Here’s Where to Dine in LA When Only the Best Will Do
LA is home to 26 Michelin-starred restaurants as of the 2026 Michelin Guide, with six earning two stars or more. The roster spans everything from three-star temples of avant-garde technique to one-star upstarts redefining casual fine dining. From high-end omakase counters with fish flown in from Japan to tasting menus that double as performance art, LA’s 26 Michelin-starred restaurants span the spectrum. Although a few casual spots prove you don’t need white tablecloths to impress the guide’s notoriously tough critics. These 26 Michelin restaurants in Los Angeles will have you saying, “Yes, Chef!”
Downtown LA
1. East Meets West on Every Plate
⭐ One Star
Orsa & Winston blends Japanese and Italian effortlessly in an artsy and sleek space in the heart of DTLA. Chef Josef Centeno takes your taste buds on a journey with a five-course tasting menu that costs $150 per person. The menu changes nightly, so you never know what to expect. That said, each course is just as beautiful as it is delicious, featuring innovative plating techniques that tease the eyes before enticing the palate. Typically, you’ll indulge in courses with pasta, raw and cooked seafood and seasonal produce. In addition to counter seating, Orsa & Winston also offers more traditional tables and booths. Reservations required, so book ahead of time.
Orsa & Winston
122 W Fourth St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213.687.0300
T–Sa, 5–10 p.m.
2. The Food Hall That Fooled the Michelin Guide
⭐ One Star
Holbox is one of LA’s most refreshing Michelin surprises: a casual Mexican seafood counter inside Mercado la Paloma in DTLA, where patrons order at the counter and choose from a daily menu of raw and cooked seafood. From scallop ceviche to grilled octopus, the kitchen sustainably and consciously sources all ingredients. Holbox received its first Michelin star in August 2024, proving you don’t need white tablecloths to impress the guide. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, make a special reservation for the eight-course tasting menu, with counter seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. for $130 per guest.
Holbox
3655 S Grand Ave Ste C9
Los Angeles, CA 90007
213.986.9972
Tu–Th, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; F–Sa, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Su, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Closed Monday.
3. A Kaiseki Counter Like No Other
⭐⭐ Two Stars
Hayato is a two-star kaiseki counter at The Row DTLA with just seven seats, helmed by chef Brandon Hayato Go. The seafood-focused experience runs $450 per person for a single nightly seating at 6:30 p.m., making it one of LA’s most exclusive reservations. The open kitchen ensures that guests can witness the preparation process as their food gets plated to perfection.
Hayato
1320 E Seventh St Ste 126
Los Angeles, CA 90021
213.395.0607
W–Sun, 6:30–10:30 p.m. Closed M–Tu.
4. Taiwanese Roots, DTLA Sophistication
⭐⭐ Two Stars
Also located at The Row DTLA, Kato is a deftly styled dining room helmed by chef Jonathan Yao. Previously located in an unassuming strip mall, the new location is bright, airy and modern, which sets the scene for diners indulging in the $325 tasting menu. The food revolves around Taiwanese fare with a contemporary twist: a style the 2026 Michelin Guide recognized with a well-deserved promotion to two stars. The beverage program is equally as impressive. In addition to a traditional wine flight, Kato also offers a vintage wine flight for $185 and an alcohol-free flight for $120.
Kato
777 S Alameda St Ste 114
Los Angeles, CA 90021
213.797.5770
W–Su, 5–8:30 p.m. Closed M–Tu.
5. Where Seoul Meets Little Tokyo
⭐ One Star
Chef Ki Kim opened Restaurant Ki in January 2025 inside a basement space in Little Tokyo and earned a Michelin star before the year was out. The 10-seat counter serves a 12-course tasting menu ($300) that reads like a personal memoir, weaving Korean tradition through a modern fine-dining lens. Think shirako gimbap with black truffle and kimchi rice, or grilled lettuce ice cream with caviar and cheongju crème. Kim, who trained at Atomix, Jungsik and Benu, also took home the 2025 Michelin Young Chef Award, a double debut that turned heads across the industry. The menu shifts with the seasons, but the energy is always intimate, confessional and entirely its own. Reserve early; this one sells out fast.
