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Perch LA
Price: Expensive•French American•4.6(11,958)Downtown - 2
Bacari Silverlake
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(4,162)Silver Lake - 3
Castaway - Burbank
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.5(11,473)Burbank - 4
Javier's - Century City
Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.7(3,140)Century City - 5
Steak 48 - Beverly Hills
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(2,192)Beverly Hills
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The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.7(1,440)South Pasadena - 2
LAVO Los Angeles
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,555)West Hollywood - 3
Porsche Experience Center’s Restaurant 917
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,557)Torrance / Carson - 4
71Above
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(6,030)Downtown - 5
NIKU X
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.4(390)Downtown
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Meteora
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(1,160)Hollywood - 2
Providence
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.9(4,412)Hollywood - 3
The Little Door
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French•4.8(3,061)West Hollywood - 4
Openaire
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.4(2,364)Koreatown - 5
The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.8(1,611)Beverly Hills
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Four Bricks by La Crosta
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(139)Four Bricks by La Crosta is a rustic Italian Steakhouse located in a historic part of Uptown Whittier. The location was named Four Bricks for the first brick buildings built at the turn of the century when the city was established.
We pride ourselves on making fresh handmade pastas, serving highest quality prime steaks, and seasonal Italian creations.
Chef Jason Raiola started his culinary career in 2007 and has worked throughout Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. A love for Neapolitan Pizza led him to start La Crosta Wood Fired Pizza in 2019 with his wife Heather and is proof of his love for fresh Italian ingredients.
Four Bricks by La Crosta is a husband and wife team, a family venture, a place to enjoy great food with family, friends , and community.Brew Kitchen Ale House
Price: Moderate•Comfort Food•4.9(35)Coming Soon!
North Italia - Cerritos
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(148)Using only the season’s best ingredients, our chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita but make it Tie Dye, and savory lunch and dinner entrees like Pork Milanese, Tortelloni al Pomodoro, and Braised Short Rib Lumache that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected as well as a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails including a Sicilian Margarita and the Pomegranate Mule. For more information, visit northitalia.com.19Seventy
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(233)Family-owned Italian restaurant and bar with a modern twist
Acapulco - Downey
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(447)Serving up an "Everyday Escape" for our guests since 1960!Rokka Grill and Whiskey Bar - Whittier
Price: Expensive•American•4.3(211)Rokka Whiskey Bar has one of the largest collections of Scoth, Bourbon, Rye, Single Malt and Whiskey in uptown Whittier! Take a trip to Japan, Scotland, Australia, and even India with pours that will surprise you even for the most seasoned of Whiskey enthusiasts. Well Crafted Cocktails and Crafted Culinary experience.
Shor
Price: Expensive•Pakistani•4.3(65)SHOR, a bazaar-inspired culinary venture, is the latest creation from the team behind the twice-Michelin-recognized Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen. Set to redefine contemporary Halal cuisine through an elevated dining atmosphere, SHOR seamlessly blends diverse, full-service menu offerings with an interior concept inspired by the vibrant energy of spice markets and bazaars. SHOR's chef-driven menu, helmed by award-winning Executive Chef Imran "Ali" Mookhi, elevates Desi cuisine with dishes drawing inspiration from century-old techniques but offering elevated interpretations of flavors found in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. The menu is complemented by a revolutionary non-alcoholic beverage program featuring hand-crafted mocktails, zero-proof wine, beer, and spirits, and a distinct water menu showcasing a global selection.DIOSA Downey
Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.5(863)As an oasis of opulence, DIOSA brings a Tulum-style party vibe to Downey, no passport required.
So we can deliver our coastal-inspired Mexican cuisine to you your table at the peak of flavor, we serve all dishes straight from the kitchen. We do not course our menu offerings.
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- CClaudiaVIPLos Angeles •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAmazingly delicious and well prepared food. I sat at the high top table by the bar overlooking the open kitchen with fire grill and prep stations. I love the energy of the kitchen, the vibe of the restaurant. The service was excellent, attentive and friendly. Really great new find in Arts District. Love it! Will come back.More infoBavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown•4.8
- BBrendanKansas City / Kansas •15 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFantastic food, ambiance, experience. One of my fav LA restaurants.More infoBestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.8
- MMairaOrange County •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoLOVEEEEE EVERYTHING ABOUT PERCH! We always come here for our celebrationsMore infoPerch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown•4.6
- CcelesteVIPNashville •4 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 16, 2025Food and service was amazing! I would definitely come back.More infoGirl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- DDianaLos Angeles •7 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 12, 2025Beautiful scenery, excellent service and amazing food. Had an amazing cocktails and dinner experience. The ceviche was fresh and full of flavor. Hanger steak cooked perfectly. Our server was so attentive when needed and left us alone when needed. We will definitely be back here very soon.More infoLuminarias Restaurant & Special EventsPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey Park•4.4
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Healthy restaurants located in East LA include North Italia - Cerritos, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Cerritos and Black Angus Steakhouse - Whittier
Restaurants with gluten-free options in East LA are North Italia - Cerritos, El Torito - Cypress and Black Angus Steakhouse - Whittier
Bottomless brunch in East LA is available at North Italia - Cerritos, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Cerritos and Black Angus Steakhouse - Whittier
The most romantic restaurant in East LA is North Italia - Cerritos