The Resy Guide to the 2026 Los Angeles Michelin Guide Winners

The reinvented Somni from El Bulli alumnus, chef Aitor Zabala, seats just 14 guests for a meticulously choreographed, Spanish-inflected tasting journey crafted with California ingredients. With dishes like dashi meringue with caviar and shiso tartare tempura, the intimate experience is one of the most coveted reservations in town.

At Hayato, chef Brandon Go uses washoku — authentic Japanese cooking that employs five cooking techniques: sashimi, grilling, steaming, frying and simmering — to compose a seafood-centered opus to his heritage and hometown.

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This intimate chef’s counter experience led by chef Brian Baik rewrites the rules of fine dining in L.A. by presenting a thrilling seafood-focused tasting menu that can’t be defined by normal conventions — not quite an omakase nor wholly Korean, it’s something entirely its own, and entirely representative of the chef himself.

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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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At this vintage-inspired steakhouse, chef Kevin Meehan places the emphasis on expertly-sourced steaks, classic sides, and a martini‑forward bar. Dishes like beef tartare, a California wedge salad, Parker House rolls, and mushroom risotto set the tone for an indulgent night out with friends. The design embraces mid‑century Hollywood glamour, appropriate given its proximity to Paramount Studios.

Led by chef Hayato Kojima, a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded chef from Tokyo, Kojima offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience rooted in traditional Japanese techniques and elevated with Western influences, featuring premium fish flown directly from Japan’s renowned Toyosu Market, alongside the freshest Southern California ingredients.

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Edomae sushi omakase is on the menu at this address that’s become synonymous with sushi excellence. Now helmed by chef Derek Wilcox, whose previous experiences include working at three Michelin-starred Kikunoi and one-starred Sushi Aoki, the attention to detail and sourcing is unparalleled.

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At this minimalist eight-seat counter, chef Nozomi Mori has perfected the art of sushi omakase, combining it with exceptional seafood sourced directly from Japan and seasonal ingredients procured from the local farmer’s market.

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Female sushi chefs are rare both in Japan and the U.S., so when chef Niki Nakayama opened her namesake restaurant in Palms in 2008, the L.A. dining world quickly took note. After having worked for both sushi legend Morihiro Onodera and at a Japanese ryokan, Nakayama was inspired to open a restaurant with a seasonal kaiseki approach, leaning into local ingredients. n/naka is known for its artistic 13-course kaiseki which continues to garner widespread acclaim.

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Hidden in the back of a Beverly Hills outpost of Sugarfish, this sushi bar is entirely its own, serving up an incredible omakase that centers on seafood that’s primarily sourced from local waters.

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L.A.’s South Bay is a treasure trove of Japanese cuisine, and Sushi Inaba is a particular standout thanks to the skill and mastery of chef Yasuhiro Hirano, who manages to seamlessly make magic out of seafood. The sushi is, of course, excellent, but don’t sleep on the soba with uni sauce and the “udon” made with baby eels.

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This is a call back to the history of edomae techniques and its utilization, under the skill of chef Yoshiyuki Inoue, right in the heart of the city’s historic Little Tokyo district.

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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.

Once upon a time, Angelenos chased Anna Sonenshein and Niki Vahle’s coveted fried fish sandwich pop-up across the city like it was a rare celestial event, but with their second permanent outpost—this time, in Melrose Hill — the duo proves Little Fish is not only here to stay, but that it has more to offer than just a really good lunch. Locally sourced seafood is served in a stylish bistro, where warm wood glows in the daytime and marble tabletops shine at night.

In addition to receiving a Bib Gourmand, Sonenshein and Vahle were also named Michelin’s Young Chefs of the Year, too.

Chef Luis Perez oversees this lively Mexican gastropub where flour tortillas are made in house by hand, and quekas are made with hand-pressed masa dough. The menu draws on deep traditions of Mexican cuisine and it’s truly something else.

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.

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.

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.

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.