List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Los Angeles and Southern California explained

This article contains a complete list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Los Angeles and Southern California. Michelin published restaurant guides for Los Angeles in 2008 and 2009 but suspended the publication in 2010.[1] Publication of the guide would resume in 2019 but now covered all of California in one guide.

2023-2024

Since the 2019 edition of the Michelin Guide, reviews have covered the entire state of California.

Name CuisineCity/
Neighborhood
2023[2] [3] 2024[4]
715 Los Angeles - Arts District
San Diego
Bell'sLos Alamos
CamphorLos Angeles - Arts District
Caruso'sMontecito
Santa Monica
Beverly Hills
GwenAmericanLos Angeles - Hollywood
Hana re JapaneseCosta Mesa
JapaneseLos Angeles - Arts District
HeritageLong Beach
Los Angeles - South Los Angeles
Jeune et JolieCarlsbad
KaliLos Angeles - Hollywood
Los Angeles - Arts District
Knife PleatCosta Mesa - South Coast Metro
ManzkeLos Angeles - WestsideClosed (2024)
Beverly HillsClosed (2024)
MélisseSanta Monica
MeteoraCreativeLos Angeles - Hollywood
JapaneseLos Angeles - Atwater Village
JapaneseLos Angeles - Palms
JapaneseBeverly Hills
AsianLos Angeles - Downtown
Italian
formatting Pasta BarNew AmericanLos Angeles - Encino
Los Angeles - Hollywood
JapaneseLos Angeles - Downtown
R.O Rebel OmakaseJapaneseLaguna Beach
JapaneseLos Angeles - Downtown
Shin SushiJapaneseLos Angeles - Encino
SoichiJapaneseSan Diego
JapaneseWest Hollywood
Sushi I-NABAJapaneseManhattan Beach
Sushi KaneyoshiJapaneseLos Angeles - Little Tokyo
Sushi TadokoroJapaneseSan Diego
Taco MaríaCosta MesaClosed (2023)[5]
JapaneseLos Angeles - Hollywood
ValleMexicanOceanside
VespertineCulver City

2008-2022

The 2019 and 2021-2022 edition of the Michelin Guide covers the entire state of California.[6]

Name City/
Neighborhood
2008[7] 2009[8] No Guide
(2010-2018)
2019No Guide (2020)[9] 2021[10] 2022[11] [12]
715 Los Angeles - Arts District
AddisonSan Diego
Asanebo
BastideWest HollywoodClosed (2011)[13]
Bell'sLos Alamos
Temple City
CamphorLos Angeles - Arts District
CitrinSanta Monica
Beverly Hills
DialogueSanta MonicaClosed (2020)[14]
Gucci Osteria da Massimo BotturaBeverly Hills
Los Angeles - Hollywood
Hana re Costa Mesa
Hatchet HallCulver City
Hatfield'sLos Angeles - HollywoodClosed (2014)[15]
HayatoLos Angeles - Wholesale District
Joe's Restaurant Los Angeles - VeniceClosed (2016)[16]
Jeune et JolieCarlsbad
KaliLos Angeles - Hollywood
KatoLos Angeles - Downtown
Knife PleatCosta Mesa - South Coast Metro
La BotteSanta MonicaClosed (2014)[17]
Dining Room at the Langham Huntington
Le ComptoirLos Angeles - Wilshire Center
Beverly Hills
ManzkeLos Angeles - Westside
Beverly Hills
Santa Monica Temporarily closed[18]
Mori SushiLos Angeles - Sawtelle
MorihiroLos Angeles - Atwater Village
Los Angeles - Palms
Beverly Hills
Orsa & WinstonLos Angeles - Downtown
OrtolanLos AngelesClosed (2011)[19]
Osteria MozzaLos Angeles - Hollywood
PasjoliSanta Monica
formatting Pasta BarLos Angeles - Encino
PatinaLos Angeles - DowntownClosed (2020)[20]
PhenakiteLos Angeles - Hollywood
ProvidenceLos Angeles - Hollywood
Q SushiLos Angeles - Downtown
Rustic CanyonSanta Monica
Calabasas
ShibumiLos Angeles - Downtown
Shin SushiLos Angeles - Encino
ShunjiLos Angeles - Sawtelle
SoichiSan Diego
SomniBeverly HillsClosed (2020)[21]
SonaWest HollywoodClosed (2010)[22]
Beverly Hills
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Montecito Santa Barbara
Sushi Ginza OnoderaWest Hollywood
Sushi I-NABA Manhattan Beach
Sushi KaneyoshiLos Angeles - Little Tokyo
Sushi TadokoroSan Diego
Sushi ZoLos Angeles - Downtown
Taco MariaCosta Mesa
Trattoria Tre VeneziePasadenaClosed (2012)[23]
Los Angeles - HollywoodClosed (2020)[24]
Beverly Hills[25] Closed (2020)
ValentinoSanta MonicaClosed (2018)[26]
VespertineCulver City
Los Angeles - Downtown
Costa Mesa
San Diego - Gaslamp
Santa Monica

