HAMA SUSHI
Read moreThis little restaurant in Little Tokyo transports visitors to Japan. We take a seat at the counter, facing theitamae - the chef who prepares the sushi - who works before our very eyes. We love the authentic, hushed ambience, the ban on cell phones and, above all, the exceptional quality of the sushi. While everything is delicious, we recommend you try the miso soup and tuna toro, which are hard to find in Japanese restaurants in France. A great address! Be prepared to wait a little at the entrance.
Madeo Ristorante
Read moreOpened in the 1980s, Madeo Ristorante is a true Italian restaurant. The reputation of this elegant establishment is due in part to the unique family atmosphere that reigns in the kitchen and in the dining room. The cuisine is also a rich source of inspiration. The carpaccio, the gnocchi with pesto, and the fish soup are all prepared and served to perfection. The clientele is made up of agents, producers, actors and doctors working at the famous Cedars-Sinai Hospital, which is located nearby. A sure bet!
YANG CHOW
Read moreChinese food lovers, here you are. In this authentic and unpretentious restaurant, the flavors of the Middle Kingdom deploy in your plate with their thousand delicate fragrances, their undulating aromas and outstanding flavors for the western palace. Corn soup and dim sum are particularly recommendable. A charming service, no sleeves, in a quiet setting with a quiet light, as a parenthesis over time. Forget your glass of wine, order a teapot and dive into delicate, diverse and exotic flavors of Chinese cuisine…
EVELEIGH
Read moreA heartbeat for this Australian address west of the Sunset Boulevard. Eveleigh occupies a building dating back to 1923, which is ideal for the most charming stopover, with its rustic interior, breathtaking views and aromatic aromatic herbs. The place is unanimous for brunches on the weekend.
UOVO
Read moreThe concept of this friendly restaurant: pasta, a few side dishes, and all prepared right in front of the customers - to admire the chefs, have a seat at the big counter. Here, classic Italian dishes are served, prepared to perfection. The tortellini in brodo, for example, is a resounding success: neither too salty nor too lightly salted, the meat broth is of rare finesse, highlighting the impeccable al dente cooking of the pasta. Also worth mentioning are the famous tagliatelle cacio e pepe, brilliantly executed.
NIGHT + MARKET SONG
Read moreThe general opinion of the Angelenos (and ours as well) is that Thai Town's Thai restaurants are frankly mediocre. That's probably why Night + Market Song, this small ultra trendy restaurant located on Sunset Boulevard run by Kris Yenbamroong, is a real hit. This young film graduate chef has no culinary training other than growing up in a family of Thai restaurateurs in L.A. The whimsical, colourful and trendy decoration is the ideal setting to uncork a Thai beer before an evening in the neighbourhood's bars! Surprisingly cheap, Night + Market Song offers an authentic cuisine, with sharp and fresh flavours. Try coconut rice, a sticky rice cooked in coconut milk, and, at lunch, Thai Boxing Chicken, a barbecue chicken traditionally served around Bangkok's boxing rings by street vendors.
La Bruschetta
Read moreThe chef at the helm of this restaurant, Angelo Peloni, serves authentic Italian cuisine. Visitors come for the delicious homemade pasta, the frequently revisited menu - depending on the season - and the extensive wine list. From risotto with gorgonzola and asparagus to fettuccine with black truffle, lasagne Bolognese and Barolo lamb chops, every dish is prepared with care and elegance. And don't miss the delicious desserts, including the unmissable tiramisu.
SONORATOWN
Read moreA more Mexican restaurant? Do you misunderstand! In this small shop there is a kitchen in northern Mexico, different from the rest of the country. The tortilla is made from flour (not maize) and is very fine, and there is also a certain resemblance to the French pancakes. The leaders of the Sonora region are also known to cook the country's best asada meat. It can be said that reputation is respected with meat cooked with a delicious wood fire. For a first one we recommend the very tempting Bean & Cheese Burrito. A superb address for a quick lunch in a family atmosphere.
Maccheroni Republic
Read moreIn the heart of Downtown, Maccheroni Republic is renowned for its delicious fresh pasta, made in-house every day. Ravioli with pumpkin, rigatoni with burrata, bigoli with angus and sausage ragout, linguine with seafood - scallops, shrimps and clams - agnolotti filled withosso bucco... More than fifteen recipes in all. Excellent value for money. Plus: the pretty little terrace. All in all, if we had to choose one Italian address in Los Angeles on this type of budget, it would be this one!
