3. Crossroads Kitchen
8.9
8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews
Chad Lauterbach: Best wine value in the city. Order a bottle of the Gia Nebbiolo that they have by the glass. It is 1 liter!
Eater: The tortelloni here is all plant-based, which means no egg. Still satisfying for diners looking for a delicious vegan pasta. Filled with almond cheese and laced with oven-dried tomatoes. Read more.
Gianni Love: Another gourmet vegan restaurant/bar w/ all of the pretentiousness of LA. The food was not impressive at all, especially for all the hype this chef gets. And extra emphasis on "gourmet." ;-)
6. Tart
115 S Fairfax Ave (at 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 91 tips and reviews
Larisa Grollemond: Cool outdoor seating area, expect a wait for brunch but it's worth it!
Ryan Patrick: Every meal is $12.99. Jump in the pool with your clothes on for half off.
Ryan Alexander: Awesome place for brunch. Ask to sit on the patio, great atmosphere.
7. A.O.C.
8.9
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews
Max Wenneker: Small plates restaurant. Potatoes were amazing. Also recommend halibut, fried chicken.
Eater: With a new full bar and revamped California-style menu, the tastefully designed eatery is perfectly poised for drinks with friends at the bar up front or a quiet date in one of the back booths.
ZAGAT: If you don’t have a reservation, try the bar.
8. Pistola
7.5
8022 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 12 tips and reviews
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.
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!
Rich Gunn: David is the best restaurant manager on the planet. He made our night extra special! If you want to have an amazing experience at an amazing restaurant, come to Pistola and make sure David is here.
10. The Village Idiot
7.8
7383 Melrose Ave (at Martel Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Mid-City West · 131 tips and reviews
Johnny: This is one of my favorite beers ever. It's from Russian River Brewing. Bitter, hoppy, citric.
Dina Sakr: I could spend all day at this place - great location and great food.
AskMen: Locals flock here to share a few pints with their mates & dine on classic pub fare, from fish’n’chips to mussels. The nights are packed, making for a lively atmosphere. So grab a barstool & have fun. Read more.
Michelle Sharp: The decor is fabulous, the staff is attentive, and the food is literally explosive. Try a mix of traditional and nouveau tapas to really delight your tastebuds. Don't miss the new caprese salad.
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.
12. Joan's on Third
9.1
8350 W 3rd St (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Mid-City West · 288 tips and reviews
Kenneth Cole Productions: Everything is great - salads, sandwiches, and breakfast. Bonus: it's close to our Beverly Center location.
People: Sure, you can get artisan cheese, pastries and preparedfoods at this family market, but the best dish could be on the patio — whereyou might spy stars like Jake Gyllenhaal mid-bite.
Bravo: Fresh seasonal food. I love to go there for breakfast and have the organic soft boiled eggs. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts