Vespertine

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   Jordane

   Mexico City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A Journey Through the Cosmos at Vespertine There are meals, and then there are experiences—transcendent, immersive, and otherworldly. Vespertine is not just a restaurant; it is an odyssey, a symphony of senses, a dialogue between space, sound, and taste. Returning after six years, I found myself stepping into a realm where time dissolves and the familiar constructs of dining are reimagined. The architecture, stark yet poetic, sets the stage for an experience that unfolds like a dream—each course a revelation, each sip of wine a new movement in an unfolding sonata. The cuisine at Vespertine is alchemy—flavors that collide and intertwine, textures that surprise, an interplay of hot and cold, soft and crisp, delicate yet profound. Each dish is composed with the precision of an artist and the curiosity of an explorer, designed not only to be eaten but to be felt, contemplated, and remembered. The service is a quiet choreography, an effortless ballet of knowledge and intuition. The servers—guardians of this ethereal space—hold within them a depth of understanding, guiding guests through the journey with a reverence that matches the art they present. From room to room, the experience evolves, shifting in tone, in light, in sensation. Each space within Vespertine whispers a different story, pulling the diner deeper into its gravity, blurring the line between reality and reverie. Six years have passed, yet Vespertine remains a beacon of avant-garde gastronomy, an experience not merely consumed but lived. It is not just a dinner; it is a meditation, a crescendo, an awakening. To dine here is to surrender—to the unknown, to the surreal, to the extraordinary.
   

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   Omar

   VIP

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing restaurant. Incredible environment and food.
   

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   Tod

   VIP

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best meals — and dining experiences — I’ve ever had. Should have 3 Michelin stars…
   

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   David

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   spectacular meal! creatively gorgeous, delicious dishes and impeccable service. thank you so much!
   

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   Salman

   VIP

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Top three dining experience of my life. Proud that we have a restaurant like this in LA.
   

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   Diego

   Los Angeles

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very few places in Los Angeles will provide this level of creativity, originality, attention to detail, or an experience as memorable as Vespertine. One of the best restaurants in the world for sure. It is also so refreshing to have such a diverse set of fixed courses and just trust the chef. Dinner for two with drinks can easily surpass $1,500 once you include the tip, but it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it is totally worth it.
   

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   Candace

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A creative and unique experience. Choice ingredients; unexpected, delightful, explosive flavor combinations. Overall, a happy and memorable dining experience!
   

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   Graham

   VIP

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding from start to finish. All 12 courses were fun, different, delicious, and beautiful. We had the Dynamic pairing, which offered a mix of champaigne, red and white wine, sake, beer, and non-alc juices. It was just right in terms of the amount of booze. The staff were also amazing!
   

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   Reneh

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 5 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely incredible experience, surpassed all expectations!
   

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    Kristianna

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Vespertine had so much to offer, from the sculptural architecture of the building to the understated elegance of each piece of tableware, but the true star of course, was the food. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared not to wow with fancy ingredients but w the creativity of the chef’s vision and the intentionality behind the execution. Each dish impressed with its unique flavors we’ve never experienced anywhere else. My fav was the spring course made of wild flowers grown on the premises.
    

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