LA's Most Elite Restaurants

by OpenTable

Updated April 27, 2023

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Saffy's

4.8

4.8 (1237)

$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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RonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Our favorite neighborhood spot. The food is always extraordinary. We had couple of less than stellar experiences out of many the were, in fact, stellar. Lately and especially yesterday, the experience was fantastic. Everyone was friendly. The service was paced perfectly. We took friends from out of town to experience Saffy’s and they could not stop raving about every dish. We all had a hard time picking the best of the night. Great spot. Highly recommended. RG.

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Popular dish

grilled lobster skewer

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wood-fire shawarma plate

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grilled onion & endive salad

Bar Chelou

4.8

4.8 (472)

$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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Ben

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful, memorable dinner! Service was impeccable and the duck was a highlight.

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4.6

4.6 (222)

$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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PeggyVIP

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

We came with a baby and everyone was welcoming and flexible. Delicious food. Excellent service

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Heritage Pork Chop

Pizzeria Bianco - LA

4.8

4.8 (685)

$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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Brian

Dined 2 days ago

Two fantastic pizzas with some nice wine pairings - Delicious!

Asterid

4.0

4 (329)

$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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Joanne

Dined 5 days ago

Every single item we ordered was wonderful. It was nice to be able to eat healthy and bright food that wasn’t overly seasoned. The atmosphere and location are top notch, perfect for catching a meal before a concert at Walt Disney Hall. Though the food is a bit expensive and the portions on the smaller side, I would definitely revisit and recommend the restaurant to others

IKI Ramen - Sunset

4.8

4.8 (103)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Hollywood

About the restaurant

IKI Ramen offers a unique dining experience, blending exceptional flavors with warm hospitality. Our ramen, crafted with the finest ingredients, is a comforting and artfully presented dish. We're committed to using humanely raised meats, ensuring a distinct, artisanal quality in every bowl. Inspired by Japanese culinary philosophy, our diverse broths highlight the integrity of each ingredient, creating unique and memorable flavor profiles. Beyond our signature ramen, we also offer a delectable selection of sushi, along with a full bar featuring cocktails, Japanese craft beers, sake, whiskey, and a wide range of spirits.

Convenient parking is available at 6565 Sunset Blvd (first hour free).
Thank you!

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Ruben

Dined on Feb 3, 2025

Always a wonderful experience. The food and the service are exceptional.

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Ospi Brentwood

4.5

4.5 (367)

$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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ToniVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Service and food were very good. Had 530pm reservation which was perfect as it does get very noisy.

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