The best restaurants Route 66

Opened in 1991 less than ten minutes east of Marina Del Rey, this colorful restaurant brings a festive touch to the neighborhood, showcasing Brazilian cuisine and flavors. On the menu: delicious grilled meats, from California chicken to New Zealand lamb chops to spicy catfish. Another Cafe Brasil specialty is the traditional feijoada, made with pork simmered overnight, served with black beans, rice, farofa and cabbage. Special mention to the friendly and warm atmosphere.

Housed in a former brick warehouse on the edge of the Arts District, Bestia has established itself as one of the hottest Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Sometimes fully booked months in advance, it's still possible to find room for dinner at the bar, in a trendy, noisy atmosphere reminiscent of the hyper-modern elegance of New York restaurants. From cocktails to plates, everything here is creative and refined. Don't miss out on the antipasti - to die for - or the ravioli - unforgettable - but avoid the overpriced pizzas.

This fine address opened its doors in 1981 in the lively Sunset Plaza district. Le Petit Four's success is due in part to its charm, which is comparable to that of a brasserie in the south of France. Its eclectic Mediterranean cuisine includes a wide variety of salads, meats, fish and pastas, as well as a few pizzas and vegetarian dishes. From Napoleon to cheesecake, from saint-honoré to tarte Tatin, the desserts are an admirable blend of French pastry expertise and American gourmandise.

Usually, when an establishment claims to be the best, it's hard not to doubt it. Nevertheless, with Best Fish Taco In Ensenada, the promise is kept. While the menu may seem simple, the preparations require a special know-how, as well as excellent products. There are three types of taco to choose from: fish, shrimp and potato. Eight optional sauces are available, including a spicy avocado sauce and homemade "Sessy's".

Frequently closed for filming, The Prince may be familiar to you: its room was immortalized in Chinatown (1974), where Jack Nicholson plays a private detective in the 1930s. It has to be said that the charm of the historic building and the decor of the premises contribute greatly to the reputation of this bar-restaurant. On the menu: excellent Korean cuisine, accompanied by one - or more - cocktails. Special mention goes to the friendly staff. But be warned: some dishes are spicier than they appear!

This 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.

Located in the heart of Santa Monica, this gastropub with its chic, warm and subdued wood-panelled décor is the perfect place to sip a cocktail while waiting to be served fresh, well-prepared food made from local produce. Once the aperitif is over, don't forget to accompany your meal with a good glass of Californian wine, whose selection made by The Misfit is particularly interesting. However, beware: being quite popular, the establishment can be too noisy for some.

Coffee infused with cinnamon: that's the morning aroma of Monte Alban, which seems to come straight from Oaxaca, Mexico. The specialties of this southern Mexican city are prepared with care. Special mention must be made of the mole negro - a sauce made from many ingredients - and the enfrijoladas, a colorful blend of beans, chicken and typical Mexican sauce - available in a choice of black, yellow, green or red. And don't miss the homemade guacamole, ideal for whetting your appetite.

Located just a few streets from Weswood Village in the heart of the Tehrut district, Shamshiri Grill is the ideal place to discover the Persian cuisine. The servings are very generous and go mainly to one of the city's best Shish Kebab. The delicious mint tea completes a rich meal with a sweet note.

This restaurant with a friendly atmosphere and design decoration is run by the talented chef Jordan Olivo. He was inspired by the barbecues he used to organize on weekends with his friends and family; as the name of the place suggests - "charcoal" meaning "coal" - everything is cooked over a fire. On the menu: a seasonal cuisine that features both inventive vegetable compositions and fine cuts of meat, ranging from Angus beef tenderloin to prime steak.

When Timothy Cam opened Dirt Dog, he had in mind one of his childhood memories: the day he and his brother tasted hot dogs prepared on the street, on a supermarket cart. The scene takes place in the 1990s. The two men are children at the time: their mother reprimands them, telling them to stop eating dirt - dirt - since cars drive right by the sausages. Nevertheless, Timothy Cam had the best culinary experience of his life: it led him to set up his own hot dog restaurant in 2014. Worth a try!

