Restaurants in Hollywood cater both to residents and the throngs of tourists that visit its historic streets each day. Everything and every place in this town, it seems, is a testament to the glamour of the silver screen. From the rock-and-roll glitz of the Sunset Strip to the miles of stars covering the streets of the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood fantasy is alive and well, especially in the city's eating establishments. Even famous hot dog stands and ethnic eateries have become icons in their own right to those in the know. The diversity of Hollywood's population is flawlessly reflected in the variety of cuisine found at each location. Ask a handful of people about the best place to eat and they will most assuredly give a bevy of responses, each one extolling the virtues of what they believe to be the best of Hollywood's restaurants.
1708 Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028f

1.888.746.1575
Flavorful Southern Italian cuisine dominates the menu at Bella Cucina Italiana restaurant in Los Angeles. This classic, breezy restaurant is a Hollywood hotspot with windows overlooking the avenue, great service and standout cuisine that can be paired with one of the restaurant’s selection of top-notch Italian wines.
Traditional Japanese Flavor
6633 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

1.888.761.3060
Looking for a little traditional Japanese culture and food? Then come to Hollywood's Geisha House. Combining Japan's popular sake bars and traditional Geisha Houses of entertainment, this Los Angeles restaurant serves fresh sushi and sashimi dishes while putting their own new spin on it.
4100 Cahuenga, N. Hollywood CA 91602
Italian. Zagat survey calls this Hollywood restaurant a "jewel in North Hollywood." LosAngeles.com agrees. Antique copper pots and Venetian masks give the Ca' Del Sole the feel of a Venetian country inn, while signature dishes like Polpettine d'Aragosta e Granchio con Cannellini e Lenticchie (lobster and crab cakes, sauteed with cannellini beans and green lentils) give Ca' Del Sole an authentic taste. The outdoor patio evokes the romance of a Venetian working girl's private terrace.
1534 N. McCadden Pl., Hollywood CA 90028
French. Open late (until midnight most nights and until 2am on Friday), the Café des Artistes is a Hollywood favorite for casual French cuisine in a beguiling and social setting. With kitschy French posters and soothing melon walls, Hollywood's Café des Artistes also has a full bar and outdoor patio dining and keeps the Bohemian Bourgeois coming.
7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Located adjacent to the historic lobby in the legendary Roosevelt Hotel, Dakota is a swanky restaurant known for inventive and elegantly plated dishes that are both daring and flavorful. The atmosphere honors both the historic architecture of the famed hotel and the style of a modern steakhouse to provide a rich and impressive setting.
8358 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90069
Californian. Offering a swank lounge and bar dining experience, the delectable menu at The Tower Bar at the Sunset Tower Hotel features California Bistro cuisine with creative twists. Custom made banquettes fit directly into windows that showcase an unparalleled view of the Los Angeles skyline in this art deco-style restaurant where the dress code is enforced.
1775 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028
Twist Restaurant is a stylish Hollywood eatery boasting a menu of elegant cuisine and an atmosphere that blends comfort and style. Located inside the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, this restaurant gives both visitors and locals the chance to experience fine Californian dining with an Asian influence in Hollywood.