The 10 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 10 picks

The best restaurants in Los Angeles in 2026 are Providence for seafood tasting menus, Bavel for Middle Eastern shared plates, République for French cooking all day, Langer's for pastrami and Holbox for Mexican seafood. Funke, Alta Adams, Anajak Thai, Azizam and Musso & Frank add handmade pasta, Southern cooking, Thai, Persian and a classic Hollywood grill.

Los Angeles dining is spread across dozens of neighborhoods, so this list mixes price points and cuisines instead of clustering in one part of town. It runs from a two-Michelin-star seafood room to a deli counter that has served pastrami for decades.

Most of the higher-end rooms take reservations through the restaurant's own site or OpenTable, and the popular ones fill up weeks ahead. Looking for something more specific? See our guides to the best tacos, best Korean BBQ and best cafes in LA.

1. Providence — Melrose, Hollywood

Two-Michelin-star seafood tasting menus on Melrose.

$$$$ Splurge

Providence is Los Angeles's benchmark for fine-dining seafood. It holds two Michelin stars and appears at or near the top of the city's best-restaurant rankings year after year.

Dinner is the only service, Tuesday through Saturday, and it is a special-occasion meal rather than a drop-in one. Book through the restaurant's reservations page.

Good to know: Reserve well ahead for weekend dinners; the dining room is closed Sunday and Monday.

5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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2. Bavel — Arts District, Downtown LA

Middle Eastern shared plates from the Bestia team.

$$$ Upmarket

Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis, who also run Bestia, cook flatbreads and spreads, cured meats, vegetable small plates and large-format meat and fish dishes here.

It is built for sharing, so go with a group and order broadly. The room is busy and loud in the evening.

Good to know: Book through OpenTable. A 4% Healthy LA charge is added to the check and can be removed on request.

500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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3. République — La Brea, Mid-City & Fairfax

A bakery, cafe and French-leaning dinner room in one building.

$$$ Upmarket

République runs from morning pastries to dinner. The bakery is led by pastry chef Margarita Manzke, a 2024 James Beard winner for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker.

Come for breakfast or brunch if you want a lighter, cheaper visit, or book dinner Tuesday through Saturday for the full restaurant experience.

Good to know: The cafe and bakery run daily from morning. Dinner reservations go through OpenTable.

624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

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4. Langer's Delicatessen — Westlake, Downtown LA

The pastrami sandwich many Angelenos call the city's best.

$$ Mid-range

Langer's is an old-school Jewish deli across from MacArthur Park. The order is the No. 19: pastrami on double-baked rye with coleslaw, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing.

The restaurant has said it plans to stay open through at least the 2028 Olympics.

Good to know: Order online or call ahead for pickup if you do not want to wait; the restaurant closes for Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur.

704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

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5. Holbox — Mercado La Paloma, South LA & Inglewood

Yucatan-style seafood in a food hall near USC.

$$ Mid-range

Holbox sits inside Mercado La Paloma and serves Mexican seafood. Its menu photos show uni and scallop, ceviche, tiradito de camarón and spot prawn a la talla.

The Los Angeles Times ranks it among the city's best restaurants, and it sits in a market hall rather than a formal dining room.

Good to know: Closed Mondays. Check the current menu before you go, since the seafood changes with the catch.

3655 S Grand Ave #C9, Los Angeles, CA 90007

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6. Funke — Beverly Hills

Evan Funke's handmade pasta, rolled to order on three floors.

$$$ Upmarket

Funke is a three-level Italian restaurant with a pasta lab where noodles are made by hand, including rare and old-school shapes. The agnolotti gets particular praise.

Michelin lists it, and it stays hard to book. Bar Funke is attached for a lighter option.

Good to know: Closed Sundays. Hours vary, so confirm on the website before you go and book a few weeks out.

9388 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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7. Alta Adams — West Adams, Mid-City & Fairfax

Seasonal California cooking with Southern roots in West Adams.

$$$ Upmarket

Alta Adams describes its food as seasonal California cuisine told through Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Times classes the cooking as Southern, and the restaurant is Michelin-recognized.

Dinner is Tuesday through Sunday. Parties of 10 or more can book a family-style meal.

Good to know: Reserve through the restaurant's website; groups of 10 or more get the family-style option.

5359 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

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8. Anajak Thai — Sherman Oaks, San Fernando Valley

Thai curries, fried chicken and seafood on Ventura Boulevard.

$$ Mid-range

Anajak Thai serves curries, fried chicken, seasonal seafood and wok-fired dishes, and it made the Los Angeles Times 2026 list of the city's best restaurants.

Dinner is by reservation only, Wednesday through Sunday, plus a Thai Taco Tuesday.

Good to know: Reservations only; book ahead because walk-ins are not taken.

14704 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

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9. Azizam — Silver Lake

Persian cooking on Sunset Boulevard with no reservations needed.

$$ Mid-range

Azizam is a Persian restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. It says no reservations are needed for regular dining, which makes it an easy add to a Silver Lake day.

It is closed on Tuesdays.

Good to know: Walk in; large parties can reserve through Resy or SevenRooms. Closed Tuesdays.

2943 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

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10. Musso & Frank Grill — Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood's old-line grill, with red booths and a long wine list.

$$$ Upmarket

Musso & Frank is a classic American grill on Hollywood Boulevard, with sections of appetizers, soups and salads, entrees and desserts, plus a wine list.

It suits a first night in LA when you want history rather than a trend.

Good to know: Book through OpenTable or call. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best restaurant in Los Angeles?

Providence is the most consistently ranked fine-dining room in the city, with a seafood-focused tasting menu and two Michelin stars. For a more casual first meal, Bavel, République and Langer's are the names most often recommended to visitors.

How far ahead should I book a restaurant in LA?

For Providence, Bavel, République dinner and Funke, book as soon as reservations open, ideally several weeks out for weekend tables. Holbox, Langer's and Azizam are easier: Azizam says no reservations are needed for regular dining.

Which part of LA has the best restaurants?

There is no single dining district. The Arts District and Downtown, Hollywood and Melrose, Mid-City along La Brea, and the San Fernando Valley along Ventura Boulevard all have standout restaurants, so pick by where you are staying.

How much does dinner cost at a good LA restaurant?

Expect roughly $20 to $40 per person at places like Langer's, Holbox and Azizam, $60 to $120 at Bavel, République, Alta Adams and Funke, and well above that at a tasting-menu restaurant like Providence.

Is there a dress code at LA restaurants?

Most LA restaurants are casual. Providence is the dressiest on this list, but even there a jacket is not required. Smart casual works everywhere.

Where can I eat well in LA without a reservation?

Langer's, Holbox and Azizam are the most walk-in friendly on this list. Go early or late to avoid the peak wait.

1. Providence — Melrose, Hollywood

2. Bavel — Arts District, Downtown LA

3. République — La Brea, Mid-City & Fairfax

4. Langer's Delicatessen — Westlake, Downtown LA

5. Holbox — Mercado La Paloma, South LA & Inglewood

6. Funke — Beverly Hills

7. Alta Adams — West Adams, Mid-City & Fairfax

8. Anajak Thai — Sherman Oaks, San Fernando Valley

9. Azizam — Silver Lake

10. Musso & Frank Grill — Hollywood Boulevard

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