In a vibrant city like Los Angeles there are thousands of restaurants. We reviewed and tested hundreds of them and selected the most special and delectable restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try in 2024!
Special offer: Enjoy in each of these restaurants the less expensive main entrée complimentary with the Red Dining Book !
From A-Z:
1. Bacetti
Bacetti is a neighborhood trattoria in the heart of Echo Park with a lively atmosphere that will make you want to linger over a few vibrant plates and natural wine. Whether you're sitting outdoors, people-watching on the avenue, or indoors at a lively booth, you'll enjoy classic Roman cuisine interpreted through a Californian lens thanks to local produce. Start your evening with their rosemary focaccia bread—sweet, salty and fluffy in all the right ways—and a glass from their Italian focused wine list. A few Bacetti (Italian for "kisses") are sure to be exchanged throughout the evening.
Address: 1509 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: 213-995-6090
www.bacetti-la.com
2. Bar Monette
Just a few steps from the ocean in Santa Monica, you’ll find this intimate wine bar serving Italian-inspired tapas and Neapolitan style pizza. The menu mainly draws inspiration from Spain and Italy, using only the freshest, quality ingredients from there and California.
Address: 109 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310-310-8575
www.barmonette.com
Special offer: Enjoy in each of these restaurants the less expensive main entrée complimentary with the Red Dining Book !
3. Casaléna
Welcome to the house of Lena, a fictional character who has created a West Valley abode filled with light known as Casaléna. The menu features Mediterranean flavors utilizing seasonal ingredients of the best quality. When you dine at Casaléna, you become part of the Makhani family's history, entering their second home where many memories were and continue to be created. The Makhani siblings have truly brought an amazing venue to Woodland Hills, and they're just getting started.
Address: 22160 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: 818-704-1185
www.casalena.la
4. Dal Milanese
In the beginning of 2023, famed Italian restauranteur Luca Guelfi and Principini opened their warm neighborhood restaurant, Dal Milanese. For their first US restaurant, chefs were specially flown in from Milan, bringing true authentic cuisine from Lombardy to Los Feliz. If Italy is still on your bucket list, the food at Dal Milanese will certainly give you the urge to visit very soon.
Address: 2064 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: 323-372-6002
www.lucaguelficompany.com
Special offer: Enjoy in each of these restaurants the less expensive main entrée complimentary with the Red Dining Book !
5. Eveleigh
Housed in one of the oldest buildings in West Hollywood, Eveleigh has been a mainstay on Sunset Boulevard, serving plates inspired by American and European country cooking. The menu offers a wide array of dishes such as grilled squid from Monterey, a variety of wood-fired pizza, charcuterie and other butchered meats done in-house.
Address: 8752 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 424-239-1630
www.theeveleigh.com
6. Grá
Nestled at the border of Echo Park and Historic Filipinotown, Grá (Gaelic for love) is a haven for wholesome, soul-nourishing food. From veggies to sauces and craft beers to naturally fermented wines, Grá celebrates nature's processes. And Grá is more than just pizza; they've got Head on Prawns and Halibut Crudo, too.
Address: 1524 Pizarro St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: 424-239-1630
www.grarestaurant.com
Special offer: Enjoy in each of these restaurants the less expensive main entrée complimentary with the Red Dining Book !
7. Isla
Isla's food features a wood-fire cure to fish, vegetables and pastured birds, giving depth to their pristine products. All of this is topped off with a low-intervention wine list for optimal pairings. The team has created a truly unique environment at their inviting restaurant on Main Street in Santa Monica to provide a quintessentially Californian way of dining.
Address: 2424 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
www.isla-la.com
8. Joyce
At Joyce, they weave soulful Southern flavors with sustainable seafood, curating an opulent raw bar, which includes an array of fine American caviar. The open dining room, bathed in natural light and coastal charm, invites you to savor a relaxing dining experience enjoying Joyce's Southern cuisine.
Address: 770 S Grand Ave Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213-395-0202
www.joycela.com
Special offer: Enjoy in each of these restaurants the less expensive main entrée complimentary with the Red Dining Book !
9. Kismet
Middle Eastern flavors are infused with varying textures for a modern, global twist—and yet are typically Californian. At Kismet, the food employs a very light touch, making every bite a pleasant surprise. Whether it's a special occasion, a casual meal or a glass of wine with snacks, Kismet is always a good idea.
Address: 4648 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: 323-409-0404
www.kismetla.com
10. Kodō
The minute you walk into the former firehouse in the center of Downtown LA’s vibrant Arts District, your heartbeat automatically accelerates. Kodō’s fish is always the best of what is in season, much of which comes directly from a fish market in Japan, while the sea urchin is sourced from Hokkaido—their most northern island and the coldest part of the country.
Address: 710 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone: 213-302-8010
www.kodo.la
Special offer: Enjoy in each of these restaurants the less expensive main entrée complimentary with the Red Dining Book !
11. Mazal
Have you ever written a love letter to vegetables? A visit to Mazal will certainly inspire you to pen one. The family-run restaurant serves vegan and vegetarian Israeli dishes prepared from scratch and features many fruits, vegetables and herbs grown right in Hanni's orchard. With Tal, her son, the two are changing hearts and minds when it comes to plant-based food at this hidden gem in Lincoln Heights.
Address: 110 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Phone: 323-576-2138
www.mazal.la
12. Mona Pasta Bar
With just 39 seats, including bar and small patio, Mona brings a farm-to-table touch to each plate of pasta, which is lovingly handcrafted in-house. Feast on all-time favorites like the hearty pappardelle bolognese, the timeless bucatini cacio e pepe, or the enticing casarecce with lamb sausage and rapini.
Address: 111 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 213-814-0094
www.monapastabar.com
Special offer: Enjoy in each of these restaurants the less expensive main entrée complimentary with the Red Dining Book !
13. Nossa
Nossa Caipirinha Bar is a lively Southern Brazilian-inspired casual hangout in the heart of Los Feliz. Start your culinary journey with the renowned paõ de queijo–a cheese bread and savor dishes like prawn moqueca baiana in a zesty stew, or various renditions of steak frites.
Address: 1966 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: 323-644-1798
www.caipirinhala.com
14. YESS
Step into the light-flooded, historic former bank building from the 1920s in the heart of the Arts District. Chef Junya Yamasaki’s cooking draws inspiration from a Japanese cultural heritage whose roots run deeper than its country's borders. He cooks with a primeval spirit and traditional techniques, while embracing the demands of the contemporary palate and using the best Southern California ingredients.
Address: 2001 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
www.yess-restaurant.com