Dig in to the city’s hottest new places to eat right now.
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Chef Keith Corbin originally opened Alta Adams — an ode to the California soul food he grew up eating in Watts — in 2018 with chef Daniel Patterson. Now the sole owner, James Beard Award-nominated Corbin closed the West Adams staple for four months at the beginning of the year, during which time he refreshed the rustic interiors and menu. In June, he debuted Alta Adams 2.0 — with new seasonal California offerings inspired by the South and L.A. Try ambitious new offerings such as black-eyed pea salad, suya spiced bone marrow, confit duck, as well as satisfying smoked dishes like binchotan-grilled yellowtail collar and fire-roasted cabbage. 5359 W. Adams Blvd., West Adams
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The Beverly Hills space that formerly housed The Palm steakhouse is now home to the debut West Coast restaurant from Quality Branded — behind New York restaurants like Quality Meats, Quality Italian, Quality Bistro, Don Angie and Bad Roman, known for their festive décor and Instagrammable dishes. A filetto topped with a cacio e pepe raviolo that oozes when you cut into it is the dish that went viral, but all of Bad Roman’s signatures made it to L.A. Try favorites like the penne luongo, the caviar gnocchi, the Eggplant Pull-A-Parm — as well as an exclusive spicy lobster pasta and burrata collaboration with The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills. Read more here. 267 N. Canon Drive, Suite A7, Beverly Hills
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The Mahendro family’s beloved modern Indian brand took over the former Yours, Truly and Piccolo space on Venice’s Abbot Kinney in March, adding a Badmaash location that joins two others, in Downtown L.A. and Fairfax. The family-owned-and-operated eatery is prized for its butter chicken — even selling jars of the sauce online in 16 and 24-ounce sizes — but offers a range of menu items, from traditional Indian to chicken tikka poutine, Badmaash steak frites, crispy yogurt puffs and coconut curry mussels. Dine-in at the elevated new Westside spot with an expanded bar program or order online for a cozy night at home. Read more here. 1616 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice
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On the ground floor of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, this upscale Tuscan-inspired steakhouse replaced the former Jean-Georges space in February. Here, famed chef Edoardo “Edo” Baldi draws from his Baldi family roots in the menu of simple yet refined Italian dishes. The dinner menu features his iconic sweet corn tortellini (invented during his time at Giorgio Baldi), as well as hearty dishes like chicken Milanese and branzino. On the steak front, pick from prime cuts of American, Australian and Japanese wagyu — or a 32-ounce Sher wagyu Tomahawk. Read more here. 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
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Two doors down from Tyler Wells’ Altadena’s hit Betsy (one of Los Angeles’ best new restaurants), the team opened this casual all-day cafe and wine bar. The sunny interior is filled with sounds of reggae and jazz, as diners enjoy puff pastries, brioche bread and grab-and-go sandwiches by morning. A rotating seasonal menu focuses on farmers market produce and homegrown herbs and flowers. At night, the beverage program enters full swing, highlighting wines from makers like Farm Cottage Wines and Âmevive. Stop by for a glass and menu items from tuna crudo with black lime to wood oven carrots with romesco and tahini. 871 E. Mariposa St., Altadena
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Veterans Alex Wilmot (Gigi’s), Michael Kassar (Wexler’s Deli), Kristin Olszewski (Nomadica) and Mike Moonves are behind this trendy Milan-inspired restaurant and aperitivo bar. Debuting in Silver Lake in March, the trendy haunt focuses on Northern Italian-inspired dishes and drinks (its name loosely translates to “bar of beauty”). Opt for the Air Mail, featuring gold rum, lime, honey and prosecco, or choose from a selection of six different Negronis. An extensive wine list rounds out the drink offerings while the dinner menu spins Italian classics, ike Sicilian anchovy toast, trofie alla Genovese and 24-month prosciutto di Parma. Don’t miss the osso buco alla Milanese, spaghetti alla nerano and whole branzino. 3300 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 110, Silver Lake
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The team behind Japanese fine dining restaurant Lake Tahoe’s Smoke Door brings wood-fire cooking to a relaxed, industrial-style space Downtown. Here, chef/owner Tyler Burges (Saison, Angler, Michael Mina) serves approachable raw, cured and grilled dishes made from Japanese and local ingredients. The menu centers on Japanese binchotan charcoal and meats that are slow-cooked, genshiyaki-style. Standouts include the A4 wagyu katsu sando, the tamamiso eggplant and grilled shishito peppers — plus miso black cod and uni kiritampo. Sip drinks like the hojicha old fashioned and shiro Negroni. 806 E. 3rd St., Arts District
