Michelin star restaurants in Los Angeles offer some of the tastiest international flavours and American favourites. Los Angeles is a foodie’s heaven and is blessed with some of the tastiest international flavours and American favourites. It’s where the Hollywood celebrities eat out and the food experts at Michelin have given L.A.’s restaurants a few stars of their own.
Of course, it’s no surprise that the sushi at these 27 Michelin star restaurants in Los Angeles – is some of the best in the world. In fact, three of the restaurants graced with Michelin stars are sushi spots that are known for divine omakase menus which blend innovation with tradition as well as some of the freshest bites in the world. Eight of the restaurants on this list of Michelin star restaurants in Los Angeles represent Asian flavours, from Japanese to Taiwanese, fusion menus and a lot more.
Of course, Californians have their own unique way of eating. Le Comptroir is on the list for its vegetarian Golden State food. If you’re in the mood for a tad bit of Italian cuisine, you’ve got to make a stop at Osteria Mozza. Here the menu brings in the calm of the old country to our stunning backyard. They have the city’s only Michelin Green Star for its admirable commitment to sustainability.
Here is our list of incredible Bib Gourmand, Michelin Guide recommended and Michelin star restaurants in Los Angeles.
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Le Comptroir – One Michelin Star
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Gary Menes, who is one of the Michelin star chefs in Los Angeles, shares his bespoke culinary philosophy at Le Comptroir, featuring an eight-course vegetable-inspired tasting menu which showcases seasonal ingredients sourced from their very own organic kitchen garden as well as their local farmer friends.
Chef Menes challenges the idea of fine dining by eliminating white tablecloths and many sets of cutlery in favour of an intimate, up-close-and-personal experience at this Michelin star restaurant in Los Angeles. From his 10-seat counter, Chef serves curious diners the same culinary lessons that have informed his unique approach as a chef.
Osteria Mozza – One Michelin Star
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Headed by Nancy Silverton, Osteria Mozza is a melting pot of the charm of the rustic times gone by with the slickness of the thrilling modern. From the moment that a diner opens the front door on Highland and Melrose Avenues, Osteria Mozza ships them to a comforting atmosphere which is alive with the anticipation of the most amazing dinner.
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From gorgeous handmade pasta to grilled beef tagliata to Pastry Chef Dahlia Narvaez’s rosemary olive oil cakes, Osteria Mozza’s is a menu that Los Angelenos can recite by heart: the greatest hits.
The focal point of Osteria Mozza is a white Carrara marble Mozzarella Bar where Nancy creates a lengthy list of small dishes that feature fresh imported mozzarella in addition to ricotta and cream-filled burrata.
Dedicated to the triple bottom line — people, planet and profit — their management team aims to make the restaurant as ecologically conscious as possible. From water to waste, disposables to chemicals, locally sourced food to the materials they use to outfit the restaurant’s space, sustainability is always at the forefront of Osterial Mozza management’s minds. They are constantly trying to lower their impact on the environment by adopting operational efficiency, ingredients and carbon offsets.
La Azteca – Bib Gourmand
La Azteca is a very easy restaurant to find. All you need to do is to look for the line of people which is out of its front door. This modest counter-service food establishment has been serving hefty burritos from East LA for many, many years now.
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Their secret is flour tortillas are made in-house every single day in full view of the dining room. La Azteca boasts a type of richness and chew that others don’t. There are almost 20 different burritos on offer however everyone comes for the best chile relleno.
The tortilla is prepared on a griddle and then filled — but not stuffed — with slivers of sweet poblano peppers as well as gooey cheese. There’s a hot sauce if you would like it (you do) and a to-go bag if you require it (you won’t).
Pasjoli – One Michelin Star
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Pasjoli is a sophisticated French bistro from celebrated chef Dave Beran. The restaurant pays homage to French cuisine and uses the bounty of produce which is on offer in Southern California. Deeply rooted in classic French cuisine and inspired by the famous Parisian markets, Pasjoli reflects Beran’s meticulous cooking style, showcasing his creative touches on the bistro menu.
Dave Beran started his culinary career in Chicago at MK. This was followed by a position at Tru and then becoming part of the team at Alinea. Dave was promoted to Chef de Cuisine before accepting the opening Executive Chef position at NEXT in 2011. In 2017, Dave moved to Los Angeles to open his first restaurant, Dialogue, an 18-seat open kitchen restaurant which tells a story via a seasonally changing tasting menu.