Local Insight: Ki’s $300 tasting menu constantly evolves, so no two visits will be the same. Recent highlights have included an herbaceous quenelle of perilla ice cream over heirloom tomatoes and stracciatella, tender lobster dusted with dried raspberry powder, smooth duck pâté in a glass chicken dish and a savory mushroom-shaped ice cream sandwich that looks like it was plucked from the woods.
Restaurant Ki
111 San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.786.3154
W–Su, 6:30–9 p.m. (one seating)
6. The Art of Edomae, Elevated
⭐ One Star
Sushi Kaneyoshi is a one-star Edomae omakase tucked into the basement of a Little Tokyo office building, led by Itamae Yoshiyuki Inoue. The traditional Edomae-style omakase dinner costs $300 per person, and the simple, modern Japanese setting allows you to focus on the meal. The week follows a set rhythm: Wednesdays and Thursdays serve the classic Regular Room omakase, while Fridays and Saturdays, Oyakata Inoue personally presides over the Premium Room, an eight-seat counter opened in March 2025 for an even more elevated, purist Edomae experience. Expect a culinary journey of fresh nigiri alongside chef-driven bites ranging from oysters to cooked fish.
Sushi Kaneyoshi
250 1st St B1
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.277.2388
T–Sa, 7–10 p.m.
West Hollywood & Hollywood
7. The Dream That Earned Three Stars
⭐⭐⭐ Three Stars
Somni earned three Michelin stars in June 2025, becoming one of LA’s first three-star restaurants since the guide’s return. The West Hollywood counter, which reopened in November 2024, offers a 20-course Spanish-inflected tasting menu ($495) helmed by chef Aitor Zabala, who trained at El Bulli under Ferran Adrià. Mussel escabeche, gazpacho and the iconic shiso tartare tempura are just a preview of what awaits. The wine list spotlights Spain and California, with pairings starting at $225, and the service is as masterful as the food. Somni means “dream” in Catalan. After a meal here, you’ll understand why.
Somni
9045 Nemo St
Los Angeles, CA 90069
310.246.5543
W–Su, Private Cellar Seating at 5:30 p.m. & Chef’s Counter Seating at 7:30 p.m. Closed M–Tu.
8. The Mozzarella Bar That Started It All
⭐ One Star
Created by Chef Nancy Silverton, Osteria Mozza is the ultimate spot for upscale Italian in Hollywood. The classic yet creative menu shines a light on the beauty of mozzarella. No visit to this Michelin restaurant in Los Angeles is complete without a few appetizers from the mozzarella bar. When it comes to pasta, the sweet corn cappellacci and ricotta and egg raviolo are two of the most popular dishes. However, if you prefer a red sauce, the tagliatelle with oxtail ragù is a stellar choice. The secondi options are also worth exploring, with the crispy duck confit being a highly regarded favorite.
Osteria Mozza
6602 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.297.0100
M, W–Th, 5:30–9 p.m.; F–Sa, 5–10 p.m.; Su, 5–9 p.m. Closed Tuesday.
9. Fire, Foliage and Pure Imagination
⭐ One Star
In a space unlike any other in Los Angeles lives Meteora. This earth-toned oasis has a Michelin star that emphasizes holistic hospitality and biodiversity. Chef Jordan Kahn (the mind behind two-star Vespertine) runs a menu rooted in primal live-fire cooking, zero-waste ethics and ingredients sourced exclusively from sustainable farmers and foragers. The environment has understated luxury with a decidedly unique botanical aesthetic. Think towering greenery, moody lighting and a trance-y soundtrack that immerses you from the moment you walk in. Expect the unexpected with starters like caramelized plantain dumplings or caramelized honey scallops with turnip and roasted kelp. Choose between a four-course menu ($115) or a six-course menu ($165).
