The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017
Mastro's Ocean Club is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

1. Mastro's Ocean Club

8.7
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Bisteccheria · 36 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The suave service and familiar fare makes this an easy-to-recommend spot for anyone looking for an ocean-view restaurant in Malibu. Leggi tutto.

Tar & Roses is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

2. Tar & Roses

8.7
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Ristorante americano · 82 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: After a kitchen fire knocked it down for months, Tar & Roses returned to form with casual New American and globally-inspired small plates and entrees that would impress any visitor from out of town. Leggi tutto.

Cassia is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

3. Cassia

9.0
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Ristorante asiatico · 62 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The vibe is wonderful: expansive and vibrant without being too formal, it's the kind of place you can drop in for a cocktail and raw seafood at the bar, or a long sit-down dinner with friends. Leggi tutto.

Gjusta is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

4. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Bar Caffè · Venice · 266 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Is there a better day-time eatery than Gjusta at the moment? Except for the paucity of seating, the fare coming out of Gjusta's massive kitchen and ovens is impressive from beginning to end. Leggi tutto.

The Rose Venice is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

5. The Rose Venice

8.9
220 Rose Ave, Venice, CA
Ristorante americano · Los Angeles · 183 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The produce-driven, pasta-centric menu is sure to please most people while the multi-faceted building offers everything from a casual bite at the bar to a composed sit-down experience on the patio. Leggi tutto.

Manhattan Beach Post is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

6. Manhattan Beach Post

8.9
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
Nuovo ristorante americano · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The dark environs make for a perfect date spot just steps from the ocean, while the crave-worthy fare like the cheddar bacon biscuits and green curry mussels convince diners to become regulars. Leggi tutto.

Hatchet Hall is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

7. Hatchet Hall

9.0
12517 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Nuovo ristorante americano · West Los Angeles · 33 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Brian Dunsmoor's ode to Southern cooking continues to produce some of the city's finest American cuisine, with a bent toward using fresh produce and deep flavors. Leggi tutto.

Tsujita Annex is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

8. Tsujita Annex

8.2
2050 Sawtelle Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante di noodle · West Los Angeles · 53 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Simply put, this is the most intense ramen LA has ever seen. The tsukemen is a great choice for starters while the regular ramen bowl packs are garlicky punch. Leggi tutto.

Spago Beverly Hills is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

9. Spago Beverly Hills

8.8
176 N Canon Dr (at Wilshire Blvd.), Beverly Hills, CA
Nuovo ristorante americano · 122 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills flagship still has a compelling tasting menu that would stand up to the city's best. Leggi tutto.

Maude is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

10. Maude

8.4
212 S Beverly Dr (at Wilshire Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
Ristorante · 17 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: With just 25 seats in the diminutive restaurant, Stone takes one ingredient per month and makes an entire nine-course tasting menu based on that seasonal ingredient. Leggi tutto.

Sotto is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

11. Sotto

9575 W Pico Blvd (at Edris Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante italiano · South Robertson · 82 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The pizzas are top notch, the wine program is next level, and the cocktails are worth boasting about. But the pastas and plates are really what brings people back every day and every week. Leggi tutto.

Lukshon is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

12. Lukshon

3239 Helms Ave (btwn Venice & Washington Blvd), Culver City, CA
Ristorante asiatico · 70 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Try the dan dan noodles, khao soi noodles, spicy chicken pops, and even the massive rendition of beef with broccoli. All the flavors will seem familiar, but come presented in a more thoughtful way. Leggi tutto.

Hamasaku is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

13. Hamasaku

8.4
11043 Santa Monica Blvd (at Sepulveda Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante sushi · Westwood · 39 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: While this corner strip mall restaurant still offers flashy, over-the-top rolls for celebrity types, the real gem is the omakase, chock full of interesting fish and based on warm, well-seasoned rice. Leggi tutto.

Norah is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

14. Norah

8.5
8279 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Ristorante · 30 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: You'll see a plate of cornbread on every table, and perhaps an order of uni-butter poached shrimp. As for entrees, opt for the hand torn pasta, fried quail, or bone-in pork chop. Leggi tutto.

Aburiya Raku is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

15. Aburiya Raku

521 N LA Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Ristorante giapponese · 14 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This West Hollywood restaurant, transplanted from Las Vegas, has some of the most consistent, and delicious, izakaya fare in Los Angeles. Leggi tutto.

Jon & Vinny's is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

16. Jon & Vinny's

9.1
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante italiano · Mid-City West · 104 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: With composed pastas, salads, and some fine pizzas, it's the kind of comfort food that everyone can get behind. Leggi tutto.

République is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

17. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante francese · Hancock Park · 266 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The desserts, breads, and pastries by Margarita are near perfect while the charcuterie board is sure to stun anyone. Leggi tutto.

Salt's Cure is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

18. Salt's Cure

8.3
1155 N Highland Ave (at Lexington Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Ristorante americano · 88 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: A meat den through and through, Salt's Cure serves a killer weekend breakfast along with what may be the city’s single best weeknight pork chop — best enjoyed with a glass of wine, of course. Leggi tutto.

Petit Trois is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

19. Petit Trois

8.7
716 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante francese · 77 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Petit Trois has already become the most talked about French restaurant in the city. Try the omelette, steak frites, escargot; pretty much everything on the tight menu is worth ordering. Leggi tutto.