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After showing his deftness with South Asian cuisine at Orange County’s Kahani at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, India-born chef Sanjay Rawat teams with restaurateur Rishma Shariff on this modern Indian restaurant in the Arts District. Named for the London street, Brick Lane marries traditional Indian flavors with California ingredients in dishes Rawat makes using a wood-fire grill and tandoor — such as charred sweet potato chaat, mor milagai branzino and applewood butter chicken. Rustic Canyon’s Kathryn Coker helms the wine and Horacio Cortez creates cocktails with South Asian flavors. Don’t skip the Brick Lane Kesar, a saffron-kissed cocktail featuring whiskey, ancho chili, mango, lime and yellow chartreuse. Read more here. 1331 E. 6th St., Arts District
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Hayley and Jesse Feldman’s intimate French bistro — which opened in Venice in 2023, and added a West Hollywood outpost a year later — now has a third location in the South Bay, a block from the Manhattan Beach Pier. Celebrating aperitif culture, the menu blends classic French cuisine with seasonal California ingredients in dishes like hamachi ceviche with coconut milk, l’haute dog (a pork sausage with French onion marmalade, cheese fondue and spicy mustard), steak frites and soft serve Sundae. Pair dishes with an ice-cold martini or specialty cocktails. 1131 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach
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Francesco Zimone, executive chef Giuseppe Gentile and the teams behind L.A.’s Florence Osteria and L’ Antica Pizzeria Da Michele are behind 100-year-old Hotel Figueroa’s newest restaurant. Located inside the Downtown L.A. institution, this Mediterranean spot offers coastal dishes and small plates, from skewers to handmade pastas. Highlights include a classic Fiorentina steak as well as pizzas, salads, Mediterranean fries, and extensive wine and cocktail selections. Finish with pistachio cheesecake or brandy-soaked bread pudding. 939 S. Figueroa St., Downtown L.A.
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When chef Daniel Patterson opened Coi in San Francisco in 2006, his techniques of foraging for wild ingredients and employing aromas in vegetable-based tasting menus not only earned him two Michelin stars but redefined California cuisine. But in 2016, Patterson left the fine-dining world. Upon meeting music veteran Sarah Lewitinn, the couple launched the Jaca Social Club dinner pop-up in 2025, which inspired their restaurant Jacaranda. The 30-seat jewel box in the former Koast space offers a 10-course tasting menu ($295): a parade of vegetable-centric creations including an artichoke flower, stuffed morels with potato and spruce tips, and a pepper-crusted duck with blueberry sauce. Opt for a pairing of California or global wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Read more here. 6623 Melrose Ave., Hollywood
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This Korean-Italian pasta bar that husband-and-wife chefs McKenna Lelah and Matthew Kim opened in January just earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation in June. Lapaba (a portmanteau of “la pasta bar” ) reimagines Italian classics with Korean influence inside an intimate space with dim lighting and bar seating. Try decadent dishes such as bulgogi meatballs served in a truffle tomato sauce and agnolotti pasta with cheesy corn, and finish with the inventive black truffle soft serve topped with brown butter. Read more here. 558 S. Western Ave., Koreatown
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Swedish chef Marcus Jernmark (behind Aquavit, Per Se and Stockholm’s three-Michelin-starred Frantzén) converted the former subterranean Bicyclette space in Pico-Robertson into a cozy 42-seat dining room. Named after his daughter and inspired by European “bistronomy,” Lielle offers a seasonal, four-course prix-fixe menu for $150 per person. Jernmark employs Nordic preservation techniques in dishes like artichoke and citrus with guanciale and black truffle vinaigrette, uni spaghetti alla chitarra with prawns and aged Californian squab with yuzu pepper and walnut miso. After opening in February, Lielle just earned a Michelin star in June. Read more here. 9575 W. Pico Blvd., Pico-Robertson
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This nearly 4,000-square-foot delicatessen is a passion project for chef Eric Greenspan, who scored a James Beard Award nomination when he opened The Foundry on Melrose. Here, Greenspan puts a modern spin on Jewish tradition with wood-fired bagels and hand-carved sandwiches. The Fairfax eatery that opened last month functions as a neighborhood living room, serving bagels with smoked salmon, potato latkes, and a variety of salads and bowls. Try classics such as the pastrami Reuben and tuna melt, or playful dishes like babka French toast and Shakshuka “In a Hole.” Dara Yu (Bouchon Bakery, Dominique Ansel) is responsible for baked goods like black and white cookies, and Julian Cox concocted beverages like the Lemon Halva Matcha. 127 S. La Brea Ave., Fairfax
