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Best Romantic Restaurants LOS ANGELES


Whether you're celebrating a milestone with someone special in the Los Angeles area or looking for the best date restaurants that are sure to impress, a romantic setting can set the mood for a night to remember. We've selected the best romantic restaurants in Los Angeles to share a memorable meal with your sweetheart.


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Beverly Hills/Hollywood/Midtown
Santa Monica/Marina Del Rey/Malibu
Downtown
San Fernando Valley
San Gabriel Valley/Pasadena

Inland Empire

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WESTSIDE

Vibrato Grill Jazz...etc. Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Vibrato Grill Jazz...etc., Los Angeles, CA 2930 N. Beverly Glen Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-474-9400
Vibrato is all about music: the name, the nightly live modern jazz, the cuisine and the décor. More...

BEVERLY HILLS/HOLLYWOOD/MIDTOWN

The Abbey Food & Bar California
13/20
Dining Room at The Abbey Food & Bar, West Hollywood, CA 692 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-289-8410
There is never a dull moment at The Abbey between its happy clientele, the hundreds of cocktails offered, and the tasty food. More...

Bistro LQ French
15/20
Dining Room at Bistro LQ, Los Angeles, CA 8009 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-951-1088
Laurent Quenioux's Bistro LQ is more of an elegant, peaceful restaurant with fine-dining cuisine than what we would expect from a bistro. More...

BOA Steakhouse Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at BOA Steakhouse, West Hollywood, CA Luckman Plaza
9200 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-278-2050
A larger, elegant location and impressive patio only improves BOA’s modern steakhouse experience. More...

Campanile Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Campanile, Los Angeles, CA 624 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-938-1447
Chef-owner Mark Peel's rustic French- and Italian-influenced dishes in Charlie Chaplin's old digs. More...

Hokusai Japanese
16/20
Dining Room at Hokusai, Beverly Hills, CA 8400 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
323-782-9717
Delicate Japanese-French cuisine, high-end sushi creations and a fine selection of wine and saké. More...

Il Cielo Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Il Cielo, Beverly Hills, CA 9018 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-276-9990
A longtime cozy little Beverly Hills hideaway with charming gardens and impressive Italian food and wine. More...

Ivan Kane's Café Wa s French
15/20
Dining Room at Ivan Kane Sunset + Vine
1521 Vine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-466-5400
Ivan Kane’s funky bohemian rhapsody of a supper club with French bistro fare. More...

The Little Door Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at The Little Door, Los Angeles, CA 8164 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-951-1210
Discreet hideaway-type haunt for those seeking a scene versus cuisine. More...

Madeo Italian
13/20
8897 Beverly Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-859-4903
This very authentic Italian restaurant's below-street-level setting makes it a perfect hideaway. More...

Meals By Genet Ethiopian
13/20
Dining Room at Meals By Genet, Los Angeles, CA 1053 S. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
323-938-9304
Contemporary Ethiopian restaurant that utilizes better ingredients and more style than its Little Ethiopia neighbors. More...

Ortolan French
15/20
Dining Room at Ortolan, West Hollywood, CA 8338 W. Third St.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
323-653-3300
Creative contemporary French food by a dedicated artisan. More...

The Polo Lounge French
16/20
Dining Room at The Polo Lounge, Beverly Hills, CA The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-887-2777
The Polo Lounge, a Beverly Hills legend since 1941, serves sophisticated cuisine in an elegant setting. More...

Saam at The Bazaar by José Andrés Spanish
16/20
Dining Room at Saam at The Bazaar by José Andrés, Beverly Hills, CA SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
465 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90048
310-246-5545
At this intimate, luxurious space inside The Bazaar, guests enjoy a fine dining version of chef José Andrés’ cuisine. More...

Sona California
17/20
Dining Room at Sona, West Hollywood, CA 401 N. La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-659-7708
Experience the masterful cooking of chef David Myers at this minimalist-chic restaurant. More...

