Los Angeles’ Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy
Want to know the latest — and greatest — restaurant openings in Los Angeles? You’re in the right spot.
From the Provençal-inspired follow-up from The Draycott team to a riveting izakaya with California cues, we have you covered with this continuously updated list of hot new debuts.
And if you’re seeking out some beloved Los Angeles spots that are now bookable on Resy, we’ve got you covered here.
Chez Mia West Hollywood
Newly added!
Chez Mia comes from the folks behind The Draycott and Olivetta, and you can feel the ghosts of Ago past in this dining room, which isn’t a bad thing. Go for the Provençal-inspired menu, from fresh crudos to grilled swordfish with persillade sauce. Stay for the French-ish cocktails on the verdant garden patio filled with patterns and textures that feel like pure escapism.
RVR Venice
Newly added!
If you loved what chef Travis Lett did at Gjelina, just wait until you taste his take on pork belly chashu ramen, gyoza with crispy, lacy bottoms, and karaage chicken with hot honey. This Californication of an izakaya fits buzzy Abbot Kinney right down to the ume highballs and hand rolls.
Moohan Korean BBQ Koreatown
Newly added!
Upscale Korean barbecue and an unlimited banchan buffet might sound like an oxymoron, but this lively K-town spot pulls it off. Expect premium cuts, from pork belly to brisket, ribeye, and even A5 Wagyu for the grill, plus all the favorite AYCE sides. Soju cocktails, beer, and wine keep the party going.
Polpetta by Forma Venice
Newly added!
Forma has been a Westside staple for Italian dishes within a chatty, convivial vibe, and this charming Venice concept offers much of the same. Inside, you’ll find clean lines, a nice bar, a great patio outside, and a menu filled with namesake meatballs, pizzas, and handmade pastas that Forma fans adore.
Rokusho Hollywood
Newly added!
There’s a lot happening in this small space attached to the famed Sunset Sound recording studio in Hollywood. Crispy rice cake topped with slices of delicate fish and sea urchin, charcoal-kissed meat and seafood skewers, and bright green Midori margaritas contrast beautifully with the stark, minimalist décor.
Wildcrust Eagle Rock
Newly added!
Rising above the bubbling Los Angeles pizza scene, this once pandemic-era pop-up brings its sourdough pies to Highland Park’s bustling scene. Sure, there are pizzas topped with lamb and tzatziki and mint or mushrooms and raclette, but also little gem Caesar salads, grilled meatballs, and a bone-in pork chop loaded with herbs and spice. You can’t go wrong on either side of the menu.
A TÍ Echo Park
Newly added!
Chef Andrew Ponce’s buzzy taquería began as a pop-up, before blossoming into one of the hottest spots in Echo Park. Ponce was long the executive chef at the highly acclaimed Bestia, but here, he’s pivoted from Italian to innovative Mexican, with dishes like pumpkin spice tamales, scallop aguachile, and falling-off-the-bone duck mole.
companion Venice
If eating pizzas topped with clams and garlic cream sauce, rigatoni Bolognese, and olive oil cake among books and a class-act vinyl playlist is your idea of a good time, you’ve come to the right place. The tight wine list has some fun finds, especially in the Italian small-producer realm.
Barr Seco Silver Lake
To some, the ever-changing Silver Lake scene means a loss of beloved businesses. To others, a spate of newcomers is just the thing the neighborhood needs. Judging by the lines at this café-by-day, wine bar-by-night spot, Barr Seco’s Latin and Asian-inspired menus are a surefire hit. It’s giving low-key vibes, vegan tostadas, natural wines, and more.
Jon & Vinny’s – Studio City Studio City
Because this homage to the red-sauce joints that co-owners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo grew up eating at is now an essential and beloved L.A. gem. Studio City has a full bar (tableside Negronis!) and outdoor seating. Pizza, pasta, big salads, polenta for breakfast, and soft-serve ice cream remain forever.
MUSE Santa Monica Santa Monica
Once a pop-up from USC alum buddies, this sexy, Art Déco-inspired dining room sits in that corner of Santa Monica that thrives on stories and secrets. The menu reads French — lobster in pommes soufflées with caviar, eggplant cappelletti with Gruyère, and fish with tarragon pistou — but has strong California vibes.
Seabutter – Glendale Glendale
Whether you’re a sushi purist or someone who loves the more creative concoctions, this mini-chain delivers on both counts. Like the locations in Westlake Village, Beverly Hills, and Laguna Beach, the omakase menu here sort of skirts both schools, which leaves one less decision in life. Try a medley of tuna or salmon nigiri, or go for the rolls. Everything is gorgeously plated, the fish is fresh, and the sake selection is on point.
