208 RODEO RESTAURANT
Read morePerched atop the steps of Via Rodeo, 208 Rodeo's sunny terrace offers a unique, bird's eye view of the famous Beverly Wilshire Hotel. A smiling staff welcomes you any time of day, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. From simple tuna tartare to mini burgers and a wide selection of salads, this fine dining establishment offers creative California cuisine and the best value in this upscale neighborhood. A great place to enjoy Beverly Hills.
Daikokuya Little Tokyo
Read moreLovers of ramen - those delicious Japanese wheat noodle soups - look no further than Daikokuya in Little Tokyo. Hearty, velvety and no-nonsense, the dishes perfectly embody the tradition of this popular Japanese specialty, nourishing and served with speed. The atmosphere adds to the interest of the place: the skai benches, the old posters of Japanese movies and ads, and the sixties soundtrack will take you to the Japan of the 1960s.
KISMET
Read moreKismet is one of the landmarks of East L.A. hipsters. We can prove them right, because these little plates to share are simply perfect. Inspired by Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine, lemon and sesame chicken, falafel vegans, hummus with pesto and fresh onion and eggplant salads are modern, creative and exquisite. The blond wood decor is refreshing and the minimalist atmosphere enhances these well-crafted dishes. The restaurant is small, so a reservation is essential in the evening, unless you are only two guests: in this case, you can try your luck at the last minute.
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
Read moreA lot of people, a lot of noise, the atmosphere is very friendly. You can dine in one of the rooms, at the bar or on the terrace overlooking the marina. The large number of tables makes it possible to accommodate all the fine palates in search of new flavours. Salads, pizzas and especially cheesecakes generously drizzled with whipped cream are offered here. Don't miss the delicious white chocolate raspberry truffle. You will wait, but the service is remarkably well organized. Be careful, the cheesecakes are gargantuan!
LALA’S GRILL
Read moreEnjoy the shaded terrace of this restaurant, which offers a menu of sandwiches, pasta and Argentinean specialities. It serves, among other things, beautiful pieces of certified meat (Angus). The plates are consistent and you can eat them in any budget.
SCHATZI ON MAIN
Read moreThis restaurant is closely linked to Arnold Schwarzeneger who is the manager. Knowing that it comes from time to time, we cannot help looking for it. His fans will appreciate the posters of his films at the walls. The vaulted room and shaded terrace make it a popular restaurant of the. The kitchen is California, pasta, pizza, with of course, keys… Austrian, including the inevitable Bière beer!
GLADSTONES
Read moreHis situation is such that we want to stop there. Facing the ocean, slightly behind the hill, the place breathes strength, just from the angle of these two places to magic names: Sunset Boulevard and Pacific Palisades. Considered to be one of the most famous restaurants of the entire coast. American classic kitchen, fish and seafood.
LA PARRILLA
Read moreLa Parrilla has been in existence for 30 years and has had time to perfect his kitchen. We come here for his parrilladas and his brochetas. The pollito in pipián (young chicken seed seed) is also a more in the menu. Happy hours are still very user-friendly; We love the patio where you can enjoy your meal at ease. La Parrilla is also an original address for the weekend brunch.
TASTE ON MELROSE
Read moreIn a typical, trendy West Hollywood decor, we serve delicious international cuisine with Italian accents. The patio is pleasant but unfortunately quickly taken. Perhaps because, as often in the neighborhood, the interior looks particularly noisy.
CAFECITO ORGANICO
Read moreOne of the latest members of the Third Wave Coffee movement in Silver Lake has settled in one of these developing streets, Hoover Street. Here, the coffee is South American, authentic, generous, creamy and perfectly roasted. Sheltered from the sun under a canvas stretched out in the patio, you can relax alone or with friends, away from traffic. Latin and tamale atmosphere (steamed cornbread, stuffed with meat, cheese and vegetables) from Oaxaca for breakfast... a dolce vita toute angeleno.
YAMASHIRO
Read moreThis restaurant, famous for its Japanese and continental cuisine, is also known for the beauty of its surroundings. Along the Hollywood hills, it faces the city (side Westside). Its authentic th-century pagoda imported from Japan is the centrepiece surrounded by a unique set of pools and waterfalls.
BREAKFAST BY SALT’S CURE
Read moreInventive, trendy and healthy cuisine that favors local products specializing in breakfast and brunch.
THE CURIOUS PALATE
Read moreWalking into a shopping mall, you'd never expect to come across an address like this. But this restaurant has a simple concept: everything here is homemade, using seasonal produce. From burgers and their absolutely delicious fries to superb pasta with pea pesto, healthy salads and all kinds of sandwiches, the dishes are delicate, fresh and tasty. Plus: a fine selection of local beers. Excellent value for money. Finally, a special mention for the warm welcome.
