Dining in L.A.: Insider's Guide
By Citysearch Staff, Los Angeles
From prime tables to dining bargains, make the most of your meal with insider tips on L.A.'s hottest restaurants.
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Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante
8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
You don't need to spend a bundle to make this super trendy scene. Request an enoteca menu and order small dishes, like fluffy pesto gnocchi, for $6-$9. -
Melisse
1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Dine on the cheap, Wed-Fri: A prix-fixe lunch menu features baby spinach salad or tomato consumme, halibut or flank steak, and homemade sorbet for $20.03. -
Katana
8439 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
No reservation? Seating at the sushi and robata bars is available on a first come, first served basis, but the grill end is smoky, so head for the sushi side. -
Grace
7360 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The best seats are in the banquettes along the east wall, which offer respite from too-bright track lighting. -
Ago
8478 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA
Thursday night is the big night. Well-dressed industry players and occasional celebs make this trattoria a hot scene. -
Koi
730 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Visit on a weekday when the scene is mellower. You're more likely to get a table without a reservation, or find a spot at the sushi bar. -
A.O.C.
8022 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA
More than 50 wines are offered by the bottle, carafe, flight and glass. Your server will even pour a half-glass for exactly half the price, so be daring.
