Best Hidden Gems Restaurants in Beverly Grove
11 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants (SLS Hotel)
Immersive, reservation-only omakase hidden inside the SLS hotel.
Notable Picks
Hidden inside the SLS, this 17-course omakase counter runs as an intimate tasting with cheffy toppings, storytelling, and a set progression of nigiri. It functions as a destination night out where reservations, cocktails, and the speakeasy setting make dinner feel like an event.
Must-Try Dishes:
17-Course Omakase Tasting, Signature Torched Nigiri Bites, Chef’s Hand Roll Course
What Makes it Special: Immersive, reservation-only omakase hidden inside the SLS hotel.
#2
Sushi Koo
8.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Sushi Koo is a strip-mall favorite on 3rd Street where affordable rolls, baked specialties, and combo boxes drive heavy dine-in and delivery traffic. It excels as an everyday sushi option with big menus, friendly service, and pricing that keeps regulars coming back several times a month.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Dynamite Mac Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood sushi with generous portions and low prices.
8.4
Fiorelli Pizza is a chef-driven brick-oven pizzeria from Michael Fiorelli and Liz Gutierrez blending New York and Neapolitan styles with California produce. Opened in November 2025, it focuses on a tight menu of carefully composed pies, seasonal small plates, and a cozy indoor-patio setup just off Joan’s on Third. It already feels like a neighborhood fixture for locals chasing thoughtful, modern pizza.
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.
8.4
Mood is a corner cafe on 3rd Street pouring espresso drinks and turning out an all-day breakfast menu of egg dishes, sandwiches, and pastries. It walks the line between cozy neighborhood hangout and modern coffee bar, with enough heartier plates to make it a legitimate breakfast destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast sandwich on toasted sourdough, Avocado toast with soft eggs, Granola and yogurt parfait
What Makes it Special: Modern cafe pairing serious coffee with a full breakfast-and-sandwich lineup.
#5
Ecco un Poco
8.3
This tiny Italian-run gelateria focuses on a tight roster of flavors made in small batches with farmers market ingredients. It’s where serious gelato fans go for ultra-smooth texture, intense pistachio and hazelnut, and refined fruit sorbetti rather than overloaded sundaes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toasted Piedmont hazelnut gelato, Honey custard gelato, Seasonal fruit sorbetto
What Makes it Special: Focused, Italian-style gelato with just a dozen impeccably executed flavors.
8.2
Authentic neighborhood sandwich shop serving hot, toasted French-style roll sandwiches with house-made signature sauces. Owner-operated spot focuses on fresh daily-baked bread and Mediterranean-influenced fillings from pastrami to falafel.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Spicy (Pastrami & Swiss), Buffalo Chicken Breast, Mediterranean Veggie
What Makes it Special: House-made signature sauces and daily-baked French rolls with unique flavor combinations
#7
Seoulmates
8.1
Seoulmates delivers Korean street-food flavors through fusion tacos, bowls and hoagies in a casual, buzzy 3rd Street storefront. Open since 2022, it’s become a neighborhood favorite for playful takes on bulgogi and bibimbap with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Award-Winning Bulghoagie, Bibimbap Bowl, Korean Fried Chicken Tacos
What Makes it Special: Korean street fusion—think bulgogi grilled cheese and loaded hoagies.
8
Ponsonby Road Cafe brings a New Zealand-inspired cafe menu to the Beverly Grove side of La Cienega, pairing savory pies and salads with a small lineup of toasted bagels. It’s more of a cozy all-day cafe than a dedicated bagel shop, but the egg-and-cheese bagels and coffee make it a mellow alternative to the busier 3rd Street brunch staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs and Cheese Bagel, Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese, Steak and Cheese Pie
What Makes it Special: New Zealand-style cafe where bagels share menu space with savory pies and espresso drinks.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Carasau Pasta Bar is a counter-service Italian spot on 3rd where housemade pasta shares the menu with focaccia sandwiches layered with burrata, prosciutto, and grilled vegetables. It works as a casual lunch or early dinner stop when you want something more composed than a basic deli sub but still quick.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata & Prosciutto Sandwich, Chicken Sandwich on focaccia, Veggie Sandwich with pesto
What Makes it Special: Housemade Italian sandwiches on fresh focaccia in a casual pasta bar setting.
#10
The Bop
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
The Bop is a compact 3rd Street counter spot where Japanese-leaning rice bowls and chirashi donburi share space with Korean flavors. Locals use it as a casual option for customizable bowls that land somewhere between sushi bar and comfort takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bara Chirashi Don, Bulgogi Bowl, Salmon Ikura Don
What Makes it Special: Japanese-Korean rice bowls and chirashi in a tiny counter space.
#11
Taquería Dolores
7.6
Taquería Dolores is a street-style stand near the Beverly Center focusing on quick tacos, burritos, and mulitas late into the night. It’s more about speed, heat, and bold salsas than seating, making it a useful grab-and-go option for nearby shoppers and service workers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Tacos al pastor, Carne asada burrito
What Makes it Special: Compact stand slinging fast, late-night tacos by Beverly Center.