Meteora
6703 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.402.4311
W, Th & Su, 5:30–9:30 p.m.; F–Sa, 5:30–10 p.m. Closed M–Tu.
Melrose / Mid-City
10. California Through a Sustainable Lens
⭐ One Star
Kali has always stood for exceptional food without pretension, and its latest chapter doubles down on that promise. After a decade of Michelin-recognized tasting menus, chef Kevin Meehan and co-founder Drew Langley have reimagined Kali as a classic Hollywood steakhouse, trading wine flights for ice-cold martinis and expertly sourced steaks. The same passionate team and warm hospitality remain, now centered around a lively, relaxed setting that makes a Michelin star feel entirely unpretentious.
Kali
5722 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.871.4160
M, Th–F, 6–10 p.m.; Sa–Su, 5–10 p.m. Closed Tu–W.
11. The Seafood Destination That Earns Its Stars
⭐⭐⭐ Three Stars
Chef Michael Cimarusti’s Providence is one of the most legendary fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles. This Relais & Châteaux establishment specializes in seafood with a sustainable focus, earning it a rare Green Star alongside its three Michelin stars. The multi-course tasting menu changes regularly, but you can always start with oysters or farm-raised sustainable caviar. The classic tasting menu costs $375 per person; for the full chef’s tasting experience, opt for the $495 menu. Though seafood is the star of the show here, you can supplement your final savory course with A5 Wagyu for $45. Wine and zero-proof beverage pairings are available.
Providence
5955 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.460.4170
Tu–F, 5:45–9:15 p.m.; Sa, 5:30–9:15 p.m. Closed Su–M.
Culver City / Westside
12. Dinner as a Journey Through Space and Time
⭐⭐ Two Stars
After reopening in April 2024, Vespertine has already regained its two-star status, proving it still has what it takes to remain among LA’s elite eateries. The one-of-a-kind architecture and futuristic design match the otherworldly courses, which are plated in a manner that is meant to entice all of the senses. Only 20 diners can dine each night, with the $395 tasting menu consisting of 13 courses. Vespertine sets out to be as much of a journey as a dinner, where diners are guided through different parts of the restaurant to consume certain courses.
Vespertine
3599 Hayden Ave
Culver City, CA 90232
323.320.4023
Tu–Sa, 6–8:30 p.m. (one seating) Closed Su–M.
13. Modern Kaiseki With a California Soul
⭐ One Star
n/naka takes a modern approach to kaiseki by putting a California twist on classic Japanese cuisine. The traditionally zen space sets the mood as you begin a seafood-focused journey of heart-warming broths, fresh sashimi and cooked seafood, all of which change regularly depending on the season. Since opening in 2011, celebrities and foodies alike have flocked to Chefs Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama’s n/naka for an unforgettable meal. The 13-course tasting menu costs $395, and reservations are released every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Tock, one month ahead.
n/naka
3455 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310.836.6252
W–Sa, dinner only (multiple seatings; see website for availability)
14. A Quiet Counter With a Big Voice
⭐ One Star
On the Westside, Mori Nozomi offers sushi pared to its purest form: an eight-seat counter, a minimalist canvas and artistry from chef Nozomi Mori. This space earned a Michelin star in 2025 and is led by one of the few female sushi chefs in LA, heading an all-female team. Her omakase ($280) glows with elegance. Fish flown in from Japan’s Toyosu market and seasonal produce from the Santa Monica Farmers Market get delicate seasoning and zero frills. The 22-25-course experience opens with a silky chawanmushi with ginkgo nut, then moves through nigiri crafted with precision knife work and finely tuned shari. Mori closes the evening with a graceful matcha ceremony. It’s calm, considered and the kind of understated luxury that whispers rather than shouts.
