Los Angeles - Mid City West - All Types

7910 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048
323-424-4767

Faux Pas Bistro

This neighborhood bistro offers California-inspired French food, like pizzettes with parmesan and arugula, chicken cordon bleu, quiche, and trout almondine. Mimosas are poured freely, and there's a... read more

8432 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048
323-782-1778

Gusto

This cozy, 35-seat restaurant is the perfect replacement for the defunct Allora Cucina Italiana, and although the cuisine hails from the same region, chef Vic Casanova (formerly of Four Seasons) pr... read more

8048 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048
323-944-0503

Luigi Osteria

Taking over Burger Kitchen is this elegant Italian joint with its dim lighting, leather booths, and communal center table. The plates are just as classy -- think lobster ravioli in lemon sauce an... read more

8126 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90046
323-782-8882

Essensuals London

Los Angeles' Anglophilia seems unstoppable, and why not? No one does an outré coiff quite like the Brits. Stylist Laini Reeves' London salon has a home on Melrose, ensuring that the continue... read more

8075 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048
323-930-9490

Olio Pizzeria

Pizza is the focus here, and the dough is the hyper-focus. Fermented for a few days, then thrown in the 800-degree oven for three minutes. Topped with things like arugula and sausage. Eaten at just... read more

8050 W 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048
323-653-8877

Robata Jinya

A robata is a Japanese charcoal grill, and this tidy eatery on Third Street makes makes ample use of theirs. In addition to sizzling skewers of meat and veggies, Jinya serves sushi, sashimi, and al... read more

7554 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
323-512-5278

Vintage Enoteca

Very neighborhoody spot with light breakfasts and lunches. Main event comes in the evening when the bottles are uncorked. Or order by the glass. Either way, pair with small bites: crostini, panini,... read more

1356 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles 90019
323-954-7477

Pizza.Pasta.Salads.

This very basic place is no-frills. You want pizza? You got it. Nothing fancy (well, artichokes, but this is California), but freshly made, even the sauces. Pizzas are thin crust, as a rule. Decor ... read more

8570 W. Third St., Los Angeles 90048
310-385-0445

Nonna's Empanadas

Empanadas are savory little turnovers. Filled with any number of ingredients, usually of the delicious variety. And tostinos are toasted white bread sandwiches, sometimes with slightly exotic ingre... read more

801 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90046

Commissary

It's just a simple spot around Fairfax and Melrose, which means it could be perfect for a little breaky after a heavy round of shopping. Decor is simple (white accented with copper), and all the fo... read more

339 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90036
323-951-0039

Chameau Deli Bar

Transformation is complete: from casbah to modern eclectic, with red and green chairs and chalkboard menus. Said menus are now simplified: sandwiches (regular, wrapped or grilled), salads, plates o... read more

8516 W. Third St., Los Angeles 90048
310-652-7772

Crepe Republic

An order-at-the-counter joint, with reasonable prices and goofy dish names, like 'Ham It Up', 'Sunny Life' and 'Snow White'. Noone still thinks crepes are fancy, right? Besides build-your-own, brea... read more

8334 W. Third St., Los Angeles 90048
323-655-5955

Goal

This stretch of Third Street (the only Third Street that matters) is very boutiquey and extremely brunchy. But hey, why not mix it up a bit? Here's a bar with 13 flat screen TVs, the better to watc... read more

8250 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 90048
323-951-9911

Plancha

Not upscale Mexican, just street food-variety deliciousness. Perhaps a bit hard to understand in the land of taco trucks, but looks like Plancha understands (if the menu is any indication). Taquito... read more

8300 Third St., Los Angeles 90048
310-280-0474

D.L. Rhein

All kinds of fancy little trinkets and Hollywood Regency-esque pieces. Good gift shop for the woman (or whoever) who has everything. Caviar serving sets, crystalware, stationery sets...or if you wa... read more

5730 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90004

Osteria Mamma

Mom cooks, son runs the show. Previously at Osteria La Buca down the street, this team found that the goals of the ownership differed from their own, so they moved on. Problem solvers! Expect very ... read more

431 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90036

Conart

A little bit of everything at this Fairfax store, as long as graffiti culture is your everything. Not that these are a bunch of punk-ass teenagers. This is about art! Not tagging! The store sells p... read more

408 La Cienega, Los Angeles 90048
323-203-1793

Chili Addiction

Everything comfort food is coming up fancy: now it's chili's turn. Come to this low-key space for prime rib chili, hominy chorizo vegan chili, cheddar-infused steak and bacon chili...the owner clai... read more

7403 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90036
323-933-3708

Revival Vintage

One woman's fashion sense creates the collection at this vintage store: good thing she's got good taste. Nearly an institution in Sherman Oaks, but this shopping-friendly L.A. neighborhood is an ev... read more

6703 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90038

Hatfield's

Hatfield's is a favorite for its fresh, local ingredients whipped up into rich—but not too heavy— dishes and heavenly desserts. The chef/owners have 86ed the old location in favor of on... read more