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Providence

Seafood Restaurant and New American Restaurant$$$$

Central Hollywood, Los Angeles

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Providence

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"Get the tasting menu, you won't regret it!"(18 Tips)
"Try the Santa Barbara Spotted Prawn With Shittake Mushrooms"(4 Tips)
"The Ugly Bunch"(3 Tips)
"chef’s curated tasting menu features sea urchin"(3 Tips)

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LA WeeklyAugust 4, 2014
The menu changes with the season, but Cimarusti can do no wrong with live Santa Barbara spot prawns, spaghetti a la chitarra with lobster and local sea urchin, Dungeness crab with watermelon or moi. Read more
LAistAugust 1, 2014
If you want flowers and gold leaves to adorn your dishes, this place is perfect for your Instagram foodie feed. The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner Read more
EaterNovember 14, 2016
Currently, the chef’s curated tasting menu features sea urchin with white truffle and celery root and California spiny lobster with white truffles and macadamia nut. Read more
EaterJuly 1, 2014
Michael Cimarusti's ode to seafood-centric fine dining has gotten a much needed revamp, with a nautical theme to reinforce the kind of preparations happening on the plate. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
Jean HJanuary 14, 2019
Everything. The atmosphere, great for dates but also for a single person splurging on dinner, beautiful setting and incredible food.
LAistAugust 1, 2014
plates like "The Ugly Bunch" are actually beautiful with its gorgeous arrangement of abalone, geoduck, sea urchin, with smoked crème fraîche panna cotta that's fit to serve as artwork. Read more
CITY GRITMarch 20, 2015
Hands down one of the best meals we had in LA. Michelin stars are well-deserved! Get the tasting with the wine pairings!
goopJuly 30, 2014
There's down-home "chowda," lobsters from Maine, coho salmon from the Olympic peninsula, and a smattering of exotics, like ikura, uni, and razor clams. Read more
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍August 3, 2015
UTTER PERFECTION. Providence was my first tasting menu and wine pairing experience and it will forever have my heart. It took food to a whole 'another level, and I haven't looked back since
Alicia KosasihApril 25, 2014
One of LA's high-end dining. If you love seafood then you'll nicely pamper yourself here. I love how light some dishes are in terms of flavor profile, but none of them disappoints!
Sam AlonMay 20, 2013
I tried the 9-course tasting menu and it was divine. All dishes had amazing combinations of flavors. The strawberry white chocolate pistachio rose water dessert was the best dessert I have ever had
EpicuriousFebruary 19, 2015
Couples celebrating special occasions and large groups love the three-, five-, and eight-course dessert tastings paired with wine. Read more
eric bornemannJuly 7, 2018
Some of the best seafood in LA - be sure to have the Santa Barbara spot prawns cooked in salt if they are offered.
TripExpertMay 16, 2015
Considered L.A.'s #1, indulge in Michael Cimarusti's seafood creations. "Signature favorites include the Wild Striped Bass and Kanpachi Sashimi..." -Travel + Leisure on TripExpert Read more
Vincent TanOctober 5, 2015
One of the most exquisite dining experience. Excellent service and food is awesome. Highly recommended
Los Angeles magazineMarch 9, 2012
Voted Best Chef's Table, August 2010 -Spot prawns arrive freshly broiled, their flavor heightened by toasted rosemary; a smidge of jalapeño-soy gelée drapes the kanpachi, lending a piquant contrast... Read more
Vicki HongJuly 9, 2011
Try the seaweed bread and the bacon roll when they come around with the basket. You can't go wrong with anything here because all the food is scrumptious. The lobster crepe appetizer is a MUST.
Bonnie ClydeSeptember 21, 2012
Chef's tasting menu is delicious. The wine pairing is no joke. Make sure you have a driver and wear stretchy clothes because you'll be really full and a little drunk. Ok, a lot drunk.
Davin HuangJune 2, 2013
Simply amazing. Friendly/helpful staff and you can't go wrong with the 3 course meal menu. Everything was wonderful. My taste buds are in heaven!
BravoNovember 12, 2010
