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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

The escolar crudo with eggplant puree makes you rethink your life; the radiatori with braised pork is fit for the gods; and the squid ink strozzapreti will have you booking a flight to Italy. — Fodor's

Oft-awarded, formidable, totally uncompromising. Hard to go wrong with dinner among rich room of delicates. — BlackBook

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

Ludovic Lefebvre is launching the bistronomie movement into another stratosphere with his five-course dinners inside a former pizza shop: It's a little bit French; a little bit rock 'n' roll — Tasting Table

Patrons enjoy seasonal, Mediterranean-style cuisine from chef Evan Funke, who incorporates local farmers' market offerings into signature dishes like the fried cauliflower and house burger. — Travel + Leisure

"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

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

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

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