Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Los Angeles

This small restaurant is a popular local spot and is known for perhaps the best breakfast burritos in California. Corner Cottage has a wide variety of Californian dishes, including chicken bowls, bacon breakfast burritos, cheeseburgers, and more. Make sure you try some of their salsa as well! Not only is the food amazing, the prices are easy on your wallet. Although well-known, this restaurant is tiny and most people take their food to-go.

In the heart of Magnolia Park, Romancing the Bean is a local favorite founded by a culinary arts specialist and her family. It’s a great option for consistently good coffee, fresh-pressed juices, desserts, sandwiches, and tasty small dishes. There’s some outdoor seating out front, but the interior is a gem with all-marble countertops, plush-leather seats, and exposed brick. Many, if not most of the ingredients are bought at local farmers’ markets, and the quality is evident.

Come here to unwind! Father's Office is known around the world for its expertly assembled gourmet cheeseburgers and its impressive drought beer selection. The beers are cold and the award-winning burgers are hefty. Those craving something less substantial can opt for delicious tapas, skewers or the popular sweet potato fries. The interior is unpretentious, with hardwood floors and petite tables that are conducive to conversation. So order an award wining local craft beer and relax!

Bestia is a labor of love for the husband & wife duo, Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis, who not only own this Italian establishment, but also serve as its executive and pastry chefs. Tucked away in downtown Los Angeles, Bestia is known for its exquisite home-cooked multi-regional Italian fare like their charcuterie, Neapolitan style pizzas, and bread baked in their wood burning oven. The industrial like space features subway tiles, exposed brick walls, vaulted ceilings, and exposed light bulb pendants casting a warm glow. The menu offers ample choices with mouth-watering options like the Peruvian Scallop Crudo, Grilled Spiced Pork Loin, Beef Tartare Crostino, Ricotta Tortelli and Strawberry Frozen Tart for dessert. A delectable cocktail or wine served here adds a perfect pairing with the meals for guests.

Flore is the hippest place to chow down, especially for allies of the organic and vegan revolutions. Everything on the menu has been carefully chosen for the dietary demands of soy-lovers and consumers of healthy, planet-friendly foods, from the Blueberry Buckwheat “Bliss” pancakes to the Tempeh Rueben, a sandwich with layers of tofu and cashew cheeses, tempeh, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing, all piled on organic corn rye. The pizzas, salads and entrées are delicious here too. A daily dessert selection is also in the mix, along with complementary mint-flavored water, sociable servers, and a brunch option every weekend.

Tucked away and hidden in an obscure strip mall, this Middle Eastern restaurant is truly a great Los Angeles find. Marouch Restaurant has garnered much acclaim and has been repeatedly voted as the best in its category thanks to the denizens of this fare Californian metropolis. Specializing in Armenian and Lebanese dishes, Marouch bakes its own pita bread from scratch, offers combination plates and daily specials. All entrees are served with rice, pickles and pita bread, making for a filling meal. From shawarma, kabobs, and falafels, to tabbouleh, and meza appetizers, Marouch has delicious options.