Everything about our experience was amazing. From the food to our server, Jonathan, it was a fantastic night. Glad we picked Providence to celebrate our five year anniversary. Would highly recommend them for any special occasion.
Jill H.
Wow! My son and I ate here for a very special dinner. The ambiance was cozy & finely understated, dimly lit along the neckline of diners to create elegant, artful hyyge -- top to bottom. Our waiter was a poised, warm, & knowledgeable gentleman, educating us and engaging generously with my son -- his commentary and conjecture with easeful comfort and charm. Each member of the staff we got to talk to was equally thoughtful and welcoming, making the meal all the more precious because of these extremely heart-felt connections. The food was artful & delicious, obvi. Overall exquisite. Thank you, Team Providence!!!!!
Magda Kernie
Delicious, Beautiful and Welcoming!!Seriously. I've never been to a fancy place like this, and I think it's like 250 a person. As someone who is frugal, this places is well worth the money.This experience was like no other. I'd never had caviar, scallops, duck, wagyu. Everything was delicious. And very fillings. Like I was very full 75% of the way in. And could have stopped but the courses kept coming.And it was all bomb. Not all of the dishes will knock your socks off, but many will, And you won't leave hungry.And the service...nailed it. Kind and welcoming people. Educated us on every dish, and treated me, the host of the dinner, extremely well. They treated everyone well, but especially me, which was awesome.This experience could not have gone better. Thank you Sarah and Team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Betsy L.
This place has been on my radar for since I was in college. That was 8 years ago! Finally got to try this place, and this place did not disappoint. Every dish was made with detail to the taste, texture, and combination of different flavors and fresh ingredients. I love the fresh herbs & veggies they use for the dishes. It's a very LA-esque thing to have a rooftop garden. Service was also great. For the price point, you receive immaculate service. This is a cherry on top. Lastly, parking is valet but they do a lovely job of making sure your car is ready when you're leaving. I look forward to the next time I come here! I would recommend booking at least 3 weeks in advance as we got one one of the later spots (9:15pm), but they did let us sit earlier since we arrived around 8:45pm.
Lionel Gusti
The best fine dining in LA, been here several times since the early years, have plenty of good memories for this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Providence Tasting Menu
The food was exceptional however, service was sub par. We were celebrating a very special occasion so some special treatment would have been nice for choosing this restaurant to celebrate my engagement (which happened hours before our reservation). The restaurant was made aware in advance, however our table was in a okay location, which we requested to be moved. But it felt as though I had to be grateful of their service rather than them being grateful for my patronage.
Brian H.
They don't serve normal food or drinks, they only serve heaven on plates and in glasses. I have no idea what the name of my drink was but I never had anything like it. UH-MAZING. That was before I ate a bite. Doesn't matter what you get, because my party got half the menu and we tasted. Everything was fit for an emperor. UH-MAZING. Most of us didn't even realize food could taste this way. Never had anything like it but I very much hope to again. Didn't know service could be that kind of good. Absurdly expensive, yes, but worth twice the price. If you can afford it, you most definitely should eat here or drink here or just walk in the front door for a smell. UH-MAZING.
Joyce Y.
My birthday dinner at Providence in Los Angeles was an absolute delight, and a big part owing to the fantastic service which was incredibly courteous and thoughtful, making us feel truly special. The ambiance was romantic and indulgent, setting the perfect tone for a memorable birthday treat. While the food was delicious, I did find it to be on the salty side. Although considering Providence's seafood specialty, maybe I'm just not used to the brininess that surprised me with some of the dishes. I liked the Asian influence in a lot of the dishes. The wagyu was an absolute standout, melting in my mouth with every bite. I've never had such a thick cut of wagyu and it was such a treat. I'm glad our server talked me into the upgrade! The drinks were delicious and thoughtfully made too, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. One aspect that truly impressed me was the use of in-house grown or made ingredients, adding a unique and thoughtful touch to each dish. And let's not forget about the granola they send you home with - absolutely delicious! Parking is either valet or there's a lot of street parking. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Providence. It was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience in LA.
Alex J.