In a subdued atmosphere, leaning against the bar or comfortably seated on the benches, come to Honor Bar to enjoy succulent gourmet burgers and sandwiches, accompanied by fries, tabbouleh, salad or coleslaw. A curious association at first glance, the restaurant also offers an interesting selection of rolls and sushi, which are a pleasure to share - as well as a good salmon poké. Be warned, though: the burgers are quite hearty, so it's better to choose sides rather than try to combine them all.

Opened in 2004 in Santa Monica, this excellent Italian restaurant has also set up shop in Venice. It offers delicious homemade pasta prepared by Sicilian-born chef Antonio Murè. With the experience gained from many trips to his native country, he specializes in the typical cuisine of Emilia-Romagna, a culinary region of great wealth. His specialty: potato and fig tortellini served on a bed of melted parmesan, with hazelnut butter and sage. Reservations recommended.

Renowned for preparing some of the best burgers in Los Angeles, Everson Royce Bar offers a short, tempting menu. Also on the menu: prosciutto and burrata, nachos, shrimp roll, taquitos, American scones... It's hard to be disappointed. Above all, the establishment is considered one of the city's most sought-after bars. So, any dinner here lends itself as much to cocktails as to food. Among the excellent creations, special mention goes to the Yo LA Tengo, concocted with mezcal.

Vegetarians and vegans alike flock to this hype den of healthy cuisine, which is currently all the rage on the West Coast. With its greenhouse feel and green plants tumbling from the walls and ceiling, this large, pretty café-restaurant serves up a mouth-watering brunch. On the menu: delicious avocado toast, juices, bowls of granola and sandwiches. You'll also find wonderful, tasty salads, stone-baked pizzas, small plates to share and pasta for lunch or dinner.

Now with locations in Santa Monica and Culver City, this gourmet pub is best known for the incredible burger it started out with in Downtown Los Angeles. Made with caramelized onions, bacon, Gruyère, Maytag - a blue cheese produced in Iowa - and arugula, it's to die for, no exaggeration! In addition to this fabulous sandwich, Father's Office offers a varied menu, from duck confit salad to lamb kebabs and chicharrones.

Vietnamese cafes in L.A. are in general connected; here the colours and intense fragrances of the dishes follow the movement. With more than 500 000 Vietnamese Vietnamese living in California, the good chefs are missing: Gingergrass is always tight. The aromas of coconut milk, verbena, grilled meat and stir-fried vegetables blend in this restaurant. It's an ideal place to go to a group, even if you'll have to shout to make you heard from one end of the table to the other.

This family story began in Padova, a small town in northern Italy, where chef Paola Da Re, her sisters Luisa and Patrizia, and her brother Carlo, spent their afternoons helping their mother, Maria Giovanna, in the kitchen. A passion and love for good food is evident in every dish of homemade pasta served at Pasta Sisters. A special mention goes to the gnocchi, the family's oldest recipe. In addition to its Culver City location, Pasta Sisters also has a Mid City restaurant.

As the name suggests, this Korean restaurant specializes in meat. Top-quality beef - including the famous wagyu - marinated pork, yukhoe - the Korean version of steak tartare... Carnivores are in for a treat. If you're coming as a couple, don't miss Mun's Choice, an assortment of tabs, matured boneless short ribs, galbi - beef marinated in soy sauce - bulgogi - meat marinated and then grilled - or japchae - a dish usually reserved for traditional feasts and special occasions. A great address!

To feel Asian influence in Downtown, nothing like a meal at Orochon Ramen. Ramen is one of the most popular Japanese dishes, consisting of meat or fish pasta broth, seasoned with miso or soy sauce. It's delicious and cheap here. But what makes most of the success of this restaurant is its famous Orochon bowl challenge: A competition that rewards the one who will manage to eat the most spicy ramen in the world!

Opened 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.

What drew us to the Prince of Venice were the homemade pastas and the adorable little outdoor square with its string lights. Less interestingly, the dining room resembles an Italian diner. On the menu: simple but effective recipes such as bucatini with carbonara, orecchiette with pesto or casarecce with vodka. An address we recommend above all for small budgets, as the plates are extremely copious, so you can easily take one for two, or bet on the takeaway to make two meals out of one dish.

