Best Restaurants for Foodies in Monterey Park

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Shiro Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 10 times today

Open for indoor and outdoor dining and curbside takeout. Outdoors dining is subject to the weather. We have heaters but not for all tables. Please dress warmly. If there is a chance of rain we will have to cancel.Shiro has been named the Zagat Guide's number one restaurant and is consistently one of the highest rated establishments in the guide (#5 in 2011; #2 for service in 2013). Shiro is summed up by it's ingredients. Menu items are driven by the best available, nothing less is acceptable. For over 35 years, diners have enjoyed our French and Pacific Rim inspired menu. A tradition of fine dining with excellent, friendly service. We may supplement our menu with a special Taste of Shiro (soup or salad, meat or fish, dessert). Wed/Th. The evening's menu is posted around 3pm.As much as we love them, we must ask that your dogs and other pets stay home. Service dogs, of course, are welcome.

2. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(4947)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 103 times today

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

3. Bestia

4.7

Exceptional(8231)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 138 times today

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

4. Rossoblu

4.6

Exceptional(2117)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Rossoblu celebrates chef Steve Samson’s two home cities, Los Angeles and Bologna, Italy. The menu features house made salumi, soulful pastas, market produce, and wood grilled fish and meats.Located in downtown’s City Market South, the site of Los Angeles’s original produce market, Rossoblu’s vaulted dining room and open kitchen create a festive dining environment. The restaurant’s private outdoor piazza allows al fresco diners to feel far removed from the nearby city bustle. An intimate basement wine cellar can be reserved for private parties.

5. Bar Chelou

4.8

Exceptional(432)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 43 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.

6. Mrs. Fish

4.5

Awesome(1660)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 63 times today

A truly unique dining and cocktail experience nestled below the main level of the historic Pershing Square Building, in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Mrs. Fish is a subterranean Japanese restaurant lounge providing the perfect gathering place for after-work libations, pre-theater bites or full dining experiences. *Walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with ID*Valet Parking is offered Tuesday – Saturday for $13.00 Cash, $14 Credit Card. *Our Dress Code is Upscale Casual preferred. Presentable shirts, jeans, or shorts are acceptable.*We advise guests to arrive at the time of reservation to Check-in for table. We have a 15 minute grace period if guests are running late. The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 6 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

7. Mi Piace

4.5

Awesome(4054)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 43 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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8. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(3176)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 58 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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9. Redbird - Los Angeles

4.8

Exceptional(3070)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 46 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.

10. Kato

4.8

Exceptional(322)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Kato serves seasonally-focused tasting menus influenced by Taiwan and Asian American nostalgia. Dining Room Tasting Menu │ $325 The dining room tasting menu focuses on seasonality and innovation. Bar Tasting Menu │ $185The bar tasting menu is a slightly abbreviated collection of classic Kato dishes. An 18% fair wage and operational fee has been added to your bill. It goes to provide elevated, comprehensive benefits, as well as consistent, livable wages for all staff. Though many of our guests choose to leave gratuity for exemplary service, it is neither necessary nor expected, though it is greatly appreciated. This gratuity will be shared by all hourly staff.

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Michael
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The somm was fantastic. Her communication and style were great. Really added to the experience. All the dishes were well seasoned, balanced, interesting and well executed.
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BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
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4.8
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Rose
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We got there before our reservation & was seated after everyone in our party of 6 arrived. Everything from appetizers to main courses & desserts were super delicious. Our guests from out of town were not disappointed. They were glad to experience Bestia. It lived out to the great reviews.
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BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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Andrea
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was our first time there, and it will not be our last. The food was phenomenal. The handmade pasta was superb. Excellent cocktails, too. Our server, Jonte, was gregarious and so engaging. Can't wait to go back, and also to take the pasta making class!
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RossobluPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Joevip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •95 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Words hardly describe how wonderful this whole experience was: phenomenal wine pairings, impeccable service, attention to detail, exquisite plating, perfectly cooked, creative combinations....just incredible. On a scale of 1 to 10, this place is definitely an 11!!!
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ProvidencePrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Hollywood
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4.9
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Molly
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
We have been coming to Shiro's for many years and, once again, they reminded us why this is our favorite "special occasion" restaurant. The food is always excellent -- tasty and beautifully presented. Last night we enjoyed 2 favorites, the salmon tartar tacos and the catfish. The staff is very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is lovely including the soft jazz piano playing on the sound system.
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Shiro RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
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4.9

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Shiro Restaurant

2. Bavel

3. Bestia

4. Rossoblu

5. Bar Chelou

6. Mrs. Fish

7. Mi Piace

8. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

9. Redbird - Los Angeles

10. Kato

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