HUGO'S
Read moreThe dinner at Hugo is good, but it comes with breakfast and brunch, prepared with organic ingredients. Scrambled, pancake and vegetarian eggs combine perfectly with a refined cocktail, such as Mangorita. The trophy returns to Pasta Mama and Pasta Papa, two of the most addictifs pasta dishes.
KINO SUSHI
Read moreLocated on the Walk of Fame, this small, unpretentious Japanese restaurant is worth a visit for its attractive rolls card. The compositions are particularly well cared for. You will surely find your happiness between the classic rolls, the rolls cooked in frying and those filled with meat or cooked fish. The terrace is very noisy, because it gives directly onto the boulevard. You can dine at the bar to see the masters at work!
FURAIBO
Read moreHe's the tebasaki specialist, roasted chicken wings. The menu includes over 30 varieties of grilled fish, dozens of vegetables and kushiyaki. The place is noisy and lively; many Japanese students and young professionals come back here, in the heart of the Sawtel district that is nicknamed, not without reason, Japantown.
KATSUYA BRENTWOOD
Read moreThis restaurant has an air of Lost in Translation with its neon and black colours. Katsuya offers a menu of excellent sushi, in new kitchen mode. Shrimp and grilled meats with fish specialities, always prepared with passion and inventiveness. This is the Posh Posh meeting.
WURSTKÜCHE
Read moreThe Wurstküche, literally the "sausage kitchen", offers hot dogs and sausages imported from all over the world, from Poland to Thailand: you will be surprised how long it will take you to decide! French fries and coleslaw accompany the sandwiches at reasonable prices. A wide choice of organic beers completes the menu. The interior design is very nice, we sit on very long benches around very large tables... while the DJ plays records.
BOTTEGA LOUIE
Read moreBottega Louie is a vast space with white marble floors, white walls, and a high ceiling... And white. More than a restaurant, this establishment is an army of cooks who prepare the pizzas and delicious salads on the menu. It's one of Downtown's most fashionable places, as friendly and loud as it is chic. On weekends, the brunch offers a quieter atmosphere, especially since the pastries are to die for. In addition, a new branch has opened in the West Hollywood neighborhood.
FALAFEL ARAX
Read moreThis little place has been attracting falafel lovers for nearly three decades. It makes sense: they may be the best in Los Angeles. Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, these dumplings rival shawarma - the traditional kebab of the Middle East - as delicious. Also on the menu: hummus and shish kebab, among others. All at very affordable prices. At lunchtime, it is not uncommon for a long line to stretch out in front of Falafel Arax; it would be a shame not to wait.
Pampas Grill Churrascaria
Read moreThis Brazilian barbecue is probably one of the most popular spots at The Original Farmers Market, as evidenced by the lineup. And for good reason, the meat grilled on rotisseries is tasty. Picanha - a little-known cut of beef, typical of Brazil and Portugal -, spicy chicken legs, pork loin, leg of lamb... A 100% carnivorous place where you can eat by the kilo - or at least by the pound, equivalent to about 450 grams.
ROSCOE'S HOUSE OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Read moreThe name says everything. This restaurant is an institution where traditional dishes from the South of the United States are served. Fried chicken, waffles and other dishes full of fat and sugar: we know it's bad for health, but it's so good! With good value for money, this formula attracts local musicians, the Afro-American community (especially families) and young students.
THE ORIGINAL PANTRY
Read moreThe particularity of this place is that you will never find the door closed. Since 1924, the institution has never ceased its activity, day and night. Most servers, exclusively male, have been there for 20 years or more, and are an integral part of the site. A kind of large family canteen, with all that this entails positive: a good classic kitchen, served generously… It follows naturally that the Pantry has some records of consumption: for example, 20 steers per day are needed to satisfy the demand for steaks! Moreover, the menu changes every day. Their motto: Never closed, never without a customer, "Never closed, never without a customer".
SPAGO
Read moreSpago features a decorative wall of 7,000 bottles of wine, a patio with a glass roof and an open kitchen with a contemporary feel. It's known for its 100% California specialties, with an emphasis on provenance and quality ingredients. Add a touch of inventiveness and you have one of the most iconic restaurants in Los Angeles, opened by the highly acclaimed Austrian-American chef Wolfgang Puck in 1982. Puck has cooked for several American presidents.
MOUND CASTLE
Read moreThis address does not need to make tons to impress, since it is already in a "castle", the one of the stars. It is indeed in this hotel that many celebrities from all over the world stay when they come to L.A.; the restaurant, accessible to everyone, is therefore full of famous heads. The cuisine is rustically inspired (duck confit with mushrooms, beef bourguignon, sea bass...) but remains elegant. Even if, in the end, no one really comes here exclusively to eat. We go to Le Marmont to be seen, especially if we work nearby, in Hollywood for example. Prices are not as high as we think.
