Colapasta in Santa Monica is your new spot for affordable pastas - because everyone needs one.

Jones Hollywood is a classic spot that works for pretty much anything, and is the version Hollywood we actually wish existed.

Eszett is an Austrian-ish spot on Sunset in Silver Lake, and an ideal place when you want to do date night a little differently.

MidiCi Pizza in Marina del Rey is a fast-casual spot making Neapolitan pies in a wood-fired oven.

Malibu’s Broad Street Oyster Company is the grown-up version of a pop-up, and the ultimate LA seafood destination.

Fish King is a market in Glendale that has mastered all things seafood - from New England-style fried baskets to true Hawaiian-style poke.

My Two Cents is a Southern spot on Pico with the best shrimp and grits in LA.

Salazar is a Mexican BBQ restaurant in Frogtown that’s gone from excellent to average in just a few short years. The patio, however, remains great.

In a city with plenty of great pasta spots, Antico, located between Koreatown and Larchmont, is another worthy spot.

Mignon is a relaxed French restaurant and wine bar in Downtown LA.

Spoon By H is a tiny dessert cafe in Beverly Grove that also happens to serve some of our favorite Korean food in LA.

Chunju Han-il Kwan is home to our favorite budae jjigae in Los Angeles.

Hasiba is a hummus restaurant in Pico-Robertson that doesn’t feel like it was created by an algorithm.

Papilles is an underrated French neighborhood spot in Hollywood.

Son Of A Gun is a seafood restaurant in Beverly Grove that’s one of the most consistent places to eat in Los Angeles.

Bibi Ji isn’t just one of the best Indian restaurants in Santa Barbara, it’s one of the best Indian restaurants in Southern California.