Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Los Angeles

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

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Somni

5.0

5 (32)

$50 and over

Spanish

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Nestled amidst lush greenery and framed by a serene courtyard, 3 Michelin star-awarded Somni offers an oasis from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Chef Zabala will redefine Somni as a personal, transportive, and emotive experience for guests, reflective of his Catalan heritage and love of Southern California which he now calls home.

Somni features an extensive tasting menu and offers seatings at both the Chef's Counter and private dining room.

Somni's 400-selection wine list highlights top producers from Spain and California as well as some of our favorite bottlings from around the world. Corkage is $150 per 750 ml (limit 2 bottles per party) for bottles not on our list. Contact us at info@somnirestaurant.com to inquire about bringing your own bottle.
Due to Somni's unique menu, we unfortunately cannot accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten, dairy, egg, gelatin, nut allergies, or vegan, vegetarian, and no meat/seafood diets.

Top review

Jeff

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Amazing project - had the pleasure of experiencing Somni and the art in the form of food

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Experience

Private Cellar Room $995/person (incl. beverages)

Asayoru Maid Cafe

5.0

5 (23)

$31 to $50

Creative Japanese

Monterey Park

About the restaurant

Asayoru Maid Cafe is LA’s permanent brick and mortar maid cafe! Here, at Asayoru, you can…
⭐️Experience high energy performances!
⭐️Meet charming and talented maids!
⭐️Enjoy magical-tasting comfort foods!
Be part of the moe moe magic!
Welcome home, Masters and Princesses! ♡

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Christina

Dined on May 11, 2025

I love this place. Their burger is delicious and the omurice is so fluffy now compared to when they were in Arcadia and soft opening!!

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Experience

Kon's Beach Episode: Sunny Splash Par-tea!

Campsite Brewing Company

4.8

4.8 (34)

$30 and under

Brewery

Covina

About the restaurant

Campsite Brewing Company is a gathering place for everyone who loves craft beer as much as they love the great outdoors. Enjoy handcrafted fresh beer and camping inspired gastropub foods around an outdoor campfire or in our renovated 100-year-old citrus packing house.

AS COMFORTABLE AS YOUR FAVORITE CAMPGROUND.

With 24 brews on tap, plenty of house-made non-alcoholic options, and a full menu of next-level camping cuisine, we’ve got something to keep every camper happy.

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AntoniaVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

This was nice hidden gem in Pomona. We came here during Father’s Day weekend and it was perfect for us. Everything is so well detailed in theme, service was great, and food was really good! Highly recommend.

Da Barbara

5.0

5 (111)

$50 and over

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

Experience Award-Winning Italian Dining
Proud winner of the Gambero Rosso International’s 2024 Top Italian Restaurants Award and the 2004 OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award, The Marchio Q, is a prestigious recognition awarded to Italian restaurants outside of Italy that excel in authenticity, quality, and adherence to traditional Italian culinary standards.
Da Barbara brings a perfect blend of Italian elegance and Hollywood glamour to the heart of the city.
A Celebration of Italy’s Culinary Heritage
At Da Barbara, we honor Italy’s diverse culinary traditions, crafting dishes with the finest and freshest ingredients. Our intimate seating for 20 ensures every guest enjoys a personalized and unforgettable dining experience.
The Vision of Chef Barbara Pollastrini
Founded by Chef Barbara Pollastrini, Da Barbara embodies a lifelong passion for authentic Italian cuisine.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT HAVE A WINE LICENSE

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ZacharyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Da Barbara is my favorite restaurant in LA. Barbara and her team make every meal feel like you’re at a good friends house for the best home cooked meal of your life.

Cafe Pacific at Trump National Golf Club

4.8

4.8 (1308)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates

About the restaurant

Experience five-star service and exceptional cuisine at Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles
Highly-regarded among locals in Southern California, Trump National offers upscale and casual dining facilities with breathtaking ocean views, scenic outdoor dining, exceptional wine lists and a relaxing ambiance. Open to the public for lunch, dinner and in-between, Trump National provides the perfect setting for a casual group gathering or beautiful evening out on the California coast.

Enjoy our indoor and outdoor culinary offerings Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm. We look forward to seeing you for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Reservations are highly recommended.

Our High Tea is only offered Three days a week (Wed, Thurs,and Fri) from 2:00pm - 3:00pm, we do need 48 hour Advanced notice before the day of your Reservation. Please call and Book your reservation with our Hostess. (310)303-3260

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JoeVIP

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

We started out with the calamari which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I had the filet mignon, which I have to say, was the most tender fillet I have ever had in my entire life. My wife had the ribeye and she loved it. Beautiful restaurant and great food.

Carbon Beach Club Restaurant (The Dining Room) @ Malibu Beach Inn

4.8

4.8 (1133)

$50 and over

Californian

Malibu

About the restaurant

Carbon Beach Club sits directly overlooking an expansive stretch of ocean and sand, forming one of the few intimate locations in Malibu where one can enjoy decadent coastal cuisine, as well as magnificent views, whether it be sunrise or sunset.

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Shant

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Great experience food is decent and the atmosphere is amazing

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Experience

Golden Happy Hour 3pm-6pm Mon-Fri (BAR ONLY)

Palma at Santa Monica Proper

4.7

4.7 (297)

$30 and under

Californian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Palma is an intimate, inspiring space lined with windows and original art, offering thoughtfully designed areas for all-day dining, coffee, or quiet conversation. Settle into one of the carved-out niches or gather around the monolithic bar featuring a mural by local artist Ben Medansky. Enjoy a meal or snack accompanied by small-batch spirits or expertly crafted cocktails. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared without seed oils, bringing freshness and balance to every bite.

Top review

RaeVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Everything was perfection! The staff was wonderful. Food was wonderful. Will definitely come back for afternoon tea again!

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at Palma

Prosecco Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1981)

$31 to $50

Italian

Toluca Lake

About the restaurant

We only take online reservations up to FOUR people.

Please CALL 818-505-0930 for reservations with FIVE or larger groups.

Added requests are a request only, NOT GUARANTEED!

Unfortunately we DO NOT OFFER HIGH-CHAIRS or BOOSTER-SEATS, as we are an intimate establishment.

Follow our journey on Instagram: @prosecco_trattoria.

Open seven nights a week from 5:00-9:00pm.

Please visit our website, www.proseccotrattoria.com for your Carryout needs.

Your support is heartfelt,
The Entire Prosecco Trattoria Familia

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SusanVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Experience, food and service were impeccable at this neighborhood gem!

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4.9

4.9 (1482)

$50 and over

American

Toluca Lake

About the restaurant

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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DravenVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Always the BBEDT AMBIENCE, excellent food and the service is impeccable, best restaurant in LA!

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Irie Restaurant & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (123)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

West Hollywood

About the restaurant

Now serving alcohol!

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Irie Lounge and Restaurant offers guests California comfort food with a southern twist. Irie brings all of the farm to table freshness, but with the tanginess and smoked dishes that southern food is celebrated for. Our black-eyed pea hummus, dandelion Caesar salads, and dry-aged New York strip with charred treviso are dishes guests are celebrating us for.

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sonia

Dined 3 days ago

We had such a wonderful time at Irie restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was kind and thoughtful, and the ambience was just perfect. We felt so welcomed and truly enjoyed every moment can’t wait to come back again soon!

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