In a handsomely rustic storefront, Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali, and Joe Bastianich front what is, on its best days, LA's best pizza. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
As old school as it gets. It's all about regulars and not-cheap traditional Italian offerings. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Are there sweeter words than "Strip Mall" when used in conjunction with "Powerful Thai flavors?" Answer: No. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Since 1925, the best sandwich in LA. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
High quality rustic Northern Italian fare served within a small, minimalist space. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
In addition to the bäco expect a bevy of seasonally inspired plates, craft beer, boutique wine, modern cocktails, and house-made sodas. [Eater 38 Member]
M.B. Post is a seasonal gastropub of sorts focused on serving small plates which highlight the daily farmers market offerings. [Eater 38 Member]
This sophomore effort from Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of Animal features seafood-centric fare inside a nautical-inspired space. [Eater 38 Member]
Tsujita LA serves the best standard ramen and tsukemen in all of Los Angeles. The tsukemen might even be better than the ramen. Only available during lunch and cash only. [Eater 38 Member]
A project by Dustin Lancaster and Matt Kaner of Bar Covell, the cozy, hip oyster bar offers a limited menu of seafood plus a well-curated selection of boutique wines and craft beer. [Eater 38 Member]
A tiny, always packed bakery and cafe from the Rustic Canyon team. Expect seasonal small plates, impeccable baked goods, and some of the best pizza pies in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
Synonymous with Chinese food in America maybe more so than any other restaurant. Come for the made-to-order xiao long boas but always expect a wait.
There's heavy emphasis on house-cured meats, pizzas, and pastas, with unexpected and inspired flavors. The beverage program here, from cocktails to wine, is a hit, too. [Eater 38 Member]
Moderately priced super seasonal eats straight from SM farmers markets served in a pleasant, tasteful space. Seasonal desserts come from neighbor bakery Huckleberry. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Suzanne Goin's flagship, a small plate Cali-French abode. Simply designed, simply not cheap. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The H + The H has reached a critical mass in popularity, and the biscuits are to blame. There's also a terrific plate of shrimp & grits, maple-glazed pork chop, or barbecued lobster.
A colorful and fun new eatery conducive to social dining (many communal picnic-style tables). There's deep fried cheesy churros, a bevy of tacos, and even raw pork ceviche.
This hip, minimalist spot on Sunset Boulevard makes some of the best Thai street food in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Expect a mixed batch of old and new seafood dishes, alongside a thoughtful list of intoxicants. Early standouts are the Thai Shellfish Coconut Soup, Albacore Tartare, and Loup de Mer.
Antonia Lofasa's hit Venice restaurant has a tight menu of fresh pastas, including the pappardelle with pork shank and arugula, that goes well with the house Negroni, prepared by barman Pablo Moix. Read more.
The most recent meat-free effort from those behind Cafe Gratitude, Gracias Madre follows a slightly more formal model in which guests are urged to make reservations for vegan Mexican cuisine. Read more.
Dedicated to Northern Thai cuisine consumed in a colorful 50-seat space. The chef has earned enough of a reputation for his flavor-packed plates to attract Angelenos from across the city. Read more.
The oxtail agnolotti at this new Downtown eatery gets a little surprise with every third bite or so: a nob of bone marrow. Don't fear though, a tangerine salsa tempers the richness a bit. Read more.
Kahn's food is cerebral, beautifully plated, and delicious, though perhaps more expensive than your every day breakfast and lunch spot. The coffee is excellent too. Read more.
Each of the 200 windows have been specifically designed to fend off the sun — they're actually fully controllable and can be tinted down to limo darkness, keeping the lounge-y mood all day long. Read more.
Beau Du Bois helped to open this newish Culver City haunt and he continues to man the bar. Everyone loves Beau's original, unexpected French 75.
With world-class soup dumplings plus a slate of reliably good Chinese food, DTF is back in action and better than ever. Read more.