SPAGO
Read moreSpago features a decorative wall of 7,000 bottles of wine, a patio with a glass roof and an open kitchen with a contemporary feel. It's known for its 100% California specialties, with an emphasis on provenance and quality ingredients. Add a touch of inventiveness and you have one of the most iconic restaurants in Los Angeles, opened by the highly acclaimed Austrian-American chef Wolfgang Puck in 1982. Puck has cooked for several American presidents.
MUSSO & FRANK GRILL
Read moreThe kitchen isn't what distinguishes this restaurant from the gastronomic stage in L.A. It is a mixture of traditional architecture and typical Hollywood stories that make the best of Musso & Frank. It was one of the favourite places of Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. If it is not so frequented by stars, it remains in memories as an old Hollywood institution. Cocktails are also a good argument for coming here. You are discouraged from tasting vegetables or talking with old servers; on the other hand, let's go to the bar where you will certainly enjoy more.
FIG TREE
Read moreRight on the Venice Boardwalk, this charming restaurant is an ideal vantage point for the many artists and misfits that roam the neighborhood. Since it opened in 1978, Fig Tree has been a family-owned neighborhood institution, blending Latin roots with Pacific Rim influences. It has a tempting menu, with a focus on breakfast, between plantain pancakes and chilaquiles. Also on the menu: a dozen or so dishes to be enjoyed at lunch or dinner, ranging from chicken and avocado to burgers.
THE CURIOUS PALATE
Read moreWalking into a shopping mall, you'd never expect to come across an address like this. But this restaurant has a simple concept: everything here is homemade, using seasonal produce. From burgers and their absolutely delicious fries to superb pasta with pea pesto, healthy salads and all kinds of sandwiches, the dishes are delicate, fresh and tasty. Plus: a fine selection of local beers. Excellent value for money. Finally, a special mention for the warm welcome.
BOTTEGA LOUIE
Read moreBottega Louie is a vast space with white marble floors, white walls, and a high ceiling... And white. More than a restaurant, this establishment is an army of cooks who prepare the pizzas and delicious salads on the menu. It's one of Downtown's most fashionable places, as friendly and loud as it is chic. On weekends, the brunch offers a quieter atmosphere, especially since the pastries are to die for. In addition, a new branch has opened in the West Hollywood neighborhood.
FOGO DE CHÃO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
Read moreA meal at Fogo de Chão is the promise of a feast. This Brazilian restaurant offers a wide selection of meats: filet mignon, lamb, pork chops, or chicken surrounded by bacon served with steak... All roasted on a giant grill. The plus: a spectacular salad bar, with smoked salmon, vegetables and soup - among others. The restaurant is mostly frequented by families celebrating events, so the atmosphere is always festive.
BOSSA NOVA BRAZILIAN CUISINE
Read moreIf you're really hungry and want to discover the subtleties of Brazilian cuisine, this is the place for you. However, although the country is the world champion of churrasco - grilled meat - Bossa Nova also serves a fine selection of pastas, salads, pizzas, burgers and bowls. A la carte" specialties include blackened chicken with Cajun sauce and the catch of the day with lemon cream risotto.
Ceci's Gastronomia
Read moreOpened by Francesca and Francesco, an Italian couple who met in the United States, Ceci's is the place to go for a packed lunch. While it's possible to sit at one of the small tables outside, the establishment is more like an "upgraded" caterer: ideal for a picnic in Griffith Park, for example, a ten-minute drive away. From a few homemade pastas to desserts and focaccia, the menu is as short as it is tempting. Special mention should be made of the rigatoni bolognese and caciocavallo.
CHINOIS ON MAIN
Read moreThe decor is superb. The kitchen has a turn of strength, with its delicious insensés mixes and its great classics based on lobster and seafood. The whole Los Angeles is getting there. Amateurs, choose from the bar, where the kitchen will be made in front of you. Fascinating!
La Pergoletta
Read moreThis trattoria is steeped in tradition: no fuss, kitschy decor and generous portions. Above all, the pasta is homemade. We love the concept: you choose your type of pasta - spaghetti, pappardelle, pappardelle with spinach, fettuccine, fettuccine with spinach, rigatoni, gnocchi, capelli d'Angelo and fusilli - then the sauce to accompany it. From Alfredo to four-cheese, from puttanesca to carbonara, you'll find all the great classics of Italian cuisine. A real delight!
THE BELVEDERE
Read moreLocated on the terrace of The Peninsula Hotel, The Belvedere is one of the most renowned restaurants in Los Angeles. For the past twenty years, it has continued to seduce and innovate for the pleasure of food lovers. They settle into a chic and sophisticated atmosphere for an early morning breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even brunch on weekends. The chef proposes a Californian cuisine with Mediterranean inspirations - French in particular - that is both tasty and creative. Recommended dress code: smart casual.