Been searching many years for good food in LA, so here are my top list
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Unique dishes,creative cocktails, and also great ambience. Love the roasted pig face, sticky glazed pork shank and the goat empanadas for the menus.
Girl & the Goat, Downtown Los Angeles | Chef Stephanie Izard
Rooftop restaurants that serve inspired French cuisine. A Must visit at night.Their steak frites, ahi tuna tartarr and ravioli are recommended !
Perch LA
Most iconic restaurants in LA known for its French dip sandwiches. A must visit when visiting LA 👋🖤
Philippe's - Los Angeles
If you love desserts and are in LA, the sweet at Republique are mandatory! Also available for breakfast and lunch menu. Brioche French toast, kimchi fried rice and braised short ribs are their popular dishes
Cafe & Bakery | République - Republique
Middle Eastern Restaurant that have vibrant atmosphere. Don't forget to try their baba ghanoush, shawarma, kebabs and the signature malawach
Bavel
Clam chowder, chilean sea bass and crab cake are top 3 most fave dishes!
Watergrill Seafood | Downtown Los Angeles
The New American restaurant in LA. Avocado salad, grilled lamb belly and duck confit are their top dish
Redbird Los Angeles
High end restaurants recommends for special occasion. Uni egg,course tasting and santa barbara are their top dish.
Providence
Feels like dining in a wealthy Italian's family loft. Their top dish are fresh pastas like tagliatelle and maltagliati, the other popular dish is their meatballs.
Rossoblu Los Angeles | Authentic Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurants known for their pizza pasta and wine bar. Their top picks pasta are tonnarelli and pappardelli
Oste
Two Michellin Star Restaurant that focus on Japanese food.Average meal with sake cost about $300 with tax.
n/naka – a michelin-starred restaurant in los angeles by chef niki nakayama
Southern-inspired cuisine, fresh ingredients (incl from its own garden), and handcrafted cocktails. A must try if you want experience brunch with arts. Venison burger and pork chop are recommended dish
Manuela | A Farm to Table Restaurant in Arts District, LA
Squid ink spaghetti, roasted marrowbones and cavatelli ala norcina are their popular dishes.
Bestia
Great restaurant for special occasion like birthdays.Have romantic and charming ambience both outdoor and indoor table setting. Rack of lamb, filet mignon and sea bass are their popular dishes
The Little Door
Praised for its stunning 360-degree views of the city, particularly at night, and its upscale dining experience. Farm egg, dry aged rib eye and foie gras are their top dishes.
71Above
Asian Fushion, Korean and New American dishes are serving in Majordomo. Fried cauliflower, grilled chicken and kimchi are their popular dishes
Majordomo
Beef and bone marrow, focaccia di recco and porcini rubbed short ribs are must try when visiting this Italian restaurant.
Chi Spacca
Weekend brunch and macaroons to go, also pastas, pizzas and cocktails. Best recs menu are lasagna, tiramisu, macaroons and croissants
Bottega Louie
Italian restaurant that has both indoor and outdoor seating, homemade pasta, great cocktails and wine. Their best menus are tiramisu and pasta bigoli della nonna
Maccheroni Republic
Santa Monica's classic seafood restaurant with Michelin Award Winning in 2019 and 2025. Their top menus are grilled maine lobster,oyster sampler and wines. Beach vibes, sunset and cocktails? Sounds perfect.
