Los Angeles, CA
For Fine Dining in Los Angeles, the local food press points to n/naka, Providence, and Somni. Picks from Time Out LA and The Infatuation, updated April 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Time Out LA and The Infatuation. Updated April 2026.
n/naka · Palms
Time Out's #1 LA fine-dining pick and Infatuation's #14 — Niki Nakayama's modern kaiseki has become the gold standard for special-occasion dining.
Providence · Hollywood
Time Out's #4 and Infatuation's #16 — Michael Cimarusti's seafood-driven tasting menu earned its third Michelin star in the 2025 Guide.
Somni · West Hollywood
Time Out's #10 and Infatuation's #2 — Aitor Zabala's 14-seat Spanish modernist counter, three Michelin stars, from $795 per person.
Kato Restaurant · Arts District
Time Out's #3 — Jonathan Yao's Taiwanese-American tasting menu, a two-star Michelin that brings a distinctive Taiwanese edge to LA fine dining.
Hayato · Arts District
Time Out's #2 and Infatuation's #17 — Brandon Go's seven-seat kaiseki counter inside ROW DTLA, a two-Michelin-star pilgrimage reservation.
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