n/naka 2 ★ ★ 5.0
Niki Nakayama's modern kaiseki house in Palms, Los Angeles, runs a 13-course menu that changes with the season and books out three months ahead.
Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Los Angeles.
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Providence 2 ★ ★ 4.9
Michael Cimarusti's Providence on Melrose, Los Angeles holds two Michelin stars for a seafood tasting menu that builds around West Coast producers.
Vespertine 2 ★ ★ 4.7
Jordan Kahn's Vespertine in Culver City, Los Angeles serves a four-hour, multi-floor tasting in a Eric Owen Moss building. Two Michelin stars since 2018.
Somni 1 ★ ★ 4.7
Aitor Zabala's Somni in West Hollywood, Los Angeles serves a 22-course Catalan-influenced tasting at a 10-seat counter built around playful technique.
Hayato 1 ★ ★ 4.8
Brandon Go's Hayato in Row DTLA, Los Angeles runs a strict Kyoto kaiseki at a single seven-seat counter, ingredients flown in twice weekly from Tokyo.
Kato 1 ★ ★ 4.8
Jonathan Yao's Kato in Row DTLA, Los Angeles runs a 12-course Taiwanese-American tasting that earned a Michelin star in 2022 and shifts every six weeks.
Melisse 1 ★ ★ 4.6
Josiah Citrin's Melisse and Citrin in Santa Monica, Los Angeles share one room with two menus, a long-running tasting house that earned its star in 1999.
Morihiro 1 ★ ★ 4.7
Morihiro Onodera's sushi counter on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park, Los Angeles serves Edomae omakase on ceramics the chef throws himself. Michelin star renewed for 2025 after the 2025 move from Atwater Village.
Spago 1 ★ ★ 4.5
Wolfgang Puck's Spago in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles has cooked California-Austrian since 1982 and still pulls power lunches. One Michelin star since 2019.
Fine Dining in Los Angeles, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Los Angeles?
Peak food season in Los Angeles is year-round.
What time do people eat in Los Angeles?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Los Angeles?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Los Angeles?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Los Angeles rewards trust.