Friendly Restaurants With a Loyal Following
By Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles
From Doug Arango's to La Dolce Vita, here are L.A.'s top restaurants for a good meal without the velvet-rope drama.
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Bistro Provence
345 N Pass Ave, Burbank, CA
Just as passionate about his customers as his French-Med cooking, Chef Miki often makes the table rounds after the dinner rush to check in with old friends and first-time visitors. -
La Dolce Vita
2014 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA
A Beverly Hills institution for 40 years, both studio honchos and regular folk look forward to their welcome from gregarious host Ruben Castro, whose been there for 30 of them. -
Alejandro's
4126 Verdugo Rd, Los Angeles, CA
This family-run Filipino restaurant is quickly--and quietly--attracting legions of fans to their little niche in the growing Eagle Rock dining scene. -
Soleil
1386 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Helmed by personable French-Canadian Chef/owner Luc Alerie, this Westwood bistro is popular for its design-your-own pasta menu and affordable special occasion celebrations. -
Masa of Echo Park
1800 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Don't take our word for it--nearly every Citysearch user review mentions the staff's warm and welcoming demeanor at this casual Echo Park combination pizzeria/bakery/eatery. -
Josie
2424 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Also a husband and wife venture, the namesake chef and sometimes Food Network star cooks stellar New American fare--and excels at personalized prix-fixe menus.
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Hatfield's
7458 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Husband and wife chef/pastry chef team brings 50-seat, modern American eatery to Beverly Boulevard's Restaurant Row. -
Yu Restaurant and Lounge--CLOSED
1323 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Chef Andrew De Groot dishes up inventive pan-Asian fare in a temple-like dining space
