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The Dinner And A Movie Guide: Where To Eat Near 12 Theaters
The dinner-and-a-movie date is older than the concept of dating itself - and these are the best spots to eat and drink near a dozen LA theaters.
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Jemma Hollywood
Jemma is a big, upscale Italian-American restaurant in Hollywood with underwhelming food. However, it's convenient for a pre-Pantages meal.
Bar Chelou
Bar Chelou is a French-ish bistro next to the Pasadena Playhouse that's one of the most exciting restaurants in the neighborhood.
Niku X
Whether you want some A5 wagyu or some sashimi topped with uni, Niku X in Downtown LA has what you need. Just be ready for some silly smoke tricks.
Sincerely Syria
Hollywood Shawarma is a Middle Eastern spot on the Walk of Fame that makes incredible shawarma wraps.
Los Balcones
This casual Peruvian spot in Hollywood is currently hosting a great year long pop-up called Colibri.
Yunomi Handroll
Yunomi is a modern handroll bar in the Arts District with decent sushi and an efficient takeout situation.
Rao’s Hollywood
Rao’s is the LA location of the classic NYC Italian restaurant, and while the food won’t blow your mind, it’s still very crowd-pleasing.
San Laurel
San Laurel is a splashy José Andrés restaurant with great views inside the Conrad Los Angeles hotel.
Asterid
Asterid in Downtown LA is your best bet for a pre- or post-show dinner at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Mother Wolf
Mother Wolf is a Roman-style Italian place in Hollywood that makes eating at other restaurants feel like waiting in line at the post office. It's a party, but the pasta will keep us coming back for more.
Cara Cara
Cara Cara is the rooftop restaurant at The Proper Downtown with decent food, but excellent views.
Agnes
Agnes is a restaurant with an open hearth and cheesery in Pasadena where Midwestern childhood nostalgia meets incredible food.
Osteria Mozza
Osteria Mozza is a classic LA establishment in Hancock Park known for celebratory pasta dinners.
Bottega Louie
Big, bustling, and once a gamechanger for DTLA. Unfortunately, unlike most of LA’s residents, Bottega Louie is not aging well.
Bar Amá
A casual, neighborhood-y Tex-Mex restaurant from DTLA’s best chef. This is a spot Downtown needs.
Salt's Cure
Salt's Cure recently made the bold move to Hollywood, and it's clear that they made the right choice.
The Factory Kitchen
Factory Kitchen tends to gets overshadowed by its famous Arts District neighbors, but it’s one of the best Italian spots in Los Angeles.
Soprano
Soprano is an Italian restaurant in Hollywood that’s great if you’re on the Walk of Fame... and not much else.
Drago Centro
Drago Centro’s Italian food isn’t going to blow your mind, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a decent DTLA dinner choice.
The Dinner And A Movie Guide: Where To Eat Near 12 Theaters
The dinner-and-a-movie date is older than the concept of dating itself - and these are the best spots to eat and drink near a dozen LA theaters.
Terra Cotta
A new Korean-American fusion spot right next that brings a whole lot of fancy to the neighborhood.