American cuisine with multiple influences awaits you at this address for lovers of good food. The menu features hand-cut steak frites, gnocchi, scallops, fine charcuterie and cheese platters, market fish, crab cake, burrata... All in all, Bacchus' Kitchen offers a selection that couldn't be more eclectic. As its name suggests, the establishment also pays homage to the god of wine and intoxication, with a fine menu to match. Last but not least, events are organized on a regular basis.

A break away from the crowd on Hollywood Boulevard in the trendy, trendy and trendy Boutique Inn of Mama Shelter. On the menu, a beautiful menu of sandwiches, salads and bowls at the varied filling, evening of meat or fish dishes.

By pushing this small wooden door, one enters a hidden, enchanted and muffled garden which has been delighting for more than 15 years the anonymous as well as the numerous local and international stars. From the owner to the service and the reception, everyone speaks French. A warm and relaxed atmosphere emanates from the place, conferred by the patio and the fireplace, more romantic. As for the Mediterranean cuisine, it always surprises with the quality and daily freshness of its products. One of the most beautiful addresses in Los Angeles.

This gluten-free and sugar-free bakery prepares delicious breads, pastries and cakes that combine taste and healthy products. Moreover, the majority of the ingredients are organic. In addition to pains au chocolat, croissants, brioches and other delicacies, you can find breakfasts, brunches, lunches, as well as a nice selection of sandwiches. Building on its success, Breadblok is about to open a store in Studio City, Beverly Hills and Venice, in addition to those in Santa Monica and Silver Lake.

Perched 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.

Lovers 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 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.

Established in 2014 with the sole aim of supplying bread and acting as a cellar for restaurants Gjelina and GTA, Gjusta has quickly converted into an excellent deli . It offers good farmhouse bread, divine sandwiches - with pastrami at the top - fine charcuterie, smoked fish, homemade Parmesan fries, grilled vegetable platters, roast chicken, freshly squeezed fruit juices... In short, the whole menu is as good as it is appetizing. All of this can be enjoyed to take away or at the small wooden tables set up outside.

The façade of Hotel Casa del Mar, extending along the beach of Santa Monica, attracts all the views. The cuisine takes advantage of California, French and Asian influences to prepare excellent seafood dishes. The windows, high from the floor to the ceiling, overlook the sea and offer a magnificent view to the sunset.

With its lifebuoys and marine trinkets hanging on the wall, the decor of this restaurant resembles that of a sea wolf den. Take time to sit at the bar, shucking Santa Barbara shrimp or enjoying lobster rolls with lemon aioli and celery, before being seated at your table. Aside from oysters and other seafood, Son of A Gun serves fine, meticulous preparations that remind us that we're near the ocean. Good value for money.

A jewel of Japanese cuisine that takes us by surprise in a place where we least expect it: this is Sushi Ike. Lost in the middle of amini mall on a street corner like thousands of others in Los Angeles, the front of this little restaurant doesn't look like much, but what a shame not to cross the threshold! From sushi to rolls and sashimi, all the dishes are of the highest quality, fair, fine and fresh. A true paradise for lovers of "real" sushi, the kind you find in Japan.

The leading American supermarket for organic fresh produce. A very popular salad bar with a wide choice of vegetables and side dishes, prepared dishes, hot dishes (vegetable plates, meat in sauce), everything is appetizing, fresh and delicious. All you have to do is take a card of the size of your choice and fill it with whatever you want. You can sit at one of the tables like many Chicagoans do at lunchtime, or take your take-out order and sit outside to eat.

A 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!

Dinner in one of the "L" blue line train cars, exterior & interior; the vibe of the real blue line running right overhead is a perfect illusion. Unpretentious, the Blue Line is good for lunch breaks. The food is simple, international, and you can order Mexican quesadillas, shrimp Creole or American burgers. Later in the night, the Blue Line turns into a neighborhood bar where night owls come to hang out after having a few drinks in the surrounding bars.

