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Philippe the Original vs Providence

Philippe the Original and Providence are both endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Providence ranks significantly better than Philippe the Original. Providence comes in at #1 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 16 publications like Lonely Planet, Time Out and Frommer's.

Philippe the Original
Philippe the Original
8 / 10
1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-1803
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"L.A.'s oldest restaurant (1908), Philippe claims that the French dip sandwich originated here." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Zagat 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"." Full review
Rough Guide 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 Time Out
"In business since 1908, Philippe the Original claims to have invented the French dip sandwich." Full review
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Providence
Providence
9 / 10
5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038-3623
From $41 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Michael Cimarusti... continues to turn out some of the best seafood in the city."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Obsessed with quality and freshness, the meticulous chef maintains a network of specialty purveyors, some of whom tip him off to their catch before it even hits the dock." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Signature favorites include the Wild Striped Bass and Kanpachi Sashimi, complimented by excellent desserts and an extensive cellar." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Near the top of the LA pricey-restaurant scale, and for good reason: the place is swarming with foodies, who come for the black sea bass, foie-gras ravioli, lump blue crab and plenty of other tremendous choices."
Time Out Time Out
"Very few restaurants aim for, little less achieve, the level of grace exhibited nightly at Providence." Full review
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