The Resy Guide to the 2025 Los Angeles Michelin Guide Winners

When the man behind Koreatown’s crowd-pleasing Lock & Key joins up with two chefs from Alain Ducasse’s acclaimed Blue in Bangkok to open a French bistro with contemporary accents in the Arts District, you know something special is going to happen in the kitchen. Dazzling cocktails, an impeccable burger, and a first-class wine list seal the deal.

It’s no surprise Massimo Bottura’s entry into Los Angeles made a splash: Bottura’s finessed take on Florentine cooking resonates everywhere. In this case, a partnership with Gucci, and chef Mattia Agazzi’s interpretation of Californian ingredients, boosts the experience even further.

This groundbreaking mariscos stand inside Historic South Central’s Mercado La Paloma food hall has earned nearly every accolade imaginable, and for good reason. Whether you’re ordering from the walk-up counter or sitting down for a nine-course tasting menu, you can expect exceptional coastal Mexican seafood paired with farm-fresh California produce. You’ll want the kanpachi and uni tostada, the scallop aguachile, and tacos de pulpo, among many other things.

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Cobi’s is a celebration of Asian street food — Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Indian, and more, opened by Cobi Marsh (Cobi’s Curries) on the site of Dhaba, a local favorite for Indian food for half a century. Pro tip: Score a table on the homey, greenery-framed covered outdoor patio.

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Darren and Jean Coyle have found a truly novel interpretation of Irish cooking at their Orange County restaurant. Think Guinness brown bread next to cold-smoked yellowtail, beet agnolotti, and, yes, fish and chips. Their children Ali and Drew handle a deft beverage program.

Located on the border of Echo Park and Historic Filipinotown, Grá, which means “love” in Gaelic, focuses on everything fermented, from sourdough pizzas topped with punchy ingredients (and seasonal ferments) to pickles and natural wines. Get The Banger, which includes buffalo mozzarella, salami, ‘nduja, fermented mustard seeds, and honey; and do know that a meal here should start with kimchi and pickled cucumbers.

Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo have staked a claim on Italian American fare seen through a California lens. The Fairfax mainstay is hip, fun, and family-friendly, and for good reason: The pizzas, pasta, and specialty soft-serve ice cream practically define comfort food excellence.

At Kismet, the melding of Mediterranean and Californian flavors is executed with utmost perfection, resulting in vibrant and tangy food that’s both memorable and crave-worthy. It’s a place you’ll want to bring everyone you know, and not just because sharing is encouraged.

After closing the doors to his cherished Cantonese spot, Pearl River Deli, chef Johnny Lee did what any reasonable person would do: he left the country and ate his way through Southeast Asia. Inspired by the bustling roadside hawker stalls he’d seen, Lee returned to L.A. to open Rasarumah, a swanky Malaysian restaurant in Historic Filipinotown serving fusion dishes like pork jowl satay (juicy, Hainanese-style meat skewers) and char kway teow, stir-fried noodles laden with Chinese sausage.

As its name implies, the team at Vin Folk takes its wine seriously, features various bottles from small, sustainably-minded producers. The terrific wine list, paired with a cozy, romantic dining room, has quickly made it a gold-star destination for Westside date nights. Chefs Kevin de Los Santos and Katya Shastova (who both previously worked at Michelin-starred Vespertine, Maude, and Somni) have crafted an eclectic bistro menu, with items like spreadable red pepper ‘nduja over rye bread, and a beef tongue with tomatoes and Slovenian horseradish.

Just like the original in Silver Lake, this airy South Park spot serves craveable Taiwanese and Chinese dishes, like beef rolls, potstickers, dan dan noodles, and more. Pro tip: Whatever fresh, green vegetable is available, get it.

Italian pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi breaks the rules of his homeland to craft the riveting neo-Neapolitan pies at Pizzana, and there’s no better taste of Napoli meets L.A. There’s a reason the cacio e pepe pizza has been widely heralded, but don’t miss the desserts, overseen by Candace Nelson, who made her name as a goddess of sweets with Sprinkles Cupcakes.

You won’t be able to decide between a whole thick-and-crisp-edged pizza, slices of chewy Sicilian squares, or a piece of fluffy tomato pie. And there’s no way you’re skipping a slice of cake after either. Just know you’re here to enjoy and indulge in a significant amount of glorious carbs (and natural wine) at this wildly popular Echo Park spot.

In true izakaya fashion, this chic little spot is handsomely decorated and wonderful for grazing over various small plates with excellently curated sake to go with everything. It may only be a few blocks away from Dodger Stadium, but it feels like you could’ve stumbled upon it in a corner of Tokyo.