5 Fine-Dining Restaurants on LA's Westside

Up for something fancy? Here's our short list of five superb fine-dining establishments on the Westside of Los Angeles:

n/naka

A renowned two-Michelin-starred restaurant, n/naka offers an exquisite modern interpretation of the traditional Japanese kaiseki dining experience. Chef and co-owner Niki Nakayama, was featured on the first season of Netflix's "Chef's Table" in 2015. A 13-course tasting menu celebrates ingredients at their peak, reimagining kaiseki through a California lens. A 2024 interior renovation unveiled a stunning new design with elements like a tobi-ishi walking path, textured washi paper walls, and handcrafted walnut furniture.

Funke

Opened by acclaimed chef Evan Funke in May 2023, Funke is a capacious new three-level restaurant that's famed for its glass-walled pasta lab and star-studded clientele. While the restaurant is pricey, with pasta dishes starting at $35, it delivers on impeccable pasta quality and consistency, showcasing Funke's mastery of traditional techniques and his ability to transport diners to Italy through his food and storytelling.

Nowaza bar

A renowned omakase-style sushi restaurant in Beverly Hills, Nowaza offers an incomparable experience that will change the way you think about sushi. Chef Nozomu Fujita, known for his serious dedication to delivering his omakase in his unique style, crafts a 22-course menu featuring the finest seasonal fish flown in from Japan, creating a truly transportive experience.

Pasjoli

One of the few French restaurants in LA to have earned a coveted Michelin star, Pasjoli elevates traditional bistro fare with innovative dishes that highlight lesser-known aspects of French cuisine, like the foie de poulet à la Strasbourgeoise (chicken liver mousse in brioche) and the canard à la Rouennaise à la presse (whole roasted duck carved tableside). It focuses on utilizing the ingredients available in Southern California through the lens of Parisian cuisine.

Shunji

Shunji is a renowned Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant helmed by legendary sushi chef Shunji Nakao, who has been a key figure in shaping LA's sushi culture since the 1980s. An ever-changing seasonal omakase menu features high-quality fish and dishes that showcase Nakao's mastery of traditional techniques, and his dedication to using the best available ingredients from California and Japan.