Vinoteque on Melrose Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Vinoteque on Melrose, Los Angeles, CA 7469 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
310-860-6060
Vinoteque is not your typical wine bar. Enjoy full-sized plates in a casual ambience, whether on the great outdoor patio or in the dining room. More...

Yamashiro California
13/20
Dining Room at Yamashiro, Hollywood, CA 1999 N. Sycamore Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
323-466-5125
This romantic replica of a Japanese palace in the Hollywood Hills provides a spectacular city view and Cal-Asian dishes. More...

SANTA MONICA/MARINA DEL REY/MALIBU

Beau Rivage French
13/20
Dining Room at Beau Rivage, Malibu, CA 26025 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-5733
Fine French-Mediterranean dining in a Riviera villa setting with a view of the surf in Malibu. More...

Chez Mimi French
12/20
Dining Room at Chez Mimi, Santa Monica, CA 246 26th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-393-0558
Home-style French cuisine served in an enchanting indoor-outdoor setting. More...

Geoffrey's California
13/20
Dining Room at Geoffrey 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-457-1519
Everything tastes better when dining al fresco with views of the Southern California coastline. More...

Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi, Santa Monica, CA 114 W. Channel Rd.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-573-1660
Movie stars and Malibu surfers rub shoulders at this Italian favorite in the Santa Monica Canyon. More...

Inn of the Seventh Ray Contemporary
No Rating
Dining Room at Inn of the Seventh Ray, Topanga, CA 128 Old Topanga Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
310-455-1311
One of LA's most romantic restaurants. More...

jer-ne restaurant + bar California
14/20
Dining Room at jer-ne restaurant + bar, Marina del Rey, CA The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310-574-4333
Unpretentious cuisine with a view of the harbor. More...

Josie American
15/20
Dining Room at Josie, Santa Monica, CA 2424 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-9888
Josie Le Balch delivers sophisticated American-French cuisine. More...

mar'sel California
15/20
Dining Room at mar Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Wy.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
310-265-2701
Enjoy chef Michael Fiorelli’s elegant Californian cuisine and spectacular views from the patio at this relaxing resort restaurant. More...

Melisse French
17/20
Dining Room at Melisse, Santa Monica, CA 1104 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-0881
The epitome of Los Angeles fine dining, Melisse fluently bridges French sophistication with style. More...

Michael's California
14/20
Dining Room at Michael 1147 Third St.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-451-0843
Consistently inventive California cuisine in a contemporary art-filled dining room. More...

Ocean & Vine California
14/20
Dining Room at Ocean & Vine, Santa Monica, CA Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-6700
Loews Santa Monica's contemporary Ocean & Vine affords great ocean views and eclectic seasonal dishes. More...

Valentino Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Valentino, Santa Monica, CA 3115 W. Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-4313
Piero Selvaggio's Valentino has dominated Los Angeles' Italian dining scene for years. More...

DOWNTOWN

Blair's Restaurant California
14/20
2903 Rowena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-660-1882
A Silver Lake neighborhood restaurant offering creative seafood dishes and plenty of vegetarian options. More...

Checkers Downtown New American
14/20
Dining Room at Checkers Downtown, Los Angeles, CA Hilton Checkers Los Angeles
535 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-891-0519
This historic downtown spot captures the nostalgia of classic Los Angeles while simultaneously offering innovative New American cuisine. More...

Cicada Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Cicada, Los Angeles, CA 617 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-488-9488
Modern Italian cuisine served in one of the most dramatic dining environments in town. More...

DRAGO Centro Italian
16/20
Dining Room at DRAGO Centro, Los Angeles, CA City National Plaza
525 S. Flower St., Ste. 120
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-228-8998
Celestino Drago’s passionate cooking brings haute Italian style to downtown L.A.’s cultural matrix. More...

Patina Contemporary
17/20
Dining Room at Patina, Los Angeles, CA Walt Disney Concert Hall
141 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-972-3331
A well-orchestrated, elegant and upscale dining experience in Los Angeles nestled downtown in the Walt Disney Concert Hall. More...