Perfection is an understatement. Expectations are left at the door because Providence exceeds any idea of an expectation you even think you could have. Excellence is achieved in every single aspect you knew, and every single way you did not even remotely imagine could be possible. I had a solo dinner on Friday and as soon as I entered, the host was incredibly kind and asked my name directly, confirming it was for my reservation. I sat at the bar which, at first, I was a bit hesitant but upon finishing this experience, the bar is an absolutely amazing place to enjoy a Providence dinner. My bartender Kim was a fantastic human and an incredible bartender. Of course the menu is set but I added a few supplemental items like the Uni Egg, Truffle Riosotto, and A5 Wagyu. I also ordered a couple drinks. I'll start with the drinks. The first, Japanese Penicillin, was incredible. Smooth, bold, sharp, refreshing, tart, sour, it was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. One of the other best cocktails I've ever had was my second drink, the Suavecito. An off-menu special for the night, I was confused when it was first served, as, pictured, it's clear. When one of the waitresses first explained that it used coconut milk, guava, etc, I expected it to be sweet and "colorful". But this clear glass of liquid heaven was INSANE. It was so light and smooth while still packing a punch with flavor and the booze. Now for that service. I think I encountered 20 people, between hosts, wait staff, bussers, bartenders, and of course, Chef Michael Ciramusti himself! Chef was waiting for me at the front before leaving and I had the chance to not only thank him endlessly, but chat a bit about some dishes and just the overall experience. He couldn't be more humble, gracious, and talented. Every single member of staff was so genuinely kind. Not the "I'm gunna be nice for a bigger tip" but the "I love working here, I enjoy serving these people, and I am proud to represent this two Michelin star establishment". The food was, simply put, to die for. Every single dish was perfect. The Amuse Bouche alone kicked me off to such a great start that I would've been happy ending it right then and there. But wait - THERE WAS MORE! Uni Egg. Unequivocally Excellent. Uni with mushrooms. Fantastic. One Potato, Two Potato - a classic redefined and revolutionized. Tai Sashimi. Profound. Sourdough Loaf from Tehachapi. Cozy home warmth. Truffle Risotto. Sublime. Wagyu. Bold. Salmon. Heaven sent. Scallop. Simply put? The best scallop I've ever had. Striped Bass. Traditions. All the chocolate was like what you want every Valentine's chocolate to actually be. Those 3-4 plates of chocolate brought Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Hawai'i, right to your mouth. The chocolate tea was MIND BLOWING. You smell hot chocolate. You drink literally "chocolate tea". WHAT. And that citrus fruit dessert was like waking up and dying on an orange grove. Seriously. Anyone who says otherwise about Providence needs a psychiatric evaluation. I'm ready to come back and I'm ready to experience this all over again.
Nobu
I had been here several times with family and we had memorable experiences. Service is excellent. Food is excitingly delicious and never boring. Well come back for next special occasion.
One of the best restaurants I have been in my life. And ohhh have I traveled.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alex
This is hands down the best restaurant in Los Angeles, California, the USA, and possibly the world. Service, food, atmosphere, quality, experience are all beyond exceptional. Perfection is an understatement.
Tommy Nguyen
There’s a big step up when you go from a one Michelin star restaurant to a two Michelin star restaurant. Every single dish is an explosion of flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Marlene Guardado
You absolutely have to dine here! Everything from the food, to the service, to the wine/cocktails and ambiance was absolutely incredible. My significant other doesn’t eat raw fish and I forgot to mention it when booking, but the staff asked at the start of the meal and they were happy to accommodate the preference despite it being last minute. The somm absolutely nailed the pairing the night I was there. My group loved every single pour so much that we asked for a detailed list of the tasting. Overall, everything was fantastic and I quite enjoyed the perfect balance between friendly and professional when it came to the service.Thank you for an incredible night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Providence Tasting Menu
Chiara Gallo
We celebrated our 10years anniversary at Providence LA and we had such a tasteful culinary journey. Everything was phenomenal. From the main dishes and the different side menu such as Maines oysters, chitarra truffle pasta, prawns, Comte truffle. There were the best things we put into our body in 2024 so far. Again everything was excellent and very well wine paired. One of our most desirable restaurant to revisit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salt-Roasted Santa Barbara Spot Prawns, Australian Black Winter Truffles, Wine Pairing, Providence Tasting Menu, Wagyu
Everything about our experience was amazing. From the food to our server, Jonathan, it was a fantastic night. Glad we picked Providence to celebrate our five year anniversary. Would highly recommend them for any special occasion.
