Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Elysian Valley

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AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchIndianMexican

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DowntownHollywoodSan Fernando ValleyWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

Neighborhoods

Beverly HillsDowntownGlendaleHollywoodKoreatownSilver Lake

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18 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Marco Polo at Silver Lake Pool & Inn restaurant

1. Marco Polo at Silver Lake Pool & Inn

4.5

Awesome(404)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Silver Lake

Booked 6 times today

Set within Silver Lake Pool & Inn, Marco Polo Trattoria and Bar offers a seasonal menu that celebrates the vibrant, heritage-driven dishes you'll find in Milan with bountiful, local California ingredients. We welcome you to join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends for an inviting al fresco dining experience. Locals and hotel guests can mingle on our dog-friendly patio. Valet parking available for your convenience. Salut!

2. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(240)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.

3. Intercrew

4.5

Awesome(310)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Koreatown

Booked 10 times today

Intercrew is an experiential dining establishment in the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles. This must-see venue features a beautiful dining room with two private dining areas and 2 full bars where your crew can enjoy a variety of dining by executive chef Johnny Tran and drinking options inspired by local ingredients and the vibrant culture of Los Angeles.

4. Abernethy's

4.3

Awesome(958)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Chef in Residence: -Pyet DeSpainNative Mexican American CuisineLocated in Downtown Los Angeles on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, Abernethy’s is a destination restaurant offering a unique, ever-changing dining experience from LA, for LA. Featuring up-and-coming chefs and new menus for special limited engagements, Abernethy’s highlights the diverse flavors and people that make up Los Angeles. Abernethy’s is the story of the LA, related and plated by the Chefs who tell it best.Open 3 Hours before shows at Dorthey Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theater and Mark Taper Forum

A photo of Kendall's Brasserie restaurant

5. Kendall's Brasserie

4.0

Excellent(1392)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Located in DTLA on Grand Avenue at The Music Center, Kendall’s is a modern take on a classic French Brasserie. Guests are invited to dine al fresco on the patio, with an inventive cocktail at a modern bar, or over a meal in a light, expressive interior. With a focus on local ingredients, the menu reenergizes classic French dishes like Braised Short Rib and Salmon Buerre Blanc with a touch of “je ne sais quoi”.

A photo of BADMAASH Downtown LA restaurant

6. BADMAASH Downtown LA

3.9

Excellent(1284)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Badmaash is an Indian gastropub in downtown Los Angeles that serves up some super tasty Indian cuisine different from anything you've tried before. The restaurant is known for its bold flavors, modern design, and hip-hop playlist. The menu features a variety of dishes, including street food staples, classic Indian dishes with a twist, and innovative creations like the chicken tikka poutine. Whether you're a fan of Indian food or just looking for something new and exciting, Badmaash is definitely worth checking out.

A photo of Bar Verde – Nordstrom at the Americana restaurant

7. Bar Verde – Nordstrom at the Americana

4.5

Awesome(196)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Glendale

Our full-service restaurant and bar features the freshest local ingredients we can find. From starters and salads to entrées and desserts, the expertly crafted menu has a seasonal focus. The full bar offers wine, specialty cocktails and beer, along with a selection of small plates.Bar Verde is located on the 3rd floor overlooking the illustrious Americana in downtown city center of Glendale California.We are open for indoor dining, outdoor patio dining service (weather permitting) and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (818) 664-7005 to place your order.Join us for Brunch on weekends.;July 4th hours: 11am-6pm

8. Traxx

4.2

Awesome(15)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Traxx Restaurant and Traxx Bar are located inside beautiful, historic Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. We are a semi-fine dining restaurant with a casual attitude and relaxed atmosphere. Our restaurant serves scratch made American Bistro dishes using local a local bakery and local ingredients. We offer seating on our concourse (located in front of the restaurant inside Union Station), the Dining Room, and on our outside Patio in the courtyard. We also serve Traxx Bar, located across the concourse inside Union Station at the main entrance. Traxx Bar hours are M-F 11:30-10pm with kitchen hours until 8pm and Sat & Sun 12-10pm with kitchen hours until 7pm.

A photo of Stella West Hollywood restaurant

9. Stella West Hollywood

4.3

Awesome(378)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Stella represents an expression of artistry across the mediums of cuisine, art, and design. Italian for ‘star’, Stella is inspired by the traditions of the traveling hearth of the coastal and pastoral communities of Southern, Central, and Northern Italy, enriched with local, seasonal California ingredients.A creative collaboration between restaurateur, Janet Zuccarini, and Executive Chef Rob Gentile, Stella brings modern twists on age-old Italian culinary traditions to West Hollywood.Inspired by 1950s Italy and created by award-winning designer Wendy Haworth, the restaurant features bold architectural details, rich woods, and vintage-inspired furniture. The multi-level restaurant is complete with private dining rooms and an intimate terrace.With an emphasis on unique dining experiences at every turn, Stella offers a refreshing take on time-honored Italian recipes, where the quality of ingredients takes center stage.

10. Koi - Los Angeles

4.8

Exceptional(1678)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • West Hollywood

Booked 31 times today

Koi Los Angeles is a sophisticated blend of feng shui and modern elegance. Illuminated by candlelight, the natural and intricate details of the Zen inspired earth-toned colors, sleek design, fireplaces and waterscapes all create the perfect setting.Koi's contemporary Japanese cuisine utilizes local and International ingredients. Among Koi's popular signature shared plates are Koi Crispy Rice topped with your choice of Spicy Tuna; Yellowtail Tartare Truffle Avocado, Filet Mignon; Hamachi Fusion with Soy Yuzu and Truffle essence. Signature entrees include Miso Bronzed Black Cod with Seasonal Vegetables; Peppercorn Filet Mignon "Toban-Yaki" with Shishito Potato Mash; and Grilled Chilean Sea Bass with a Habanero Truffle Sauce. In addition to our signature rolls, Koi's sushi chefs present traditional topmost grades of seafood, including daily selections which are often celebrated by the modern and adventurous palate.

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JessVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The service was amazing and made the experience that much better. The food was also exceptional
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Marco Polo at Silver Lake Pool & InnPrice: Expensive• Italian• Silver Lake
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4.5
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LindaVIP
Los Angeles •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is my second visit to Abernethy’s with Chef Pyet I was there for brunch on Saturday. I ordered the guacamole to start. It was perfectly seasoned with crispy tortilla chips. For my entree I ordered huevos rancheros. It was a perfect meal. The presentation is very appealing. I definitely enjoyed my meal and hope to return again. It was a little cool so I had inside seating but on a warm day the outside seating is very pleasant.
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Abernethy'sPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.3
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GastronomiqueVIP
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Best dish I had today was the French Onion Soup! Also loved my espresso martini!! Top rate service. Can always rely on Kendall's when I'm at the Music Center or Disney Concert Hall, or nearby.
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Kendall's BrasseriePrice: Expensive• French• Downtown
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CaliCouple
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
Best place with the best music. There was a guy playing the sax and the piano at the same time, and somehow using his feet to also make music! Ambiance was amazing, food was even more delicious than ever, and the customer service was amazing. Highly recommend
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IntercrewPrice: Expensive• Californian• Koreatown
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4.5
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garethVIP
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 17, 2025
Great experience. Great fokd and service. Really cool decor / location
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ManuelaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
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4.8

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