1. ink.
8360 Melrose Ave (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 186 tips and reviews
Michiko Forte: Egg yolk gnocchi with yummy hen of woods was excellent! Octopus texture was perfect!! Lamb Neck tasted like nachos!! Dessert was beautiful. My sweet tooth was satisfied! Such bold, inventive flavors!!
Sharon I: The food is impeccable. Try the egg yolk gnocchi & suckling pig! Absolutely unparalleled service & attention to detail. I have never felt so well cared for in a restaurant...ever! Oh & the sweet peas!
Ma Ma: Fantastic inventive dishes. Highly recommend kale lollipop, egg yolk gnocchi, shishito peppers.
4. Sake House Miro
8.0
809 S LA Brea Ave (at 8th St), Los Angeles, CA
Sake Bar · Miracle Mile · 26 tips and reviews
Gaby: No happy hour but the beer is cheap and the sushi is tasty!
Hal Kirkland: The edamame here is blessed by an ancient Japanese spirit called Haru, the guardian of fertility. Only bring a date to this eatery if pregnancy is your ultimate intention.
Chelsea: Everyone is incredibly friendly and I've never had a meal I don't like. Some Korean infusion at this Japanese establishment. Brown rice available on the rolls, and don't forget to drink some sake!
5. Gusto
8432 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 16 tips and reviews
Jessica Chong: The scallops are amazing! So is the octopus and the pork meat balls. The carbonara is so good and not too heavy. Pork chops and broccolini, can't go wrong!
Carly Suber: Amazing pasta carbonara!
Eater: Laden with black pepper, pancetta and egg yolk, this carb-heavy dish is enough to keep anyone full for a few days. Read more.
6. Pistola
7.5
8022 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 12 tips and reviews
Alex Straus: The ancho Reyes spicy drink they make here is awesome! Also the have the best tequila on the planet, tequila Ocho!!!
dan golf: Pasta was awesome. Had the alla vodka. It was unique and full of flavor. Pasta was perfectly cooked. Staff is top notch. Seth (the owner) is the best!
LAist: This sleek Italian restaurant pays homage to the 1950s, NYC-Style Italian steakhouses. Their dry-aged steaks are charred and cooked to perfection and they also excel in their freshly-made pastas. Read more.
Derek Fromson: Was there last night for the third time. Simply amazing, and even better than the first two times. Among the best plates were the tuna avaocado roll, canarias (boiled potatoes), carrot fritters, bunue Read more.
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
Bloomingdale's: A slam-fest for just about all the senses, from the surreal décor by Philippe Starck to the equally surreal, small-plate sensations by a molecular gastronomy master. Don’t ask – just eat.
11. Ray's & Stark Bar
7.5
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 69 tips and reviews
Annie D.: Delicious and savory items to eat: hanger steak, pork belly, chile, asparagus salad. Drinks: dirty harry & rose wish and lavender dreams- yum! Top of the line service!
Lanell: Love the seasonal menu and large cocktail selection!
Karri Northrop: Rose wishes cocktail is the jam! Don't wait for a table, grab a seat in the bar area :)