Best Casual Restaurants in South Los Angeles

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1. Republique

4.7

Exceptional(5239)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Hollywood

Booked 43 times today

République, located in Miracle Mile, is owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke. Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, the historic building in which it resides was originally erected in 1929 by Charlie Chaplin, and later transformed into the iconic La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant. République builds on this storied past, offering a gastronomic environment imbued with history and grandeur. The space features a casual bakery, café, and bar in the front with a more formal dining area located in the rear, serving a French-inspired menu created daily by our chefs.

2. Antico Nuovo

4.7

Exceptional(844)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 48 times today

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

3. Vespertine

4.8

Exceptional(146)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Culver City

Booked 11 times today

We are excited to share the return of Vespertine, Chef Jordan Kahn's otherworldy culinary narrative. More than a restaurant, Vespertine transports diners through the twisted steel and glass structure designed by acclaimed architect Eric Owen Moss. Food, beverage, music, and art are woven throughout, creating an immersive, multi-sensory evening. Awards Include2 Stars - Michelin Guide, 2019 - 2024Green Star - Michelin Guide, 2024 Most Beautiful Restaurants - Condé Nast World's 100 Greatest Places - Time MagazineAtmosphere of the Year - World Restaurant Awards

4. Cabra - LA

4.8

Exceptional(1245)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Cabra Los Angeles is a Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group, located on the top floor of The Hoxton, Downtown LA. Open for Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on the weekends, the lively dining experience is anchored by shareable plates bold in flavor and bright in taste, with sweeping views of Los Angeles.

5. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1393)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 24 times today

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

A photo of Cecconi's West Hollywood restaurant

6. Cecconi's West Hollywood

4.7

Exceptional(4911)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 104 times today

Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for brunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients. In addition to the flagship restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has outposts in Los Angeles, Miami, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona and Brooklyn.As a courtesy to other guests, we do not accept any animals.Except for any ADA approved animal that is individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

7. Openaire

4.5

Awesome(2316)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Koreatown

Booked 16 times today

Native Angeleno, surfer and two-Michelin star chef Josiah Citrin brings a culinary vision built around California’s bounty from land and sea to Openaire. The menu and ingredients reflect the seasons and the interplay of cultural influences that define LA, serving in a lush greenhouse and tented garden oasis on the 2nd floor terrace at the LINE hotel, in the heart of K-Town.For inquiries of 10+ guests, please email us at: Openaire@TheLineHotel.com.

8. Kali

4.6

Exceptional(1587)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hollywood

Booked 6 times today

Kali is a small neighborhood restaurant tucked in between Hollywood and Larchmont village. Created by lifelong friends/co-workers chef Kevin Meehan and Drew Langley, the two have had always dreamed about creating a high-end restaurant without pretension. Stripping away all facades of what fine dining should be, Kali focuses strictly on the ingredient, technique, and service creating a casual environment everyone can enjoy.

9. Cara Cara

4.7

Exceptional(1462)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 48 times today

From the golden daylight to the twinkling evening, all are welcome to experience the fresh bounty of Cara Cara. Chef Suzanne Goin’s seasonal menu showcases California’s best produce with her festive and irresistible rooftop fare. The expansive outdoor space features an elevated dining area with endless skyline views surrounded by a lushly landscaped lower lounge. Slip into one of the many cozy seating arrangements or sit by the fire pit and enjoy an innovative cocktail, wine, or beer paired by award-winning sommelier Caroline Styne.

10. Jar

4.8

Exceptional(3283)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 3 times today

Jar, the highly acclaimed restaurant by Chef Suzanne Tracht, is a modern-day chophouse which fares great appetizers, salads, a la carte Broilers, Roasts, Braises and Sautés, supplemented by an array of comforting sides, sauces, and desserts. Chef Suzanne Tracht and Chef de Cuisine Preech Narkthong continue to create a contemporary American menu with dishes that appeal to everyone. The room is infused with the artistry and flair of a 1940s Supper Club and the signature dishes have brought rave reviews year after year. Join us for a casual, full service dining experience at the bar or a more formal affair at one of our white table cloth covered tables. Check our website for menus and more. Nightly specials are always seasonal. Dress code: Business Casual. We do not allow tank tops for gentlemen; a collared shirt is suggested instead. We also do not allow athletic attire, flip-flops, and caps while dining.

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Shadiavip
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our 2nd time here and still just as good as we remember! We brought friends here so they could try it and they had a great experience.
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Cabra - LAPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Downtown
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4.8
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Joevip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •95 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was, without a doubt, one of the top 5 dining experiences of my life; I told the waiter it was the USA's answer to Noma. Unbelievably creative, visually stunning, absolutely delicious food with exquisite service; it should be on everyone's bucket list.
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VespertinePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Culver City
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4.8
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Michael
Las Vegas •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This is our second time at Chi Spacca and it's always a great experience. We've always enjoyed the ambience and the atmosphere. We've always enjoyed the open flame of the wood burning oven. It's a perfect space to enjoy a calm dinner with family or friends. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a rustic Italian dinner.
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chi SPACCAPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.8
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Darlenevip
Los Angeles •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely night. Service was fabulous. Food was terrific. Lots of complex tastes and prep. They never make things "normally." Special. If you want a quiet experience, make sure to ask for the back dining room. Upstairs would probably be quiet too. Louder and livelier in the front room.
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RepubliquePrice: Very Expensive• French• Hollywood
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4.7
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Jacobvip
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It’s one of the best restaurants top to bottom in LA. The food is impeccable, the service is top notch and the staff is so kind and cool, and it just is a special place
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Antico NuovoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.7

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268 restaurants available nearby

1. Republique

2. Antico Nuovo

3. Vespertine

4. Cabra - LA

5. chi SPACCA

6. Cecconi's West Hollywood

7. Openaire

8. Kali

9. Cara Cara

10. Jar

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