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Philippe the Original vs Osteria Mozza
Both Philippe the Original and Osteria Mozza are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Osteria Mozza scores significantly better than Philippe the Original. Osteria Mozza ranks #2 in Los Angeles with praise from 17 sources including Concierge, Travel + Leisure and LA Weekly.
Philippe the Original
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1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-1803
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"L.A.'s oldest restaurant (1908), Philippe claims that the French dip sandwich originated here."
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Lonely Planet
"From LAPD hunks to stressed-out attorneys to smooching couples, everyone loves Philippe’s, where the French-dip sandwich was invented over a century ago."
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Zagat
4.4
"Billed as "the originator of the French dip", this 1908-vintage Chinatown "landmark" still turns out "must-try" sandwiches hailed as "national treasures"."
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Rough Guide
"1908 sawdust café that serves up the eponymous sandwich with turkey, ham, lamb, pork or beef – an amazingly good and filling treat for less than $6."
Time Out
"In business since 1908, Philippe the Original claims to have invented the French dip sandwich."
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Osteria Mozza
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6602 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038-3410
From $25 /night
Concierge
"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."
Fodor's
"Osteria Mozza features candlelit, linen-clad tables surrounding a central marble-topped mozzarella bar, ideal for solo diners."
Travel + Leisure
"The burrata from Basilicata with bacon, marinated escarole, and caramelized shallots and the orecchiette with sausage and Swiss chard are worth braving the perpetually busy reservation line."
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BlackBook
"Sometimes what you want is a five-course pasta dinner with two desserts. Or something from a world-famous mozzarella bar."
Time Out
"Since opening its door in 2007, this Melrose and Highland dining destination has grown into an empire that spans a pizzeria, to-go counter and retail shop and recently-opened salumeria."
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