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10 Restaurants to Visit in Los Angeles in 2021

Top 10 Restaurants to Visit in Los Angeles in 2021 

For a culturally diverse city with insane grandeur as Los Angeles, writing a food introduction is hard as culinary offerings are endless. However, with its rich, dynamic diversity, dozens of options in every single neighborhood and food trucks offering mouth-watering dishes, LA is one of the cities in the world where casual and refined compete to be the best. 

As more people return to on-site dining for unforgettable experiences and food after a challenging past year, it is essential to have all of the city’s excellent restaurants on your radar. This guide to the best restaurants in Los Angeles, from the beach to downtown and everywhere in between, includes everything from high-end to low-end, Mexican to Italian, and iconic Los Angeles restaurants to lesser-known gems. 

  1. Giorgio Baldi

Unarguably, Giorgio Baldi is one of the best vantage points to meet the who’s who of L.A. At first glance, this small, cramped restaurant looks like a regular hometown diner. But, by nightfall, the ambiance is transformed, and this quiet high-end Italian restaurant becomes an official after-party for celebrities and socialites. 

With famous dishes like Agnolotti stuffed with sweet corn and chilling in a pool of white truffle sauce and the fantastic Burrata Tricolore topped with pesto and roasted tomatoes on the menu, it is no surprise that Giorgio Baldi is one of Rihanna’s favorite spots to eat when she is in town. Looking to enjoy high-class Italian cuisine, meet and network with celebrities? Then Giorgio Baldi is where you want to dine. 

Website: www.giorgio-baldi.com  

  1. République

Is it possible for brunch to be an important meal of the day? République has an innovative and indulgent menu that includes mouthwatering dishes like the fried chicken and waffles with gravy and pickled Fresno chiles, the pork belly sausage breakfast sandwich.

The soaring, airy and welcoming and luxurious 1920s-era space make the République a pivot for the Sunday crowd looking to escape the city’s bubble and enjoy egalitarian dishes with a french accent. Just like the food, the drinks menu is expansive, with wine and cocktail pairing nicely with your dish. However, beverage director Maria Garcia or one of her staff can also help you pair your drinks. 

Website: www.republiquela.com  

  1. Felix

Do you want a taste of the Italian pasta without boarding a plane? Ciao! Felix is where you need to be for a cultural experience and delicious Italian pasta. 

Dubbed “the Vatican of handmade pasta,” chefs create unique cuts of Italian pasta by hand. Cozying in the glass-walled pasta room, guests can also watch the masters create their dishes. As no Italian dish is complete without a bottle of well-paired wine, the extensive Italian wine list at Felix got you covered. 

The cocktail menu, especially the knockout negroni, will take your taste buds to the next level. A slice of Italy at a small price. While you’re at it, order a pizza too and have the time of your life.

Website: www.felixla.com  

  1. Guelaguetza

When you walk into  Guelaguetza, the sights, vibrant colors, sounds, and scents of Oaxaca come to life with pulsing energy. You are immediately welcomed by Banda musicians strumming their instruments, their vitality matched by the energy of the diners, who in a celebratory mood on some nights dance into the early hours. 

This is no ordinary Mexican restaurant. Instead, the menu offers some of the most authentic memelas, tlayudas, and moles outside Oaxaca. For drinks, take a chance with the smoky, heady mezcals, or if you’re in the mood for cocktails, the micheladas are a must-have. 

Guelaguetza is a celebratory haven for families and friends who want to have a taste of Oaxaca without breaking the bank. 

Website: www.ilovemole.com  

  1. Providence

For over a decade, Providence, the award-winning seafood restaurant with two Michelin stars on the southern edge of Hollywood, continues to elevate the standard for a creative modern American menu and earn high points of superb quality. With Chef Michael Cimarusti at the helm of the creative kitchen, only the best and freshest seafood makes it to the coveted tables of Providence. 

