Restaurants
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Originally built as the private offices of Charlie
Chaplin in 1928, Campanile is a multi-level restaurant with
balconies, a lovely courtyard and a central skylight affording
views of the bell tower above. The menu consists of a creative
blend of Mediterranean flavours and Californian cuisine, including
excellent grills and roasts, complemented by homemade bread and
pastries, and some of the best desserts in LA - try the strawberry
cobbler with fresh cream. Saturday and Sunday brunch should not be
missed either. Open for lunch weekdays and dinner Monday to
Saturday. Reservations essential.
Food Type : Local
Address : 624 South La Brea Avenue (Miracle Mile)
Price : 4
Website : www.campanilerestaurant.com
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Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck wows the rich and famous
at his flagship restaurant that boasts a reputation as one of the
finest in LA. Centred in an outdoor courtyard, the olive tree
shaded tables are the most desirable and the place for celebrity
sightings. Chefs recreate Puck's classic dishes, including his
famous designer pizzas, and Spago classics such as Wolfgang's
Original Veal Weinerschnitzel. Creative desserts add a special
finish to any meal. Jacket and tie suggested, though not required.
Advance reservations essential. Open for lunch from Monday to
Saturday, and dinner every day.
Food Type : Modern Eclectic
Address : 176 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills
Price : 4
Website : www.wolfgangpuck.com
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According to the Wine Spectator magazine, this is one
of the top Italian restaurants in the country, boasting a wine
cellar that ranks as number one, complementing the exquisite modern
Italian cuisine. Piero Selvaggio has raked in numerous awards for
his flagship restaurant, attracting an elegant clientele. The menu
tempts guests with delicious options such as grilled veal chops
with garlic and wild mushroom sauce, or honey-spiced pork fillets.
Closed on Sundays, open for dinner the rest of the week and lunch
on Fridays, reservations essential.
Food Type : Italian
Address : 3115 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica
Price : 4
Website : www.welovewine.com
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Patina is the flagship restaurant of chef Joaquim
Splichal, whose nouvelle cuisine has long been a favourite with
Hollywood stars. The style is understated elegance, with
beautifully presented food and superior service. There are three
five-course, exquisite seasonal tasting menus including wild game
and seafood, as well as garden dishes for vegetarians. Patina is
justifiably famous for its mashed potatoes and potato-truffle
chips, and there is an outstanding wine list. Reservations
essential, closed on Mondays.
Food Type : French
Address : 141 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown
Price : 4
Website : www.patinagroup.com
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Japanese chef/owner Nobuyuki Matsuhisa creates
fantastic dishes by blending South American spices and salsas with
Japanese cuisine, presenting diners with one of the most creative
menus in the city. Tuna filled with black truffles and capped with
caviar, or sautéed squid in a garlic and soy sauce are examples of
the delicacies available in addition to delicate sushi rolls with
garlic, fresh chilli and special sauces. Matsuhisa is popular with
celebrities and gourmets, reservations are essential. Open all week
for dinner and for lunch Monday to Friday.
Food Type : Japanese
Address : 129 North La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Hills
Price : 4
Website : www.nobumatsuhisa.com
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Considered by many to be the best seafood house in LA,
Water Grill is always packed with downtown business folk who are
joined in the evening by concert and theatre patrnos. It is known
particularly for its fish and shellfish, and boasts a great oyster
bar, as well as a superb wine cellar. Irresistible desserts include
blueberry mascarpone cakes and a mandarin orange creamsicle.
Reservations recommended. Open for dinner daily and for lunch on
Monday to Friday.
Food Type : Seafood
Address : 544 South Grand Avenue, Downtown
Price : 4
Website : www.watergrill.com
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This is one of LA's most crowded restaurants and also
one of the noisiest, packed with locals, celebrities and visitors
who come in awe of Wolfgang Puck's reputation and leave enchanted
by the food. The style of cuisine is a mixture of different
ethnicities, particularly a fusion of Chinese and French
ingredients and technique. The menu includes signature dishes such
as the Whole Sizzling Catfish, dramatically presented, as well as
seasonal creations that include Shanghai lobster with a spicy
ginger-curry sauce or roasted Cantonese duck. Reservations
essential. Dinner daily and lunch Wednesday to Friday. Jacket and
tie suggested.
Food Type : Chinese
Address : 2709 Main Street, Santa Monica
Price : 4
Website : www.wolfgangpuck.com
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Border Grill is a trendy, pleasantly raucous and
brightly painted eatery whose atmosphere perfectly complements the
vibrant flavours and bold, colourful foods of Mexico as presented
by celebrity chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. The menu
features authentic dishes learnt in the homes and markets of Mexico
with an added touch of gourmet ingenuity, and ranges from tamales,
empanadas and tacos to daily ceviche specials and stuffed
tortillas, accompanied by excellent margaritas and fine tequilas.
Lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on Saturdays and
Sundays.
Food Type : Tex-Mex
Address : 1445 Fourth Street, Santa Monica
Price : 3
Website : www.bordergrill.com
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Overlooking the Maguire Gardens, Café Pinot is ideally
located for a business lunch or pre-theatre dinner (offering a free
shuttle to the Music Centre), with an outdoor terrace shaded by old
olive trees. One of the city's most popular restaurants, it is
modelled after the top-ranked flagship restaurant, Patina but is
designed to be less formal, with lighter bistro-style meals. The
tender mustard-crusted rotisserie chicken is superb, and there is
also fresh fish, pastas and lamb shank to enjoy. Reservations
essential. Lunch Monday to Friday, and dinner daily.
Food Type : French
Address : 700 West Fifth Street (Downtown)
Price : 3
Website : www.patinagroup.com
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This luxurious restaurant is set in an Italian
Romanesque-styled building, constructed in 1928, which still
retains its Art Deco elegance and charm. Its tempting menu offers
delicious Italian fare such as asparagus pizza with bresaola
(air-dried, salted beef), or smoked chicken ravioli with asparagus.
The ahi (yellow fin) tuna with avocado, piquillo peppers and wasabi
caviare is also good. Reservations are essential, closed
Tuesdays.
Food Type : Italian
Address : 617 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles
Price : 3
Website : www.cicadarestaurant.com