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 2023-07-19 . The Full List of California Restaurants That Kept, Earned, or Lost Michelin Stars in 2023 . 2023-07-19 . Bon Appétit . en-US . 2023-07-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719215610/https://www.bonappetit.com/story/california-michelin-guide-restaurants-list-2023 . live .
  3. Web site: 2023-07-19 . Michelin just released its 2023 starred restaurants in California — with a new star in L.A. . 2023-07-19 . Los Angeles Times . en-US . 2023-07-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230719215629/https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2023-07-18/michelin-2023-california-stars-los-angeles-heritage-long-beach . live .
  4. Web site: 2024-08-06 . All the 2024 California Michelin Guide Stars . 2024-08-06 . Michelin Guide . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2023-07-25 . Star-winning Taco María is closing this Saturday. 'It's not the end,' chef says . 2023-08-04 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  6. News: Michelin Guide California 2019 Selection . Michelin Guide . June 4, 2019 . June 5, 2019 . June 4, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190604063851/https://guide.michelin.com/th/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-california-2019-results . live .
  7. News: Balla . Lesley . Breaking: Michelin Stars Are Out . Eater Los Angeles . November 9, 2007 . June 5, 2019 . May 30, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190530032704/https://la.eater.com/2007/11/9/6809859/breaking-michelin-stars-are-out . live .
  8. News: Balla . Lesley . Michelin Results Are Out: No Three Stars, Providence Ups to Two, New One Stars Added . Eater Los Angeles . October 20, 2008 . June 5, 2019 . June 20, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190620010909/https://la.eater.com/2008/10/20/6782795/michelin-results-are-out-no-three-stars-providence-ups-to-two-new-one . live .
  9. Web site: Michelin Reverses Course, Won't Issue California Star Ratings This Year . Eater.com . 13 October 2020 . 22 October 2020 . 19 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201019114339/https://la.eater.com/2020/10/13/21514759/michelin-guide-california-no-ratings-stars-2020 . live .
  10. Web site: Alindahao . Karla . Michelin Announces 2021 Stars For California: A Staggering 22 New One-Star Restaurants Are Added To The List . 2023-01-04 . Forbes . en . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104024736/https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlaalindahao/2021/09/28/michelin-star-restaurants-california-2021/ . live .
  11. Web site: California 1 Star Michelin Restaurants . 2022-12-21 . 2022-12-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221221001814/https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/restaurants/1-star-michelin/3-stars-michelin/2-stars-michelin . live .
  12. Web site: All 25 of L.A.'s Michelin star restaurants, updated for 2022 . 2023-01-04 . Time Out Los Angeles . en-US . 2023-01-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104030751/https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/restaurants/michelin-star-restaurants-los-angeles . live .
  13. News: Scattergood . Amy . Bastide Closes: This Time For Good . LA Weekly . May 24, 2011 . June 5, 2019 . January 4, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180104155915/https://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/bastide-closes-this-time-for-good-2379311 . live .
  14. News: Elliott . Farley . Dave Beran's Tiny, Michelin-Starred Dialogue Closes on November 7 . Eater Los Angeles . December 30, 2020 . December 30, 2020 . October 31, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201031233406/https://la.eater.com/2020/10/25/21532006/dialogue-fine-dining-michelin-covid-19-coronavirus-closing-news-los-angeles-dave-beran . live .
  15. News: Rodell. Besha. Hatfield's to Close at End of Year. LA Weekly. December 4, 2014. June 5, 2019. December 4, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171204174901/http://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/hatfields-to-close-at-end-of-year-5267541. live.
  16. News: Snyder . Garrett . Farewell to Joe's Restaurant, One of Venice's Last Remaining Dining Icons . LA Weekly . February 1, 2016 . June 5, 2019 . January 4, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180104154533/https://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/farewell-to-joes-restaurant-one-of-venices-last-remaining-dining-icons-6547262 . live .
  17. News: Odell . Kat . La Botte in Santa Monica Done, "Next Chapter" To Come . Eater Los Angeles . February 10, 2014 . June 5, 2019 . September 17, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210917220356/https://la.eater.com/2014/2/10/6282615/la-botte-in-santa-monica-done-next-chapter-to-come . live .
  18. Web site: Balla . Lesley . 2021-04-12 . 'It Always Comes Back': Josiah Citrin on the Upcoming Restaurant Boom . 2023-08-04 . Resy Right This Way . en.
  19. News: Scattergood . Amy . Ortolan Closes . LA Weekly . January 12, 2011 . June 5, 2019 . October 15, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181015042149/https://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/updated-ortolan-closes-2383214 . live .
  20. https://la.eater.com/2020/7/30/21348609/patina-closed-downtown-los-angeles-walt-disney-concert-hall-fine-dining-restaurant
  21. Web site: Kang. Matthew. 2020-08-04. José Andrés Restaurants the Bazaar and Somni Will Close Inside SLS Hotel Due to Contract Termination. 2021-02-05. Eater LA. en. 2020-12-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213234148/https://la.eater.com/2020/8/4/21354548/jose-andres-close-bazaar-somni-los-angeles-restaurants. live.
  22. News: Hallock . Betty . David Myers' culinary empire in flux . Los Angeles Times . May 13, 2010 . June 5, 2019 . August 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808172225/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-may-13-la-fo-davidmyers-20100513-story.html . live .
  23. News: Gold . Jonathan . Counter Intelligence: Ración is Basque country . Los Angeles Times . May 25, 2012 . June 5, 2019 . December 2, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171202140422/http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-gold-20120526-story.html . live .
  24. Web site: Trois Mec, Ludo Lefebvre's tasting menu restaurant, has closed permanently. Los Angeles Times. 25 July 2020. 2020-12-30. 2020-12-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213103140/https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2020-07-24/trois-mec-closed-permanently. live.
  25. Web site: Elliott . Farley . 2019-06-03 . Here are all of LA's new Michelin-starred restaurants, from Somni to N/Naka . 2023-07-19 . Eater LA . en . 2022-11-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221125125643/https://la.eater.com/2019/6/3/18651456/michelin-restaurants-los-angeles-orange-county-california-2019 . live .
  26. News: Elliott . Farley . Legendary Italian Restaurant Valentino to Close After 46 Years in Santa Monica . Eater Los Angeles . August 7, 2018 . June 5, 2019 . August 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180826104223/https://la.eater.com/2018/8/7/17660896/valentino-santa-monica-closing-piero-selvaggio-news . live .