EINSTEIN BROS
Read moreThis chain specialized in bagels has been implanted across the country. It is interesting to go, not for the frame (rather sober and impersonal) but to try different kinds of bagels. You can enjoy onion, garlic, potato, sesame, but also cranberries, cinnamon, honey or pumpkin. All are fresh and made on-site.
DIALOG CAFE
Read moreThis is a very pleasant place, where you can enjoy a delicious espresso and small dishes to eat on or off. Some people have created their own dishes, which are not à la carte but they can be asked. Ideal in the morning for breakfast or a terrace brunch, or even for the mid-afternoon creux, because the pastries are excellent.
Madeo Ristorante
Read moreOpened in the 1980s, Madeo Ristorante is a true Italian restaurant. The reputation of this elegant establishment is due in part to the unique family atmosphere that reigns in the kitchen and in the dining room. The cuisine is also a rich source of inspiration. The carpaccio, the gnocchi with pesto, and the fish soup are all prepared and served to perfection. The clientele is made up of agents, producers, actors and doctors working at the famous Cedars-Sinai Hospital, which is located nearby. A sure bet!
THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY
Read moreIt is one of the institutions in the neighbourhood. The menu wants America old school (shrimp cocktail, chicken pie, meatloaf), and it attracts the Hollywood creative band. It's just if you don't place clients according to their degree of influence in the film industry. Cobb and Caesar salads are recommended.
The Cat and Fiddle Pub & Restaurant
Read moreHere is a pub where typical Californian influences are mixed. Founded in 1982 by British musician Kim Gardner, this place that serves as a restaurant, bar, café and concert hall is now run by Paula and her daughter Ashlee. The dishes are hearty and the choice is wide, from fish and chips to homemade pies and beef Wellington. In the summer, the patio with its foliage and white candle lights is particularly appreciated.
NOÉ RESTAURANT & BAR
Read moreNoé, located inside the Omni Hotel, has won the heart of the Downtowners by playing the map of sophistication. The dishes are not only delicious but also served with great elegance. The menu displays fixed prices that are justified by the service and quality of the French cuisine. The restaurant and its lounge are the public favorite venues for Walt Disney Concert Hall and Music Center.
FATHER'S OFFICE
Read moreThe chef's office comes from gastronomic cuisine. He decided to open this pub to start the creation of the best hamburger on earth. Come test by yourself! Among its hot breads, beef is crowned with roquefort, bacon and caramelized onions. The bar has only very few tables, but the tail often rises in front of the door. Selection of beers varies with seasons: one more reason to wait. On the other hand, since alcohol is forbidden under the age of 21, we will have to leave the children at home!
BLAIR'S RESTAURANT
Read moreWith its subdued lighting, an intimate, even romantic atmosphere reigns in this popular Silver Lake restaurant. Minestrone, bruschetta with burratta, pizzas, spaghetti al pomodoro, bolognese, puttanesca or guanciale ... Blair's prepares the great classics of Italian cuisine, as well as some more local specialties, such as the unmissable cheeseburger, roast chicken and grilled onglet. A beautiful address that combines modernity and elegance, without being snobbish.
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN
Read moreThe Belgian brand has been established worldwide, both in large French cities and in Los Angeles. It is not just an elegant bakery: The Daily Bread offers delicious French pastries and pastries, but also copious seasonal salads, soups and gourmet sweets. A good address for a healthy, balanced lunch or a snack.
HOME RESTAURANT
Read moreThere is no place like home," reads the sign above the entrance. Indeed, Home is distinguished by its pretty shaded patio bordered by a padded bench, and you feel at home there. It's the ideal place to meet for breakfast or brunch with friends on Saturday morning, to start the weekend in a good mood. You're bound to find something to your liking among the yoghurt cereals, pancakes, omelettes or eggs Benedict. The dinner menu is also typically American: mac & cheese, grilled chicken, pan-fried salmon, tacos...
HOY-KA THAI NOODLES
Read moreWhile most Asian restaurants often do in the decoration level cliché, Hoy-Ka is more in the modern and connected. But don't deceive yourself, you are in a Thai family restaurant whose authenticity of recipes cannot be disputed! The dishes are spicy, especially in the Hoy-Ka Dim, a secret recipe from the owners'village. An explosion of the flavours of the Orient at a very low price that you cannot deprive yourself of!
ITALIAN EXPRESS
Read moreWhen you pass the door to this restaurant, you are in Italy. We will not be surprised by the dishes offered, they are the great classics of the country such as pizzas, pasta and salads, but everything is done in the rules of art.
BERRI'S
Read moreIdeally placed on 3 rd Street, Berri's has been an institution for 17 years for its huge pizzas to share (try the lobster pizza!) and its card at the very sweet price, but also for its well-known lounge bar of the nocturnal. Eating a delicious pizza or a beef filet until 4 a. m. is not so common in this city! Don't miss his desserts.
