Osteria Mozza
If it is true that Italian cuisine is much less “popular” (in the true sense of the term) in Los Angeles than in France, Osteria Mozza is the paroxysm of this theory. The fancy Osteria has great owners: Nancy Silverton,...
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Jones
Although its pizzas are correctly seasoned, Jones should be taken with a grain of salt: the kitsch tablecloths, the Italian-American dishes, a young Tinder-date in the next booth… Jones is a Hollywood myth to be enjoyed late, after 11pm, starting...
Jon & Vinny’s
We don’t know why we always come back to Jon & Vinny’s. For the pretty faces of their staff, where any killer smile almost makes us choke on a meatball? For their meatballs just as big as a fist and...
Alimento
If you’ve never watched Chef’s Table, you are not allowed to go out tonight. Stop reading right now and run (don’t walk!) on Netflix to understand the history of tortellini in brodo as they do them in Emilia Romagna. And...
Larchmont Wine & Cheese
The sign says “Larchmont Wine, Spirits and Cheese” but you’re here for the sandwiches. Served only from 11 am to 5 pm and very often out of stock, they are fresher than the fresh prince of Bel Air. Your choice...
Union
One must deserve a dinner Union, mainly by booking it days in advance. These squid-ink garganelli with lobster, fennel, Meyer lemon and truffle butter may play hard-to-get on a Saturday night, just like the beautiful spaghetti alla chitarra. You could...
Potato Chips Deli
Potato Chips is the kind of neighborhood deli that Los Angeles needs more of. Held by a friendly French man, in a miniature canteen with flea-market finds, and good food on the go: meatball sandwich, or sopressata, mortadella, provolone, roast...
Milo and Olive
No need to beat around the bush, Milo and Olive knows its pizza. Skip the salads and pastas, and order pizzas to share. Make sure you get a garlic knot while you’re waiting: a ball of pizza dough filled with...
Bay Cities Deli
What would Los Angeles be without Bay Cities Deli? And what would Bay Cities Deli be without The Godmother? Fortunately, we’ll never have to know the city without this heavenly sandwich. A crusty bread, fresh out of the oven every...
Spago
Spago is the epitome of fine dining in Los Angeles, perhaps neck-and-neck with Providence. Those who mourn the departure of the Red Guide also cite Spago as an example of a “Michelin-starred restaurant” as if it were another era. But...