Best Restaurants in Los Angeles
13 spots, ranked by real community signals — photos, ratings and honest verdicts. We never sell placement.
Updated September 2026
#1The answer
Philippe The Original
4.6(12,131 reviews)
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#2Girl & the Goat Los Angeles
4.8(3,730 reviews)
Bold, globally inspired plates from Stephanie Izard in a lively Downtown space
#3Howlin' Ray's Hot Chicken - Chinatown
4.7(4,409 reviews)
Nashville-style hot chicken that draws lines around the block in Chinatown
#4Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant
4.6(3,691 reviews)
Historic pastrami on rye that's earned legendary status among Angelenos
#5Bestia
4.5(4,025 reviews)
Industrial-chic Italian where handmade pastas and wood-fired meats draw crowds nightly
#6Bavel
4.6(1,902 reviews)
Middle Eastern flavours and wood-fired cooking that draw crowds nightly
#7Pine and Crane DTLA
4.6(857 reviews)
Taiwanese comfort food done right, with seasonal vegetables and bold flavours
#8Highland Park Brewery
4.6(688 reviews)
Craft beer and wood-fired pizza draw crowds to this brewery's relaxed taproom
#9ROW DTLA
4.3(822 reviews)
Downtown food hall bringing global eats and local makers under one reimagined roof
- 🍽️#10
Peking Tavern
4.5(412 reviews)
Cantonese comfort in Chinatown, packed with regulars who return for the salt & pepper pork
#11LEVEL 8
4.2(415 reviews)
Rooftop Korean fried chicken and craft cocktails with sweeping city views
#12The Paramount
4.5(254 reviews)
Classic American comfort in a restored downtown theatre, serving hearty breakfasts
#13Homage Brewing
4.6(166 reviews)
Craft beer and elevated pub fare in a welcoming neighborhood brewery
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