These ten rooms read as a chronicle of downtown Los Angeles told through architecture. Philippe The Original has stood since 1908, keeping sawdust on the floor and walls papered with historic front pages — a working museum of the old city on the edge of Chinatown. République occupies a 1929 landmark raised for Charlie Chaplin, under brick arches that once sheltered Campanile; Eggslut works a stainless counter inside the century-old Grand Central Market; Bestia lit a former Arts District warehouse with chandeliers made from old rendering equipment.
The second axis is authorship. French immigrant Philippe Mathieu opened the deli in 1908; his family has run it since the 1920s. Alvin Cailan moved Eggslut from a food truck into the market in 2013, as the hall revived. Walter and Margarita Manzke share République, where her pastry work took a James Beard Award in 2023. Stephanie Izard brought Girl & the Goat Los Angeles to the Arts District in 2021, and Gilberto Cetina built Holbox steps from his father’s stall in the same mercado. Choose by the story you want to sit inside.
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Philippe The Original -
People's favorite:
JOEY DTLA
Opening hours
Open late: Philippe The Original, Perch, JOEY DTLA, Bestia, Girl & the Goat Los Angeles, Holbox, 71Above.
Open early, from 8am or sooner: Philippe The Original, Perch, République, Eggslut.
Check the hours before you set out — they shift on holidays and out of season.
Full ranking
1. Philippe The Original · ⭐ 9.3
(12180 reviews)
+9 photos
1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
Cuisine: American
A 4.6 over 12,000+ reviews — a must-visit for the legendary sandwich. The home of the French Dip, a historic room and tradition.
«Honestly, it was such a lovely place. Old-fashioned and very simple. It's one of those reg…»
2. Perch · ⭐ 8.9
(7596 reviews)
+9 photos
448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
Cuisine: French
A 4.4 and a panorama — a must-visit for cocktails and a view. A rooftop, a French bistro and live music.
«This is a wonderful spot! It's in a beautiful old building with original elevators. It's o…»
3. République · ⭐ 9.1
(7227 reviews)
+9 photos
624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
Cuisine: French
A 4.5 and a strong reputation — a must-visit for pastry by day and dinner by night. A bakery, French cuisine and a historic building.
«Came back to this place three times for breakfast!
Tasty and cosy! A big selection of brea…»
4. JOEY DTLA · ⭐ 9.7
(5235 reviews)
+9 photos
700 W 7th St Ste S430, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States
Cuisine: International
A 4.8 and signature consistency — a reliable pick in downtown LA. A global menu, a patio and a strong bar.
«Last Friday, when we were in Los Angeles for my husband's birthday, we came here after won…»
5. Eggslut · ⭐ 8.9
(4696 reviews)
+9 photos
317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
A 4.4 and cult status — a must-try for a signature breakfast. Signature egg sandwiches and Grand Central Market.
«Wow, creamy and soft, almost better than a beef burger. This was my first time at Eggslut,…»
6. Bestia · ⭐ 9.1
(4044 reviews)
+9 photos
2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021, United States
Cuisine: Italian
A 4.5 and one of LA's most coveted tables — modern Italian at its best. House pasta, charcuterie and an industrial space.
«We really loved this place. We enjoyed every bite, and I memorised everything so I could r…»
7. Girl & the Goat Los Angeles · ⭐ 9.7
(3771 reviews)
+9 photos
555-3 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
Cuisine: American
A 4.8 and a star name — one of LA's top gastro addresses. Shared plates, goat dishes and an open kitchen.
«This has been on my to-do list for years. Finally we got the chance to do it. Very easy to…»
8. Maccheroni Republic · ⭐ 9.3
(3102 reviews)
+9 photos
332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
Cuisine: Italian
A 4.6 and a cosy patio — a must-visit for pasta downtown. House pasta, Southern Italy and a patio.
«A lively Italian spot in the Delaware Town area. There's validated parking in the back. Th…»
9. Holbox · ⭐ 9.7
(2804 reviews)
+9 photos
3655 S Grand Ave c9, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States
Cuisine: Mexican
A 4.8 and Michelin recognition — a must-try for authentic Mexican ceviche. Yucatecan cuisine, seafood and a market format.
«An incredible meal, definitely a repeat! Everything was wonderful, but I have to say the h…»
10. 71Above · ⭐ 9.1
(2798 reviews)
+9 photos
633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States
Cuisine: American
A 4.5 and a 71st-floor panorama — a must-visit for the views and food. The city's highest restaurant, a view and fine cuisine.
«A wonderful restaurant on top of the Bank of America building in downtown Los Angeles. It'…»
At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippe The Original | ⭐ 9.3 | 12 180 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | Perch | ⭐ 8.9 | 7 596 | — |
| 3 | République | ⭐ 9.1 | 7 227 | — |
| 4 | JOEY DTLA | ⭐ 9.7 | 5 235 | People's favorite |
| 5 | Eggslut | ⭐ 8.9 | 4 696 | — |
| 6 | Bestia | ⭐ 9.1 | 4 044 | — |
| 7 | Girl & the Goat Los Angeles | ⭐ 9.7 | 3 771 | — |
| 8 | Maccheroni Republic | ⭐ 9.3 | 3 102 | — |
| 9 | Holbox | ⭐ 9.7 | 2 804 | — |
| 10 | 71Above | ⭐ 9.1 | 2 798 | — |
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? Philippe The Original — score 9.3/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.3/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.
Which place has the most reviews? Philippe The Original — 12180 visitor reviews.
For a large table that agrees on nothing, JOEY DTLA and Girl & the Goat Los Angeles have the space — a glossy hall opening onto a heated year-round patio under the towers, and a light-flooded Arts District room around an open hearth. For a program rather than a plate, Perch keeps live performers most evenings atop the historic Pershing Square Building and takes guests until late, while 71Above times its seatings to the sunset like a theater ticket. The calmest terrace is Maccheroni Republic’s hedged courtyard with string bulbs.
The borders are worth naming. This is downtown — the historic core, the Arts District, the towers — with only République in Miracle Mile and Holbox by Exposition Park outside it. The kitchens lean European: two French, two Italian, American classics and one Mexican seafood counter, while no Japanese, Korean, Chinese or Thai room made the ten. Nothing here is pitched at children, and Perch goes adults-only late on weekend nights.
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