The Benjamin Hollywood Melrose
Everything about this hot Hollywood hangout feels old-school, but it’s a playground for today’s cool kids. Tinges of Art Déco design throughout, just the right lighting over big booths, great music that isn’t too loud, and a big patio — it all works. Try everything, but you’ll probably return for that burger everyone raves about, a side of fries, and a perfectly balanced cocktail.
Voodoo Vin East Hollywood
This compact Virgil Village spot has an extensive and fun natural wine list, reasonably priced glasses, and a Persian food focus that exceeds expectations. Crispy-bottom tahdig, savory stews, and seasonal market-friendly desserts (hello, plum tart!) paired with just the right sips — it’s exactly what Los Angeles feels and tastes like right now.
WAX ON HI-FI Downtown Los Angeles
Expect Japanese-Creole food (think chicken wings, matcha pancakes, shoyu ramen, and biscuits with jam) plus DJs playing vinyl on the stereo, and bartenders mixing cocktails right in the glasses. The space is minimalist and sleek, and the music as eclectic as the city itself. This is a DTLA listening room-meets-restaurant with soul.
Mother of Pearl – Level 8 South Park
The entire eighth floor of the DTLA Moxy Hotel is home to several dining and drinking options, all under one roof — the only challenge is deciding which to hit first. A hidden gem rooftop experience, this corner of Level 8 is all about sparkling wine and chilled seafood, from Maine lobster and Pacific oysters to Mexican shrimp. The full menu is impressive, and it has to be, to match the view of the L.A. skyline.
Holy Basil – Atwater Village Atwater Village
Small space, big flavors — that’s pretty much the mantra of this gem of a Thai spot. Expect all the vibrant Bangkok-inspired street food hits at this outpost, from Wagyu krapow to smoky pad see ew, with dishes like Thai aguachile, spicy-sweet grilled prawns, and Dungeness crab curry throw into the mix.
Norma West Hollywood
After making the rounds in this busy hot-spot corridor, living room vibes and an eclectic menu are exactly what you need. Kick back with all the things: sourdough flatbread with whipped ricotta, crispy fried rice with crab, and spicy fried chicken with hot honey. Cocktails are up there with some of the best in town.
Sirena Santa Monica
This is the all-day restaurant The Georgian — and those perfect ocean views — always needed. Leaning Italian with a Los Angeles sensibility, the menu matches the stunning décor and seaside vibes. Pretty salads, handmade pastas, lots of seafood, and fabulously creative desserts (coconut budino!) are just the start.
NAMOO Korean BBQ Marina Del Rey
It’s a perfect spot to grab a bite before or after seeing a flick at the Villa Marina Marketplace Mall (the restaurant is located right next to the AMC theater) or just when you’re craving some tasty bulgogi, galbi, and all the banchan.
Gran Blanco Venice
Located right beneath the Venice sign, this is the kind of place to leave that boardwalk bustle behind. Yellowtail crudo, sticky rice sticks, tonkatsu Brussels sprouts, chicken katsu curry — these make a great night better. Cocktails follow suit, and globally sourced wines and low-ABV drinks abound.
Layla Santa Monica
It’s not every day you can eat Jordanian-inspired short rib kebabs, lamb-stuffed grape leaves straight from grandma’s recipe box, and kibbeh with a view of the Santa Monica Pier in the background. If anything, stop for a Mata Hari milk punch made with chai-infused sweet vermouth, and stay for the knafeh.
Burgette Santa Monica
Because Burgette deals in perfect smash burgers, topped with drippy Dijon sauce and melting aged Mimolette cheese. Dripping in copper, gold, burgundy red, and wood accents, this burger joint in downtown Santa Monica feels like you just wandered off a street in Paris, and we’re here for it.
Cipriani Beverly Hills Beverly Hills
Iconic for a reason, the Beverly Hills location feels every bit as swank as others around the country, from the white-jacketed servers and tableside presentations to the famous carpaccio and Bellinis.
danbi Koreatown
Among the trailblazers reinterpreting what a modern Korean restaurant can be, this bright spot in Koreatown is streamlined and slick, with inventive dishes made with familiar flavors and exciting cocktails to match. Think scallop pancakes and meltingly good pork jowl to a dreamy riff on the French classic Mont Blanc dessert. The kimchi mule (made with soju) kicks.
Old Lightning Marina Del Rey
It’s clandestine, it’s fun, and it’s hidden inside the buzziest Italian restaurant in Venice (that’d be Scopa Italian Roots). This is one of the best bars in America, so take a seat and lean into rare spirits and incredible cocktails that eschew trends — it’s really all about the craft, plus a vintage spirit or two.
Coucou – West Hollywood West Hollywood
The little Venice bistro goes bigger in WeHo, thanks to a bigger kitchen (and menu) and outdoor patio. Of course, you still get an excellent martini, mussels marinières, steak frites, and soft serve sundaes. Just more choices, more joie de vivre.
