When it comes to fine dining, Los Angeles has two Michelin-starred restaurants that stand out from the rest: Mélisse and Citrin. Located next to Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica, these two eateries offer an unforgettable romantic evening with exquisite French cuisine. Camphor is another great option for those seeking a light and airy French dining experience. The restaurant's spacious white and blue dining room is filled with old-school touches and a unique culinary approach.
With only 30 seats available, reservations are highly recommended. The Michelin Guide recently awarded eight local restaurants with a star, including Camphor, 715 sushi restaurant, Hatchet Hall, Gwen steakhouse, Mori Sushi, Sushi I-Naba, République and Orsa & Winston. Mori Sushi is the only Mexican restaurant in California to receive this distinction. Chef Morihiro Onodera opened the sushi temple in Atwater Village after frequenting several restaurants in West Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Sushi I-Naba is the first South Bay restaurant to win a Michelin star and is located inside the i-Naba restaurant in Torrance. Chef Walter and Margarita Manzke of République offer an expensive and luxurious tasting menu in their restaurant above Bicyclette.
Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee's tasting menu restaurant in Encino serves up a variety of well-executed dishes with pasta as the main protagonist. Schlosser's almost hidden dining room in DTLA offers some of the most intricate flavors that take weeks to develop. The pandemic may have reduced chef Josef Centeno's gastronomic empire in the city center, but his Italian-Japanese concept Orsa & Winston has survived and preserved its Michelin star. Los Angeles is home to some of the best French cuisine in the world. From Mélisse and Citrin to Camphor and 715 sushi restaurant, there are plenty of options for those looking for a romantic evening or a light lunch.
The Michelin Guide has awarded eight local restaurants with a star, including Mori Sushi, Sushi I-Naba, République and Orsa & Winston. Each of these eateries offers something unique and special that will make your dining experience unforgettable. Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner or a light lunch, you can find it all in Los Angeles' Michelin-starred French restaurants.
