Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Los Angeles

Le Petit Paris is a quaint, romantic restaurant that will surely impress your date. The upscale decor, slow music and dim lights set the mood for a pleasant dining experience. Menu offerings include classic dishes like Caesar Salad, Seared Tuna and Lobster Linguini along with a number of house specialties like Le Petit Paris Signature Cheeseburger prepared with bacon and Lamb Shank cooked for 48 hours. Don’t forget to complement the flavorful meals with a glass of French wine for a more authentic experience. The prices may seem to be on the steeper side, but the quality of the food and the ambience are well worth the money spent.

Vespaio in Downtown Los Angeles impresses with its stately seafarer-inspired theme and Italian fine dine menu. With its all-day dining theme and a weekend brunch thrown in, this elegant restaurant attracts crowds from morning until evening. Chef and restaurateur Ago Sciandri presents a skilfully weaved menu with Seared Carpaccio, Homemade Potato Topini Pasta and other bread, pastry and charcuterie options. This breezy restaurant extends on to a lovely patio that borders the nearby Grand Park, and is also located in close proximity to the Broad Museum, making it the perfect option for a pre-theater dinner.

Traxx, located inside Union Station, is one of Los Angeles' grandest architectural structures. The restaurant is done in an Art Deco style, complementing the station's merger of streamline modern and mission architecture. It is small and cozy, seating 100 people. There are tables outside by the concourse and a bar in the train station's old telephone room. The open kitchen serves a variety of American dishes, from crab cakes to lamb chops. Its desserts are also good, particularly the pies, which are delicious.

Spread the cheer with wine and bites at Mignon. The wine bar is a favorite hang out place for locals who like to finish their dinner here, sipping the drink at leisure and pecking on the range of charcuterie and tapas bites. The menu comprises of small morsels of cheese, meat and sandwiches along with platters of Market Vegetables, Okame Spinach and Fresh Market Fruit. The wine list also has a few gems. The quiet ambience offers a splendid place for a romantic date or a post-dinner nightcap. The venue has soft lights that create a dramatic appeal. Happy hours are from 6p to 8p from Monday to Saturday and upto midnight on Sunday.

High up on the 71st floor of the US Bank Tower, 71Above is one of the most luxurious restaurants in town. This stunner with its chic circular dining and bar areas is enclosed by floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and offers unrivaled vistas of the skyline, ocean, mountains, and beyond. Besides getting wowed by the views and swank environs, you will also be charmed by the contemporary American fare on the menu. The delicacies include fresh caviar, crispy octopus, stuffed cabbage, and desserts like passion fruit curd and chocolate cremeux. Enjoy happy hours, a nightcap, or afternoon cocktails at the bar or the sky lounge with scenic landmarks at the backdrop.

Industrial chic with a greenhouse vibe makes Manuela an oasis in the heart of the city. Set in the courtyard of Hauser & Wirth, the brass elements, exposed bricks and rustic embellishments are an ode to its history. Hanging potted plants, an herb garden and artworks by artists like Paul McCarthy, give an alluring charm to this massive place. Celebrating the produce of Southern California, Manuela is proud to bring the seasonal flavors with the help of local and regional producers who are known for their sustainable practices. The menu changes daily but features game, vegetables and fish. The bar with its array of cocktails, curated wines and tap beers is a great place to unwind.