Best Trendy Restaurants in Los Angeles (90291)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: March 2026
Our Top Pick
Felix Trattoria
Handmade pasta crafted in a visible, temperature-controlled laboratorio.
Notable Picks
8.8
Evan Funke’s pasta temple centers a glass-walled laboratorio, turning out regional Italian shapes with taut textures and deep sauces. Reservations are coveted; couples come for handmade pastas, an Italian-leaning wine list, and low-lit buzz.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e Pepe, Pappardelle Ragù, Sfincione
What Makes it Special: Handmade pasta crafted in a visible, temperature-controlled laboratorio.
#2
Gjusta
8.5
Bakery-deli-market with a sprawling menu, counter ordering, and shaded outdoor seating. Families like the flexibility: pastries for kids, salads and sandwiches for adults, plus take-home pantry items.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Fish Plate, Turkey Reuben, Rotisserie Chicken with Sides
What Makes it Special: Market-style bakery with wide, family-friendly choice and takeaway.
#3
Gjelina
8.4
Since 2008, this produce-forward spot has paired wood-fired pizzas with seasonal vegetables in an industrial-chic space. Go early for a more relaxed date and crisp, charred pies with simply dressed market sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom Pizza, Guanciale Pizza, Seasonal Vegetables
What Makes it Special: Long-running, seasonal wood-fired program with Venice energy.
#4
Wabi on Rose
8.3
Modern Venice sushi with a lively room, shareable rolls, and a patio that works for an intimate, low-lit date. Nigiri is solid, and crisp rice and signature maki lean playful without losing craft.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Chef’s Selection Nigiri, Hamachi Serrano Roll
What Makes it Special: A stylish Venice room pairing polished nigiri with creative, crowd-pleasing rolls.
8.3
Beachfront beer garden with BOGO-style happy hour windows and tacos on the all-day menu. Sunset timing brings a lively crowd for shrimp or veggie tacos paired with easy-drinking drafts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp tacos, Veggie tacos, Chips and guacamole
What Makes it Special: Oceanfront HH energy with taco options and rotating drink deals.
8.1
Greek-leaning rooftop atop Hotel Erwin with sweeping boardwalk views. Mezze, skewers, and a strong cocktail list make it an al fresco sunset magnet.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spanakopita quesadilla, Zucchini chips, Lamb meatball skewers
What Makes it Special: True Venice rooftop with panoramic ocean views and cocktails.
#7
Gran Blanco
8.0
Under the Venice sign, this cocktail-driven lounge pivots to shareable izakaya-leaning plates at night. Dim, stylish interiors and late weekend hours draw a dressed-up crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish tacos, Fries with chili aioli, Mezcalita
What Makes it Special: Stylish space by the Venice Sign with cocktail-friendly small plates.
#8
Great White
8.0
Casual all-day café near the boardwalk with a broad menu that’s easy for mixed-diet families. Bright space, quick pacing, and labeled options keep meals smooth with kids.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon Coconut Curry, Fish Tacos (lettuce cups available), Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Boardwalk-adjacent all-day menu that suits kids and adults.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Small seafood spot just off the sand sourcing limited daily catches and pouring natural-leaning wines. The chalkboard menu changes with what’s best, making oysters, crudo, and whole grilled fish the move at sunset.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oysters on the half shell, Daily crudo, Whole grilled fish
What Makes it Special: Ultra-fresh, market-board seafood that sells out nightly.