This comfortable Italian-esque restaurant produces an expansive menu of approachable pastas, salumi, pizzas, and hot plates that should appeal to nearly everyone. Leer más.
Though popular dishes like the beer can chicken and ribs are there, there are other worthwhile things to try like a daily changing poke, curry-infused loco moco, and kimchi-laden double cheeseburger. Leer más.
A newbie by comparison to some Eater 38 members, Jon and Vinny's small and loud porkapalooza delight remains all the rage with the food set. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Canele is one of the few neighborhood spots in LA. Brunch is no slouch. Make sure to come early to beat the crowd. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Eater National 38 member: The costata alla Fiorentina is a 42-ounce T-bone centerpiece. It delivers every expression of charred, marbled beef one hopes for, and is only one of Chi Spacca’s pleasures. Leer más.
Eater National 38 Member: Chef Ludo Lefebvre and his crew can distill the Golden State into a few bites with dishes like Dungeness crab ceviche dotted with citrus and overlaid with avocado. Leer más.
Eater National 38 member: Traffic to Bell can be brutal from L.A. at night; consider a mole-fueled lunch or even a memorable breakfast of chilaquiles with chipotle. Leer más.
Michael Cimarusti's ode to seafood-centric fine dining has gotten a much needed revamp, with a nautical theme to reinforce the kind of preparations happening on the plate. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Ari Taymor's first venture is dedicated to impeccably sourced hyper-local ingredients presented in a rather unique and innovative manner. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
A wood-burning oven churns out small meat and veggie-centered plates, but don't try and snag a photo. The use of cell phones inside the restaurant is "politely discouraged." [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Chef Michael Voltaggio tries to stretch the boundaries at his Melrose restaurant, and this octopus dish made with ink shells, young fennel and pimenton is a standout dish. Leer más.
Despite one too many rules, Sang Yoon's burger joint is straight-up killer, and serves a vast selection of craft beers. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
A neighborhoody spot that's filled with regulars, pick from seasonalsmall plate offerings and some skinny-crusted brick oven pizzas. The roasted vegetables are also a must-try. Leer más.
LA's most famous old school deli, do not miss the pastrami sandwich! [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
It's all about the tasting menus at Josiah Citrin's consistent high quality French eatery. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Retaining some of the best aspects of Mozza's crust-centric vision, Milo & Olive prepares some of the best pizzas on the Westside, thanks to fantastic toppings and a steady wood-fired crust. Leer más.
This ravioli is made with pistachio dough and gets filled with Humboldt Fog goat cheese. Then comes a sprinkling of yet some more English peas. The agnolotti filled with mascarpone is another option. Leer más.
The oxtail agnolotti at this new Downtown eatery gets a little surprise with every third bite or so: a nob of bone marrow. Don't fear though, a tangerine salsa tempers the richness a bit. Leer más.
The fileja calabresi, almost like long twisted sheets made into tubes, comes tossed in a spicy sausage ragu, mustard greens for a bitter counterpoint, and spicy calabrian chiles for that hit of heat. Leer más.
Try the sizeable bowls, the uni dynamite (small but packed with flavor), and the grilled meats. Actually, almost everything is going to be a winner here. Just arrive early or be prepared to wait. Leer más.
Standout dishes include the seafood pajeon, pan-fried yellow corvina, sauteed spicy octopus, or steaming bean curd soup. Don't forget the rustic, fresh banchan that changes often. Leer más.
Sapp Coffee Shop has two iconic dishes that are must-trys. First, the jade noodles, both dry and immersed in soup. Second the Thai Boat Noodles, which are dank, intense, & spicy. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Maker of possibly Los Angeles’ most revered taco, the Mariscos Jalisco truck is an East L.A. icon. Their shrimp tacos dorados are unlike almost anything else in the taco sphere. Leer más.
One of Santa Monica’s shining examples of what tacos can be, the Tacos Punta Cabras team is known for pushing boundaries with their veggie and seafood options. Leer más.
A European-style market that offers everything from dry goods and pastries to grab-and-go options and light fare. Throw in a wine and beer bar, and it's the perfect place to land any time of the week. Leer más.