Manchego is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

1. Manchego

8.4
2518 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Ocean Park · 35 tips and reviews

Emily V.Emily Van Norden: no corkage fee here is one of the (not so) best kept secrets in SM. bring your favorite bottle and favorite friend and have some of their great tapas.

Rebekah S.Rebekah Sheldon: Goat cheese and fig tapas...amazing!

Renee T.Renee Tringali: Melted Brie and fig tapas.... Delicious!!!! Bring your own bottle (s) of wine :) no cork fee!

A.O.C. is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

2. A.O.C.

8.8
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews

Julie R.Julie Rose: On any night A.O.C is packed and lively. The crowd is casually well dressed and the staff are friendly and helpful. I love the small plates that allow me to sample almost everything! Read more.

MazdaMazda: Many tantalizing tapas and a great list of wines to try. Try the bacon wrapped dates, they're delicious!

Danielle M.Danielle Morgan: Great tapa's menu!

Vino is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

3. Vino

7.8
18046 Ventura Blvd (at White Oak Ave), Encino, CA
Tapas Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Nicole P.Nicole Pertuiset: I Love this place! The food & wine are amazing. My fave wine is sta emma chilean wine & delicias tapas & they really are delicious. Beautiful live guitar music on the wknds. This is so my place!

Martini M.Martini Mike: Great Tapas, Vino, and service! Very romantic.

Tracy M.Tracy Moody: The goat cheese filled, bacon wrapped dates are terrific. The shrimp tapas & the green bean tapas also great.

Tar & Roses is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

4. Tar & Roses

8.7
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Gail H.Gail H: Ricotta gnocchi for small plates. Reco burrata and tomato bruschetta too! Love the wood burning aspect!

Paul M.Paul Morris: One of the best new restaurants in town....small plates - delicious...whole fish is a highlight Vu runs out early.

Evan S.Evan Samuels: Amazing food! I suggest ordering a bunch of small plates and sides. My favorites are the Jerusalem Artichokes, Balsamic Glazed Ribs, Endive and Persimmon Salad, and the Squid Ink Pasta with Octopus.

Cleo Hollywood is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

5. Cleo Hollywood

8.5
1717 Vine St (at Hollywood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 105 tips and reviews

MindyMindy: Food plates are perfect tapas sized. Went with a variety of different apps and flat bread... All amazing !!!! Had the Lotus Flower cocktail and it is now one of my favorites

jennifer h.jennifer han: perfect spot to share small plates. don't miss the brussel sprouts and ravioli. SO good. cocktails are also amazing (a few can even be made virgin). my favorites are the lotus flower and janapolitan.

Gloria C.Gloria Chin: get the sticky toffee pudding, labaneh with feta, lamb, tapas, flatbread

Bacaro LA is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

6. Bacaro LA

8.1
2308 S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · South LA · 47 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris B: Go get a great glass of wine (or beer), and try some of their amazing venetian tapas, everything is delicious!

Christina M.Christina Matthews: I'm minorly obsessed with First Sundays here. All you can eat hanger steak tapas, spicey thick fries and beer/wine from everywhere, all for $25. In love

Lindsey B.Lindsey Berg: Amazing for wine and tapas! Love it here! Get the califlower and burrata

La Española Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

7. La Española Meats

8.6
25020 Doble Ave, Harbor City, CA
Spanish Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Cognac: The best for your tapas needs!

Richard L.Richard Landeros: I love this place! Great Paella and Tapas!!! Have to make reservations on friday to eat paella on saturday. And great Spanish products!

SarahSarah: Great place for paella & tapas. Everyone is always very friendly!

Black Market Liquor Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

8. Black Market Liquor Bar

8.6
11915 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Cocktail Bar · 96 tips and reviews

LisaLisa: This place sure knows how to do mixology properly! Red Hot and Bothered cocktail was delicious and perfectly balanced. Tapas were delicious as well.

Tiffany A.Tiffany A: The tapas were good but extremely overpriced. If you can't afford it don't even try. The service is horrific. Just because the food I expensive some of the servers think their 💩 doesn't stink. Mean..

