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Top 10 Best Restaurants in US
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items Here’s a curated list of Top 10 Restaurants in California—a mix of highest accolades (Michelin ★★★), local favorites, and award-winners this year:
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Top 10 Best Restaurants in LA
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Top 10 Best Restaurants in LA
Cuisine: Rustic Italian
Atmosphere: Industrial-chic, loud, energetic
Known for bold flavors and housemade everything, Bestia brings L.A.’s foodies to the Arts District for rich pasta dishes (like the cavatelli with sausage), fire-roasted meats, and v...
Bestia
Cuisine: Modern Seafood Tasting Menu | Michelin Stars: ★★
Atmosphere: Quiet, polished, special-occasion destination
A pioneer in sustainable seafood, Chef Michael Cimarusti’s tasting menus center on pristine ingredients like spot prawns and Santa Bar...
Providence
Cuisine: French-Californian
Atmosphere: Grand and romantic, yet casual for brunch
Set in a stunning 1920s building, République offers buttery pastries by day and fine French-Californian dining by night. Highlights include duck breast, beef tartare, a...
Home - République
Cuisine: Modern Middle Eastern
Atmosphere: Lush, stylish, energetic
Aromatic and beautiful, Bavel showcases grilled lamb, creamy hummus, Persian stews, and fresh herbs. It’s modern Middle Eastern cuisine at its boldest, in a buzzing, design-forward s...
Bavel
Cuisine: Traditional Sushi
Atmosphere: Casual, always busy
One of L.A.’s most iconic sushi joints. No-frills, but the quality of sashimi rivals high-end omakase spots—for a fraction of the price. Locals love it for lunch; tourists are always in awe.
Sushi Gen
Cuisine: Fine-dining Butcher Steakhouse
Atmosphere: Classy, dramatic, meat-lover’s paradise
Chef Curtis Stone’s luxe butcher shop–meets–steakhouse serves exceptional dry-aged cuts in an ornate space. The chef’s tasting menus are particularly outstand...
Gwen A Restaurant by Curtis Stone
Cuisine: Coastal Mexican Seafood | Michelin Star: ★
Atmosphere: Casual market stall with serious technique
Don’t let the market setting fool you—Holbox’s grilled octopus, scallop ceviche, and uni tostadas offer fine-dining flavors in a relaxed, low-k...
holbox - Holbox Los Angeles
Cuisine: Roman Italian
Atmosphere: Glamorous, cinematic
Evan Funke’s ode to Rome features classic pastas (tonnarelli cacio e pepe), flame-grilled meats, and architectural plating, all served in a gilded space that looks straight out of Cinecittà Stud...
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Cuisine: Japanese–Italian Fusion | Michelin Star: ★
Atmosphere: Intimate, quietly sophisticated
This small tasting-menu spot by Josef Centeno fuses Japanese elegance with Italian warmth. Expect unexpected combinations like chawanmushi with Parmesan o...
Orsa & Winston
Cuisine: Modern Japanese Kaiseki | Michelin Stars: ★★
Atmosphere: Serene, minimalist, reservation-only
Chef Niki Nakayama delivers a meticulous, emotional 13-course kaiseki menu that blends tradition with personal storytelling. Dishes like abalone sp...
n/naka – a michelin-starred restaurant in los angeles by chef niki nakayama
Top 10 Best Restaurants in California
✨ A Napa Valley icon. The French Laundry by Chef Thomas Keller offers a world-class tasting menu where French technique meets seasonal California bounty. Three Michelin stars, unforgettable dishes, and a dining experience like no other. 🍷🍽️ #TheFre...
The French Laundry
🌟 A decade at the top. Benu by Chef Corey Lee delivers a three-Michelin-star journey through Asian-inspired flavors, reimagined with grace and precision. One of San Francisco’s most refined and revered dining experiences. 🍽️✨ #BenuSF #CoreyLee #Mic...
Benu
Atelier Crenn, the three-Michelin-starred masterpiece by Chef Dominique Crenn, is a deeply personal and poetic expression of nature, artistry, and innovation. Located in San Francisco, the restaurant delivers a tasting menu that reads like a poem—eac...
Atelier Crenn Homepage & Reservations
Saison is a San Francisco culinary landmark known for its fire-driven tasting menus and bold, elemental cooking. While it currently holds two Michelin stars, its legacy as a former three-star restaurant keeps it firmly in the elite ranks of fine dini...
Saison SF
Manresa, the three-Michelin-starred creation of Chef David Kinch, was a celebrated pillar of California cuisine, blending the seasonal rhythms of the region with the vibrant flavors of the nearby Santa Cruz coastline. Set in the foothills of the Sant...
Ritual at Manresa - Home
Addison, Southern California’s only three-Michelin-starred restaurant, is a showcase of modern California gastronomy led by Chef William Bradley. Located in San Diego’s Carmel Valley, Addison delivers a refined tasting menu that reflects the region’s...
Addison By William Bradley Restaurant in San Diego
Providence, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Hollywood, is Chef Michael Cimarusti’s enduring tribute to sustainable seafood and refined California cuisine. Known for its commitment to ocean stewardship and culinary precision, Provide...
Providence LA
Enclos, one of Sonoma’s most exciting new dining destinations, made a spectacular debut in 2025, earning two Michelin stars and a coveted Green Star for sustainability. Helmed by Chef Brian Limoges, Enclos offers a visionary tasting menu that reflect...
Enclos Sonoma
Somni, West Hollywood’s newly crowned three-Michelin-starred dining destination, is a bold reimagining of modern gastronomy. Led by a visionary culinary team, Somni delivers an immersive, intimate tasting menu where avant-garde technique meets theatr...
Somni Just Became Los Angeles's First Three-Michelin-Starred Restaurant
Holbox, a hidden gem in the heart of Los Angeles, rose to national fame in 2025 by topping Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. Known for its casual atmosphere and stunning Mexican seafood, Holbox serves up bold, coastal-inspired dishes rooted in...
Holbox