LA's Most Elite Restaurants

by OpenTable

Updated 27 April 2023

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Saffy's

4.8

4.8 (1170)

$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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Karenvip

Dined 3 days ago

I've now been here two times and the food has been excellent overall. I could personally do without the frequent use of chili slices. Other than that, the flavors and textures are marvelous. The brioche bread and hummus are delectable. I feel like every dish is a slam dunk - too bad there isn't a sampler platter! The decor is lovely, a few discreet fabric panels might help with the noise as its a bit hard to hear the people across from you - the sound bounces around the cavernous space. The crowd seems very chic, a bit eccentric in a fun way and more adult - that's probably the price point keeping out the under 30 crowd.

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Popular dish

grilled lobster tail skewer

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wood-fire shawarma plate

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grilled onion & endive salad

Bar Chelou

4.8

4.8 (430)

$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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Jennifervip

Dined 3 days ago

I’ve been to Bar Chelou a few times but they have really hit their stride. The service was on point, the drinks were fun and delicious, and the food was incredible. Every dish had an unexpected twist, from the mini peperoncinis in the salad to the tang of peanut butter in the carrots to the umami in the tempura mushrooms, lovely surprises all around! And they coursed everything out beautifully and got us to the show at the Playhouse right on time, chef’s kiss!

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4.5

4.5 (213)

$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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Michelevip

Dined on 7 Nov 2024

Superfine is a very special place that's run by wonderful people.

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Heritage Pork Chop

Pizzeria Bianco - LA

4.8

4.8 (636)

$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.

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Stevevip

Dined 6 days ago

Always spectacular. Top notch ingredients equates to "value". You get what you pay for.

Asterid

3.6

3.6 (302)

$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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Rachel

Dined 2 days ago

This was our first visit to Asterid this season. We were going to the Opera so we had 5:30 reservations. Our hostess was so nice finding a perfect table for the 4 of us. Our waitress Malak noted the time we needed, making excellent suggestions. She surprised us with Prosecco for a toast for my husband’s birthday. The appetizers were served quickly & delicious with perfect martinis. We shared several salads & main dishes. Topped off by the delicious Budino dessert. Malak was friendly , professional, & knowledgeable. We look forward to more pre theater dinners . Thank you for the excellent service by all servers & the great team!!

IKI Ramen - Sunset

4.8

4.8 (97)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Hollywood

About the restaurant

IKI strives to give you an experience unique in flavors and service. Our ramen brings warmth with a simple presentation, made with the best possible ingredients.

At IKI Ramen our meat products are raised humanely, giving each bowl a distinct, artisanal quality. Following a Japanese philosophy of cooking, we have crafted a variety of broths that highlight the integrity of each and every ingredient. Each bowl has its own unique flavor profile.

Parking: Available at 6565 Sunset Blvd (1st hour free)
PLEASE NOTE: This location does not currently serve alcohol. No BYOB permitted.
Alcohol License Coming Soon!
Thank you!

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Louise

Dined 1 day ago

A lot of really great food. Definitely left full and enjoyed every course!

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Iki Omakase Hollywood

Ospi Brentwood

4.6

4.6 (357)

$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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Mattvip

Dined 5 days ago

Food was fantastic. Pizza great. Pasta great. Butter chicken great. Everyone was happy.

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