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Italian•Los Angeles•$$$
Locanda Veneta
Locanda Veneta has been doing the same thing since 1988, and that's precisely the point.
cocktailwine barhidden gem
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9.4
Based on 302 reviews
$$$ · Upscale
Best Upscale Restaurants in Los Angeles: 22 Picks for 2026
Elevated dining with polished kitchens, considered service, and rooms that feel considered. Right for a birthday, an impression, or when the meal itself is the plan.
22 restaurantsAvg rating 8.9Updated July 2026
Top upscale picks in Los Angeles
Fast answers for diners comparing upscale restaurants in Los Angeles.
Locanda Veneta
#1 pick
Locanda Veneta
Italian | Los Angeles | $$$
Known for Ravioli di Funghi al Tartufo Nero.
Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse
#2 pick
Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse
Steakhouse | Los Angeles | $$$
Strong pick for date night.
#3 pick
KingChang-La
Korean Barbecue | Los Angeles | $$$
Strong pick for hidden gem.
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Steakhouse•Los Angeles•$$$
Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse
Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse is the kind of steakhouse room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
date night
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9.2
Based on 737 reviews
3
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Korean Barbecue•Los Angeles•$$$
KingChang-La
KingChang-La is the kind of korean barbecue room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
hidden gemdate night
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9.2
Based on 330 reviews
4
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Wine Bar•Los Angeles•$$$
1010 Wine and Events
1010 Wine and Events suits a night out when you want wine bar that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
wine barcocktailhidden gem
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9.2
Based on 286 reviews
5
Japanese•Los Angeles•$$$
Kinjiro
Kinjiro is a japanese pick in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.2
Based on 148 reviews
6
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Sushi•Los Angeles•$$$
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa suits a night out when you want sushi that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1762 reviews
7
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Brazilian•Los Angeles•$$$
M Grill Brazilian Churrascaria
M Grill Brazilian Churrascaria is the kind of brazilian room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
cocktailwine bardate night
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9.0
Based on 1596 reviews
8
Italian•Los Angeles•$$$
Angelini Osteria
Angelini Osteria suits a night out when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1230 reviews
9
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Korean Barbecue•Los Angeles•$$$
Genwa Korean BBQ (Mid Wilshire)
Genwa Korean BBQ (Mid Wilshire) is the kind of korean barbecue room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
date night
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9.0
Based on 891 reviews
10
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Sushi•Los Angeles•$$$
Hamasaku
Hamasaku is a sushi pick in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 416 reviews
11
Italian•Los Angeles•$$$
Cicada Restaurant and Lounge
Cicada Restaurant and Lounge is the kind of italian room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
cocktailfine dininglate night
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9.0
Based on 412 reviews
12
Italian•Los Angeles•$$$
Culina Ristorante and Caffè
Culina Ristorante and Caffè is the kind of italian room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
brunchcocktailfine dining
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9.0
Based on 404 reviews
13
Italian•Los Angeles•$$$
Antico Nuovo
Antico Nuovo is a italian pick in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 403 reviews
14
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Steakhouse•Los Angeles•$$$
Taylor's Steak House
Taylor's Steak House is a steakhouse pick in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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8.8
Based on 1416 reviews
15
French•Los Angeles•$$$
Petit Trois
Ludo Lefebvre's Petit Trois sits in Hollywood operating on a specific and deliberate premise: that a counter-sized Parisian zinc bar, transplanted to Los Angeles without apology, is exactly what the city needs.
cocktaildate night
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8.8
Based on 1088 reviews
16
Steakhouse•Los Angeles•$$$
LA Prime Steakhouse
LA Prime Steakhouse is the kind of steakhouse room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
date night
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8.8
Based on 838 reviews
17
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Italian•Los Angeles•$$$
Il Cielo
Il Cielo is a italian pick in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
fine diningdate night
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8.8
Based on 820 reviews
18
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Californian•Los Angeles•$$$
Rustic Canyon
Rustic Canyon has built a reputation as one of Los Angeles's more ingredient-faithful kitchens — a restaurant where seasonal California produce reportedly drives the menu in a structural sense rather than functioning as garnish on dishes…
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8.8
Based on 776 reviews
19
Greek•Los Angeles•$$$
Petros Restaurant
Petros Restaurant suits a night out when you want greek that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
fine dininghidden gemdate night
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8.8
Based on 361 reviews
20
Chinese•Los Angeles•$$$
Bistro Na's
Bistro Na's is a chinese pick in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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8.4
Based on 1266 reviews
21
Sushi•Los Angeles•$$$
Katsuya
Katsuya suits a night out when you want sushi that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date night
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8.4
Based on 1003 reviews
22
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Korean•Los Angeles•$$$
Chosun Galbee
Chosun Galbee is a korean pick in Los Angeles when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktaildate night
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8.2
Based on 1598 reviews
Common questions about upscale dining in Los Angeles
What are the best upscale restaurants in Los Angeles?
Top upscale restaurants in Los Angeles include Locanda Veneta, Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse, KingChang-La. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
How much does dining cost at upscale restaurants in Los Angeles?
Upscale restaurants in Los Angeles are priced at the "$$$" tier — Elevated dining with polished kitchens, considered service, and rooms that feel considered. Right for a birthday, an impression, or when the meal itself is the plan.
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