Romantic Restaurants in Los Angeles, CA

1. Alimento

Alimento is a creative Italian restaurant where the menu draws inspiration from Italy’s regional traditions. Your mouth will water when you smell amazing dishes, such as the Lamb Belly (with chickpea pancake, fennel, mint, tomato, and fiore sardo), the Maccheroncini (smoked brisket carbonara), or the Fennel-Dusted Pork Spare Ribs.

They also offer an eclectic wine list (all organic and/or biodynamic) and microbrews from the US and Italy. Owner, Chef Zach Pollack, opened Alimento in 2014, bringing his intense passion for food from all of Italy’s regions.

You’ll find this sophisticated restaurant in the historic Silver Lake neighborhood.

1710 Silver Lake Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, Phone: 323-928-2888

2. Providence

Providence is an award-winning, modern American seafood restaurant that is passionately committed to sustainability, serving only wild-caught products, mostly from American waters.

Treat your taste buds to spectacular dishes, such as the Main Lobster (with summer greens and truffle vinaigrette), Hokkaido Scallop (with Brentwood sweet corn, Haricot vert, and lemon verbena), Wild King Salmon, or Josephine’s Clam Fritters. This two-Michelin-star restaurant is co-owned by respected restaurateur, Donato Poto, and award-winning Chef Michael Cimarusti.

They opened the place in 2005 and are celebrating their tenth anniversary this year. Providence is located in Hollywood, right next to Paramount Pictures.

5955 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California, Phone: 323-460-4170

3. A.O.C. Wine Bar

A.O.C. Wine Bar is a charming, chic hangout that offers inspired wines by the glass and a small plates menu with European influences.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoor garden seating while savoring incredible dishes, like Brioche with Melted Gruyere, Grilled Quail with Panzella, and Arroz Negro with Squid.

The impressive wine list features sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wines, while handcrafted cocktails are also available. A.O.C. Wine Bar opened in 2002 is located in the Beverly Grove area, adjacent to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

8700 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California, Phone: 310-859-9859

4. Tatsu Ramen

Tatsu Ramen is advertised as “Ramen with Soul,” although it could also be called “Ramen with an iPod.” This small shop on Sawtelle Boulevard is one of two in Los Angeles and the line for a bowl of hot soup is as long as for concert tickets. While they wait, the customers have access to an iPod, which they use to place their order, pay with their credit card, and even get a receipt. It is fun to have so much freedom in designing your own bowl of noodles. You first choose tonkotsu, standard “naked ramen,” or cold dry noodles without soup, drenched in sesame oil. Then you choose your protein – pork, chicken, or tofu. Add the spiciness and garlic level, whether you want green onions, corn, seaweeds, or boiled egg, and what you get is a hot, delicious, super-fresh, fairly intense, and dark bowl of noodles. Seating inside is around the counter and there are also a few tables outside.

2123 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, Phone: 310-684-2889