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The charming, affluent neighborhood of West Los Angeles is home to many wonderful restaurants. Along the four famous thoroughfares that define this beautiful district, Olympic, Santa Monica, Pico and Wilshire, restaurants featuring every cuisine and ambiance provide ample opportunities to experience world-class cooking. The influences of various cultures are apparent in many of West LA's restaurants, evidenced by a large number of traditional Mexican cantinas, delicious Indian restaurants and authentic French bistros, as well as many other unique establishments in both culinary flair and style. Many famous culinary masters, like Naples-born Italian chef, Sal Marino, and Lebanese chef, Em-Toni, pamper patrons on a nightly basis with flavors that are rarely so accurately reproduced in this country.
2311 Cotner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
At Upstairs 2, located above the renowned Westside wine merchant The Wine House in Los Angeles, come experience over 50 wines by the glass and a variety of delicious small plate dishes created by Chef de Cuisine Todd Barrie. The Wine House, LA's largest wine store, has created this unique and exciting restaurant/wine bar for all Los Angeles wine lovers who are looking for a special treat.
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12021 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90064
Go beyond tikka masala and curry at Bombay Café and savor more rarefied Indian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere with dishes like the restaurant's renowned Sindhi chicken—chicken seasoned with green chilies, dried mango powder, coriander, and cayenne.
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3387 Motor Ave., Los Angeles CA 90034
The warmth and consistently outstanding authenticity of Cucina Paradiso’s fine Italian menu make it one of the top-rated Italian restaurants in Los Angeles. Every dish is boldly created from scratch—from pasta to paninis—making for an awesome dining experience no matter what is ordered. The full bar and open setting of the spacious dining room give Cucina Paradiso the relaxing, classic feel of neighborhood eatery meets high-end café. Perfect for lunch with friends, intimate first date, or dinner with the family, Cucina Paradiso’s fabulous atmosphere will surely guarantee a spot on the favorites list.
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11651 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90025
Contemporary Japanese cuisine takes on new meaning at En Sushi in West Los Angeles. Located on the Corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and surrounded by palm trees, En Sushi screams trendy LA hotspot. Offering only an extensive list of hot and cold appetizers, En Sushi is the perfect place to meet with friends before a night on the town. The traditional Ginger Ponzu Dressing on the Garden Salad is absolutely incredible, and the Fried Dumplings and Egg Rolls are a must-have.
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11400 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90064
Located close to LAX, Il Moro offers an open-air patio and lusty, rustic Italian food such as lamb shank braised with carrots, fennel and celery in a pinot grigio sauce and grilled chicken with rosemary and garlic served in a balsamic sauce.
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11604 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90049
Pecorino Restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience in a cozy, secluded atmosphere, and with an executive chef hailing straight from Italy there is hands-down no competition when it comes to choosing a spot for Italian cuisine. Named “one of the most exciting new restaurants of the year” by Angeleno Magazine, the attention to detail at Pecorino Restaurant sets it apart from the surplus of Italian places in Los Angeles. The Milanese veal chop with cherry tomatoes is tantalizes the taste buds with its farm-fresh flavor, and the Spaghetti with home made pancetta bacon, eggs and pecorino cheese is always a sure win.
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