These 10 restaurants prove why L.A. remains a culinary capital. For more details on each, check out the full article here: https://lamag.com/best-new-restaurants/los-angeles-best-new-restaurants-january-2025

10/ Ètra – Melrose Hill
Italian classics with a California twist. Rigatoni gricia, cheesy chicory salad, and scampi with ‘nduja butter make Ètra a neighborhood standout. Warm, intimate, and effortlessly romantic.
📍 737 N. Western Ave., Suite B

9/ Bar Sinizki – Atwater Village
Ukrainian and Polish dishes like pierogies and open-faced tartines shine at this charming café. Grab a kielbasa or a perfect burger and soak up the sidewalk café vibes.
📍 3147 Glendale Blvd.

8/ Uchi West Hollywood
Austin’s Hai Hospitality makes its L.A. debut with inventive sushi and sashimi. Signature dishes include hama chili (yellowtail crudo with Thai chili) and a stellar vegetarian omakase.
📍 9001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 101

7/ Carmel – Fairfax
Inspired by Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market, this spot offers wood-fired branzino, Moroccan mushroom cigars, and fermented Frena bread. A vibrant reimagining of Mediterranean flavors.
📍 7383 Melrose Ave.

6/ Orla – Santa Monica
Michael Mina’s Egyptian-Mediterranean restaurant at the Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel serves reimagined classics like lobster salad with mangoes and a 24k golden baklava sundae. Stunning flavors, stunning views.
📍 1700 Ocean Ave.

5/ Leopardo – Hancock Park
A pizza oven may be the centerpiece, but this is far more than your average pizzeria. Chef Joshua Skenes delivers standout dishes like deer tartare and fermented dosa served alongside impeccable pies.
📍 460 S. La Brea Ave.

4/ Budonoki – Virgil Village
This izakaya offers inventive Japanese dishes like spicy tuna hand rolls served deconstructed and Dragon Rolls with grilled unagi. Don’t miss the charred Japanese sweet potato or seafood pancakes.
📍 654 N. Virgil Ave.

3/ Si! Mon – Venice
Panamanian seafood in a lush Venice escape. Raw fish, Afro-Caribbean dumplings, and kanpachi steamed in banana leaves make this a one-of-a-kind destination.
📍 60 N. Venice Blvd.

2/ Camélia – Downtown L.A.
A French-Japanese gem from the team behind Tsubaki. Think black sesame Parker House rolls, croque madame with ham katsu, and spaghetti Bolognese à la Japonaise—all served in a chic 1950s kissaten-inspired space.
📍 1850 Industrial St.