Martini M.Martini Mike: Finally made it in and was impressed. Great staff, tapas, and cocktails! I will be back.

Gjelina is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

9. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 620 tips and reviews

Lux L.Lux Lovelle: Amazing food, small plates. Order lots and share!

Raunak M.Raunak Munot: Loved everything we ordered here: the roasted vegetables, think crust pizza, small plates and the butterscotch pot de creme (must try)! Nice wooden tables, ceiling and brick flooring.

SavoredSpoonSavoredSpoon: So yummy! Get the carrots small plate and the nettles pizza. Trust me on this... They're both way better than they read on the menu, and leave you wanting more more more!

Bacari PDR is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

10. Bacari PDR

8.2
6805 Vista del Mar Ln, Playa del Rey, CA
Italian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

paolo b.paolo benvenuto: Super cute small restaurant on the corner of an intersection. Tapas style with an awesome wine list.

LAistLAist: A sleek and approachable wine bar with a refreshing ocean breeze and a menu full of Italian small plates, like lamb stuffed egglplant, or a grilled pizza with smoked mushroom & spicy chorizo. Read more.

GG: tiny restaurant with great tapas! get the bone marrow and glazed pork belly sliders!

Barbrix is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

11. Barbrix

8.0
2442 Hyperion Ave (at Tracy St), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Silver Lake · 56 tips and reviews

sheighsheigh: Taste a range of varietals and Mediterranean small plates in a 1,900-square-foot former home that was built in the 1940s. More on owner owner Claudio Blotta's vision. Read more.

LA Home & StyleLA Home & Style: Excellent small plates and one of the best outdoor patios in the city.

Jessica R.Jessica Rae: Zagat 24. Small plates, Med-Italian "gem"; sensational" bites with a "smart wine list" that won't "break the bank

Bottega Louie is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

12. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 781 tips and reviews

i am backward S.i am backward S: New DTLA Obsession. Very NYC-esque. Eggplant paremesan was delish! Try the asparagus and egg, portobello fries for small plates.Don't forget to pick up desserts from the bakery!

DTELS LADTELS LA: A great selection of tasty vegetable small plates to choose from. We recommend the roasted brussel sprouts, if you're not a fan of this vegetable yet these will change your mind about them! Read more.

Pocket S.Pocket Sun: Beautiful desserts! They are definitely tempting and attractive. Cocktails options are nice. A variety of small plates, salads and Italian dishes are available.

Otoño is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

13. Otoño

7.6
5715 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Highland Park · 7 tips and reviews

MauricioMauricio: Go during their siesta hour (4-6) to take advantage of cheaper tapas and wine! Croquetas are tasty!

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Siesta Hour happy hour is back, currently 4:30 to 6:30 at the bar and patio. Enjoy a Spanish G&T with tasty tapas, like pan con tomate and marinated olives.

Kira F.Kira Fisher: Super small portions. Sad paella- overpriced for what you get. Better to stick to gin and tonics and sharing a tapas.

Bar Amá is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

14. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews

Ben K.Ben K.: Great Tex-Mex small plates by the chef behind Baco Mercat. We loved the Brussels, cauliflower, pig ears, enchiladas, and fried chicken. The real gem are the off-menu puffy tacos.

Andrew G.Andrew Galdi: Good small plates Mexican food. We ordered 4 for 2 of us and there was way too much. Good happy hour too

Kayla T.Kayla Tafoya: La lengua and Chicken Molè FTW. Great tapas.

Toca Madera is one of The 15 Best Places for Small Plates in Los Angeles.

15. Toca Madera

8.7
8450 W 3rd St (La Cienega), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 40 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: There's also an extensive taco section (in addition to the tapas menu) featuring a delicious take on classic carne adada tacos, w/ cilantro, red onion, cotija, and chipotle sauce. Read more.

Noura A.Noura AS: Enjoy their Mexican tapas and special vibes. come on Monday they have live music.

andre b.andre berger: Toca Madera is a modern organic shared plate Mexican concept featuring grain fed & free range meats, sustainable seafood and a full separate vegan menu!! Don't miss the Churro Ice cream sandwich..