Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Los Angeles, according to Tripadvisor

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January 9, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Los Angeles, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Los Angeles has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Los Angeles using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

#30. Katsuya

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (563 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6300 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6303
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#29. The Tower Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (326 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 8358 W Sunset Blvd Sunset Tower Hotel, West Hollywood, CA 90069-1516
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#28. Drago Centro

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (287 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 525 S Flower St Ste 120, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2247
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#27. The Little Door

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (305 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, Mediterranean
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 8164 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4309
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#26. Bottega Louie

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,859 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, French
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3813
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#25. Getty Center Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (663 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1657
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#24. Raffi's Place Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (438 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 211 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205-1008
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#23. Crossroads Kitchen Melrose

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (325 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046-6821
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#22. The Stinking Rose

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (630 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 55 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2204
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#21. La Grande Orange Pasadena

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 260 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
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#20. Culina

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (302 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 300 S Doheny Dr Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90048-3704
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#19. The Terrace

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (180 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8358 W Sunset Blvd Sunset Tower Hotel, West Hollywood, CA 90069-1516
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#18. Houston's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (662 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 320 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105-2516
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#17. Gale's Italian Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (406 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 452 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105-2634
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#16. Cafe Santorini

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (490 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 64 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103-3627
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#15. Ca' Del Sole

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (194 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4100 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91602-2831
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#14. Off Vine

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (309 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6263 Leland Way, Los Angeles, CA 90028-8207
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#13. Maccheroni Republic

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (359 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, European
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1208
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#12. A.O.C.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (452 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8700 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048-3804
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#11. Perch

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (950 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1155
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#10. Musso & Frank Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,270 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6292
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#9. Madeo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (339 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 8897 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048-2405
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#8. Craft Los Angeles

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (510 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10100 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067-4604
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#7. Water Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (888 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 544 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2602
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#6. Magic Castle

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (402 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 7001 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028-8600
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#5. Parkway Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (342 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105-2520
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#4. Raffaello Ristorante

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (280 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 400 S Pacific Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90731-2626
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#3. Angelini Osteria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (512 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7313 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036-2534
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#2. Providence

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (796 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038-3623
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#1. n/naka

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (173 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034-5419
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