This well-known Rush Street restaurant serves all kinds of pasta: tortellini, rigatoni, pappardelle, cavatelli and fettuccine. You can also order grilled meats, salads and more. Although the waiters are all dressed in white, for customers a pair of jeans and a shirt will suffice. Lovers will be delighted to sit in the upstairs room, in the tiny balcony alcove overlooking Rush Street. The view is unobstructed. Or bask in the sun on the outdoor terrace.

Japanese restaurant frequented by the easy Gold Coast population. Sushi is the main attraction, but also other dishes such as lamb (original, Japanese), grilled fish, sashimis, all under high ceilings and painted walls. You can sit in the bar and watch the cooks prepare the dishes. On Thursday, from 21 a. m. to 22 p. m., the house offers warm sake and D.J. Squeeze begins to rotate players.

We love this French restaurant because it's so unpretentious. Its simple decor even gives it a Parisian bistro feel, and its French cuisine is authentic and unpretentious. Le Bouchon isn't gourmet, so it's not overpriced either (you'll still pay $18 for a dish), but it's a change from the often sophisticated French cuisine you can find abroad. A la carte: onion tart, boeuf bourguignon, kidneys and lemon tart. As the place isn't very big, it fills up quickly, so it's best to make a reservation.

This Italian restaurant dates back to 1909, when Luigi Davino came to the United States. Then it is a family story: the sons resumed the shop, then the nephew of Luigi, Gagliano. The map, which used to offer bread and pizza, has spread to salads, pasta, sandwiches. In 2004, the company was acquired by David Morton, who already holds the famous steackhouses chain. Good idea before you go to a "stand-up comedy" to Crush (see "Exit" section).

A Swedish restaurant ideal for breakfast. Big advantages, the portions are huge. In a simple, even kitsch, slightly old-fashioned setting, everything is focused on the quality of the breakfasts. We will eat here dishes at the crossroads between the traditional American breakfast and typical Swedish flavours. To taste: pancakes with "lingonberries" - these berries that only grow in Sweden - as well as Viking French toasts are the favourites of regular customers. The hash browns, grated potatoes and French fries, are also unanimously popular.

Here, we only serve breakfast in the form of pancakes, pancakes or waffles. Whipped cream is on the menu, as well as many other side dishes such as bacon, eggs, pecans, sweet cooked apples, all of which are frankly good and served in large enough portions to start the day off right. This small house is located right next to the main restaurants on Rush Street, in the beautiful Bellevue Street that leads to the lake.

Located opposite the restaurants Chateaux and Topolobampo, at the corner of Grand and Clark streets, Maggiano's can prove to be a very good option if the other two are complete, as is often the case. It is located in a former hotel, Regis Hotel, which can be seen on the wall opposite the entrance, behind the counter. It serves good Italian family cuisine, not really sophisticated but generous and roborative. On the menu: beef rigatoni, lasagna in pesto, bruschettas, tomatoes-mozza, but no pizzas. Ideal for a family meal, in a relaxed and simple atmosphere, on jazzy music.

One of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago. Riccardo Trattoria sets our plates on fire with his polpettine arrabiate (meatballs), carpaccio, minestrone, tortelloni, gnocchi, ravioli... The list is extensive and mouth-watering. The cuisine served in this restaurant is authentically Italian, like the man who founded it, so you won't find carbonara pasta with cream or any other hybrid on the menu. The waiters know the menu inside out and will be able to advise you on how to choose the wine. An excellent address.

Set in the heart of Lincoln Park (the park along the lake), in an Art Deco building, this restaurant cultivates a rather bourgeois atmosphere. We go there to celebrate a special occasion, in an almost bucolic atmosphere. The menu is undeniably American, in the best sense of the word: ingredients. Every piece of meat, every ear of corn or potato comes from a nearby farm in Wisconsin, Minnesota or Illinois. Discover rabbit with rhubarb and halibut with cucumber.

The ideal break for a fresh and organic sandwich, with the best local ingredients. The pretzel bread is prepared on the spot and garnished with all kinds of sauces and cheeses (including goat's cheese with truffle). Turkey, cranberry jam and brie are among the house specialities. There are a total of eight addresses in Chicago, all of which are taken over by business people at lunchtime during the week. And to accompany your coffee or tea, you'll have a choice of excellent cookies, brownies or apple bread.