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1. Bavel
4.8
Exceptional(4993)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Downtown
Booked 79 times today
A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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2. Bestia
4.7
Exceptional(8283)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 66 times today
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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3. Bar Chelou
4.8
Exceptional(447)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Pasadena
Booked 15 times today
Bar Chelou is a neo-bistro that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style. 'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel, and fun. The restaurant is located within the Pasadena Playhouse complex. If you plan to visit the Playhouse after dinner, please book a 5:30p reservation to ensure ample timing for your dinner. We also offer concession cocktails before a showing and during intermission. NEED TO KNOWWine corkage is $30 per 750ml bottle with no limit; we do not offer corkage for wines featured on our wine list. Ample parking is available on surrounding streets and at several paid lots within a one-block radius. Gift cards are available for purchase on our website.
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4. Mi Piace
4.5
Awesome(4067)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 25 times today
With over 30 years serving up crave worthy food, craft coktails, extensive wine lists and personalized service, we invite you to come dine on our newly renovated patio, bustling main dining rooms, sleek lounge or order our takeout. In Italian, Mi Piace means - I like it; and the Mi Piace Team will make sure you love it at this award-winning restaurant. Mi Piace is the perfect spot to enjoy an intimate dinner, lively lunch, or festive brunch. We take pride in our product and service provided and look forward to having you as our guest in what we call 'home'.
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5. Redbird - Los Angeles
4.7
Exceptional(3088)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser and Owner | Operator Amy Knoll have crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Christopher Dugan’s wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available for brunch, happy hour + dinner.The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers dining tables along the banquette and windows overlooking 2nd St.
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6. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena
4.6
Exceptional(3197)
Price: Moderate
• American • Pasadena
Booked 21 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Pasadena for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
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7. Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events
4.5
Awesome(1200)
Price: Moderate
• American • Monterey Park
Booked 28 times today
Introducing a reimagined Luminarias, with a newly modernized take following a multimillion-dollar interior and exterior remodel. Our open-concept dining room features 25-foot floor-to-ceiling windows — seamlessly blending into an expansive deck for sweeping views of the San Gabriel Valley. With a revamped menu comprised of New American dishes with Latin influence, and a vast bar of specialty cocktails and premium spirits, we're here to give you an unforgettable dining experience.
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8. Manuela
4.8
Exceptional(221)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Manuela is a foodie paradise with its Californian cuisine crafted by Chef Kris Tominaga. Reviews rave about the 'delicious', 'fresh', 'outstanding' food and the 'excellent' service. The ambience is also widely praised, with the restaurant described as having a 'gorgeous' design and 'awesome' vibes. Plus, the selection of local beers and wines, and the use of high-quality ingredients further enhance the dining experience.
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9. The Arbour - Pasadena
4.7
Exceptional(2076)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Pasadena
Booked 24 times today
The Arbour brings rustic elegant dining to the historic Pasadena neighborhood of south Lake Avenue. Paying homage to the extraordinary agricultural bounty of California, The Arbour’s menu showcases relationships with sustainable local farms and purveyors.
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10. Sushi Enya - Pasadena
4.6
Exceptional(83)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Pasadena
Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena. Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey. Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft. It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.
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  • Silvia
    Las Vegas •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food delicious as usual, ambience perfect for Christmas Eve, felt like NY vibes busy lively full house with families!! Perfect way to spend Christmas Eve with the family and the service is great 👍 🎄🤩👌🥂
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    Mi PiacePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
    •
    4.5
  • Beth
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Super yummy- very loud inside but we sat outside and it was better for conversation.
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    BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
    •
    4.8
  • Juliette
    Los Angeles •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Amazing food and service. Took friends for their anniversary and absolutely loved it! A definite special occasion place!
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    BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    •
    4.7
  • Joy
    Los Angeles •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Too often in LA restaurants are priced like they are a once or twice-a-year super high-end blowout when they're just a nice or sort-of interesting dining experience. Redbird is where we go when we want to treat ourselves to a truly exquisite evening. Their wine list is incredible, but we often get distracted by the beautiful cocktails. Menu is small and crafted at a super high level by chef Neal Fraser. Beautiful location, though it can be chilly on winter nights. We had to ask to move to a table closer to the heat lamps. Service is impeccable but not too much. We're always wowed and leave feeling special and deeply satisfied. Simply put, Redbird is our favorite fine restaurant in Los Angeles. Happy hour is a great deal here if you want to start small and check the vibe.
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    Redbird - Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Lei
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Make sure you order the crispy potato! And jungle bird if you like sweet cocktails~
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    Bar ChelouPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
    •
    4.8

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