Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Los Angeles (90038)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Providence
Three Michelin-starred seafood temple with a kitchen tank of live Santa Barbara spot prawns and sea urchins, orchestrating multi-course tasting menus from the freshest possible ingredients.
Essential Picks
#1
Providence
9.0
Chef Michael Cimarusti's seafood-focused tasting menus draw from California ingredients and line-caught fish through rigorous French technique, with a kitchen tank supplying live Santa Barbara spot prawns and sea urchins. The restaurant approaches its 20th anniversary having just earned LA's first three Michelin stars alongside a Green Star for sustainability. Expect refined, deliberate pacing and dishes that recent guests note feel perhaps slightly safer than past visits—still executed at an elite level.
Must-Try Dishes:
Santa Barbara Spot Prawn, Uni Egg, King Salmon
What Makes it Special: Three Michelin-starred seafood temple with a kitchen tank of live Santa Barbara spot prawns and sea urchins, orchestrating multi-course tasting menus from the freshest possible ingredients.
Notable Picks
#2
Chi Spacca
8.5
Nancy Silverton's nose-to-tail Italian steakhouse built LA's first certified salumi program and continues to anchor around bone-in cuts: 42-ounce tomahawk pork chop, 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in NY strip, 50-ounce porterhouse. The focaccia di Recco and beef-bone-marrow pie open meals before the meat arrives. Counter seating facing the open kitchen runs lively on weekends; earlier seatings trend calmer.
Must-Try Dishes:
Focaccia di Recco, Bistecca Fiorentina, Costata alla Fiorentina
What Makes it Special: Nancy Silverton's whole-animal Italian steakhouse with dry-aged beef program
8.4
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Chef Kevin Meehan’s reimagined Hollywood steakhouse blends fine-dining technique with a warmer, more familiar menu. The plush booths and tighter menu make it surprisingly easy for families who want an elevated night out. Expect carefully sourced steaks plus comforting sides that kids actually like.
Must-Try Dishes:
Creekstone Rib-Eye, Beef Tartare, Loaded Potatoes
What Makes it Special: Michelin-level craft aimed at a classic steakhouse comfort zone.
#4
Meteora
8.3
Chef Jordan Kahn's one-Michelin-starred restaurant showcases primal live-fire cooking with a zero-waste ethos, set in a sculptural space of tangled greenery and moody lighting that reviewers describe as otherworldly. The 4-course ($115) and 6-course ($165) menus feature sustainably sourced wild ingredients like honey-grilled Sue Buxton scallops and charred yam with smoked trout roe. The theatrical environment and trance-y soundtrack create an immersive experience that overshadows straightforward service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sue Buxton Day Boat Scallops with Caramelized Honey, Job's Tears with Cachucha Peppers, Charred Yam with Smoked Trout Roe
What Makes it Special: Chef Jordan Kahn's Michelin-starred showcase of live-fire cooking with heirloom produce and rare grains, presented in a sculptural space that feels like entering a rainforest.
8.3
James Beard Outstanding Chef Nancy Silverton's Michelin-starred Italian institution has held its star continuously since 2008, anchored by the signature mozzarella bar and housemade pastas like the egg yolk raviolo. The Hancock Park dining room features dark-wood paneling and white marble counter seating, staying loud during peak hours but quieter in back rooms. At $$$$ pricing with refined portions, it rewards regulars who understand the menu's corners rather than first-time visitors expecting abundance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orecchiette with Sausage and Swiss Chard, Egg Yolk Raviolo, Grilled Beef Tagliata
What Makes it Special: James Beard Award-winner Nancy Silverton's Michelin-starred Italian institution, holding its star continuously since 2008, with an iconic Mozzarella Bar and exceptional housemade pastas.
8.2
An old-school red-sauce room with a lively, clubby feel and a menu built for crowd-pleasers. The lasagna lands in the classic lane—meaty, saucy, and generously portioned—making it a reliable go-to for a nostalgic Italian dinner in Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Lasagna, Meatballs with marinara, Lemon chicken & capers
What Makes it Special: Hollywood outpost of a storied red-sauce institution with a strong lasagna game.