The best restaurants Salt Lake City

This excellent restaurant may remind you of Handle in Park City, the first establishment of the house. In an industrial setting with an Art Deco touch, HSL is a trendy address where innovative seasonal American cuisine is served: a true mix of flavors and colors to please the taste buds as well as the eyes. On the menu: scallops with grilled onion, peas and parmesan, pork prepared with cooked wine, or the classic burger, simple but tasty. The promise of a good dinner.

A sushi restaurant with a very careful setting. It is possible to eat the floor in these typical Japanese rooms, with screens. The map is as varied as the price range. 

A veritable Salt Lake City institution, this restaurant is a must, as much for the flavors of its dishes and their value for money as for the special atmosphere found here. This little yellow house with its red neon sign invites diners to enjoy its Killer Mexican Food indoors or out. On the menu: all the classics of Mexican cuisine, from burritos to enchiladas and tacos. If the restaurant is crowded, head to Red Iguana 2, located 5 minutes from the first, at 866 W South Temple.

After starting to work in restaurants in Italy as a teenager, Eduardo Daja moved to Bologna to join a family-owned establishment. He eventually moved to Utah in the mid-2010s where he eventually opened a restaurant with chef Marco Cuttaia, drawing on his experience in Palermo. The result is a delicious traditional and inventive Italian cuisine that is a reference in Salt Lake City. Among the pasta dishes, special mention goes to the casarecce with bacon, pistachio and burrata. Big favorite!

In addition to being Salt Lake City's go-to for sandwiches, Buds has been serving 100% vegan and homemade preparations, from sauces to proteins, since 2012. Victim of its success - especially during the week, at lunch time - this small establishment is frequently taken over by a long line of customers; thus, count about twenty to thirty minutes of waiting before being served. Although there are a few wooden tables in front of the red brick house, the address is particularly suited to take-out orders.

This traditional Japanese restaurant is arguably the best in Salt Lake City - if not Utah. In a modern setting, where you can see the chefs in action, Takashi serves quality sushi and sashimi of rare finesse. On the menu: a long list of fish and seafood that are sometimes difficult to find in France, notably the delicious fatty tuna - toro, in Japanese. Enjoy it! Beware, the bill is rising quickly, we advise you to keep this address for a dinner, in order to fully enjoy the night atmosphere.

With its warm, pleasant atmosphere, this charming café has established itself as a benchmark in a less lively neighborhood. The small menu focuses on brunch, with specialties such as homemade American scones with cheddar and jalapeño served with sausage gravy and fresh, fragrantavocado toast. Above all, the burger is absolutely delicious, prepared with wagyu, caramelized onions and cheddar. A seemingly simple combination, but one that will stay with you for a long time.