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1. Buca di Beppo - Universal City

4.1

Excellent(922)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Universal City

Booked 27 times today

When you're in the mood for amazing Italian food in Universal City, CA you're in the mood for Buca. Just off the Hollywood Freeway (Highway 101) Buca di Beppo is serving up authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas for lunch and dinner every day.

2. The Front Yard

4.7

Exceptional(5614)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Studio City

Booked 131 times today

The Front Yard at The Garland in North Hollywood fully encapsulates guests in an authentic Southern California dining experience. Our thoughtfully crafted menu celebrates the Los Angeles food scene. Upscale décor, stunning outdoor patio, hip bar serving “modern classic” cocktails, and a lively ambiance combined with the genuine warmth of dining at a close friend’s home creates a social atmosphere.

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3. Musso & Frank Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11429)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hollywood

Booked 152 times today

Welcome to The Musso & Frank Grill where we provide an authentic Old Hollywood dining experience one would have received in the early decades of last century. We welcome you to Old Hollywood!

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4. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(4264)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Hollywood

Booked 114 times today

TAO Los Angeles is a dynamic two-level space, complete with two private dining rooms, outdoor patio, lounge with large bar. and main dining room anchored by our 16 foot Quan Yin statue.

5. Catch LA

4.6

Exceptional(10271)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 132 times today

Catch LA combines its iconic seafood and sushi program, flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu Market, with Catch Steak's renowned steak program. The menu, served in a streaming, shareable style, features signature dishes like the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, Spicy Gigli, and Cantonese Lobster alongside a curated collection of the world's best steak cuts and Japanese Wagyu cooked tableside on a hot rock. Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, the retractable rooftop haven offers a lively atmosphere, excellent service, and a unique, open-air dining room with breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills.

6. Ca Del Sole

4.7

Exceptional(4074)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Toluca Lake

Booked 58 times today

Thank you for making a reservation with us. Please be advised we do not reserve Cabanas/Tents or any particular area. We will take requests and we will do our best to accommodate the request but we do not guarantee it. Also there is a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1:45 minutes for the cabana. Please if you like to have more time ask for a different table. Experience the true ambiance and decor of a Venetian country inn at Ca Del Sole! Welcome to Ca’ Del Sole Ristorante, where we have been serving exceptional food since 1994. We offer traditional Northern Italian cuisine at an outstanding value with warm, family-friendly hospitality. Dine al fresco or indoors. Thank you!

7. Osteria Mozza

4.8

Exceptional(7435)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 65 times today

Presided over by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nancy Silverton, Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza celebrates traditional Italian cuisine and seasonality. From our iconic Mozzarella Bar to exquisite handmade pasta to Grilled Beef Tagliata or our signature Rosemary Olive Oil Cakes, Osteria Mozza has revolutionized Italian cuisine in Los Angeles. Our all-Italian wine list continues this sensibility by offering bottlings from the country's finest producers, with a focus on Piedmont, Friuli and Tuscany. We kindly request you alert your server of any dietary restrictions upon seating or when making your reservation. For parties of 8, we offer a preselected family-style menu and accept bookings directly through our Reservations line at (323) 297-0100. Additions welcomed, no substitutions. This menu is priced at $100 per guest, not including tax, tip or beverage upon consumption. For bookings larger than 8 guests, please email our Events Team at events@mozza-la.com for more information.

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8. Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

4.5

Awesome(1740)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Universal City

Booked 44 times today

Los Angeles’ ultimate seafood & prime rib buffet featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world. Enjoy all you can eat king crab legs, steamed lobster, oysters, shrimp, roasted duck, prime rib, filet, sushi, and bottomless beer/wine sips!

9. The Tower Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2026)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 81 times today

The Terrace at the famous Sunset Tower Hotel debuted a new look in May of 2018, featuring a refreshed outdoor dining experience with updated furnishings and an elegant new bar. The Tower Bar Restaurant has split views of the city from either side of the lobby. It offers a swank lounge, bar and an al fresco dining experience. Custom made banquettes line the windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline. Art deco design influences include walnut with gold inlay trim in a subtle, muted color scheme. The delectable menu features California Bistro with Italian fare. A dress code is enforced, please call for information.We are now open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is offered six nights a week, Monday-Saturday. We are unable to guarantee a seating preference of indoors or outdoors. We recommend a sweater or light coat during the evenings.Shorts, baseball caps, sweats, sandals, tank tops, phone calls, computers and photos are not permitted.

10. Verse

4.9

Exceptional(1451)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Toluca Lake

Booked 37 times today

Romanticizing the term Angeleno Cuisine- With Chef Oscar at the culinary helm, we bring together the best flavors from around the world to create that eclectic premium experience. Through constant discovery, Chef has crafted true harmony through fresh hand-picked ingredients that serve as stand-alone pieces of our identity. Unparalleled sound- Under the guidance of grammy-winning mixer Manny Marroquin, Verse Los Angeles enlisted the best in the industry to provide a dining experience like none other. Through 11 subwoofers and 52 total speakers, guests are treated to a fully immersive environment that blends perfect acoustics, enabling private conversation while enjoying live performances. Libations- Catering to only the most discerning customers Verse's goal is to lead you down a path of discovery and inspiration through carefully balanced yet whimsical cocktails, a refined and thoughtful wine selection, and beers you’ve grown to trust.

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Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely the most well rounded restaurant I’ve been to. The ambience, the service, and food was spectacular. It’s hard for me to leave a good review when you’ve been to so many restaurants, but Tao was exceptional. I went there for my wife’s birthday, and our server Corey and servers assistants had the best attitude I’ve seen in the food service industry. The food was full of depth, and every thing we ordered stood out. Over all great experiences and will go again.
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EricVIP
Los Angeles •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always, we had a wonderful dinner at Musso & Frank’s! Service was impeccable and the food was delectable. Musso & Frank’s is one of our all-time favorite restaurants!
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Musso & Frank GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hollywood
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Anne
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This place always delivers a great experience, thank you
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The Front YardPrice: Moderate• Californian• Studio City
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Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 13, 2025
Amazing service and the food meets all expectations. Highly recommend!
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Osteria MozzaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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aileen
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
Very friendly crew, Alberto our server is the best. Also the hostess are all very friendly. We are a group of 9 and we all enjoyed our dinner at Buca. Again Alberto 5⭐️ to you
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Buca di Beppo - Universal CityPrice: Moderate• Italian• Universal City
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1. Buca di Beppo - Universal City

2. The Front Yard

3. Musso & Frank Grill

4. TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

5. Catch LA

6. Ca Del Sole

7. Osteria Mozza

8. Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

9. The Tower Bar

10. Verse

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