1. Nonna's Empanadas
7.8
8570 W 3rd St (S Sherbourne Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Empanada Restaurant · Mid-City West · 31 tips and reviews
Joseph C: Beef & Jalapeño (Yum!), Nutella (tastes like Triple German Chocolate Mouse Cake) & Cubano (pictured)😋 The Cubano is The Best i've had here, Hands Down! 👍 use Chimichurri, Siracha & the white creme🙌
Ashley Williams: Chicken empanadas !!! Absolutely divine and savory. The green and red topping were perfect on everything!
Shell: I sooooooo love the Blue Cheese Empanadas!!! Yum!!!!!!!!
2. The Bazaar by José Andrés
465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 255 tips and reviews
Vicki Hong: My picks are the Japanese eel taco and chicken & date dish. For dessert, the chocolate mousse, pear and hazelnut concoction is yummy.
Clarissa: Cotton candy foie gras, jamon croquetas, Philly cheesesteak, beef tartare
Showtime Network: Liquid nitrogen Caipirinha! Love the decor at SLS. very interesting dining experience. Love the Philly cheese steak. It's like an delicious explosion in your mouth. -Francine, The Real L Word
4. La Paella
8.4
476 S San Vicente Blvd (5th), Los Angeles, CA
Paella Restaurant · Mid-City West · 15 tips and reviews
Thamer: One of my best restaurants in LA. Their patatas bravas, chicken croquetes and paella seafood are my favorite orders.
Amy: Get the baby eels. Artichokes. Baby octopus. Tortilla espanola. Sangria.
R A: Order a paella, of course! My favourite is the marinera. Be sure to come with someone. The minimum order for a paella is 2.
5. Tres by José Andrés
465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Mid-City West · 24 tips and reviews
Anne Marie: 63* egg atop Benedict with jamon Serrano - divine!
gina mom: Brunch buffet here is pretty amazing. Beautiful set up all around, exquisite meats like prime rib & exotic touches like caviar & that gazpacho- totes recommended! Esp if you get a private dining room.
G$: Sit by one of the fireplaces, it's more private!
6. Culina
8.3
300 S Doheny Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 46 tips and reviews
Arturo Chavez: Love the Crudo Hour every Monday-Friday from 6-8 pm at The Bar at Culina! Great drinks and small bites.
Kirsten Alana: If the 'Blueberry Limonata' is on the menu, order it. Great, refreshing cocktail that perfectly showcases its namesake flavors.
Phoenix 💥💥💥: Go for the three-course dinner
7. Nobu
8.9
903 N La Cienega Blvd (at Willoughby), West Hollywood, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews
Ross Sheingold: Celeb hot spot. Yellowtail sashimi is a can't miss, as is the toro tartare. The tuna tacos are also pretty great.
Tommy Hilfiger: “I like restaurants with a great atmosphere. The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel and Nobu are my favorite places to eat in LA – and the house specialties are always the way to go.”-TH
eHow: Nobu's Los Angeles location opened in Spring 2008. It has been been listed among the best sushi restaurants in the city by Bon Appetite and won a Diners' Choice award in 2009. Read more.