Cassell's Hamburgers is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

20. Cassell's Hamburgers

8.6
3600 W 6th St (at S Normandie Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Locale per hamburger · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 45 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This modern, airy space captures the zeitgeist of fast-casual cooking with moderate prices in a flexible space. Come for a well-grilled burger or tuna melt, and stay for the excellent house-made pies. Leggi tutto.

Trois Mec is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

21. Trois Mec

716 N Highland Ave,Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA, Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante americano · 44 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Ludo Lefebvre paired up with Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo to create a musical version of Led Zeppelin - a supergroup of uber-talented culinary minds that produces one of the best tasting menus in town. Leggi tutto.

Sqirl Kitchen is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

22. Sqirl Kitchen

8.9
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
Nuovo ristorante americano · East Hollywood · 203 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Tucked away on a sleepy stretch of Virgil, this seasonal kitchen produces surprising cuisine that balances flavor with superb ingredients. Don't miss the desserts either. Leggi tutto.

Baroo is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

23. Baroo

8.6
5706 Santa Monica Blvd (Wilton Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante coreano · 28 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This tiny restaurant in East Hollywood is cooking up some of the most inventive, and affordable, cooking in Los Angeles through the efforts of Kwang Uh, who worked at Noma. Leggi tutto.

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

24. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastronomia · Westlake South · 176 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Pro tip: try the #54, a blend of both the pastrami and corned beef in one sandwich. And don't skip the rest of the classic Jewish deli menu - it's all very well executed. Leggi tutto.

Night + Market Song is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

25. Night + Market Song

8.6
3322 W Sunset Blvd (at Micheltorena St), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante thai · Silver Lake · 75 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: With a cadre of excellent Thai dishes in a fun, convivial atmosphere, Night + Market Song is the place to be any night of the week. Just remember that things might be a little spicier than you expect. Leggi tutto.

Alimento is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

26. Alimento

8.5
1710 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante italiano · Silver Lake · 38 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: While occasionally tough to nab tables, the casual vibe makes it easy to slip in any night of the week and feast on expert-level pasta, near-perfect small plates, and robust, shareable large plates. Leggi tutto.

The Original Pantry is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

27. The Original Pantry

8.0
877 S Figueroa St (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Tavola Calda · South Park · 242 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: An old school diner in the heart of Downtown, this greasy spoon never closes its doors, and hasn't since the 1920's. Order the ham steak & eggs, or a patty-melt style "burger." Leggi tutto.

Broken Spanish is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

28. Broken Spanish

1050 S. Flower St, Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante messicano · South Park · 33 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: With creative takes on Mexican-American cuisine, plus a killer evening ambiance, Broken Spanish is the grown up restaurant Downtown LA desperately needed. Leggi tutto.

Bestia is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

29. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante italiano · Downtown Los Angeles · 248 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Think seasonal, meat-driven rustic Italian in an industrial space in the heart of the Arts District. It's one of the most constantly booked restaurants despite having a nearly hidden location. Leggi tutto.

Union Restaurant is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

30. Union Restaurant

8.8
37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA
Ristorante italiano · Old Pasadena · 46 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: A seasonally inflected California-Italian restaurant, Kalman does everything from house made pasta to innovative appetizers to hefty mains like the epic porchetta. The wine program is also top notch. Leggi tutto.

The Bellwether is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

31. The Bellwether

13251 Ventura Blvd (Longridge Avenue), Studio City, CA
Ristorante · 20 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Studio City loves the place, ordering up scores of innovative small plates that span global flavors. Oh, and the sleek, but approachable dining room surely helps the experience. Leggi tutto.

Din Tai Fung is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

32. Din Tai Fung

8.9
400 S Baldwin Ave (in Westfield Santa Anita), Arcadia, CA
Ristorante con specialità gnocchi asiatici · 26 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: With world-class soup dumplings plus a slate of reliably good Chinese food, DTF is back in action and better than ever. Leggi tutto.

LocoL is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

33. LocoL

1950 E 103rd St (at Anzac Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante fast food · Watts · 18 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: With affordable burgers, chili bowls, and "foldies" (mini quesadillas), the food is surprisingly great for the very low price. Leggi tutto.

Jun Won is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

34. Jun Won

414 S Western Ave Ste B, Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante coreano · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 3 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Everything from the seafood pancake to the tofu stew with dazzle anyone unfamiliar or well-versed in Korean food. Leggi tutto.

Szechuan Impression is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

35. Szechuan Impression

7.1
1900 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
Ristorante Szechuan · 21 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This chef-driven Sichuanese restaurant in SGV is exhibit A in well executed Chinese cuisine, with toothpick lamb, cold noodles, tea-smoked ribs, and boiled fish pots as must-order items. Leggi tutto.

Chi Spacca is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

36. Chi Spacca

8.8
6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante italiano · 33 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The massive steaks, dry-aged in house and grilled to perfection, are the epitome of beef. Order a bottle of fantastic wine and you'll be ensured a legendary meal. Leggi tutto.

Salazar is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

37. Salazar

9.0
2490 Fletcher Dr (at Ripple St), Los Angeles, CA
Ristorante messicano · East LA · 29 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: It's a Sonoran-style taco joint, which means grilled carne asada and other meats served on flour tortillas. Nothing beats that ambiance: an oasis in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles. Leggi tutto.

Black Market Liquor Bar is one of The 38 Essential L.A. Restaurants, Winter 2017.

38. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.6
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Cocktail bar · 96 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: The cavernous dining room feels like a party every night, while the market-driven plates are sure to please anyone at your table. Leggi tutto.