Providence is one of the primo spots for an exquisite seafood dining experience in an intimate setting, with its extensive menu serving an excellent mixture of hot, raw and cold. For starters, indulge in a delectable dish of black truffles over risotto, then go with the Chef’s Tasting Menu for a truly sublime experience. 

Website: www.providencela.com  

  1. Merois

One of the best parts about the bubbling city of Los Angeles is its nearly perfect weather year-round. With the sunset setting beautifully over the horizon, what better way to enjoy the view than lounging on a rooftop with friends sharing a delicious meal and a perfect bottle of wine?

Located at the Pendry West Hollywood, adjacent to the hotel’s chic rooftop pool Merois is a buzzy new restaurant. With its romantic indoor seating that looks onto the twinkling lights of the city’s skyline, the view is simply breathtaking. 

The menu is helmed by acclaimed chef Wolfgang Puck offering a fusion menu heavily slanted towards seafood, the savory Japanese A5 Strip and Puck’s signature wood-fired pizzas.

Website: www.wolfgangpuck.com/dining/merois-west-hollywood  

  1. Crustacean

For over twenty years, the Crustacean remains the place to find the best Asian-influenced seafood in Los Angeles. Like the seafood that makes its way to the restaurant’s coveted tables, the restaurant has a deep and rich history dating back to 1975 when chef Helen An and her family escaped Vietnam. 

Keeping the secret recipes guided, chef An’s garlic noodle with prawns is simply legendary. With a recent redesign, and chef Tony Nguyen joining chef An in the kitchen, Crustacean is now reopened to take Asian cuisine to the next level. The menu offers delicious dim sum, pho soup dumplings, a langoustine spring roll, filet mignon beef satay and many more designed to take your taste buds to culinary heaven. 

Website: www.houseofan.com  

  1. Bavel

If you want to visit the Middle East without having to hop on a plane, tuck into Bavel, a bright and charming restaurant with a unique vibe. Offering food from across the Middle East, from Tunisia to Israel to Yemen, Bavel will remind you of the splendor of the spa at La Mamounia, the majestic hotel in Marrakech. 

The signature dish—the malawach is served with dill crème fraîche, grated tomato, soft-boiled egg, and Californian strawberry zhoug. With its open floor plan, hanging gardens and fantastic food, it is no surprise that it often takes weeks to get a reservation here, adding to the hype. Don’t forget to order the mushroom skewers, silken hummus with duck nduja and some desserts. 

Website: www.cntraveler.com/restaurants/los-angeles/bavel 

  1. Nobu Malibu

For Nobu Matsuhisa, the acclaimed king of Japanese cuisine, and owner of high-end eateries worldwide, Los Angeles is where it all began. LA is home to his first restaurant,  Matsuhisa, located on La Cienega Boulevard, Nobu Los Angeles, and the finest of them all, Nobu Malibu. 

Since moving to its new beach view location on Pacific Coast Highway, Nobu Malibu offers the best view in town with its gorgeous ocean view, sleek restaurant design, and mouth-watering signature dishes like yellowtail with jalapeno and chef Nobu Matsuhisa Black Cod Miso. There is no better place in LA to watch the sunset and enjoy world-class Japanese food with your favorite person. 

Website: www.noburestaurants.com/malibu/home  

  1. Greekman’s

Located at 2619 Sunset Boulevard, LA, Greekman’s is one of this summer’s most exciting spots. Newly reopened, the restaurant switched its menu from Jewish comfort food to all Greek dishes like smoked cauliflower and labne, crispy zucchini chips,  “very lemony” potatoes, and many more. 

The front patio was redesigned entirely to get into the summer spirit with a vibrant white and blue adorned wood floor and lots of fake leaves. Greekman’s is the perfect spot for a group of friends to get together and unwind with its “souvlaki party” menu, which comes with five different skewers, buttery pita bread, hummus, and tzatziki all for only $38 or cozy dates with charcoal-grilled chicken souvlaki, mezze plates, and bottles of natural Greek wine.

Website: www.greekmansla.com

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