Top 25 Restaurants in Los Angeles 2016
Posted on December 2, 2016 by
Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The winners represent a diverse offering of cuisines and ranging from casual to fine dining.
Though Xploritall places less emphasis on opinions and rankings than other travel sites, the Top 25 list is a great tool for planning a visit to the City of Angels. There are lots of other great places to eat in and around Los Angeles, so consider this list a starting point. And don't forget to sign up to add these places to your Xploritall travel planner.
The Top 25 list for 2016:
1
5955 Melrose Ave
Seafood
$$$$
Modern seafood by Chef Michael Cimarusti. #1 on TripAdvisor, #4 on Zagat.
2
800 E 3rd St
Gastropub, German, Hot Dogs
$$
German-style gastropub and purveyors of exotic grilled sausages. #1 on Zomato (formerly UrbanSpoon).
3
176 N Canon Dr., Beverly Hills
American (New)
$$$$
Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff's flagship restaurant showcasing farm-to-table Californian cuisine.
4
704 South Alvarado
Bakery, Delicatessen, Sandwiches
$$
Serving up deli food goodness since 1947, Langer's specialty is pastrami. Honored in 2001 by the James Beard Foundation with an American Classics Award.
5
2121 E 7th Pl
Italian, Salads
$$$
Bestia is a husband and wife owned, multi-regional rustic Italian restaurant focusing on a “from scratch” approach, offering house-made charcuterie, in addition to handmade pastas and pizza made in an Acunto oven. Ranked #8 on Zagat.
6
641 N Highland Ave
Pizza
$$$
Pizza establishment that is a collaboration between Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich and Los Angeles bread maven Nancy Silverton. #6 on Zagat.
7
1710 Silver Lake Blvd
Italian
$$$
Alimento is a creative and soulful Italian restaurant from chef and owner Zach Pollack, located in L.A.'s historic Silver Lake neighborhood. #1 on Foodable WebTV.
8
624 S La Brea Ave
Bakery, Cafe, French
$$
Owners Chef Walter Manzke and Chef Margarita Manzke took over a building with history (formerly Charlie Chaplin's offices, then La Brea Bakery and Campanile) and restored it to its 1920's grandeur. featuring open kitchens and a bakery, charcuterie counter and raw bar.
9
320 Sunset Ave, Venice
Bakery, Delicatessen
$$
Bakery and delicatessen just a few blocks away from the Venice boardwalk. Featured in the Easter 38 essential list for Los Angeles.
10
246 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills
Steakhouse
$$$$
An upper scale steakhouse with additional locations in California, Illinois, Nevada, New York, and Washington DC.
11
3455 Overland Ave
Japanese
$$$$
Chef Niki Nakayama oversees n/naka’s interpretation of kaiseki, a traditional Japanese culinary art form that reflects the ever-changing rhythms of the earth by taking the freshest seasonal ingredients and presenting them in their most natural states. #1 on Zagat.
12
11049 Magnolia Blvd
Greek, Mediterranean
$
Made-to-order modern Greek food in the NoHo Art District. #1 on Yelp when we compiled our list.
13
7313 Beverly Blvd
Italian
$$$
Chef Gino Angelini, originally from Rimini, Italy, has been manning the helm of this Italian restaurant since opening it in 2001. #2 on Zagat.
14
19565 Parthenia St., Northridge
Delicatessen, Sandwiches
$$
Since 1969, Brent's has been a mainstay in the San Fernando Valley, often compared to the likes of New York delicatessens.
15
Mexican, Street Food
$
A popular street food stand selling elote, or corn on the cob for over 25 years. The lines can be pretty long. #2 on Yelp.
16
Mexican
$$
Mexican restaurant that is currently #2 on Zomato (formerly UrbanSpoon).
17
212 S Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills
Modern European
$$$$
Presents a seasonal, set menu that changes monthly, and is focused on one ingredient. Reservations are a tough get, especially at the beginning of the month when the new menu is unveiled.
18
127 S La Brea Ave
American (Traditional), Brazilian
$$
Casual, churrasco and grill by Quinn and Karen Hatfield. #2 on Foodable WebTV.
19
4308 Crenshaw Blvd
Delicatessen, Greek, Sandwiches
$
Mom and pop New York style deli and mini-market specializing in Boars Head meats and cheeses. #3 on Yelp.
20
8360 Melrose Ave Ste 101
American (New)
$$$$
Ink. Is headed by Chef Michael Voltaggio, winner of the 2009 season of Top Chef. Voltaggio was also named as a best new chef by Food & Wine Magazine in 2013.
21
129 N La Cienega Blvd
Japanese, Sushi
$$$$
Flagship restaurant of Nobu Matsuhisa, serving his blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine since 1987. #3 on Zagat.
22
4803 Eagle Rock Blvd
Mexican, Seafood
$$
Mexican restaurant fixture for over 20 years, grown to five locations. The Eagle Rock location is #3 on Zomato (formerly UrbanSpoon).
23
544 S Grand Avenue
American (Traditional), Seafood
$$$
Seafood specialty restaurant going strong since 1989. #3 on TripAdvisor
24
1314 7th St., Santa Monica
Seafood, Singaporean, Vietnamese
$$$
Cassia celebrates the fresh, vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia, striking a unique balance of soulful, ancestral cuisine and a California sensibility, utilizing the best quality ingredients from local farmers.
25
727 N Broadway Ave Ste 128
Southern
$$
Husband and wife team bring Nashville Hot Chicken to LA. Chef Johnny previously worked under chefs including Thomas Keller, Gordon Ramsay and Nobu Matsuhisa. #4 on Yelp.