Mori Nozomi
11500 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
424.273.1146
Tu–Th, 7–10 p.m.; F–Sa, 5–10 p.m. Closed Su–M.
Santa Monica
15. The Blueprint for California Fine Dining
⭐ One Star
The space at Citrin is elegant yet lively, featuring a fun bar where you can enjoy a more casual experience. Meanwhile, there are spacious booths for the formal prix fixe menu. Chef Josiah Citrin brings the same attention to detail and pursuit of excellence that defined his landmark Mélisse restaurant for 20 years. Start with one of the signature cocktails or a glass of wine from the renowned list, then move into dishes like egg caviar and almond-crusted Dover sole. The tasting menu presents some of Citrin’s best dishes, all under the same roof as its celebrated sibling, Mélisse.
Citrin
1104 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.395.0881
Tu–Th, 6–9 p.m.; F–Sa, 5:30–9 p.m. Closed Su–M.
16. Eighteen Courses of Pure Innovation
⭐⭐ Two Stars
Mélisse is the more exclusive counterpart to Citrin, boasting two Michelin stars and only 14 seats in its dining room. Come hungry because dinner here includes 18 courses of pure innovation from Chef Josiah Citrin and Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. Ingredients are sourced from farmers along the California coast, and you’ll find both classic and modern techniques when it comes to plating. The menu changes regularly to reflect the season, but expect the kind of ingredient pairings that feel both surprising and inevitable: premium Japanese beef, pristine California shellfish and the finest available uni, all treated with the precision and artistry that has defined this kitchen for over two decades.
Mélisse
1104 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.395.0881
W, 6:30 p.m. (one seating); Th–Sa, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. (two seatings)
Beverly Hills
17. Twenty Courses of Sushi Perfection
⭐ One Star
Nozawa Bar is a concept created by the same masterminds behind Sugarfish. This upscale omakase experience focuses on nigiri, sashimi and handrolls. There are only two seatings per night, Monday through Saturday, and dinner costs $225 per person. Now led by Executive Chef Jay Sada, personally selected by Chef Nozawa in 2025, the experience is crafted daily using the freshest available ingredients. Though the menu tends to kick off with sashimi, the majority of the menu is nigiri with a few handrolls throughout. Typical offerings include Santa Barbara abalone, Hokkaido scallop and monkfish liver.
Nozawa Bar
212 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
424.216.6158
M–Sa, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. (two seatings)
The San Fernando Valley
18. Strip Mall? More Like Star Mall
⭐ One Star
Don’t let the Encino strip mall address fool you. Pasta|Bar is one of the most exciting meals in Los Angeles. Behind an unassuming facade, the Scratch Restaurants team has built a Michelin-starred tasting counter around handmade pasta and hyper-local seasonal ingredients. Now led by Chef DJ Nelson, the 12-plus-course tasting menu ($245) takes inspiration from Italian cuisine but lands somewhere entirely its own, with bold, inventive combinations built around the season’s finest produce and proteins. The restaurant wraps around an open kitchen, so every course arrives with a view. Reservations open on the first of each month at 10 a.m.
Pasta|Bar
16101 Ventura Blvd Ste 250
Los Angeles, CA 91436
818.208.1805
W–Su, 5–10 p.m. Closed M–Tu.
19. Every Seat Is the Best Seat
⭐ One Star
Encino’s Shin Sushi punches well above its weight class. Chef Taketoshi Azumi, named for his late father’s acclaimed Tokyo restaurant, has created one of the most personal and precise omakase experiences in the city. With only eight seats at the counter and two seatings per night, dinner here is as intimate as it gets. The menu is strictly omakase. One 14-course experience featuring an appetizer, miso soup and a procession of delicately aged and seasoned nigiri reflects Azumi’s two decades of mastery on both coasts. The vibe is laid-back and joyful, and the chef’s singular approach to shari creates a delicate base for some of the most memorable nigiri in LA, like a tiny bundle of Japanese chives tied with crispy nori and topped with bonito. Dinner runs approximately $220–$240 per person.
