Whether seated in the lively dining room or the more tranquil patio, it doesn’t get any more glamorous than Ardor. On par with the aesthetics is chef John Fraser’s vegetable-forward cooking. Must-order dishes include the delectable milk bread, tagliatelle with crab, and the “pizza” for dessert.

Come into the original Night + Market for some superb Thai cooking. Chef Kris Yenbamroong’s menu includes Thai classics and lesser-known regional specialties. The pork toro is a must-order, along with the khao soi and crispy rice salad. Additional locations of Night + Market include Venice, Silver Lake, and the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.

This longstanding red sauce joint is as old-school as it gets. Although the restaurant’s conspicuous preference to seat regulars and celebrities over nobodies can make snagging a table difficult even with a reservation, the chicken parm and a strong martinis are worth the hassle.

Naples-born pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi continues Pizzana’s winning formula on a mostly retail stretch of Robertson. He uses organic, stone-ground Italian flour and a 48-hour fermentation process to produce traditional Neapolitan pies. The cacio e pepe and neo margherita are sure bets, while the lunchtime sandwiches are also fantastic.

With a hundred years of heritage and caviar production, Petrossian seems like an indulgent splurge. Though purchasing the outlandishly expensive caviar is a flex most people can’t afford on a regular basis, dining at the brand’s West Hollywood restaurant is comparatively attainable. The food is certainly pricey, but expect polished French-inflected daytime fare like a nicoise salad and croque monsieur.

E.P. restaurant serves American cuisine with a nod to European sensibilities and California seasonality. Chef Nick Russo’s dinnertime menu is meant to be shared — start with fresh oysters and “caviar seaweed snacks” before settling into gnocchi with lobster and the pork chop schnitzel.

Keep Sushi Ginza Onodera in mind for a celebratory splurge because the omakase experience at this two Michelin-starred sushi temple goes for $400. Those who can get pass the sticker shock will be rewarded with a dazzling array of oceanic pleasures.

Raphael Francois brings French continental-inspired cuisine to Sunset Boulevard. Every table starts with an order of the house-made charcuterie — pâtés, terrines, rillettes, and saucisse — followed by larger plates of wood-fired meats and fish.

A whole new generation of aspirational Angelenos are rediscovering Sunset Tower’s energetic pull. Part see-and-be-seen destination, part Hollywood schmooze fest, part laid-back hotel bar, this is the spot to show off on a date or to cheers the latest work accomplishment. Just don’t be surprised if a few well-heeled celebrities are seated nearby.

Providence chef Michael Cimarusti serves classic New England-style dishes, pristine oysters, and a mean blondie sundae for dessert at Connie & Ted’s, which remains one of the top seafood restaurants in Los Angeles. The patio is an especially good place for people watching.

For terrific Oaxacan food and one of the widest selections of mezcal in the country, it doesn’t get any better than Madre’s. Order the tlayudas, moles, and memelas and something strong to wash it all down.

Jones has one of the coolest interiors in all of LA, thanks to a rock-and-roll sensibility and plush leather banquettes that gives it an old-school Italian restaurant vibe. The spaghetti and meatballs are a fantastic, while the apple pie served hot in a bubbling pool of caramel is downright legendary.