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Philippe the Original vs Spago Beverly Hills
Both Philippe the Original and Spago Beverly Hills are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Spago Beverly Hills scores slightly better than Philippe the Original. Spago Beverly Hills is ranked #4 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 19 reviews including Insight Guides, Where and Not For Tourists.
Philippe the Original
Fodor's
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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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Spago Beverly Hills
Concierge
Insight Guides
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176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5304
From $41 /night
Concierge
"Even after all these years, Wolfgang Puck's home base is still an amazing experience."
Insight Guides
"The flagship of celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck's food empire, sophisticated Spago is among LA's most famous restaurants."
Lonely Planet
"Spago has long been an essential California kitchen, the one that pioneered the designer pizza and made Wolfgang Puck a household name."
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Zagat
4.7
""Beautifully redone", Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills "classic" still attracts a "who's who" crowd thanks to its "consistently excellent", "creative" Californian cuisine."
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BlackBook
"Puck's formal, fun grotto and refined dining rooms still great places to be seen. You pretty much know the deal by now."