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Though Xploritall places less emphasis on opinions and rankings than other travel sites, the Top 25 list is a great tool for planning a visit to the City of Angels. There are lots of other great places to eat in and around Los Angeles, so consider this list a starting point. And don't forget to sign up to add these places to your Xploritall travel planner.
The Top 25 list for 2016:
1
Providence
5955 Melrose Ave
Seafood
$$$$
Modern seafood by Chef Michael Cimarusti. #1 on TripAdvisor, #4 on Zagat.
2
Wurstküche
800 E 3rd St
Gastropub, German, Hot Dogs
$$
German-style gastropub and purveyors of exotic grilled sausages. #1 on Zomato (formerly UrbanSpoon).
3
Spago
176 N Canon Dr., Beverly Hills
American (New)
$$$$
Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff's flagship restaurant showcasing farm-to-table Californian cuisine.
4
Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant
704 South Alvarado
Bakery, Delicatessen, Sandwiches
$$
Serving up deli food goodness since 1947, Langer's specialty is pastrami. Honored in 2001 by the James Beard Foundation with an American Classics Award.
5
Bestia
2121 E 7th Pl
Italian, Salads
$$$
Bestia is a husband and wife owned, multi-regional rustic Italian restaurant focusing on a “from scratch” approach, offering house-made charcuterie, in addition to handmade pastas and pizza made in an Acunto oven. Ranked #8 on Zagat.
6
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland Ave
Pizza
$$$
Pizza establishment that is a collaboration between Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich and Los Angeles bread maven Nancy Silverton. #6 on Zagat.
7
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake Blvd
Italian
$$$
Alimento is a creative and soulful Italian restaurant from chef and owner Zach Pollack, located in L.A.'s historic Silver Lake neighborhood. #1 on Foodable WebTV.
8
République
624 S La Brea Ave
Bakery, Cafe, French
$$
Owners Chef Walter Manzke and Chef Margarita Manzke took over a building with history (formerly Charlie Chaplin's offices, then La Brea Bakery and Campanile) and restored it to its 1920's grandeur. featuring open kitchens and a bakery, charcuterie counter and raw bar.
9
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave, Venice
Bakery, Delicatessen
$$
Bakery and delicatessen just a few blocks away from the Venice boardwalk. Featured in the Easter 38 essential list for Los Angeles.
10
Mastro's Steakhouse
246 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills
Steakhouse
$$$$
An upper scale steakhouse with additional locations in California, Illinois, Nevada, New York, and Washington DC.
11
n/naka
3455 Overland Ave
Japanese
$$$$
Chef Niki Nakayama oversees n/naka’s interpretation of kaiseki, a traditional Japanese culinary art form that reflects the ever-changing rhythms of the earth by taking the freshest seasonal ingredients and presenting them in their most natural states. #1 on Zagat.
12
Rodini Park
11049 Magnolia Blvd
Greek, Mediterranean
$
Made-to-order modern Greek food in the NoHo Art District. #1 on Yelp when we compiled our list.
13
Angelini Osteria
7313 Beverly Blvd
Italian
$$$
Chef Gino Angelini, originally from Rimini, Italy, has been manning the helm of this Italian restaurant since opening it in 2001. #2 on Zagat.
14
Brent's Delicatessen & Restaurant
19565 Parthenia St., Northridge
Delicatessen, Sandwiches
$$
Since 1969, Brent's has been a mainstay in the San Fernando Valley, often compared to the likes of New York delicatessens.
15
Corn Man
2338 Workman StMexican, Street Food
$
A popular street food stand selling elote, or corn on the cob for over 25 years. The lines can be pretty long. #2 on Yelp.
16
Las Fuentes
18415 Vanowen St., ResedaMexican
$$
Mexican restaurant that is currently #2 on Zomato (formerly UrbanSpoon).
17
Maude
212 S Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills
Modern European
$$$$
Presents a seasonal, set menu that changes monthly, and is focused on one ingredient. Reservations are a tough get, especially at the beginning of the month when the new menu is unveiled.
18
Odys + Penelope
127 S La Brea Ave
American (Traditional), Brazilian
$$
Casual, churrasco and grill by Quinn and Karen Hatfield. #2 on Foodable WebTV.
19
Brooklyn Deli & Mini Market
4308 Crenshaw Blvd
Delicatessen, Greek, Sandwiches
$
Mom and pop New York style deli and mini-market specializing in Boars Head meats and cheeses. #3 on Yelp.
20
Ink.
8360 Melrose Ave Ste 101
American (New)
$$$$
Ink. Is headed by Chef Michael Voltaggio, winner of the 2009 season of Top Chef. Voltaggio was also named as a best new chef by Food & Wine Magazine in 2013.
21
Matsuhisa Restaurant
129 N La Cienega Blvd
Japanese, Sushi
$$$$
Flagship restaurant of Nobu Matsuhisa, serving his blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine since 1987. #3 on Zagat.
22
Señor Fish
4803 Eagle Rock Blvd
Mexican, Seafood
$$
Mexican restaurant fixture for over 20 years, grown to five locations. The Eagle Rock location is #3 on Zomato (formerly UrbanSpoon).
23
Water Grill
544 S Grand Avenue
American (Traditional), Seafood
$$$
Seafood specialty restaurant going strong since 1989. #3 on TripAdvisor
24
Cassia
1314 7th St., Santa Monica
Seafood, Singaporean, Vietnamese
$$$
Cassia celebrates the fresh, vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia, striking a unique balance of soulful, ancestral cuisine and a California sensibility, utilizing the best quality ingredients from local farmers.
25
Howlin' Ray's
727 N Broadway Ave Ste 128
Southern
$$
Husband and wife team bring Nashville Hot Chicken to LA. Chef Johnny previously worked under chefs including Thomas Keller, Gordon Ramsay and Nobu Matsuhisa. #4 on Yelp.
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