Los Angeles

Michael Cimarusti's cooking is marked by restraint—he knows just what accent to add to bring out the pristine quality of the sea. — Condé Nast Traveler

Chef de Cuisine Tetsu Yagahi crafts a menu with Japanese flair, as well as dishes that have been around since day one, like smoked salmon and caviar pizza, handmade agnolotti, and tuna cones. — Travel + Leisure

This Italian love child of Mario Batali and Nancy Silverton is just what you'd expect a duo of star chefs to dish up: dazzling, ambitious, and perhaps a wee bit overhyped. — Concierge

"Superb attention to detail" yields "refined dining" that's "near perfection" at this Patina Group headliner from Joachim Splichal tucked into the Walt Disney Concert Hall. — Zagat

Thoughtful's the word here, at a three-hour Japanese culinary experience that could transform the way you view food — Condé Nast Traveler

Don’t forget to try the famed ricotta toast that put this place on the map. Sandwiches and salads dominate the lunch menu along with lemonade and tonics. — Fodor's

Dishes like grilled chicken with risotto carbonara and wild mushrooms; and endive with Dungeness crab, sugar snap peas, and curry cream. — Travel + Leisure

The food is still kind-of Italian, mostly Japanese, but they now serve more casual food during the day as well as their tasting menu at dinner. — The Infatuation

A traditional American menu (steaks, sandwiches, and the "original Fettucine Alfredo") and classic cocktails are presented in an old-fashioned Hollywood hangout. — Insight Guides

The rewards are ample, including steak burgers piled high with fixings (everything you'd expect, minus the tomato—they don't like them here). — Concierge

The cheese-and-charcuterie-intensive inspiration for L.A.'s new generation of wine bars, Suzanne Goin's pan-Mediterranean A.O.C. is a fantasy of a modern small-plates restaurant. — LA Weekly

Located in downtown's vintage Pacifrc Mutual Center, this fine restaurant is hailed as the city's finest seafood restaurant. — Michelin Guide

In business since 1908, Philippe the Original claims to have invented the French dip sandwich. — Time Out

Located in a Latino business district, the Jewish deli is a holdout from another era, and after over 65 years, patrons still say they serve up the "best pastrami in the world." — Condé Nast Traveler

Don’t try to walk into Bestia without a reservation. As the most talked about (and as a result, packed) restaurant at the moment, securing a table at least a week in advance is a good idea. — Time Out

Owned by Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of Iron Chef fame, this oft-packed James Beard Award–winning restaurant offers sharable plates with a focus on meat — Fodor's

Angelini is one of the most Italian Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, and they accomplish it with their phenomenal food and one of the best waitstaffs you'll meet. — The Infatuation

"Plenty casual", this round-the-clock, "nifty neighborhood joint" with "retro decor" in Los Feliz offers a "wide selection" of "modern" takes on diner staples. — Zagat

Some of the most authentic (and spiciest) Thai food can be found in a strip mall in East Hollywood — Fodor's

A well-heeled crowd can be found in this beautiful space (the roof is arched like a wave) dipping fried calamari or spooning up Jo’s wicked good chowda’. — Fodor's