masked in an Art Deco decor, framed by high ceilings and filled with candle-lit and linen-covered tables, framed art adorning the colorful walls, white curved booths, and hardwood floors. The menu runs through a range of creative dishes, like the blackened salmon, grilled entrecote (rib-eye steak), escargot, herb-roasted chicken, and more, including daily specials. On Monday and Tuesday nights Le Petit offers a special 1.5 pound live Maine lobster, with soup or salad for $49.95 A notable wine list and full bar give diners ample drink choices. Le Petit Restaurant is available for private parties
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7. Bacari Sherman Oaks
4.7
Exceptional(1378)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sherman Oaks
Booked 130 times today
Bacari Sherman Oaks is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 6th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our loungey indoor Parlour Room, our bright and airy Sunroom, or in one of our many comfortable outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Sherman Oaks.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Sherman Oaks is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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8. Capri at Eataly Los Angeles
4.4
Awesome(411)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Century City
Booked 27 times today
Capri is the quintessential Mediterranean island inviting you to experience its beauty first-hand. It’s an island frequented by influential individuals who anticipate not just its scenic beauty, but also the culinary delights it offers. Our chef and beverage director, both hailing from Naples, infuse their traditions and authenticity into every dish. From our signature fish, zucchini flower, broccoli rabe, tomatoes, basil, spices and citrus, our dishes are a celebration of Italian culinary excellence. The menu also includes our unique homemade scialatielli pastas, ravioli capresi, pesce all’acqua pazza, and famous ragu Napoletano. Finally, don’t miss the opportunity to savor a delectable pizza from our brick ovens, showcasing the diverse Italian cuisine Capri has to offer.
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9. LULU - Los Angeles
4.8
Exceptional(173)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Westwood
Booked 56 times today
Conceived with legendary chef and food activist Alice Waters and led by acclaimed chef, writer, and cookbook author David Tanis, Lulu is a shared celebration of good food that is good for the planet. Lulu is a restaurant committed to prioritizing sustainability through local, regenerative food and design. Our mission focuses on procuring food directly from small, nearby farms practicing regenerative organic agriculture, which results in wholesome, delicious food grown using methods that combat the climate crisis.Our restaurant is named after a wise Provencal cook, Lulu Peyraud, whose cooking and hospitality at Domaine Tempier in Bandol, France has always inspired David and Alice. ​
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10. Osteria Vera
4.8
Exceptional(1261)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brentwood
Booked 22 times today
Call the Restaurant for Extra Availability!“OSTERIA VERA” the new true Italian dining experience.Giorgio Pierangeli, Owner and Founder of Pecorino Restaurant, has partnered with Celebrity Chef Nicola Mastronardi to bring an authentic Italian Osteria dining experience to one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in Brentwood. Osteria Vera offers a cozy yet upscale setting. The menu is a testament to Italian culinary excellence, featuring homemade pasta, regional specialties, grilled or roasted meats, pizza, and fish.Both Giorgio Pierangeli and Nicola Mastronardi are graduates of culinary schools in Italy and have honed their skills in some of the finest establishments across Italy, Europe, and the USA. Over the years, they have catered to many distinguished list of celebrity clients. They have now just teamed up to bring L.A. Osteria Vera!

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