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Real estate developer Diego Torres-Palma’s sprawling, 7,800-square-foot sports bar and restaurant is in, you guessed it, an old Hollywood pawn shop. The two-level space fuses East Coast soul with L.A. glamour, featuring a 50-seat bar, 53 television screens, two video walls and elevated bar food by James Beard-winning chef Tony Messina. Menu highlights include a caviar hot dog, fried chicken buckets, shellfish towers, pizza, burgers, salads and canapés with caviar and mini lobster rolls. Pawn Shop even offers seven stadium-style private suites, perfect for sports watch parties. Read more here. 5901 Melrose Ave., Hollywood
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This indoor-outdoor Spanish gathering place from Santa Barbara-based Acme Hospitality is rooted in sharing. The space features a bar for tapas and cocktails, a patio for casual drinks and a main dining room for dinners with the whole family. Come for a drink, tapas or a live-fired dinner, and pair specialties from chef Louis Sierra (the Hammer Museum’s Lulu Restaurant) — like sardine escabeche on toast, arroz negro with cuttlefish, pan con tomate, paella, aged prime ribeye and Pacific squid — with seasonal cocktails, including five different gin and tonicas. Read more here. 3337 S. La Cienega Blvd., West Adams
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Since debuting in Pico-Robertson in 2022, chef William (Sang Woo) Joo and wife-partner Jennifer So’s Pizzeria Sei acquired a fast following for its Tokyo-style Neapolitan pies. In May, it tied for the No. 2 spot, for the second year in a row, on the 50 Top Pizza USA’s 2026 list — and was the only L.A. pizzeria to be included. Now, a new Palms location joins the original outpost in Pico-Robertson, offers expanded dine-in seating and a more extensive menu and wine program. Try the Margherita alongside other signatures topped with bluefin tuna or roasted potatoes, as well as inventive new styles. 10700 Tabor St., Palms
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Jocelyn Bulow and Alessandro Iacobelli, owners of nearby Italian eatery Oste, team on another spirited European bistro. This Parisian newcomer in Beverly Grove is open for lunch and dinner. Régalade serves classic French dishes without pretension. Pop into the Parisian newcomer for oysters and wine at the zinc-topped bar, or sit for a meal of executive chef James LaLonde’s classic French comfort food, with dishes like oysters, escargot, steak frites with bordelaise sauce and croque madame. Don’t skip the selection of savory buckwheat crepes, with smoked salmon, crème fraiche and more. Read more here. 8136 W. 3rd St., Beverly Grove
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ATLA may have been short-lived, but chef Enrique Olvera’s Casamata hospitality group (Mexico’s Pujol, DTLA’s Damian, N.Y.’s Cosme) converted the vibrant space into a beachy new haven for Mexican seafood. Opened in June, this coastal spot highlights the Pacific Coast’s culinary heritage, celebrating the bounty of the sea and California produce. The menu has deep seasonal influences and includes prawns and calamari to oysters, clams, aguachile and ceviche. Try Damian chef Chuy Cervantes’ ceviches and aguachiles, tacos and tlayudas, and beloved signatures paired with beverages like a yuzu margarita, strawberry Negroni, lemon and peach spritz and guava-hibiscus tepache. 1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice
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The first SushiSamba debuted in Manhattan in 1999, blending Peruvian, Japanese and Brazilian cuisines in a vibrant, party-like atmosphere. The concept proved a hit and rapidly expanded, but despite growth overseas, all of the U.S. locations closed except for Las Vegas. In March, SushiSamba made its debut in Los Angeles, in a sprawling, multi-level rooftop space with Copacabana vibes. The hefty menu includes all of the staples, such as tempura, sushi, churrasco, moqueca, anticuchos and seviches. Fan-favorites include the Kari Kari spicy tuna, yellowtail taquitos, Moqueca Mista (Brazilian seafood stew) and Toro tiradito with black truffle. Read more here. 639 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood
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The Michelin-starred omakase concept created in New York by owner Alessandro Borgognone and chef-owner Daisuke Nakazawa in 2013 opened its first location on the West Coast in the former Cuvee space on Robertson. Chef Nakazawa offers two experiences: the chef’s menu at $295 or the classic at $190. The former includes a seat at the sushi counter and service directly from the chef, whose menu includes 13 courses of Nakazawa’s signature nigiri alongside hot and cold dishes. Diners can also opt for sake or sake and wine pairings curated by beverage director Dean Fuerth. Read more here. 145 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills
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Founded in Taiwan in 1990, one of Asia’s most popular Thai restaurant brands makes its U.S. debut at Westfield Century City with a 5,000-square-foot flagship. The Taiwan-based restaurant opened its first U.S. location in March, taking over the former California Pizza Kitchen and offering a full bar, expansive patio, private dining room and seating for 131 guests. The menu highlights street-style comfort with a modern twist, featuring papaya salads, curries, wok-fried wagyu and short ribs, crispy fish and an extensive selection of pad thais. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 2800, Century City