Best Trendy Restaurants in Larchmont
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Antico Nuovo
Handmade pastas and refined wood-fired mains.
Notable Picks
#1
Antico Nuovo
8.8
Antico Nuovo delivers refined Roman-inspired cuisine in a relaxed, modern setting. With a focus on handmade pastas and wood-fired meats, the kitchen led by Chef Chad Colby is a destination for thoughtful Italian cooking. Locals appreciate its intimate dining room and seasonal menu changes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna al forno, Smoked Gnocco Fritto, Dry-Aged Ribeye Fiorentina
What Makes it Special: Handmade pastas and refined wood-fired mains.
8.4
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
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.
8.4
Cafe Gratitude is a pioneer of LA’s plant-based movement, known for its organic, affirmation-labeled menu and all-day vegan fare. The bright, casual-chic dining room offers both feel-good meals and a destination for wellness-minded diners—on weekends it buzzes with the brunch crowd and regulars enjoying superfood smoothies.
Must-Try Dishes:
I Am Glorious (BBQ Tempeh Wrap), I Am Whole (Macro Bowl), Banana Bread Pudding
What Makes it Special: Inventive plant-based menu with a wellness ethos and joyful service.
8
A tiny Melrose Hill cafe where chef Karla Subero Pittol channels her Venezuelan roots into arepas, empanadas, and pork collar milanesa alongside southern-style icebox pies—a combination that earned Jonathan Gold's attention when it was still a garage pop-up in Echo Park. The format is counter-service casual with a short, focused menu that rotates around what Pittol wants to cook. Best suited for a quick, purposeful stop when you know what you came for.
Must-Try Dishes:
Passionfruit Lime Icebox Pie, Venezuelan Arepas, Empanadas
What Makes it Special: Born from an Echo Park garage pop-up, chef Karla Subero Pittol serves Venezuelan comfort food and pies once praised by Jonathan Gold out of a tiny Melrose Hill cafe.
Worthy Picks
#5
The Edmon
7.9
A craft cocktail bar housed in a restored 1920s Art Deco lobby that leans harder on atmosphere and drinks than on the food—though the elevated bar menu (short rib cavatelli, duck confit tacos, garlic fries) holds up well enough to make it a full evening out. The 21-and-over door policy and low-volume music keep the room mellow, which is why it draws date-night couples and groups who want to talk over cocktails without shouting. Strong happy hour pricing ($9 cocktails, $5.50 pints until 7 PM) makes the early window a particularly good deal for the setting you get.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short Rib Cavatelli, Garlic Fries, Calamari
What Makes it Special: Craft cocktails and elevated bar food served inside a restored 1920s Art Deco building on Melrose