Amour

Hidden away on Beverly Boulevard, this impeccably designed French restaurant takes over the old Dominick’s space. True to its name, Amour conjures visions of romance with a candle-lit dining room, cozy lounge seating by the fireplace and a brick-lined, checker floored courtyard. The Japanese-inflected haute cuisine runs on the pricier side, with five-course ($150) and eight-course ($222) tasting menus, plus vegan and vegetarian options ($111). If you’d rather order à la carte, the kitchen's precise saucework translates into strong entrées, a standout steak tartare and the comte cloud, a truffle-covered cheesy poached egg. Either way, El Bullí-trained head chef Dani Chavez-Bello and owner Thomas Fuks (who also runs Hollywood nightclub Members) have crafted an upscale French dining experience worth traveling for.