Shin Sushi
16573 Ventura Blvd Ste 14
Los Angeles, CA 91436
818.616.4148
Tu–Sa, 5:30–7:30 p.m. (two seatings: 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) Closed Su–M.
South Bay
20. The South Bay’s Secret Weapon
⭐ One Star
Sushi Inaba is proof that exceptional sushi doesn’t require a Beverly Hills zip code. Chef Yasuhiro Hirano operates a private six-seat counter tucked inside sister restaurant I-naba in Torrance. Here, one seating nightly transforms into a masterclass in aged and exotic sushi ($280 per person). His particular genius lies in weaving together rare fish (aged and cured with precision) alongside ingredients like mantis shrimp, plump Japanese oysters and soba made with uni sauce. His “udon” swaps baby eels for noodles. Reservations drop on Tock at noon on the first of every month and sell out nearly instantly. For those who want to deepen the experience, Hirano also collaborates with Sushi Kaneyoshi on Tuesday nights in Little Tokyo for a $400-per-head dinner worth every penny.
Local Insight: The restaurant recently reopened after a brief health-related hiatus and is currently searching for a new permanent location. Check Instagram at @sushi_inaba or Tock for the latest availability, address updates and booking information.
Sushi Inaba
20918 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
310.686.1878
W–Sa, 7–10 p.m. (one seating)
Santa Monica
21. Where Seasonality Meets Surrealism
⭐ One Star
Seline is the deeply personal vision of chef Dave Beran, the 2026 James Beard Best Chef: California. Named after his daughter, this 38-seat Santa Monica restaurant removes the barriers between kitchen and dining room, encouraging conversation and connection as much as the food itself. The 14 to 17-course tasting menu ($295) meditates on the seasons through a Southern California lens, where a miniature garden of edible succulents in caraway rye soil might give way to black cod with mussel cream, or lamb loin with burnt strawberry jus. Beran describes it as “where seasonality meets surrealism,” and that’s exactly what it delivers.
Seline
3110 Main St Ste 132
Santa Monica, CA 90405
424.744.8811
Tu–Th, 6 p.m.; F–Sa, 5:30 p.m. Closed Su–M.
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Beverly Hills
22. Rodeo Drive’s Most Serious Sushi Counter
⭐ One Star
Tucked on the second floor of a Two Rodeo Drive shopping galleria, Miura is one of the most technically exacting omakase experiences in Los Angeles. Chef Derek Wilcox is the first and only Westerner to complete a full seven-year apprenticeship at three-star Kikunoi in Kyoto, later training in Edomae technique at Ginza Sushi Aoki. His 18-course tasting menu ($320) features wild seafood flown in from Japan’s Toyosu Market, with no farmed fish used ever, prepared with a precision that earned the restaurant its first Michelin star in 2026. Expect snow crab grilled over binchotan, aged chu-toro and needlefish folded around warm rice like origami. Reserve via Tock.
Miura
218 N Rodeo Dr, Fl 2
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
424.204.9584
Th–Sa, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Closed Su–W.
Sawtelle / Westside
23. No Menu, No Rules, Pure Genius
⭐ One Star
On the second floor of a Sawtelle strip mall, KOJIMA defies every expectation. Chef Hayato Kojima, who spent a decade running his own acclaimed Tokyo izakaya, serves a kappo-style omakase ($200) with no printed menu and no fixed dishes, just whatever he felt like creating that day, built around premium fish from Toyosu Market and California ingredients. The result is a dozen or so courses that feel simultaneously spontaneous and masterfully considered. The vibe is warm and unhurried, the chef cooks directly in front of you, and the menu changes completely with every visit. Reserve via Tock.
KOJIMA
2130 Sawtelle Blvd Ste 211
Los Angeles, CA 90025
424.248.0116
Tu–Su, 5–11 p.m. Closed Monday.