CIELITO LINDO
Read moreOpened in 1934, this little shack at the end of Olvera Street is famous for its taquitos, fluted tortillas filled with red beans and cheese, all accompanied by the house's signature avocado sauce. A treat! Other alternatives: tamales and burritos. While a few tables and chairs are available for customers on the side, it can also be nice to eat while walking between the stalls on the pedestrianized street. On weekdays, the surrounding workers flock here for lunch, so be sure to allow time to wait.
MASA
Read moreThe Chicago Deep Dish Pizza is Masa's specialty. This pizza was invented in Chicago and inspired by the technique of Neapolitan pizza, to the difference that it is about 6 cm thick! You will notice that, unlike the usual pizzas, the tomato is on top while the mozarella is on the bottom. It is difficult to eat more than two parts, so a small pizza should amplement for two to three people. Among the five specialties of the house are the Lots of meat ("lots of meat"). If you prefer to compose your own pizza, no problem, you can choose from more than 35 ingredients. For dessert, bread pudding is a great classic not to miss, if you still have room!
SAGE
Read moreHere, chickens are not chicken-based, but crispy vegetables. And for the reason, Sage is a fully vegan restaurant, which means that there will be no animal products. Even homemade ice is made without milk. Lawn, burgers and wraps are surprising. We discover that it is not so complicated to get meat to make a good meal…
VITO'S PIZZA
Read moreThe homemade pizzas are absolutely gigantic... Which probably explains the prices, which would make the Italians howl. Nevertheless, the preparations are very good, made from quality ingredients. There's a choice of simple pizzas like the cheese, made with tomato sauce and cheese only, and more elaborate ones like the terra firma, made with the aforementioned ingredients, plus pepperoni, sausage, onions, mushrooms, black olives and peppers. Special mention goes to the delicious pastry.
BOSSA NOVA BRAZILIAN CUISINE
Read moreIf you're really hungry and want to discover the subtleties of Brazilian cuisine, this is the place for you. However, although the country is the world champion of churrasco - grilled meat - Bossa Nova also serves a fine selection of pastas, salads, pizzas, burgers and bowls. A la carte" specialties include blackened chicken with Cajun sauce and the catch of the day with lemon cream risotto.
FRED 62
Read moreA beautiful dinner, open at any time of the day and night, with a beautiful wooden counter, benches and traditional chairs in skai brown inspired by the interiors of the old American cars, serves a classic, simple and correct kitchen of breakfast at dinner: omelet, burgers, fried chicken, giant salads, waffles and pancakes… Rare in L.A., there are all sorts of social classes, from the Mexican worker to the hispter, to the families of the neighborhood. A permissable Los Feliz!
THE ROSE CAFE AND MARKET
Read moreAn institution in Venice, with its murals and its situation in the heart of the city. Place of passage, because Rose is both a deli, a bakery and a restaurant (with accessoirement a terrace). For a reasonable price you will enjoy some good salads, pasta and vegetarian dishes.
On Main Street between Marine Street and Hollister you will find a large concentration of restaurants. The promenade, even if it is short, is rather nice, since both sides of the street also have shops and some galleries. On the other hand, a market is held every Sunday at Main Street and Marine Street.
MAO KITCHEN
Read moreA very friendly restaurant in the garden directly imported from China from the great Helmsman era. The terrace is particularly pleasant in the evening, when traffic on the avenue has stopped or almost stopped. The meals offered, of course Chinese, are good and especially very rich.
CHA CHA CHICKEN
Read moreThe hotel was very close to the train station. The card does not offer a very large selection of dishes, but rather some sandwiches and salads; Yet there are specialities from the Caribbean. Come here in the evening, it's calmer.
PATRICK’S ROAD HOUSE
Read moreA wooden house, just set on the ground, with a dealer decoration and an ambience - especially for a Sunday brunch - English style. Service, right in front of the Ocean, by an army of serious, but terribly sexy girls.
25 DEGREES
Read moreHere is an appropriate option if you really want to restore yourself directly to the Walk of Fame, just a few steps from the famous stars. This faux-old diner with glamor, with its half-circle red leather squares in half circle and black plastic chandeliers, serves huge portions of classic American cuisine, with a few healthy options, such as the kale chale salad and the grenade, very fashionable on the California coast. Burgers are correct - although the meat lacks taste - and sweet potato chips are exquisite.
L.A. MILL
Read moreIt's probably one of Los Angeles' most ambitious coffee restaurants, pretentious for some and great for others. Crab eggs or the Deпsweet Potato Pie (sweet potato pie) are among the best items in the menu. Coffee and tea are very carefully selected. Desserts are also full of imagination. L.A. Mill's sober and elegant design makes it a prime address. Ideal for brunch on weekends.