The Best Restaurants with Vegan Options in Los Angeles

The OpenTable Team

Los Angeles has one of the most dynamic culinary scenes in the country, with everything from phenomenal street food to award-winning restaurants fronted by celebrity chefs. Whether looking for California cuisine, organic ingredients, food trucks, or five-star dining, all can be found here. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. From Silverlake to Malibu, we've rounded up the city's best vegan restaurants—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.

18 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	AKASHA, Michael's - Santa Monica, Vincenti Ristorante…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, Californian, Italian…
Neighborhoods:	Culver City, Santa Monica, Brentwood…

AKASHA

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Culver City

3,317 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

AKASHA restaurant/bar/cafe is a New American spot with comfort food and big flavors. They serve both carnivores and herbivores out of the downtown Culver City location. The buildin…Read more

93% recommended

Contemporary American in Los Angeles

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Michael's - Santa Monica

$$$$·Californian·

Santa Monica

1,480 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

Looking for some deliciously typical “California cuisine?” This newly renovated space in Santa Monica, with indoor/outdoor garden dining, a bar, and private party spaces, has a sea…Read more

90% recommended

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Vincenti Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·

Brentwood

479 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Vincenti Ristorante has been an Italian favorite in Brentwood since they opened in the late 1990s. They are both elegant and sophisticated while still retaining a level of warmth a…Read more

100% recommended

Best Food in Los Angeles

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Catch LA

$$$$·Seafood·

West Hollywood

6,018 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining
Hot Spot

Catch sits up above the intersection of Melrose and San Vicente, overlooking the streets of West Hollywood. The restaurant started in New York but this L.A. outpost is a treat all …Read more

81% recommended

Seafood in Los Angeles

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Lucques

$$$$·Californian·

West Hollywood

2,495 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Lucques opened in 1998, and it's often touted as one of the country’s best restaurants. Located in West Hollywood, the kitchen serves up California cuisine with French and Mediterr…Read more

95% recommended

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Nobu Los Angeles

$$$$·Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service·

West Hollywood

2,242 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for a Date

Nobu Los Angeles in West Hollywood has been open since 2008 in the famed L’Orangerie space on La Cienega Boulevard. The menu features the creation of all-star chef Nobu Matsuhisa a…Read more

86% recommended

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Westside Tavern

$$$$·Californian·

West Los Angeles

1,457 reviews

Casual
Comfort Food
Neighborhood Gem

The Westside Tavern in West Los Angeles is one of the best vegan restaurants in Los Angeles. They're a social, urban-minded restaurant with seasonal chef-driven California tavern c…Read more

97% recommended

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Avra Beverly Hills

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Beverly Hills

1,946 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion
Great for Lunch

Avra is a Greek-inspired Mediterranean seafood restaurant that focuses on whole grilled fish and Greek specialties. The space is bright, airy, and beautiful, and makes you feel lik…Read more

93% recommended

Mediterranean in Los Angeles

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Petty Cash Taqueria & Bar

$$$$·Mexican·

Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

748 reviews

Fun
Good for Groups
Casual

Petty Cash is a semi-authentic taqueria in the Beverly/Fairfax neighborhood with influences from East L.A., Baja, and beyond. The menu takes street food classics up a notch and use…Read more

89% recommended

Mexican in Los Angeles

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Craft Los Angeles

$$$$·American·

Century City

3,821 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

This elegant restaurant/bar by acclaimed chef Tom Colicchio is a gorgeous space with dark wood floors, elegant gray benches, dim lighting, and an overall sleek and sexy vibe. The m…Read more

90% recommended

Special Occasion in Westside

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Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air

$$$$·Californian·

Bel-Air

876 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Outdoor Dining
Romantic

Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air features modern California cuisine with European and Mediterranean influences in a spectacular garden setting. The chefs visit the farmers market eve…Read more

94% recommended

Californian in Los Angeles

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La Scala - Beverly Hills

$$$$·Italian·

Beverly Hills

579 reviews

Cozy
Fun
Good for a Date

La Scala of Beverly Hills offers a classic Italian fine dining experience with a variety of exquisite traditional Italian cuisine, fine wines, cocktails, and desserts. The setting …Read more

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Via Veneto

$$$$·Italian·

Santa Monica

719 reviews

Good for a Date
Romantic
Special Occasion

This romantic, candle-lit setting on Main Street in Santa Monica is the perfect atmosphere for a cozy date. The menu features authentic Italian food with premium, locally sourced, …Read more

89% recommended

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Ca Del Sole

$$$$·Italian·

Toluca Lake

2,576 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Located in North Hollywood, Ca Del Sole is reminiscent of a Venetian country inn. They have been open since 1994 and serve traditional Northern Italian cuisine with family-friendly…Read more

98% recommended

Good for Groups in San Fernando Valley / Valencia

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The Tower Bar

$$$$·Californian·

West Hollywood

1,174 reviews

Romantic
Great for Outdoor Dining
Scenic View

The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel features a new outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. They offer amazing views of the city on eithe…Read more

92% recommended

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

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Geoffrey's Restaurant

$$$$·Californian·

Malibu

5,511 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Scenic View
Romantic

This famous Malibu restaurant features magnificent views of the Pacific coastline complemented by waterfalls and tropical plants to create a romantic Mediterranean atmosphere. Geof…Read more

90% recommended

Best Ambiance in Beach Cities

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Forma Restaurant

$$$$·Contemporary Italian·

Santa Monica

762 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Special Occasion

Named after formaggio, the star ingredient in many of the dishes, this restaurant offers simple, classic Italian dining in the Santa Monica neighborhood. They are set in a sleek ye…Read more

95% recommended

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Napa Valley Grille - Westwood - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Californian·

Westwood

2,819 reviews

Business Meals
Casual
Good for a Date

Napa Valley Grille’s California cuisine takes a cue from the bounty of the West Coast wine region. Located in Westwood, the restaurant strives to serve sustainable California cuisi…Read more

89% recommended

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