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Best Los Angeles Area
Star Spotting Restaurants


A jaunt through Los Angeles isn't really complete unless you spot a celebrity. Although they're notorious for having personal chefs, the glamorous set knows that restaurants are the places to see and be seen. If you're lucky, you're sure to catch a glimpse of the glitterati at these hot hangouts in Los Angeles. If there are paparazzi out front, then you can be sure that someone noteworthy is dining inside.

View the Top 10 Star Spotting Restaurants in Los Angeles

AGO Italian
13/20
Dining Room at AGO, West Hollywood, CA 8478 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-655-6333 | Menu
Fine renditions of Tuscan trattoria fare from restaurateur chef Agostino Sciandri at this Industry-backed fave. More...

The Buffalo Club Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at The Buffalo Club, Santa Monica, CA 1520 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-450-8600 | Menu
Pricey upscale American comfort food from chef Patrick Healy, served with a side of Hollywood attitude in a clubby setting. More...

Dominick's Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Dominick 8715 Beverly Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-652-2335 | Menu
Chef Brandon Boudet and partner Warner Ebbink own this small plate Italian nod to the original Dominick's. More...

Matsuhisa Japanese
15/20
Dining Room at Matsuhisa, Beverly Hills, CA 129 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-659-9639 | Menu
The restaurant that launched Nobu Matsuhisa's dining empire. More...

Mr. Chow Chinese
13/20
Dining Room at Mr. Chow, Beverly Hills, CA 344 N. Camden Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-278-9911 | Menu
Celebrities and entertainment industry movers-and-shakers frequent this longtime Beverly Hills Chinese restaurant. More...

Nobu Los Angeles Fusion
14/20
Dining Room at Nobu Los Angeles, West Hollywood, CA 903 N. La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-657-5711 | Menu
A branch of Nobu Matsuhisa's famed sushi chain in West Hollywood. More...

On Sunset California
14/20
Dining Room at On Sunset, Los Angeles, CA Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard
11461 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-476-6571 | Menu
Upscale California-French fare by chef Olivier Rousselle in the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard. More...

Osteria Mozza Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Osteria Mozza, Los Angeles, CA 6602 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-297-0100 | Menu
The sister restaurant to Pizzeria Mozza features a mozzarella bar and an all-Italian wine list. More...

Spago Beverly Hills California
17/20
Dining Room at Spago Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA 176 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-385-0880 | Menu | Video
Wolfgang Puck's Cal-Pan-Asian fare is as much of a celebrity as the chef himself. More...

Toscana Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Toscana, Los Angeles, CA 11633 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-820-2448 | Menu
Thin-crust pizzas, pastas and steaks are the draw at this Brentwood Italian eatery. More...

Urth Caffe Coffeehouse
Quick Bite
8565 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-659-0628 | Menu
A popular Melrose hangout featuring organic coffees, teas from around the world, and casual, healthy meals, cakes and pastries. More...

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