Beverlywood / Pico-Robertson
24. Nordic Roots, California Soul
⭐ One Star
Lielle is chef Marcus Jernmark’s first American restaurant, and it arrives fully formed. Named after his daughter, this 42-seat subterranean dining room on Pico Boulevard has a cork-lined barrel-vaulted ceiling, wine-toned leather banquettes and a four-course menu ($150) rooted in California’s finest seasonal ingredients, filtered through Jernmark’s Nordic sensibility. He has cooked at three-star Restaurant Frantzén in Stockholm, Per Se in New York and Aquavit, and all of that precision surfaces in dishes like aged shima aji crudo with sweet peas and cucumber, or California squab grilled over pine. The atmosphere, however, is the opposite of stiff. This is fine dining that actually wants you to enjoy yourself.
Lielle
9575 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
213.376.6574
Daily, 5:30–9 p.m.
Melrose Hill
25. The Counter Behind the Door
⭐ One Star
There is a door at Bar 109 in Melrose Hill that most people walk right past. Behind it sits Corridor 109, an 11-seat chef’s counter where chef Brian Baik serves a 10 to 11-course seafood tasting menu ($325) rooted in Japanese sourcing and informed by Korean heritage and European technique. Fish arrives directly from Japan, and dishes like Santa Barbara spiny lobster tartare in a kombu tartlet or miso-marinated sawara over charcoal show the care and restraint that earned the restaurant its 2026 Michelin star barely a year after opening. The only non-seafood course: Australian wagyu over oxtail jus and shiso. Reservations release on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. via Tock.
Corridor 109
641 N Western Ave Ste A
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Th–F, 7 p.m. (one seating); Sa, 5 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. (two seatings) Closed Su–W.
South Bay / Long Beach
26. Long Beach’s First Star, Still Its Best
⭐ One Star
Heritage is the restaurant that put Long Beach on the Michelin map, and it holds both a Michelin Star and a Green Star, a rare double recognition of culinary excellence and genuine sustainability. Nestled inside a century-old Craftsman house in the Rose Park neighborhood, siblings chef Philip Pretty and Lauren Pretty run a nine-course tasting menu ($150) built almost entirely on ingredients from their own Heritage Farm down the street, the Santa Monica Farmers Market and Long Beach’s local waters. Zero-waste practices run through the entire kitchen, from sourcing to plating. The vibe is relaxed and warm, a proper neighborhood restaurant that happens to serve Michelin-caliber food. Reserve via OpenTable.
Heritage
2032 E 7th St
Long Beach, CA 90804
562.343.1068
Tu–Sa, 5–9 p.m. Closed Su–M.
Q&A
Q: How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in Los Angeles in 2026?
A: According to the 2026 Michelin Guide, Los Angeles and greater LA County are home to 26 Michelin-starred restaurants, including two three-star establishments and four restaurants with two stars.
Q: Which Los Angeles restaurants have three Michelin stars?
A: Providence in Hollywood and Somni in West Hollywood are LA’s two three-star Michelin restaurants as of 2026.
Q: What is the best omakase restaurant in Los Angeles?
A: LA has no shortage of world-class omakase restaurants. Top picks include Hayato for kaiseki, Nozawa Bar for nigiri, Sushi Kaneyoshi for Edomae-style sushi, Mori Nozomi for minimalist elegance and n/naka for a modern California-kaiseki twist.
Q: Are there any casual Michelin-starred restaurants in Los Angeles?
A: Yes! Holbox in DTLA earned its Michelin star with a counter-service format where guests order at the counter and enjoy sustainably sourced seafood daily.
Q: How do I get a reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant in LA?
A: Most LA Michelin restaurants require advance reservations, often weeks or months out. Many use platforms like OpenTable, Tock, Resy or SevenRooms. For the most exclusive spots, like Somni, Hayato, Mori Nozomi and Restaurant Ki, tables go quickly. Check each restaurant’s website for reservation policies.
