LA's Most Elite Restaurants

by OpenTable

Updated April 27, 2023

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Saffy's

4.8

4.8 (1200)

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

East Hollywood

About the restaurant

A multi-regional Middle Eastern restaurant in East Hollywood, from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis of Bestia and Bavel.

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Kathrine

Dined 2 days ago

After reading other diner’s experiences with parking and since we went in a busy Friday night, we went straight for valet which was great. The ambience, service and food was wonderful. Our waiter was able to make some great recommendations for drinks and entrees which we appreciated. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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Popular dish

grilled lobster tail skewer

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wood-fire shawarma plate

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grilled onion & endive salad

Bar Chelou

4.8

4.8 (447)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Bar Chelou is a neo-bistro that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style.

'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel, and fun.

The restaurant is located within the Pasadena Playhouse complex. If you plan to visit the Playhouse after dinner, please book a 5:30p reservation to ensure ample timing for your dinner. We also offer concession cocktails before a showing and during intermission.

NEED TO KNOW
Wine corkage is $30 per 750ml bottle with no limit; we do not offer corkage for wines featured on our wine list.

Ample parking is available on surrounding streets and at several paid lots within a one-block radius.

Gift cards are available for purchase on our website.

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Jasmine

Dined 6 days ago

I love Bar Chelou! The shelling beans will stay with me forever!

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4.6

4.6 (219)

$31 to $50

Italian

Playa Vista

About the restaurant

Dina and Steve Samson are on the Westside with Superfine Playa - a California osteria serving light and bright Italian highlighting fresh, local produce and true California vibes. Located at Silicon Beach’s Runway Playa Vista, the duo will offer a full-service dining experience, opening with dinner and weekend brunch.
Superfine Playa features house-made pastas, wood-grilled meats and fish, and dishes highlighting seasonal produce. There is also a full-service bar with craft cocktails and a curated wine list, which focuses on family growers and winemakers. We are open daily for happy hour and dinner and brunch on weekends. Soon, we will also serve a hybrid NY and Neapolitan-style pizza made famous by Steve at Superfine Pizza in Downtown LA.

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Jonathan

Dined 2 days ago

I took my family here for Saturday morning brunch. It was a great experience!

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Heritage Pork Chop

Pizzeria Bianco - LA

4.8

4.8 (657)

$50 and over

Italian

Little Tokyo

About the restaurant

Los Angeles outpost of Chef Chris Bianco's James Beard award-winning pizzeria, located in ROW DTLA. We strongly encourage making a reservation, though we do hold space to accommodate walk-ins. Please ensure all guests, including children, are included in reservation headcount. Be advised that if you add guests to your reservation without prior confirmation, we may not be able to accommodate.

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Marco

Dined 2 days ago

Everything they serve here is delicious. The pizza is incredible but it's amazing that every other dish on the menu is just as good. Every small plate, every salad, every dessert, you can't go wrong. Fresh ingredients, beautiful flavors, and great service. What more could you ask for?

Asterid

3.8

3.8 (313)

$50 and over

Californian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Inspired by Chef Garcia’s Angeleno experience, asterid lives to discover and celebrate Los Angeles’ mosaic of diverse cultures and culinary richness through vibrant, ingredient-driven menus in a warm, lively atmosphere. Authentically from and for Los Angeles, asterid features Chef Garcia’s California-inspired menu and bar program that celebrates the spirit of L.A.

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Novia

Dined 1 day ago

It's a nice restaurant in the Walt Disney aconcert Hall but you have to go outside for the entrance. They have a nice interior and very polished. Staff are nice and friendly, they are knowledgeable on which dishes come out fast because we have a show coming up in 1 hr. We feel like the rock cod is okay, nothing to special, but we don't think it's worth $45+ The mushroom risotto is good, a little salty for me , but my partner likes it. They have a delish cocktail, we got the asterid milky cocktail, they are sweet and strong. Overall, I think it's a little overpriced for the food, but since it's inside the concert hall and in dtla, I guess it's normal.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Bash @ asterid

IKI Ramen - Sunset

4.8

4.8 (99)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Hollywood

About the restaurant

IKI strives to give you an experience unique in flavors and service. Our ramen brings warmth with a simple presentation, made with the best possible ingredients.

At IKI Ramen our meat products are raised humanely, giving each bowl a distinct, artisanal quality. Following a Japanese philosophy of cooking, we have crafted a variety of broths that highlight the integrity of each and every ingredient. Each bowl has its own unique flavor profile.

Parking: Available at 6565 Sunset Blvd (1st hour free)
PLEASE NOTE: This location does not currently serve alcohol. No BYOB permitted.
Alcohol License Coming Soon!
Thank you!

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AlexandraVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Food at Iki is fresh, interesting, and delicious, especially upon return from a recent trip to Japan. Service is friendly but not overbearing. The ambiance is lovely—high ceiling, but not loud, with appealing small lights at each table. My only complaint is that it was chilly where we were sitting, due to a draft from the front patio door. Nevertheless, I love this restaurant and look forward to returning many times.

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Iki Omakase @Hollywood

Ospi Brentwood

4.5

4.5 (362)

$31 to $50

Italian

Brentwood

About the restaurant

It's time to party at Ospi. Chef Jackson Kalb wants to bring the vibe of a dinner party seven nights (and days) a week from the beloved Venice concept to Brentwood. Alongside our renowned, painstakingly handmade pasta, we now offer our signature pizza romana tonda, endless cheese pulls, and, just for Brentwood, a spritz cart during weekend brunch.

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Michael

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Delicious food! Great atmosphere. Lovely staff

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