Food & Drink

Your guide to the best of L.A.’s food and drink scene

The best new bars in L.A.
Bars

The best new bars in L.A.

Our quarterly list of the city’s hottest new places to drink has you covered, non-alcoholic options and all.
The best restaurants in L.A.
Restaurants

The best restaurants in L.A.

L.A.'s home to one of the most exciting and diverse food scenes in the country—and here's just where to begin.
All of L.A.’s Michelin star restaurants, updated for 2025
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All of L.A.’s Michelin star restaurants, updated for 2025

Starstruck? Get the rundown on L.A.’s newest Michelin star restaurants in our handy au courant guide.
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Bacari Beverly Hills
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Bacari Beverly Hills

3 out of 5 stars
The reasonably priced Mediterranean-leaning menu is the same as always, but every Bacari has a different look and feel, and the new location at Brighton Way...
Sushi Note Omakase
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Sushi Note Omakase

4 out of 5 stars
Within the underground parking structure of a Rodeo Drive shopping center lies the omakase-only follow-up to Sushi Note, chef Kiminobu Saito’s popular...
Wally's Beverly Hills
Bars

Wally's Beverly Hills

4 out of 5 stars
Wally’s is famous across the city for its excellent, wide-ranging bottle collection and see-and-be-seen clientele. If you can get past the hour-long...
Jon and Vinny's
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Jon and Vinny's

4 out of 5 stars
Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo's namesake all-day restaurant is now available right in Beverly Hills, where a smaller space along Bedford Drive reliably churns...
Il Pastaio
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Il Pastaio

4 out of 5 stars
The first time I visited Il Pastaio, I was prepared to hate everything about it. But l the efficient, thick-accented waiters and reasonable prices—yes,...

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Where to eat in L.A.

Best restaurants by neighborhood

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Venice

Between the boardwalk and bustling Abbot Kinney, this changing beach neighborhood is full of destination-worthy, delicious places to eat.
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Santa Monica

Will there be traffic? Probably. Will it be hard to find parking? Unless you’re around Third Street, probably. But will the food be worth it? Yep.
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Hollywood

Grab yourself something delicious to eat the next time you find yourself in Tinseltown.  
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Culver City

There's plenty to love in this quieter Westside neighborhood, both old and new alike.
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Highland Park

Eat your way through eclectic, vegan-friendly Highland Park, plus destination-worthy eateries in nearby Eagle Rock and Glassell Park.

Find great restaurants by dish

Burgers
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Burgers

Because meat, bread and cheese have just of as much of a place in the L.A. diet as green juice and kale salad.
Pizza
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Pizza

Move over, East Coasters; L.A.'s pizza moment has finally arrived.
Sandwiches
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Sandwiches

Whether your tastes run classic or contemporary, there’s a delicious sandwich for you in L.A.
Tacos
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Tacos

Take a tour of the best tacos in Los Angeles, from brick-and-mortar spots to walk-up stands and food trucks.
Bagels
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Bagels

The artisan bagel boom is upon us—and we tracked down the best of the best.

Find great restaurants by cuisine

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Mexican

The unofficial official cuisine of Los Angeles.
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Japanese

Omakase, kaiseki and more casual fare at the city's best sushi bars, izakayas, ramenyas and more.
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Spanish

Enjoy the bold, garlicky flavors of the Iberian Peninsula all around L.A.
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Indian

Plus Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan, too.
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Italian

For a city supposedly full of gluten-sensitive diners, L.A. has far more than its fair share of trattorias. 
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Thai

L.A. has no shortage of spice-laden seafood, curries, papaya salads and sinus-clearing stir-fries.

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