Rivera Modern Latin
15/20
Dining Room at Rivera, Los Angeles, CA Met Lofts
1050 S. Flower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-749-1460
The godfather of modern Southwest cuisine riffs lyrically on the global Latin zeitgeist in his sultry downtown digs. More...

Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge Sushi
12/20
Dining Room at Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge, Los Angeles, CA 811 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-236-9600
Sushi and robata in a downtown penthouse with sweeping city views. More...

Traxx Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Traxx, Los Angeles, CA 800 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-1999
An Art Deco gem hidden inside historic Union Station, Traxx serves American dishes with contemporary twists. More...

Yong Su San Korean
15/20
Dining Room at Yong Su San, Los Angeles, CA 950 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
213-388-3042
Refined cuisine at a local branch of one of Seoul's leading restaurants. More...

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Le Chêne French
13/20
12625 Sierra Hwy.
Saugus, CA 91350
661-251-4315
An unabashedly French country inn beside the road in a remote Southern California location. More...

Mistral Restaurant French
13/20
Dining Room at Mistral Restaurant, Sherman Oaks, CA 13422 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-981-6650
This handsome bistro offers a touch of romance along with classics like French onion soup, escargots de Bourgogne and steak frites. More...

Pinot Bistro French
14/20
Dining Room at Pinot Bistro, Studio City, CA 12969 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-990-0500
Handsome and cozy Pinot Bistro features classic bistro fare and contemporary California creations. More...

Saddle Peak Lodge American
15/20
Dining Room at Saddle Peak Lodge, Calabasas, CA 419 Cold Canyon Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
818-222-3888
Ready for a game dinner in an idyllic setting? More...

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/PASADENA

 

Bistro de la Gare French
13/20
921 Meridian Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626-799-8828
A handsome, homey bistro adjacent to the South Pasadena Gold Line station offering bistro classics like escargots Bourgogne, entrecôte and leg of lamb. More...

Bistro 45 California
15/20
Dining Room at Bistro 45, Pasadena, CA 45 S. Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-795-2478
Contemporary California-French cuisine and bistro classics in an art-filled Art Deco bungalow with a tranquil outdoor terrace. More...

The Dining Room New American
16/20
Dining Room at The Dining Room, Pasadena, CA The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa Pasadena
1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-568-3900
Chef Michael Voltaggio offers an inventive selection of small plates influenced by molecular gastronomy. More...

Far Niente Italian
13/20
204 1/2 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91203
818-242-3835
Romantic Italian restaurant with topnotch trattoria fare. More...

Firefly Bistro New American
13/20
1009 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626-441-2443
Enjoy New American cuisine with eclectic touches in an outdoor space. More...

Madeleines Restaurant & Wine Bistro Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Madeleines Restaurant & Wine Bistro, Pasadena, CA 1030 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-440-7087
This restaurant-wine bistro features a sophisticated menu and a moderately priced wine list. More...

The Raymond American
14/20
1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-441-3136
Housed in the former caretaker’s cottage of a long-gone hotel, The Raymond is a charming setting for contemporary American cuisine. More...

Trattoria Tre Venezie Italian
15/20
119 W. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-795-4455
Unique northern Italian dishes in intimate art-and-cookbook-filled dining room. More...

INLAND EMPIRE

Café Champagne California
13/20
Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951-699-0088
A hillside vineyard restaurant that feels like a little slice of the Napa Valley, just an hour from greater L.A. More...

Duane's Prime Steak & Seafood Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Duane Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501
951-341-6767
The kitchen turns out tasty fare in this darkly romantic restaurant. More...

Spaggi's Italian
14/20
1651 W. Foothill Blvd.
Upland, CA 91786
909-579-0497
At his elegant restaurant hidden in a strip center, chef-owner Henry Gonzalez turns out sophisticated Italian and contemporary specialties. More...

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