Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Los Angeles (90038)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Our Top Pick
Providence
World‑class tasting‑menu seafood with Michelin pedigree at its finest.
Essential Picks
#1
Providence
9.2
Refined tasting‑menu seafood where each course showcases pristine ingredients and masterful technique, with standout shellfish and fish preparations. Locals and critics come for precise cooking and polished service under Chef Michael Cimarusti. A go‑to destination for special occasions or serious seafood lovers in Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Santa Barbara uni with egg yolk, Black cod with seasonal accompaniments, Oyster & caviar amuse‑bouche
What makes it special: World‑class tasting‑menu seafood with Michelin pedigree at its finest.
#2
Meteora
9.1
Jordan Kahn’s Melrose flagship delivers a tasting-style journey built around live fire, global spices, and hyper-seasonal produce in a room that flows into lush open-air dining. The cooking is cerebral but deeply flavorful, with a service team that keeps the pace smooth and celebratory. Come for a special night where the plates feel both LA-modern and quietly primal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Campfire-kissed vegetables with spice oils, Dry-aged proteins from the hearth, Inventive dessert course with smoke and citrus
What makes it special: Michelin-starred live-fire tasting menus in a gardenlike indoor-outdoor space.
Notable Picks
8.9
Nancy Silverton’s Michelin-starred institution pairs an iconic mozzarella bar with expertly fired pizzas that balance airy crust, char, and restraint. The room is always buzzing, and the kitchen’s precision shows in both classic and seasonal pies. A destination-level stop for pizza lovers who want a full Italian night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Fennel Sausage Pizza, Burrata Mozzarella Bar Selection
What makes it special: Michelin-starred Italian cooking with some of LA’s most celebrated pizzas.
#4
Chi Spacca
8.8
Chi Spacca delivers expertly cooked, dry-aged steaks with Italian‑inspired style in a cozy, focused dining room — locals keep coming back for its bone‑in porterhouse and perfectly charred ribeyes. The established reputation and consistent quality make it a reliable destination when you want serious steak without fuss. Sides and starters like their focaccia‑style bread and bone marrow pie round out the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bone‑in porterhouse steak, Dry‑aged ribeye, Bone marrow pie
What makes it special: Italian‑style dry‑aged steaks with precision cooking and minimal fuss.
8.4
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Birthday & Celebration Central
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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.
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.