Our “Best Of” Dining Guide
The go-to favorites in and around Beverly Hills
By Hope Suire
Best Tasting Menu
Maude
A chef-to-table nine-course tasting menu, guests experience seasonal, fresh ingredients directly from California farms. Chef Curtis Stone's quaint restaurant, Maude, is a must-try. Favorite dish — Abalone & Rice with Seaweeds, California Koshihikari Rice, Oyster Mayonnaise. MAUDE.COM
L’Restaurant at L’Ermitage
Dine in an elegant environment and indulge in signature meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients. LERMITAGEBEVERLYHILLS.COM
Manzke*
Drawing culinary inspiration from Latin America, Asia, and Europe, Manzke ties in Los Angeles flavors for a deeply-rooted menu. MANZKERESTAURANT.COM
Gucci Osteria
Taste Chef Mattia Agazzi’s colors and flavors of Italy at Gucci Osteria’s flagship on Rodeo Drive. Favorite dish — Milk & Honey Stick Together. GUCCIOSTERIA.COM
Best Healthy
Wrapstar
Trying to find a nutritious lunch for your brief break? Wrapstar is a quick-service restaurant where you can create your own salad or wrap using fresh ingredients and house-made dressings. WRAPSTARLA.COM
Impasta
Customizable carbohydrates? Count us in! Create-your-own pasta dishes using veggie noodles, hearts of palm, and spaghetti squash can be found at Impasta. Every meal is low-calorie, low-carb, and gluten-free. IMPASTACOMPANY.COM
Erewhon
Erewhon Market, which has been serving Californians since the 1960s, is more than just an organic grocery shop; it's a community. We’re all about their organic juice bar. EREWHONMARKET.COM
Best Cocktail Menu
The Maybourne Bar
Enjoy a superb wine list and drink menu in the opulent atmosphere of the Maybourne Bar. MAYBOURNEBEVERLYHILLS.COM
Ella Beverly Hills
A new cafe, bar, rooftop & restaurant right here in the neighborhood. ELLABEVERLYHILLS.COM
The Roger Room*
Cocktails have never been more vibrant in this speakeasy; visit The Roger Room for a chic menu and an unusual atmosphere. THEROGERROOM.COM
Best Meat/Deli Shop
The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills
The Cheese Store's new owner, Dominick DiBartolomeo, is fusing his unique vision with tradition and new beginnings in their new Santa Monica Boulevard location for the enjoyment of food enthusiasts. CHEESESTOREBH.COM
European Deluxe Sausage Kitchen
You'll find a small gourmet butcher store on West Olympic Boulevard, but the cuts of chicken, veal, duck, lamb, sausage, and beef jerky are copious and the flavors are plentiful. 9109 W OLYMPIC BLVD, BEVERLY HILLS
Beverly Hills Market and Deli
The Beverly Hills Market and Deli has been providing the Beverly Hills community with only the freshest vegetables, deli meat, wine, and cheese selections for over 30 years, whether purchased in-store or delivered to homes. BHDELI.COM
Best Breakfast
The Nosh
The Nosh, well-known for its smoked salmon stack and hand-rolled baked bagels, is committed to fusing SoCal flavors with its knowledge of New York deli tradition. THENOSH.COM
Fountain Coffee Room
Grab a front-row seat at the Fountain Coffee Room's 1950s-inspired counter in the Beverly Hills hotel. Marilyn Monroe, Guns N' Roses, and many families have been fed by their famous silver-dollar pancakes and fresh-squeezed orange juice for years. @BEVHILLSHOTEL
Pascal on Beverly
Pascal on Beverly's cafe on South Beverly Dr. offers everything from bagels to paninis to satisfy any craving. ORDER.TOASTTAB.COM/ONLINE/PASCALONBEVERLY
Best Sweets
Fatamorgana Gelato
Swing by Fatamorgana Gelato for homemade Italian gelato created with real and fresh ingredients, designed to satisfy yet delight dessert lovers with allergy-friendly gelato for everyone to enjoy. FMGELATO.COM
Pompadour
Pompadour offers the Beverly Hills community handcrafted cakes, baked products, and gourmet chocolates of the same high caliber and opulence as French pastries. POMPADOURORDERS.COM
Best Steakhouse
Matu
The mission of Matu in Beverly Hills is to serve the best-tasting beef one has ever tasted by sourcing 100% grass-fed Wagyu from First Light Farms in New Zealand. MATUSTEAK.COM
Steak48
From steak to seafood, Steak48 provides a total dining experience in its contemporary atmosphere. STEAK48.COM/STEAKHOUSES/BEVERLY-HILLS
Ocean Prime
The upmarket seafood and steakhouse menu at Ocean Prime, which has received national praise, offers a superior experience with top-notch service. OCEAN-PRIME.COM
Best Atmosphere
The Bar at Polo Lounge
The Polo Lounge, Beverly Hills' most recognizable room, offers dinner and cocktails daily while serving generations of celebrities and the best of Hollywood. @BEVHILLSHOTEL
The Belvedere
Enjoy tea in the living room or drinks at the club bar in the setting of a traditional French-country aesthetic infused with Southern Californian flare. PENINSULA.COM/EN/BEVERLY-HILLS/HOTEL-FINE-DINING/THE-BELVEDERE
Funke
Funke is an original Beverly Hills dining experience, including expertly prepared pasta and Italian novelties. FUNKELA.COM
Best Historic Spot
The Grill on the Alley
Over 30 years ago, The Grill on the Alley introduced their renowned American cuisine to the center of Beverly Hills, serving everything from salad to seafood. The Grill, which was fashioned after the well-known and savory grills in New York City and San Francisco, immediately gained popularity and became well-known as the spot "where Hollywood eats." THEGRILLONTHEALLEY.COM
Nate ‘n Al’s
Since 1945, they have been bringing traditional deli fare and high-quality ingredients to North Beverly Drive, carrying on the aspirations of Nate Rimer and Al Mendelson. Try one of their breakfast favorites the next time you visit. NATENALS.COM
Lawry’s
Home of the famous Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, their distinctive menu features their roasted prime ribs of beef served on their silver carts to bring an ambiance of elegance, luxury, and grand style. LAWRYSONLINE.COM/LAWRYS-THE-PRIME-RIB-BEVERLY-HILLS/
Best Pizza
Mulberry Street Pizzeria
Renowned for their authentic New York-style pizza, often characterized by a thin, foldable crust and generous toppings — a go-to spot for pizza enthusiasts seeking a slice of East Coast flavor. MULBERRYPIZZERIA.COM
Jon & Vinny’s
Famous for their modern Italian-American fare, which includes a variety of creative pizzas topped with high-quality ingredients. JONANDVINNYS.COM
Spago
Spago's smoked salmon pizza is a culinary icon in the world of gourmet pizzas, introduced by chef Wolfgang Puck at his flagship restaurant, Spago, in Beverly Hills. Featuring a thin crust topped with crème fraîche, smoked salmon, and garnished with dill and caviar, this dish redefines pizza as a luxurious experience. WOLFGANGPUCK.COM/DINING/SPAGO
The One We Want Back
Bibo Ergo Sum
One of LA's most chic and best craft cocktail bars located in Beverly Hills, known for its art deco-inspired interior and meticulously crafted cocktails. With a menu that often pays homage to classic Hollywood films, it offers an atmosphere that blends cinematic glamor with modern mixology, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors looking for a sophisticated night out. It closed in June 2020 and we still miss it dearly. BIBOERGOSUMLA.COM