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The Best Cheap Eats in Los Angeles

The OpenTable Team

Los Angeles is a world-class city in most regards, but especially when it comes to amazing restaurants. It has everything one could ask for, from ethnic food to celebrity chefs, to cozy speakeasies and awesome food trucks—and many of them are as affordable as they are delicious. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to our Tastemaker List. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. You’ll find everything from neighborhood gems to rustic Italian spots, buzzy taquerias to roadside burger stands—all vetted by the types of tastemakers who know the best spots around the city. Impress your friends and family and score a table; we wish we could join you.

19 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Westside Tavern, Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Hollywood, SHU - Sushi House Unico - Bel Air…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Californian, Pizzeria, Sushi…
Neighborhoods:	West Los Angeles, Hollywood, Bel-Air…

Westside Tavern

$$$$·Californian·

West Los Angeles

1,457 reviews

Casual
Comfort Food
Neighborhood Gem

Westside Tavern is a fun, social restaurant that features seasonal chef-driven California tavern food in West Los Angeles. The menu has a variety of American pub food and a smatter…Read more

97% recommended

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Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Hollywood

$$$$·Pizzeria·

Hollywood

736 reviews

Happy Hour
Pre/post Theatre
Fun

Stella Barra is an artisanal pizzeria inspired by the idea of keeping cooking simple and honest and using only top-quality ingredients. They use 100% fresh-milled California flour …Read more

Healthy in Hollywood

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SHU - Sushi House Unico - Bel Air

$$$$·Sushi·

Bel-Air

441 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Casual
Great for Lunch

Tucked away in the canyons of Bel Air, SHU is a dining experience unlike any other. They offer a fusion of Japanese, Italian, and Latin flavors and influences, and feature traditio…Read more

96% recommended

Sushi in Los Angeles

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Pizzeria Mozza

$$$$·Pizzeria·

Hollywood

5,501 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Neighborhood Gem

Pizzeria Mozza in Hollywood is a bustling, urban restaurant that’s open late seven nights a week. They're perfect for a quick lunch or a late night snack on your way home. The anti…Read more

92% recommended

Best Overall in Hollywood

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Petty Cash Taqueria & Bar

$$$$·Mexican·

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

747 reviews

Casual
Fun
Neighborhood Gem

This is a semi-authentic taqueria that offers conceptualized street food classics with local, seasonal ingredients. Located in the Beverly/Fairfax neighborhood, the space has hand-…Read more

90% recommended

Mexican in Los Angeles

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Ca Del Sole

$$$$·Italian·

Toluca Lake

2,576 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Ca Del Sole Ristorante in Toluca Lake opened in 1994 with a focus on Northern Italian cuisine. The vibe here is warm and friendly and you can dine indoors or al fresco on the newly…Read more

97% recommended

Outdoor Dining in San Fernando Valley / Valencia

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AKASHA

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Culver City

3,317 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

AKASHA is a New American restaurant located in the historic Hull Building in downtown Culver City. They have a focus on sustainability and offer delicious comfort food with a creat…Read more

94% recommended

Contemporary American in Los Angeles

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Perch LA

$$$$·French American·

Downtown

7,011 reviews

Scenic View
Great for Outdoor Dining
Romantic

Perch is a French bistro on a rooftop that has two outdoor fireplaces, various fire pits, a lounge, and table seating both indoors and out. If you sit outside, you’ll feel like you…Read more

95% recommended

Most Booked in Los Angeles

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Napa Valley Grille - Westwood

$$$$·Californian·

Westwood

2,819 reviews

Business Meals
Casual
Good for a Date

The Napa Valley Grille is in the Westwood neighborhood and features California cuisine inspired by the fresh ingredients and produce available in California’s wine country. The din…Read more

89% recommended

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Michael's - Santa Monica

$$$$·Californian·

Santa Monica

1,480 reviews

Romantic
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Michael’s is a pioneer in California cuisine and has an awesome menu of seasonal specials composed from the finest ingredients available in the area. Located in Santa Monica, they …Read more

87% recommended

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Cecconi's

$$$$·Italian·

West Hollywood

2,833 reviews

Good for a Date
Great for Outdoor Dining
Great for Lunch

Cecconi’s, located in West Hollywood, is a modern-day classic Italian joint that is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. You can eat in the main dining room, th…Read more

85% recommended

Italian in West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

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Musso & Frank Grill

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Hollywood

4,605 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

The Musso and Frank Grill will transport you right back to Old Hollywood. Steeped in tradition, the restaurant also serves amazing Italian food in a classic ambiance that looks the…Read more

95% recommended

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The Tower Bar

$$$$·Californian·

West Hollywood

1,173 reviews

Romantic
Hot Spot
Great for Outdoor Dining

The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel was recently renovated and now features an elegant new bar and restaurant with split views of the city. You can also dine outside in th…Read more

90% recommended

Best Ambiance in West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

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Catch LA

$$$$·Seafood·

West Hollywood

6,013 reviews

Special Occasion
Hot Spot
Good for a Date

Located on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, Catch L.A. is the West Coast version of the original Catch in NYC. They're a seafood restaurant with influences from all over the …Read more

81% recommended

Seafood in Los Angeles

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Craft Los Angeles

$$$$·American·

Century City

3,821 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

Craft is the West Coast version of Tom Colicchio’s original New York version of the same name. The dishes here have his same signature flair but incorporate the finest local ingred…Read more

92% recommended

Best Ambiance in Westside

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Harajuku Taproom

$$$$·Izakaya·

Culver City

93 reviews

Casual
Great Beer
Neighborhood Gem

Our perspective is coming soon. In the meantime, please enjoy the restaurant’s description: The Harajuku Taproom is LA’s 1st Japanese Craft Beer Izakaya. We operate as a Taproom fo…Read more

95% recommended

Best Value in Los Angeles

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Bacari Adams

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·

Downtown

202 reviews

Happy Hour
Neighborhood Gem
Good for Groups

Our perspective is coming soon. In the meantime, please enjoy the restaurant’s description: Bacari W. Adams is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-i…Read more

93% recommended

Best Service in Downtown / South and East LA

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Forma Restaurant

$$$$·Contemporary Italian·

Santa Monica

762 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Forma, short for Formaggio, is the place to go for simple Italian dining on the Westside. The space is sleek but inviting, and the casual dining style makes it an ideal choice for …Read more

95% recommended

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Shaquille's

$$$$·Southern·

Downtown

720 reviews

Comfort Food
Casual
Good for a Date

Our perspective is coming soon. In the meantime, please enjoy the restaurant’s description: Shaquille’s is an upscale casual restaurant specializing in Southern cuisine and service…Read more

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