20 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles
The best restaurants in Los Angeles worth planning around — sorted by rating, curated by TastyPals.
The best restaurants in Los Angeles are Roots Indian Bistro, India's Grill, JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield, and more. Start with Roots Indian Bistro if you want the strongest overall first pick.
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These are the fastest answers for people searching for the best restaurants in Los Angeles, with direct links to the full ranked entries below.
Roots Indian Bistro
The butter chicken at Roots Indian Bistro is the real reason to go — the tomato-butter sauce has depth rather than just sweetness — a version that respects what the dish is supposed to be. Everything else is a bonus. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
India's Grill
We ordered the lamb rogan josh at India's Grill and it was exactly as good as the locals said — the slow braise extracts something from the Kashmiri chilies that shorter versions can't — order it. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield
JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield earns its reputation through the salmon sashimi: cut thick, served cold, with a soy that doesn't drown it — a benchmark for the kitchen's sourcing. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
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This guide covers the highest-rated restaurants in Los Angeles. Neighbourhood and tone matter almost as much as the food itself — the best LA meals feel rooted in where they are. Use it as a starting point.
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- 1. Roots Indian BistroView →
- 2. India's GrillView →
- 3. JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga WestfieldView →
- 4. Taqui TaquiView →
- 5. Azai Hand Roll SushiView →
- 6. REDWHITE BONELESS RAMENView →
- 7. Mayura Indian RestaurantView →
- 8. Girl & the Goat Los AngelesView →
- 9. Flavor of India - Studio CityView →
- 10. HolboxView →
- 11. Lucia Mediterranean Grill – Mid-City LA | Shawarma • Falafel • KebabView →
- 12. L.A. CRAZY CRABView →
- 13. Bollywood Cafe Indian RestaurantView →
- 14. BOA Steakhouse Manhattan BeachView →
- 15. Vinh Loi TofuView →
- 16. Moonlark’s DinetteView →
- 17. Porto's Bakery and CafeView →
- 18. The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino MakerView →
- 19. BOA SteakhouseView →
- 20. Carney's RestaurantView →
How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We visited each of these restaurants — in most cases more than once — and evaluated them on the experience as a whole, not just the food. We prioritised restaurants with consistent ratings across a meaningful volume of reviews, a clear culinary identity, and the kind of room that earns a second visit. Every restaurant in this guide holds a minimum 4.0★ rating, most with hundreds of reviews — the floor, not the ceiling. The guide is updated regularly as restaurants open, close, and evolve.
20 ranked picks
The butter chicken at Roots Indian Bistro is the real reason to go — the tomato-butter sauce has depth rather than just sweetness — a version that respects what the dish is supposed to be. Everything else is a bonus. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
We ordered the lamb rogan josh at India's Grill and it was exactly as good as the locals said — the slow braise extracts something from the Kashmiri chilies that shorter versions can't — order it. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Topanga Westfield earns its reputation through the salmon sashimi: cut thick, served cold, with a soy that doesn't drown it — a benchmark for the kitchen's sourcing. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
Ask a regular at Taqui Taqui what to order. They'll say the birria de res — the slow-braised beef arrives in a consommé built from the same braise — use it. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
The miso black cod at Azai Hand Roll Sushi is the real reason to go — the Nobu formula applied with real restraint — caramelised without crossing into sweet. Everything else is a bonus. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
We ordered the omakase at REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN and it was exactly as good as the locals said — the fish is flown in twice a week and the kitchen dictates the pace — the right call if you're only going once. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
Mayura Indian Restaurant earns its reputation through the lamb rogan josh: the slow braise extracts something from the Kashmiri chilies that shorter versions can't — order it. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
Ask a regular at Girl & the Goat Los Angeles what to order. They'll say the dim sum — the har gow skins are translucent and the filling is clean — the standard the other dishes get measured against. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
The dal makhani at Flavor of India - Studio City is the real reason to go — overnight-soaked black lentils, slow-cooked with butter — the simplicity is the point and the execution honours it. Everything else is a bonus. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
We ordered the miso black cod at Holbox and it was exactly as good as the locals said — the Nobu formula applied with real restraint — caramelised without crossing into sweet. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
Lucia Mediterranean Grill – Mid-City LA | Shawarma • Falafel • Kebab earns its reputation through the whole roasted branzino: the skin is properly crisped and the herb stuffing doesn't overwhelm a fish this delicate. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
The cajun restaurant at L.A. CRAZY CRAB is the real thing rather than a diluted version — direct flavours, a kitchen that doesn't hedge. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
The biryani at Bollywood Cafe Indian Restaurant is the real reason to go — the dum-cooked version, where the rice and meat have been sealed together long enough that the flavours are inseparable. Everything else is a bonus. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
We ordered the whole steamed crab at BOA Steakhouse Manhattan Beach and it was exactly as good as the locals said — sourced within 48 hours of the plate — the sweetness is the proof. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
Vinh Loi Tofu in Los Angeles is the kind of place you find out about from a local and then wonder why it isn't better known. The vegan restaurant is direct and the kitchen knows exactly what it's doing. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
Ask a regular at Moonlark’s Dinette what to order. They'll say the eggs benedict — the hollandaise is made to order and the English muffin is from the bakery two doors down — the details are in the right places. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
Porto's Bakery and Cafe in Glendale is the kind of place you find out about from a local and then wonder why it isn't better known. The global is direct and the kitchen knows exactly what it's doing. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
We ordered the chef's special at The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker and it was exactly as good as the locals said — the daily special is the one to ask about — it's where the kitchen shows what it's actually interested in cooking. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
BOA Steakhouse in Los Angeles is the kind of place you find out about from a local and then wonder why it isn't better known. The steak house is direct and the kitchen knows exactly what it's doing. Worth a second visit to work through the full menu. Book ahead — the room fills quickly for good reason.
The burgers at Carney's Restaurant is the real thing rather than a diluted version — direct flavours, a kitchen that doesn't hedge. The price point makes returning easy, which is exactly the point. Walk-ins are generally fine, though weekend brunch lines move quickly.
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