More of Los Angeles's Standout Tables

This old-school nightspot offers Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, piano music & karaoke.

Warm, rustic cafe fixing up tacos, queso, and Texas-inspired chow for breakfast and lunch.

Unpretentious spot for thin-crust pizzas, pasta dishes & 10-inch sandwiches in a strip-mall locale.

Bare-bones kitchen dishing up a varied menu of classic Thai dishes for dine-in or takeaway.

Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.

Snug, unadorned counter-serve spot selling noodle soups, bento boxes & other Japanese quick eats.

Waiters serenade patrons while serving old-fashioned Italian dishes at this throwback landmark.

Sushi & Cal-Asian fare served amid gardens & a koi pond in the Hollywood Hills overlooking the city.

This cozy bistro creates vegetarian & vegan interpretations of classic Thai curries & spring rolls.

Meaty, upscale Italian fare from a trio of star chefs in a Tuscan atmosphere with worn-wood tables.

Traditional Japanese eatery serving sushi & other specialties in a relaxed & intimate setting.

Steaks & wood-grilled fish are served in an airy upscale dining room with a bar & marina views.

Global small plates & craft cocktails served in a cozy spot with a curved brick ceiling.

Mexican & Latin American specialties, including Salvadoran pupusas, served in a strip-mall setting.

A range of spiced-to-order Thai classics in an unassuming setting with free delivery & WiFi.

Informal restaurant offering traditional Indian cuisine & vegetarian options in a cozy setting.

Service options: Onsite services, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.

Family-run outpost for homestyle Mexican meals in basic digs. Take-out & delivery available.

The menu's scrawled on the chalkboard walls of this cozy, stylish wine bar serving Italian tapas.

Relaxed joint known for its New York-style thin-crust pies & slices, with late hours on weekends.

Upmarket American cuisine with a librarylike foyer, a hopping bar & a romantic patio dining area.

Basic eatery providing classic Thai staples & other Asian favorites to dine-in or take-out.

Pit stop for Filipino-inspired BBQ paired with craft beers in a simple, red-walled setting.

Veteran 1950s diner with a menu of classic American eats & Mexican fare, plus outdoor seats.

Family-run pizzeria serving hearty Italian fare in a quaint dining room devoted to Frank Sinatra.