Last updated: 2025-05-06
Best Upscale Restaurants in Los Angeles
Los Angeles dining isn’t just about eating—it’s a culinary adventure through downtown’s most sophisticated kitchens. From the sky-high views at 71Above to the intimate spaces of Hayato, DTLA’s restaurant scene delivers unparalleled gastronomic experiences that redefine fine dining.
Michelin-starred destinations like Kato, Somni, and Redbird showcase the city’s remarkable culinary innovation. These restaurants transform local ingredients into extraordinary dishes that reflect Los Angeles’ diverse, creative spirit and uncompromising commitment to exceptional cuisine.
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Featured Fine Dining Spots in Los Angeles
- 71Above
- Kato
- Hayato
- Somni
- Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant
- Redbird
- Drago Centro
- Osteria Mozza
- Damian
- Orsa & Winston
71Above
What to Expect
Rooftop restaurant with unparalleled 360-degree Los Angeles skyline views
Description
A sky-high fancy restaurant perched nearly 1,000 feet above downtown Los Angeles, offering modern American cuisine with stunning 360-degree city panoramas. The sleek dining room features floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing breathtaking urban landscapes while Chef Javier Lopez crafts contemporary plates that match the spectacular views.
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Damian
What to Expect
Pacific coastal Mexican cuisine with seasonal California ingredients
Description
Nestled in Los Angeles' Arts District, Damian offers contemporary Mexican cuisine rooted in Pacific coastal traditions. The restaurant features an artisanal beverage program that highlights high-quality ingredients, with an intimate dining room showcasing seasonal Californian produce through carefully crafted dishes.
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Drago Centro
What to Expect
House-made pastas by renowned Executive Chef Celestino Drago
Description
Nestled in Downtown Los Angeles' Financial District, Drago Centro offers an authentic Italian dining experience curated by Executive Chef Celestino Drago. The restaurant features house-made pastas, succulent steaks, and elegantly crafted desserts in a contemporary setting with impeccable service and innovative Sicilian-inspired cuisine.
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Hayato
What to Expect
Precision kaiseki-style Japanese omakase with seasonal ingredient focus
Description
An intimate, kaiseki-inspired fine dining experience featuring meticulously crafted Japanese cuisine. The minimalist dining room offers a chef's counter with precision-driven omakase showcasing seasonal ingredients through delicate, artfully prepared dishes like steamed abalone with house-made yuba, charcoal-grilled seafood, and intricate Japanese techniques.
Restaurant Details
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Kato
What to Expect
Michelin-starred Japanese-Californian tasting menu
Description
Intimate fine dining restaurant featuring innovative Japanese-inspired California cuisine crafted by Chef Jon Yao. The minimalist dining room offers an immersive chef's counter experience with precisely composed tasting menus highlighting seasonal ingredients and refined culinary techniques.
Restaurant Details
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Orsa & Winston
What to Expect
Japanese-Italian fusion tasting menu with chef's counter service
Description
An intimate downtown Los Angeles fine dining destination featuring innovative Japanese and Italian-inspired tasting menus. The small, minimalist space offers a sophisticated chef's counter experience with meticulously crafted multi-course meals that blend culinary traditions. Seasonal ingredients and precise techniques define the restaurant's elegant, experimental approach to haute cuisine.
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Osteria Mozza
What to Expect
Renowned mozzarella bar with celebrity chef Nancy Silverton
Description
Nancy Silverton's acclaimed Italian restaurant features an elegant mozzarella bar and handmade pasta in a sophisticated dining room. Guests can enjoy tableside preparations and an intimate chef's counter experience, with signature dishes showcasing meticulously sourced Italian ingredients and expert culinary techniques.
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Redbird
What to Expect
Historic cathedral complex dining environment
Description
Nestled in a historic downtown Los Angeles cathedral complex, Redbird offers an extraordinary dining experience with elegant indoor and outdoor spaces. The restaurant features contemporary American cuisine served in a dramatically transformed architectural setting, with an expansive main dining room and intimate garden terrace that blend modern design with historic preservation.
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Somni
What to Expect
Single-seating, boundary-breaking chef's counter with Spanish-inspired cuisine
Description
Somni offers an intimate 14-seat Chef's Counter experience in West Hollywood, blending Basque and Catalan culinary traditions with Los Angeles inspiration. This meticulously designed restaurant transforms dining into an immersive journey, where chefs and servers blur traditional boundaries, creating a personal narrative through carefully sourced ingredients and creative gastronomy.
Restaurant Details
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Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant
What to Expect
Rooftop sushi bar with downtown Los Angeles skyline views
Description
Perched on the 21st floor of a Downtown LA high-rise, this rooftop Japanese restaurant offers an immersive dining experience with panoramic city views. Sushi chefs craft creative rolls at the open sushi bar, while diners enjoy specialty robata dishes and an extensive menu featuring wagyu steak, seafood, and innovative Japanese cuisine.
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