My favorite restaurant ever! Go and get the full tasting menu, sit back, relax and you will have one of the best meals of your life! -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts
Los Angeles TimesAugust 3, 2014
Michael Cimarusti's training is in haute French cuisine, but a broad streak of Japanese kaiseki runs through his cooking. Read more
Fran SuJune 5, 2018
Prefix only. Fresh ingredients, layered flavors & textures, a fascination with salt. Unfortunately, sometimes the saltiness overwhelmed the delicate flavor of seafood. Given the price, expected more
Privy.netApril 7, 2013
A seafood restaurant par excellence, this venue has a lot more to offer. Autumnal décor and hues mark it out as a discreet place to come dine Read more
LogoTVSeptember 7, 2010
If you REALLY want to treat yourself! Holy hell to the Foie Gras Raviloi - Incredible! The Prime New York steak and the duck breast are scrumptious! Great wine list – Gloria, The Arrangement
The FeastJune 6, 2011
It might surprise people to learn that the menu is fairly diverse with steaks and veggie dishes, though Providence is best known for their seafood offerings.
Bush AklehOctober 3, 2011
Awesome place, great pre fix menu but very expensive. Special night out place.. They also have a table in the kitchen that is fun.
KrishnaDecember 11, 2010
New York Strip was inSANE. Big Eye app and John Dory app were also excellent - just a great dining experience..
Sam ReichSeptember 30, 2014
Providence has four tasting menus. The most expensive is, deceptively, the shortest, with the highest quality dishes. It is also the least gut-busting.
EaterDecember 1, 2010
If LA has a temple of molecular gastronomy, this is it. Bring your wallet and a refined a palate as you can muster. [Eater 38 Member] Read more
PyjamasJanuary 10, 2016
Food was great and the price was fair but the service was horrendous! Slow and inattentive. Not sure if it's because we're Asians or that we chose not to order their 1996 Du Cru.
JoyJune 20, 2010
We did the tasting menu. Our fav was the scallop, but the halibut was really salty tonight. Interesting cheese selection. The late harvest 2006 Rosenhof Welschriesling was beautiful.
LA Home & StyleMarch 14, 2013
Known as the best seafood restaurant in the city but save room for the inventive desserts.
EpicuriousAugust 23, 2010
Both the decor and the menu at this restaurant leave the diners feeling like they are under the sea. Fish is expertly cooked with French, Italian, Spanish and Asian influences to excite the tastebuds.
Davinci VirtualJune 15, 2011
Providence features seafood fusion with a special flair, making for an elegant and innovative fine dining experience in LA.
Daniel L.January 15, 2013
The spicy leaf "tortilla" nasturtium taco is a great way to start your meal here.
David SarnoAugust 11, 2010
Once a year splurgefest, get the tasting menu, block off 4 hours, bring your favorite people. It's unbeatable as a fine dining experience.
Alex's LemonadeOctober 5, 2011
We are honored to have Chef Michael Cimarusti of Providence be a Chef at our L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade Event on 11/6. Join us: http://bit.ly/LALovesAlexsLem
Charles T SebestaSeptember 12, 2017
I hear this is the place to go for AMAZING seafood!
LA WeeklyOctober 2, 2015
Named Best Service in our Best of 2015 issue! Read more
Jenny Soo HooDecember 24, 2013
I hear there's free street parking around the corner but valet is $5.50
ThirstyinLAMarch 23, 2012
The cocktails by Zahra Bates deserve as many accolades as Michael Ciramusti's superb cuisine. Read more
Eric TangOctober 1, 2012
Try the Santa Barbara Spotted Prawn With Shittake Mushrooms
David WilkieDecember 7, 2011
Food is great. Wine list extraordinaire. Vintage Cheval Blanc, etc.
Charles EdgeJanuary 22, 2012
If you have time, try the tasting menu. Otherwise, you can never ever go wrong getting salmon here!
Go Find AliceMarch 31, 2015
One of my best meals in LA. That black truffle...
Scott ArchambaultAugust 5, 2010
The best scallops I've ever had. Great cheese cart and the margarita amuse bouche is always awesome.
Alex MillwardDecember 1, 2022
This is one of the best meals I’ve ever had.
Eric TangOctober 1, 2012
Try the Chilled Zucchini Soup With Chili Oil
Andrew LazereJuly 8, 2015
Everything. Michelin 3star quality
LA WeeklyOctober 9, 2014
Named Best Amuses Los Angeles 2014 in our 2014 Best of LA issue! Read more

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