Best Casual Restaurants in South Los Angeles

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1. Republique

4.7

Exceptional(5242)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Hollywood

Booked 18 times today

République, located in Miracle Mile, is owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke. Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, the historic building in which it resides was originally erected in 1929 by Charlie Chaplin, and later transformed into the iconic La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant. République builds on this storied past, offering a gastronomic environment imbued with history and grandeur. The space features a casual bakery, café, and bar in the front with a more formal dining area located in the rear, serving a French-inspired menu created daily by our chefs.

2. NIKU X

4.4

Awesome(213)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

NIKU X offers an unlimited Fresh A5 Wagyu and Luxury Seafood Buffet dining experience, located in the heart if Downtown Los Angeles. We have two dining styles that include our Self-Service $99 and Full-Service $139 experiences. Both feature fresh sushi, A5 Wagyu steaks, king crab and more.

3. Vespertine

4.8

Exceptional(146)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Culver City

Booked 6 times today

We are excited to share the return of Vespertine, Chef Jordan Kahn's otherworldy culinary narrative. More than a restaurant, Vespertine transports diners through the twisted steel and glass structure designed by acclaimed architect Eric Owen Moss. Food, beverage, music, and art are woven throughout, creating an immersive, multi-sensory evening. Awards Include2 Stars - Michelin Guide, 2019 - 2024Green Star - Michelin Guide, 2024 Most Beautiful Restaurants - Condé Nast World's 100 Greatest Places - Time MagazineAtmosphere of the Year - World Restaurant Awards

4. Antico Nuovo

4.7

Exceptional(848)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 30 times today

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

5. Cabra - LA

4.8

Exceptional(1245)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Cabra Los Angeles is a Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group, located on the top floor of The Hoxton, Downtown LA. Open for Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on the weekends, the lively dining experience is anchored by shareable plates bold in flavor and bright in taste, with sweeping views of Los Angeles.

6. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1395)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 14 times today

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

A photo of Cecconi's West Hollywood restaurant

7. Cecconi's West Hollywood

4.7

Exceptional(4915)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 42 times today

Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for brunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients. In addition to the flagship restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has outposts in Los Angeles, Miami, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona and Brooklyn.As a courtesy to other guests, we do not accept any animals.Except for any ADA approved animal that is individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

8. Openaire

4.5

Awesome(2317)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Koreatown

Booked 34 times today

Native Angeleno, surfer and two-Michelin star chef Josiah Citrin brings a culinary vision built around California’s bounty from land and sea to Openaire. The menu and ingredients reflect the seasons and the interplay of cultural influences that define LA, serving in a lush greenhouse and tented garden oasis on the 2nd floor terrace at the LINE hotel, in the heart of K-Town.For inquiries of 10+ guests, please email us at: Openaire@TheLineHotel.com.

9. Kali

4.6

Exceptional(1589)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hollywood

Booked 3 times today

Kali is a small neighborhood restaurant tucked in between Hollywood and Larchmont village. Created by lifelong friends/co-workers chef Kevin Meehan and Drew Langley, the two have had always dreamed about creating a high-end restaurant without pretension. Stripping away all facades of what fine dining should be, Kali focuses strictly on the ingredient, technique, and service creating a casual environment everyone can enjoy.

10. Cara Cara

4.7

Exceptional(1464)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 53 times today

From the golden daylight to the twinkling evening, all are welcome to experience the fresh bounty of Cara Cara. Chef Suzanne Goin’s seasonal menu showcases California’s best produce with her festive and irresistible rooftop fare. The expansive outdoor space features an elevated dining area with endless skyline views surrounded by a lushly landscaped lower lounge. Slip into one of the many cozy seating arrangements or sit by the fire pit and enjoy an innovative cocktail, wine, or beer paired by award-winning sommelier Caroline Styne.

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Andrea
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First date night for us in some time. Best service we’ve had at a restaurant in some time. Everyone very kind, food delicious and coursed out perfectly. Highly recommend.
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RepubliquePrice: Very Expensive• French• Hollywood
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4.7
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paul
San Diego •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
the dishes were quite inventive and not the sort of things we encounter in san diego restaurants. the squab pasta was amazingly tasty, the branzino perfectly prepared and delicious and the broccoli with olive oil, garlic and lemon couldn't have been better. the honeycomb ice cream and cannoli were just the right ending to our wonderful meal. the wine list was also inventive and the bottle of sicilian grillo blend paired perfectly with our dishes.
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Antico NuovoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.7
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Vincent
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was an amazing experience, the service was top tier, Mike our server was extraordinary. Thank you so much.
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NIKU XPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.4
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Shadiavip
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our 2nd time here and still just as good as we remember! We brought friends here so they could try it and they had a great experience.
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Cabra - LAPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Downtown
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4.8
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Joevip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •95 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
This was, without a doubt, one of the top 5 dining experiences of my life; I told the waiter it was the USA's answer to Noma. Unbelievably creative, visually stunning, absolutely delicious food with exquisite service; it should be on everyone's bucket list.
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VespertinePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Culver City
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4.8

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269 restaurants available nearby

1. Republique

2. NIKU X

3. Vespertine

4. Antico Nuovo

5. Cabra - LA

6. chi SPACCA

7. Cecconi's West Hollywood

8. Openaire

9. Kali

10. Cara Cara

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