Award-winning

Providence

Name: Providence
Address: 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90038
Telephone: (323) 460-4170
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

4092 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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Two Michelin Stars; 2019 Best Chef: West-Michael Cimarusti; World's 50 Best Restaurants-Discovery Series; 2013-2017 Best Restaurant, LA Times; AAA 5-Diamond Award

Corkage is $100 per bottle for the first two 750 ml bottles, $150 for the third, with a three bottle maximum per table.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–9:15 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(323) 460-4170
Website
http://www.providencela.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Michael Cimarusti
Catering
We offer a wide range of catering services from a raw bar with freshly-shucked oysters and caviar to a full service multi-course over-the-top dinner with wine pairings. We work closely with you to develop a custom menu for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
The approachable elegance of Providence’s dining rooms echoes the cuisine: polished, sophisticated, and reflective of nature. Our event coordinator and our culinary team work closely with you to develop customized menus and complementary wine pairings for any occasion.
Private party contact
Alyssa Shepherd: (323) 460-4170

Location
5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
On the corner of Melrose and Cole
Parking details
Valet parking available at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Cole Avenue.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Los Angeles
Best Service
Los Angeles
Seafood
Hollywood
Best Overall
Hollywood
Best Food
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Best Service
Hollywood
Best Ambiance
Hollywood
Best Value
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Innovative
Hollywood
Great for fine wines
Hollywood
Romantic
Hollywood
Good for special occasions

