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1. Antico Nuovo
4.8
Exceptional(850)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hollywood
Booked 54 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.
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2. Manuela
4.8
Exceptional(215)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 26 times today
Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.
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3. Osteria Mozza
4.8
Exceptional(7359)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Hollywood
Booked 96 times today
Presided over by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nancy Silverton, Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza celebrates traditional Italian cuisine and seasonality. From our iconic Mozzarella Bar to exquisite handmade pasta to Grilled Beef Tagliata or our signature Rosemary Olive Oil Cakes, Osteria Mozza has revolutionized Italian cuisine in Los Angeles. Our all-Italian wine list continues this sensibility by offering bottlings from the country's finest producers, with a focus on Piedmont, Friuli and Tuscany. We kindly request you alert your server of any dietary restrictions upon seating or when making your reservation. For parties of 8, we offer a preselected family-style menu and accept bookings directly through our Reservations line at (323) 297-0100. Additions welcomed, no substitutions. This menu is priced at $100 per guest, not including tax, tip or beverage upon consumption. For bookings larger than 8 guests, please email our Events Team at events@mozza-la.com for more information.
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4. Drago Centro
4.7
Exceptional(3706)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Chef Celestino Drago has created a menu representative of the cultural diversity of Italy. The concept of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”, emphasizes local dishes, fresh, high quality ingredients and old flavors that have defined Italian cuisine for centuries and which are revisited to create a truly eclectic menu. The extensive menu is a la carte and offers daily specials featuring many unique items. DRAGO Centro offers a diverse and extensive selection of premium wines from Italy and around the world. DRAGO Centro’s unique interior is designed by acclaimed Los Angeles based designer Stanley Felderman, who is internationally renowned for creating modern buildings, interiors and product with a playful twist.
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5. Pizzeria Mozza
4.7
Exceptional(6797)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Hollywood
Booked 54 times today
Pizzeria Mozza is a bustling, urban burst of flavor and color. Pizzeria Mozza is a perfect atmosphere - whether it be a business lunch or a late-night snack. The wine bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling wines from a list with a selection of Italian wines, but don't forget about the ample offering of antipasti, salumi, and pizza.We are now offering indoor & outdoor seating!Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday: 5pm - 9pmFriday & Saturday: 5pm - 10pm
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6. Vespaio
4.5
Awesome(2512)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 27 times today
Get wined and dined downtown at Chef Agostino Sciandri’s newest restaurant, located in the Emerson.We are DTLA's premier power lunch or per theater date spot! Join us for a truly authentic italian dining experience, the likes of which will delivery your senses strait back to Tuscany.
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7. Home Restaurant - Los Feliz
4.7
Exceptional(1610)
Price: Moderate
• American • Los Feliz
Booked 27 times today
Your HOME away from home! HOME restaurant offers authentic, HOME cooked delicious food in a homey atmosphere. We have become your neighborhoods favorite hangout, even if we are not in your neighborhood!Serving breakfast all day and some dinner option for breakfast, you will be sure to find something your taste buds will LOVE, and a great patio area you will enjoy! We make sure your experience is a great one with exceptional customer service, after all you are a guest at our HOME. Bring your friends, family, children, pets!!! We welcome you and your loved ones to HOME restaurant.Please reach out to home@homerestaurantla.com to inquire about you large party bookings.
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8. Momed
4.6
Exceptional(1658)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Silver Lake
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to Momed, (pronounced mo-med.) short for Modern Mediterranean, is homage to the kitchens of the eastern Mediterranean and North Africa. Since 2010, Momed has introduced Los Angeles a fresh and sophisticated interpretation of a cuisine based on the centuries-old tradition of seasonal and farm to table dining. Momed has become a sought-after destination for those looking to explore the rich and diverse flavors of the Mediterranean region. The menu reflects a fusion of authentic flavors and innovative culinary techniques, resulting in a delightful blend of old-world charm and contemporary sophistication.
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9. L’APPART
4.6
Exceptional(210)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
L'APPART by AIR FOOD is above all two passionate visionaries, Marc and Thierry. They have come from two completely different paths.One was a contractor in logistics the other a chef in London and Paris.What they both have in common besides the love of good food is the love of street culture. Years ago they met in Paris during a regular sale of shoes at the Place de la République…From this meeting, the pair launched into a collaboration of sharing their passion for food. They started with pop-up restaurants with the aim of offering gastronomic street food to all, from a range of mixed recipes from different cultures and from gastronomic food to street food. Then, they had a brainwave…. Resulting in to transforming their Pop-ups into a real restaurant in downtown LA. From PARIS to LA come and travel with us.;-)
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10. Eigikutei
4.8
Exceptional(85)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Little Tokyo
Booked 5 times today
Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

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  • williamvip
    Los Angeles •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    a special occasion dinner with family, Drago was the perfect place and well worth going out of our way for. The food, service, and ambiance were terrific, truly memorable. If you like fine Italian cuisine in a beautiful downtown location with welcoming, highly professional and elegant service, Drago is the place. (Highly recommend the seafood risotto and the lamb).
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    Drago CentroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Samanthavip
    Los Angeles •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a wonderful anniversary dinner! Our server, Jen was so friendly and kind. Immediately gave us complimentary Prosecco to celebrate. She reviewed the menu with us and advised us based on preferences. We had the mozzarella bi bufala, the orecchiette, raviolo, Caesar salad, and the braised beef cheek special. Everything was so delicious! Cannot wait to go back!
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    Osteria MozzaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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    4.8
  • paul
    San Diego •46 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 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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    4.8
  • Scott
    Los Angeles •278 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great always. Perfect pizza. Excellent Italian wines. It does always feel a bit overpriced for pizza, perfect as it may be. Tremendous desserts, though for me, this visit's gelati weren't up the usual amazing level. Though the gelato pie dessert was great.
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    Pizzeria MozzaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Hollywood
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    4.7
  • Carolinavip
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 24, 2024
    Amazing everything Food, drinks, waitress I would clarify a bit more about parking (only confusing thing)
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    ManuelaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
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    4.8

Discover best authentic restaurants in Echo Park

Discover a selection of top-notch restaurants in Los Angeles areas like Echo Park and Hollywood where the keyword "authentic" truly comes to life. These dining spots are celebrated for their genuine culinary offerings that capture the essence of various global cuisines, providing an immersive gastronomic experience. Each restaurant prides itself on using high-quality, fresh ingredients to craft dishes that are both traditional and innovative, ensuring a memorable meal for every guest. The dining scene in these neighborhoods is vibrant and diverse, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Los Angeles. Patrons can expect not only excellent food but also a warm, inviting atmosphere that complements the authenticity of the cuisine. Whether you're a local foodie or a visitor looking to explore genuine flavors, these restaurants offer a culinary journey that's deeply rooted in authenticity and crafted with passion.

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