Providence Restaurant Review

5955 Melrose Ave. (Highland Ave.) Send to Phone

323-460-4170 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu

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Providence reinforces what we've long known: Michael Cimarusti is a master with fish.

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Cuisine

Open

Lunch Fri., Dinner nightly

Features

Private room(s)
Full bar
Reservations suggested
Valet parking
Casual dressy

Wine

Great Wine List

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Dining room at Providence, Los Angeles, CA

This Melrose Avenue address has seen its share of deals, movers, shakers and celebs --- and influential restaurants come and go from Le St. Germain to Patina. But there's no reason to dwell on the past. No, not with Michael Cimarusti and Providence. The former Water Grill chef brings his wife Cristina and general manager Donato Poto (formerly of Bastide and Primi) to the party. Cimarusti is an avid fisherman (a family tradition) but mostly practices catch-and-release --- which you won't want to do with his dishes, once you have selected a few options from one of the menus (Market, Chef's or Ã la carte). Menus change often as you will only be presented with available fresh seafood. May we tempt you with an appetizer of live scallop ceviche, sea lettuce, toasted sesame and olive oil? How about trying foie gras ravioli with Italian summer truffles and Parmesan? Main courses such as the charcoal grilled wild French turbot for two won't disappoint either. Meat-lovers need not despair since duck, beef and other land animals are offered as well. Wine pairings by Drew Langley open oneâ€™s eyes, and the sakÃ© and herb-infused drinks are a good option with some of the "Raw and Cold" selections. Dessert is worthy of a trek here all by itself, and may include dark chocolate cake paired with vanilla milk sorbet, milk jam and bitter chocolate. Thereâ€™s also a six-course dessert tasting menu.

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Providence is LA's Best by Eat Drink LA on 06/22/2011

If the goal was creating the finest seafood restaurant in Los Angeles history no one informed the Chef, everything from this kitchen is exceptional. Co-Owner and Executive Chef, Michael Cimarusti has received countless honors, awards, and accolades. Michael's passionate obsession insures perfection and amazing dining. One of only seven California restaurants the Michelin Guide honored by awarding an impressive two stars, Providence is simply the best restaurant in Los Angeles.

Interesting and Amazing by loveBeard on 04/15/2011

Wonderful innovative menu, interesting ambiance, better than average wine list and exceptionally welcoming staff. In a city filled with a zillion restaurants, this one is on the short list.

Providence was phenomenal. by natila on 02/09/2011

Providence restaurant was great. Service and food were awesome. My wife and I had the chef's tasting menu with wine parings and all the dishes were executed well. We especially liked the Japanese accents on some of the dishes and enjoyed the server's descriptions of the food, esp. the cheese dish. This is a must try for all lovers of fine dining and service. Cheers to them!

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