Best Hidden Gems Restaurants in Beverly Grove (90048)
8 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
A.O.C.
8.9
Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne’s wine bar remains a benchmark for LA small plates, with seasonal dishes built for sharing and an all-organic-leaning wine list. The leafy patio and polished service make it a go-to for relaxed but serious dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spanish Fried Chicken, The Farmer’s Plate (roasted vegetables, muhammara, burrata & grilled toast), Charcuterie Board with Grilled Toast
What makes it special: Market-driven small plates and one of LA’s most beloved wine patios.
#2
Bacari W 3rd
8.8
Bacari W 3rd is a Venetian-inspired small plates spot where Mediterranean-leaning dishes, craft cocktails, and a leafy patio make lingering over shared plates the default move. Locals treat it as a flexible neighborhood dining room for everything from happy hour to late-evening dates, with a menu that rewards mixing pastas, vegetable plates, and grilled meats.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb hummus with warm pita, Bacari fries with aioli, Seasonal seafood pasta
What makes it special: Mediterranean-influenced small plates and wines served in a lush 3rd Street patio setting.
#3
Jar
8.5
Suzanne Tracht’s modern chophouse is a low-key power room where polished service, classic cocktails, and serious meat cookery anchor the experience. Signature dishes like the pot roast and char siu pork chop make it a quiet favorite for old-school comfort with refined execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jar's Signature Pot Roast, Char Siu Pork Chop, Banana Cream Pie
What makes it special: Steakhouse-era comfort dishes reimagined as polished, LA-style chophouse fare.
8.3
Vibes:
Pet Friendly Paradise
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Part café, part gourmet marketplace, Joan’s has been a Third Street staple since the mid-1990s, known for big salads, sandwiches, and an ever-tempting bakery counter. Constant crowds prove its staying power as an all-day stop for locals and shoppers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chinese chicken salad, Short rib sandwich, Grilled cheese with tomato soup
What makes it special: A lively market-style cafe where the sidewalk tables are reliably packed with locals and their dogs.
8.2
Soccer legend Alessandro Del Piero’s Italian spot leans into sleek design, polished service, and a menu of handmade pastas and wood-fired mains. It’s more of a dressed-up night out than a casual neighborhood joint, but still approachable for a relaxed Italian dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tagliatelle al Ragu all’Antica, Bucatini alla Carbonara, Pistachio Cheesecake
What makes it special: A polished Italian dining room backed by a celebrity owner, with pastas and cocktails designed for lingering dinners.
8.2
Born from a Venice garden pop-up, this tiny counter-service spot brings chef Michael Fiorelli’s hybrid New York–meets–Neapolitan pies to West Third. The space is intimate, but the pizzas, dipping sauces, and a few thoughtful pastas make it feel like a neighborhood hangout from day one.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza, Brussel Sprout Pizza, White Pizza with Fennel Sausage
What makes it special: Chef-led brick-oven pizzas that fuse New York, Naples, and California.
8.1
Florence Osteria & Piano Bar is a Tuscan-focused dining room where wood-fired meats, pastas, and seafood meet cocktails and live piano in a warmly lit space. It’s a natural fit for romantic dinners or special-occasion steaks with an Italian accent on Beverly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bone Marrow Risotto, Fettuccine al Tartufo, Porchetta-Style Pork Belly
What makes it special: Tuscan wood-fired cooking with steaks, risotto, and live piano on Beverly.
C.O.D. blends a lively late-night bar scene with Asian-inflected seafood, from uni pasta to an extensive raw bar. It’s a go-to on West Third when you want oysters, cocktails, and a dining room that stays buzzing well past typical dinner hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Chilean Sea Bass, Truffle Uni Pasta, Garlic Noodles
What makes it special: Asian-inspired seafood, a full raw bar, and buzzy open-air 3rd Street seating.