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Dialogue was crowned one of the Best New Restaurants in America by GQ magazine. In 2019, Dialogue netted One Michelin Star as well as Five Stars from Forbes Travel Guide, the only U.S. restaurant to be included on the 2019 Five Star list. In addition, Dave has received the James Beard Award for Best Chef Great Lakes and he was named one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2014.
N/Naka – Two Michelin Stars
The entirety of a meal is as significant as the sum of its parts. At n/naka, they are dedicated to providing a bespoke and enjoyable dining experience through their interpretation of kaiseki. This traditional Japanese culinary art form is reflective of the ever-changing rhythms of the earth by taking the freshest seasonal ingredients and then presenting these in their most natural states.
Utilising the very best ingredients that they have access to is true kaiseki. They proudly serve vegetables from their own organic garden that is built and maintained by the restaurant’s friends at Farmscape Gardens. They take great care to prepare a beautiful plate and are of the belief that the more involved they put into a meal — no shortcuts — the more connected they feel to the food and to their customers’ experience of it.
Through a profound balance of both traditional and modern techniques, Chef Niki Nakayama is dedicated to creating a meal that will engage your attention —At this two Michelin star restaurant in Los Angeles it’s all about enjoying the moment, the current produce of the season, and eventually, the food in front of you.
Hippo – Michelin Guide Recommendation
The name of this restaurant comes from the building’s former life as the Highland Park Post Office, however, everything else here is Cal-Ital in spirit. The dining room is welcoming and airy, with beamed ceilings and as well as an open kitchen as its focal point. The vibe is as great for dates as it is for groups.
Free bread is not as satisfying as their focaccia, with its crispy, salty crust and super soft interior. Start with a sampling of small plates, such as hamachi crudo that is topped with dollops of Meyer lemon relish. After this move on to freshly made pasta, such as tender purses of cappellacci that are filled with sweet corn and are finished off with a sauce of butter, mushrooms and thyme. While a meal may end there, you’d be remiss not to ask for the wood-grilled game or – alternatively – cedar-smoked ocean trout.
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Pasta | Bar – One Michelin Star
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Pasta|Bar is a daring new addition to the Scratch|Restaurant family. Their mission has always been to design and prepare ‘from scratch’ cooking. Nowhere is that better characterised than in preparation which is inspired by the flavours of California, the culinary practices of Italy and around the world.
Orsa & Winston – One Michelin Star
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This Michelin star restaurant in Los Angeles is a sleek, stylish, and modern oasis with an airy and fluid design. A counter and open kitchen are there if only to showcase the culinary fireworks of Chef Josef Centeno. The deeply robust prix-fixe flaunts all the fireworks — think about peak-season ingredients that are infused with wide-ranging flavours.
The mesmerising kitchen (orange flames may be seen coming from the wood-fired oven) puts equal emphasis on both land and sea and the menu is inspired by the Japanese as well as Italian culinary traditions.
For starters, wafer-thin slices of geoduck are tossed together with top-grade abalone, blackened onion, nori oil, and citrus for a fresh, flavour-brimming feast. Binchotan-grilled sea bream brings spring forth into strong focus with vegetables such as locally farmed rapini and pea leaves. However, umami is the real taste when it comes to plates such as hand-torn pasta adorned with porcini “bolognese,” lovage-dashi butter as well as salted shiso, or the signature satsuki porridge with its channel of parmesan cream and rich Santa Barbara uni.
The frangipane clafoutis – adorned with quince and Chantilly cream – is a sweet send-off. Zealous oenophiles may then indulge in a sip from the organic and biodynamic wine list to generate absolute bliss.
So here you have it! Our top picks of the best Michelin star restaurants in Los Angeles. If you find yourself in the City of Angels and are a foodie looking for a gastronomic experience, then look no further than these carefully curated restaurants. You won’t be sorry!
Sebastian is a former hedge fund trader who worked only to indulge his true passion – food.
He has dined at over 240 Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, savoring culinary masterpieces and understanding the stories behind them. He now advises restaurants on menu design, decor and holistic diner experience.