FOOD NEWS
25 Best Restaurants In Downtown Los Angeles
BY ALLIE LEBOS
Camphor
Located in the Arts District, this one-star Michelin eatery offers French and Indian cuisine with must-order dishes like lobster with saffron risotto.
Bestia
Since 2012, Bestia is renowned for its high-quality Italian cuisine. This modern and dimly lit restaurant is best known for its pizzas and pasta, all made fresh in-house.
Other famous foods include spicy lamb sausage pizza, lobster squid ink spaghetti, ricotta gnocchi, classic Margherita pizza, slow-roasted lamb neck, and tender Wagyu ribeye.
Niku X
NIKU X offers a modern yakiniku experience. Its $230 Yakiniku tasting menu is popular, the $150 menu has several unique items, and there's also a Tomahawk menu.
Kato
The Michelin-starred Kato puts a modern spin on Taiwanese fare in a polished setting. Enjoy its seasonal tasting menu for $275 and the optional wine flight for an extra $135.
Pizzeria Bianco
Pizzeria Bianco is the namesake of Chef Chris Bianco, which has become one of the most popular pizza spots in Los Angeles since opening in 2022.
Getting a reservation may be tough but the food is worth the wait. You also shouldn't miss its small plates and salads, the iconic pistachio, and red onion-topped Rosa pizza.
