Los Angeles - Food & Drink

Stars such as Cameron Diaz and Paris Hilton come here to dine on Japanese fusion cuisine, sushi and traditional... dishes whilst enjoying the Zen atmosphere created by this restaurant. A particularly romantic option is to sit by candlelight on the terrace adorned with bamboo. more

The Empress Pavilion serves as the grande dame of the restaurants in Chinatown. Waiters in black tailcoats... serve dim sum, Cantonese cuisine, specialities from Szechuan, and probably the best Peking roast duck in the city in this giant restaurant. more

Modern Mexican cuisine is served in this lively and somewhat loud restaurant. Its meat, fish and seafood... dishes are combined with a lot of fruit, vegetables, herbs and spicy sauces. Both of the famous chefs working there, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, have decorated the restaurant with colorful paintings in the style of Keith Haring. more

Opened by TV chef Gordon Ramsay, this restaurant offers Western European cuisine with a slight Asian... touch. Decked in pastel and gold tones, the interior is modern yet cosy. Guests can enjoy a beautiful view of the city through the expansive windows. more

Guests can enjoy food with a Mediterranean touch in this spacious restaurant; inside, the dark wooden... furniture is contrasted against white tablecloths and exposed brick walls. Live bands frequently play in the lounge connected to the restaurant. more

Jean François Meteignier creates simple French dishes in his bistro. Oysters and Japanese sashimi are... also on the menu. The interior of the restaurant is almost a little Spartan in its design. Guests feel a little like they’re in a French street café when they sit on the terrace. more

The ambience of Lucques gives the impression of a ski lodge. An abundance wood, brick and a large, open... fireplace provide a cosy atmosphere. The meat dishes (such as the lamb) created by chef Suzanne Goin are especially delicious. As the name suggests, the famous ‘Sunday Supper’ takes place on a Sunday; this is a three-course menu prepared using seasonal ingredients. more

Madeo is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. As such, it is no wonder that the stars enjoy... dining here too. Down-to-earth classics such as spaghetti Bolognese, risotto, ravioli and pizza margarita are expertly prepared for the restaurant’s diners. more

Many visitors to the Disney Concert Hall will stop here before or after a performance to enjoy a dry-aged... steak cooked over a log fire in this traditional restaurant. The authors Raymond Chandler and James Ellroy are among the establishment’s regular customers. more

Beautifully presented and masterfully prepared fish and seafood dishes are on the menu of this two-Michelin-star... restaurant. The five and eight course gourmet menus, which are accompanied by wine, promise a host of special culinary delights. more

Head chef Kerry Simon has a penchant for organic products and fish, which he combines to form creative... dishes in his restaurant in the Sofitel Hotel. Rock music accompanies the food. Translucent screens separate the tables from one another, thereby providing a private atmosphere for all. more

Dracula would not feel comfortable in the ‘Stinking Rose’ because this restaurant only serves dishes... with lots of garlic in. Even the ice cream bears the scent of the healthy bulb. The only dish on the menu without any garlic is the tiramisu. more

Fresh sushi and Asian fusion cuisine is served in this stylish restaurant, which is named after the Japanese... god of mischief. The three course Zen menu is recommended. Guests should not pass up the chance to try the crème brûlée with lemongrass and mango for dessert. A DJ provides accompanying background music. more

Warm brown tones define the interior of this restaurant, which was designed by Thomas Schoos. So-called... ‘new urban cuisine’ is served here, which combines American cuisine with international influences. Plenty of organic products, local items and seasonal ingredients are used to prepare the dishes. more

An elegant atmosphere where you can enjoy excellent seafood washed down with a selection from the huge... wine cellar. more

This popular Jewish restaurant with a 1960s flair offers kosher dishes as well as a wide selection of... salads, sandwiches, milkshakes and pastries. more

A restaurant with a charming atmosphere serving north Italian specialities. Happy hour is from 4-7 pm... every day. more

In a wonderful location on a hill, this chic restaurant, the "Mountain Palace", resembles an Asian palace... and entices the guests with its Asian-American fusion food and a breathtaking view of Los Angeles. Japanese gardens in the inner courtyard provide a Zen atmosphere. If you’re lucky you could spot a Hollywood celebrity. more

This 24-hour restaurant serves delicious Indian beef and chicken specialities.

This Art Deco building, a former haberdasher dating back to 1928, provides an elegant background for... this upmarket Italian restaurant. Glass art by René Lalique can be found in the foyer, gold leaf decorates the floors, and chandeliers hang over the tables. Guests can while away the evening in the plush bar on the second floor. more

Sitting on the terrace, guests feel almost like they’re on the Amalfi coast; however, here it’s the... waves of the Pacific Ocean crashing against the rocks. As such, fish and seafood define the menu in this Italian restaurant. The establishment is mainly known for its Sunday brunch, which is accompanied by a live jazz band. more

The windows of this restaurant in the Loews Hotel offer magnificent views of the ocean and Santa Monica... Beach. At the center is a modern, open fireplace. Only the freshest ingredients are used to prepare this French-inspire cuisine; the dishes are coupled with fantastic wines. more

Chicken, duck, steak, fish and pasta excellently prepared in American style. In the summer, you can also... sit outside. more