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5 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 9 min read

Fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles range from a 71st-floor tasting menu with skyline views to a downtown Italian spot so popular it takes walk-ins from a marble-floored bakery counter. Between them, the restaurants on this page have logged over 26,000 Google reviews, and every one holds a rating of at least 4.4.

Short answer: Girl & the Goat Los Angeles holds the highest rating on this page at 4.8 stars across 3,833 Google reviews, known for its bold, globally inspired small plates. Bottega Louie is the most-reviewed name here (4.5, 7,786 reviews), while 71Above (4.5, 2,822 reviews) offers a 3-course tasting menu 71 floors above downtown.
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How LA's Top Fine Dining Rooms Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Bottega Louie 4.5 ★ 7,786 Downtown Italian icon View ›
2 Girl & the Goat Los Angeles 4.8 ★ 3,833 Bold, globally inspired plates View ›
3 Perch 4.4 ★ 7,672 Rooftop views & events View ›
4 Bestia 4.5 ★ 4,072 Wood-fired Italian View ›
5 71Above 4.5 ★ 2,822 Tasting menu with a view View ›
5 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Bottega Louie logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Bottega Louie

4.57,786 Google reviews

Bottega Louie is a downtown Los Angeles restaurant and patisserie inside the historic Brockman Building, serving Italian-leaning brunch, pizza and pasta alongside an elaborate macaron and dessert counter. The dining room's marble floors and open kitchen have made it as much a scene as a restaurant, and it's the most-reviewed fine dining spot on this page by a wide margin.

What people praise

  • Standout desserts, especially the chocolate souffle and macarons
  • Wood-fired pizzas and pasta dishes consistently praised
  • Fast-moving service despite consistently heavy volume
  • Grand, photogenic dining room and bakery counter

Worth knowing

  • No reservations for the bakery/cafe side, so weekend brunch can mean a wait
  • Limited nearby parking, mostly paid lots and garages
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume7,786 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown68% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed fine dining restaurant in LA on this page, and a reliable pick for a lively, photogenic meal, though it leans closer to upscale casual than a formal tasting-menu experience.

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700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Girl & the Goat Los Angeles logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Girl & the Goat Los Angeles

4.83,833 Google reviews

Girl & the Goat Los Angeles is chef Stephanie Izard's Arts District restaurant, serving bold, globally inspired shareable plates built around wood-fired vegetables, goat dishes and inventive brunch items. It holds the highest rating of any fine dining restaurant on this page, and reservations are recommended given its popularity.

What people praise

  • Confit goat belly and pork shank repeatedly singled out as standouts
  • Highest rating of any restaurant on this page
  • Well-suited to sharing multiple dishes across a table
  • Accommodating with food allergies, per multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Popular menu items can sell out before a later reservation
  • A few reviewers found some flavor combinations tried too hard for their taste
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume3,833 · 83th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated name on this list and a strong pick for adventurous, shareable fine dining. Book ahead, and don't count on every headline dish being available.

Website Book now+1213-799-4628 Directions

555-3 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Perch logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Perch

4.47,672 Google reviews

Perch is a French-inspired rooftop restaurant and bar on the 15th floor of a historic downtown LA building, known for its terrace views, live music and event space alongside its dinner and brunch menus. It's a frequent choice for private parties and celebrations, and its sister restaurant Mrs Fish shares the same building.

What people praise

  • Standout skyline views from both the dining room and rooftop bar
  • Well-coordinated service even for large private events
  • Live music and DJ sets add to the atmosphere
  • Valet parking makes arrival straightforward

Worth knowing

  • Access requires two elevator rides, which can mean a wait during busy periods
  • A meaningful share of lower ratings sits alongside the strong average
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume7,672 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown67% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a special occasion built around the view and atmosphere as much as the food. Reserve ahead for the terrace if the views are the draw.

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448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Bestia logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Bestia

4.54,072 Google reviews

Bestia is an Arts District Italian restaurant known for its wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas and bone marrow appetizer, alongside an extensive wine list with sommelier-guided pairings. Reservations are essential, often two to three weeks out for prime dinner hours, and the restaurant adds a service charge that supports staff health benefits.

What people praise

  • Bone marrow appetizer and wood-fired pizzas repeatedly named as must-orders
  • Consistent quality across many repeat visits, per reviewers
  • Strong wine list with by-the-glass tasting available
  • Corn agnolotti called out as a standout dish

Worth knowing

  • Reservations book out weeks in advance for prime dinner hours
  • At least one reviewer described a costly misunderstanding over wine pricing without a physical menu shown
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume4,072 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A genuine Arts District favorite with a track record for consistency, though the wine list is worth confirming pricing on clearly before you order.

Website+1213-514-5724 Directions

2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021

71Above logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

71Above

4.52,822 Google reviews

71Above is a fine dining restaurant on the 71st floor of a downtown LA tower, serving a 3-course prix fixe menu paired with an extensive wine list and panoramic city views. It's a favorite for birthdays and special occasions, with named servers frequently credited for walking guests through course pairings in detail.

What people praise

  • Named servers repeatedly praised for detailed, unhurried guidance
  • Extensive, well-regarded wine list with hard-to-find bottles
  • Reasonable portions across the 3-course format leave guests satisfied
  • Valet parking and proactive pre-visit communication

Worth knowing

  • Window tables are not guaranteed, though often given
  • The fixed 3-course format offers less menu flexibility than an a la carte restaurant
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,822 · 78th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a special-occasion dinner built around a genuine tasting-menu format and skyline views. Reserve ahead and don't count on a window table.

Website+1213-712-2683 Directions

633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles fine dining restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does fine dining cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Fine dining prices in LA vary widely by format, from a la carte shared plates to fixed tasting menus. Based on reviewer price tags for the businesses on this page, expect the following per-person ranges:

JobTypical price
Shared plates / a la carte dinner$30-$70
Tasting menu / prix fixe$90-$100+

Ranges reflect the ‘Price per person’ figures reviewers reported in their Google reviews for the businesses on this page, verified August 2026. Menus and pricing change, so confirm current prices with each restaurant.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These fine dining restaurants cluster around downtown LA, including the Financial District, Arts District and Broadway corridor. Searching for fine dining near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book

  • Is the menu a la carte, fixed-course, or a full tasting menu?
  • How far in advance should I book for a weekend dinner?
  • Is a window table or specific seating area guaranteed?
  • Is valet parking available, and what does it cost?
  • Are dietary restrictions or allergies easily accommodated?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these fine dining restaurants?

We started from every fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these has the best views?

71Above and Perch both offer high-rise or rooftop views over downtown LA, with 71Above on the 71st floor and Perch on the 15th with an outdoor terrace.

How far ahead should I book?

Bestia often books two to three weeks out for prime dinner hours, and most of the restaurants here recommend reservations, especially for weekend dinners and special occasions.

The bottom line

Girl & the Goat is the safe default given its rating and adventurous menu, while 71Above suits a special-occasion dinner built around the view. Book ahead wherever you choose, especially on weekends.

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