4,092 Reviews

K
Karenv
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our son’s wedding at Providence and it was phenomenal. They recently renovated the restaurant and it is beautiful. We were seated in a separate room which was so thoughtful. The food was fabulous, amazing cocktails and super friendly and efficient staff. Amazing experience!
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LizH
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food and service! Definitely for a special occasion .
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MatthewK
St. Louis
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really delicious and elegant food. Incredible service, beautiful decor. Could not have had a better experience. Highly recommend.
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DT222
Sydney
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional. World class cuisine. Must try. Best in LA.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Recommended. The food is exceptional, playful, and refined. The service quality is high. The customer experience is well-considered.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful experience by a seasoned team. Every detail is executed with warm perfection.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Table side cocktails and A5 were worth the little extra. Can’t wait to go back.
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Alden
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The servers were engaging and knowledgeable. I enjoyed our discussions. The food was also interesting, tasty, and varied. I loved that they had a rooftop garden, a shrimp tank, and bee hives. The tasting menu was great and had plenty of add on options. Highly recommend!
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Deege
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Genuinely one of the best meals we've ever had. The entire experience was wonderful. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive. The food was an entire experience. Plated beautifully. Many ingredients grown in their personal garden. I could not write a positive enough review.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible but the service really made the whole experience - every single person we interacted with was lovely - passionate, knowledgeable and extremely accommodating
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One potato two potato was my favorite dish and the duck was nice too. My wife and I really enjoyed the food. The service was good and the ambiance was nice. They go the extra mile to make your dining special.
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Dabby
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, service, people and very top notch from start to finish. Quality of food 🤩 we had an amazing experience celebrated our 7th Year Wedding Anniversary with personalized menu 😀 they deserve the 2 Michelin star ⭐️
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing staff, but the head chef was jolly and kind which took the experience to a whole other level. Also the stories and conversation from the staff was fun.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most incredible experience in Los Angeles. Worth every penny.
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JeanetteS
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and presentations. Caring and attentive staff. The decor and ambience is stunning. Made my birthday celebration stellar!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Out of this world experience! Every detail and every plate was beyond perfect!
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KatieC
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top place in LA. Everything is always fantastic and getting to meet Chef and see the kitchen was a highlight.
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Jana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love coming back here over and over again. Food quality is outstanding,service friendly,quick and very professional.
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JohnT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and exactly what I expected as my wife and I had been there once before. The wait staff was better than great. We never waited for anything and, at the same time, were never rushed. Anytime I wanted something, staff was right there and at other times they were not in my way. My water glass was always full. Great restaurant. I have eaten at Michelin two and three star restaurants all over Europe. The problem with this restaurant is that it is only two stars. It was great.
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Jarred
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A grand lesson in hospitality. A singular destination, a class on its own. Everything was perfect. The service was sterling too. Can’t wait to come back. Kudos to Martin, David, Sarah, Jose, Jorge, Nic, Enoch & whoever else I missed. One of the best dinners of my short existence.
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avil
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal and service. World class. It fully deserves its 2 Michelin stars. The recent renovation is gorgeous.
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golden
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly Spectacular! Food and Service excellent. Another level! Martin was a Gem. Every staff member kind, professional, and going above and beyond. Celebrating at Providence was a Game Changer. We will never forget it. Thank you for making this memory an unforgettable one!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection. The food, the service, the presentation, and the experience. The staff is absolutely lovely. Thank you for a memorable evening.
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REMA
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The servers and sommelier were fantastic, food was, as always, fabulous
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most incredible dinner with a perfect pairing. Stop by for a cocktail afterwards and you will not regret it.
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JessicaY
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This time around, the experience was much better than the first time. The service was great! The staff was wonderful and the food was superb! I would definitely suggest trying this place if you are a foodie and want to experience the Michelin quality! This is a must try!
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MonicaM
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! The Ambiance, the service, and the food made this a memorable dining experience. There was no dish served that wasn't deliciously unique. The 8 course meal (not including the amuse - bouche) was all timed perfectly. We never waited long for our next dish, nor did they come out too soon. We had time to savor and enjoy what we had in front of us. Many of the fresh ingredients come from the restaurant's roof top garden. The servers were well educated on the dishes they introduced and very friendly. The rapport was fun and engaging. They went out of their way to make my husband feel special on his birthday and even printed out his very own menu with a birthday salutation on it, that we got to take home as a keepsake. I would highly recommend this place.
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JA
JAB818
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience at Ptovidence was delightful. Everything from the food to the service was top notch. The staff was very enganging and attentive to every detail during my visit. Highly recommend this establishment and will defitnetly be returning.
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KimH
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter and I decided to try out Providence as it is a Michelin rated restaurant to celebrate her birthday. It was a very nice restaurant. Great food, ambiance, and service! Go there with expectation to spend a thousand dollar or more for dinner for 2. Enjoy!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It is a great experience overall but they need to manage their reservation timing better as the bar becomes a bit pack during our dinner service. The table would be a better experience next time.
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Vincent
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to this restaurant every year since 2007. Food was the best ever. First time sit in the Chef's table. Really fun! Will go to next year again
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Idigum
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to Providence a total of 4 times. I think this might have been my first time there since it earned its stars. I've always loved Providence, but my most recent experience was exceptional. The food, the service, the beverages, all outstanding. The pampering you get from the staff really does make you feel special. All were very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Our server noticed that I ate the amuse bouche from my girlfriend's plate and asked if she didn't eat beef. She said she did not and two minutes later he brought her a tomato based version, which she thought was absolutely delicious. It's the attention to detail (in all regards) that makes this dining experience well worth the hefty price.
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AmandaK
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible meal, incredible service. One of the best meals I have ever had. From the cocktails, through the appetizers and especially the entrees and desserts, everything was exceptional. Kudos to the staff and I look forward to my next meal at Providence
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best evaluation for a restaurant is, I will come again for the second time
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RokingL
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
They were able to speed it up as we have a flight to catch. Service was great and our server was fun to talk to. The food was all pretty good.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just incredible. Every dish was so flavorful, well worth it! Drinks were amazing as well. Service, A+. Can’t get any better.
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ChristinaP
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service, food, ambiance, presentation and drink selection.
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Emilie
Los Angeles
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in Los Angeles, favorably compares to Parisian 3-star Michelin restaurants. Remarkable creativity, innovation, attention to detail. Everything is delicious, interesting. Service is of the highest level.
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Mitch
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing fine dining. Truly a special experience where no detail is overlooked.
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JoshuaA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish was excellent, but I had the best oyster and the best beef I've ever had here.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Providence is rated 4.9 stars by 4092 OpenTable diners.

Providence does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
Cross street
On the corner of Melrose and Cole
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–9:15 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:15 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Californian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Cole Avenue.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Michael Cimarusti
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.providencela.com/
Phone number
(323) 460-4170
Catering
We offer a wide range of catering services from a raw bar with freshly-shucked oysters and caviar to a full service multi-course over-the-top dinner with wine pairings. We work closely with you to develop a custom menu for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
The approachable elegance of Providence’s dining rooms echoes the cuisine: polished, sophisticated, and reflective of nature. Our event coordinator and our culinary team work closely with you to develop customized menus and complementary wine pairings for any occasion.
Private party contact
Alyssa Shepherd: (323) 460-4170

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What 4,092 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Providence restaurant rated?

Does Providence offer gift cards?

Is Providence currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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