Wow! My son and I ate here for a very special dinner. The ambiance was cozy & finely understated, dimly lit along the neckline of diners to create elegant, artful hyyge -- top to bottom. Our waiter was a poised, warm, & knowledgeable gentleman, educating us and engaging generously with my son -- his commentary and conjecture with easeful comfort and charm. Each member of the staff we got to talk to was equally thoughtful and welcoming, making the meal all the more precious because of these extremely heart-felt connections. The food was artful & delicious, obvi. Overall exquisite. Thank you, Team Providence!!!!!
Delicious, Beautiful and Welcoming!!Seriously. I've never been to a fancy place like this, and I think it's like 250 a person. As someone who is frugal, this places is well worth the money.This experience was like no other. I'd never had caviar, scallops, duck, wagyu. Everything was delicious. And very fillings. Like I was very full 75% of the way in. And could have stopped but the courses kept coming.And it was all bomb. Not all of the dishes will knock your socks off, but many will, And you won't leave hungry.And the service...nailed it. Kind and welcoming people. Educated us on every dish, and treated me, the host of the dinner, extremely well. They treated everyone well, but especially me, which was awesome.This experience could not have gone better. Thank you Sarah and Team!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has been on my radar for since I was in college. That was 8 years ago! Finally got to try this place, and this place did not disappoint. Every dish was made with detail to the taste, texture, and combination of different flavors and fresh ingredients. I love the fresh herbs & veggies they use for the dishes. It's a very LA-esque thing to have a rooftop garden. Service was also great. For the price point, you receive immaculate service. This is a cherry on top. Lastly, parking is valet but they do a lovely job of making sure your car is ready when you're leaving. I look forward to the next time I come here! I would recommend booking at least 3 weeks in advance as we got one one of the later spots (9:15pm), but they did let us sit earlier since we arrived around 8:45pm.
The best fine dining in LA, been here several times since the early years, have plenty of good memories for this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Providence Tasting Menu
The food was exceptional however, service was sub par. We were celebrating a very special occasion so some special treatment would have been nice for choosing this restaurant to celebrate my engagement (which happened hours before our reservation). The restaurant was made aware in advance, however our table was in a okay location, which we requested to be moved. But it felt as though I had to be grateful of their service rather than them being grateful for my patronage.
They don't serve normal food or drinks, they only serve heaven on plates and in glasses. I have no idea what the name of my drink was but I never had anything like it. UH-MAZING. That was before I ate a bite. Doesn't matter what you get, because my party got half the menu and we tasted. Everything was fit for an emperor. UH-MAZING. Most of us didn't even realize food could taste this way. Never had anything like it but I very much hope to again. Didn't know service could be that kind of good. Absurdly expensive, yes, but worth twice the price. If you can afford it, you most definitely should eat here or drink here or just walk in the front door for a smell. UH-MAZING.
My birthday dinner at Providence in Los Angeles was an absolute delight, and a big part owing to the fantastic service which was incredibly courteous and thoughtful, making us feel truly special. The ambiance was romantic and indulgent, setting the perfect tone for a memorable birthday treat. While the food was delicious, I did find it to be on the salty side. Although considering Providence's seafood specialty, maybe I'm just not used to the brininess that surprised me with some of the dishes. I liked the Asian influence in a lot of the dishes. The wagyu was an absolute standout, melting in my mouth with every bite. I've never had such a thick cut of wagyu and it was such a treat. I'm glad our server talked me into the upgrade! The drinks were delicious and thoughtfully made too, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. One aspect that truly impressed me was the use of in-house grown or made ingredients, adding a unique and thoughtful touch to each dish. And let's not forget about the granola they send you home with - absolutely delicious! Parking is either valet or there's a lot of street parking. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Providence. It was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience in LA.
Perfection is an understatement. Expectations are left at the door because Providence exceeds any idea of an expectation you even think you could have. Excellence is achieved in every single aspect you knew, and every single way you did not even remotely imagine could be possible. I had a solo dinner on Friday and as soon as I entered, the host was incredibly kind and asked my name directly, confirming it was for my reservation. I sat at the bar which, at first, I was a bit hesitant but upon finishing this experience, the bar is an absolutely amazing place to enjoy a Providence dinner. My bartender Kim was a fantastic human and an incredible bartender. Of course the menu is set but I added a few supplemental items like the Uni Egg, Truffle Riosotto, and A5 Wagyu. I also ordered a couple drinks. I'll start with the drinks. The first, Japanese Penicillin, was incredible. Smooth, bold, sharp, refreshing, tart, sour, it was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. One of the other best cocktails I've ever had was my second drink, the Suavecito. An off-menu special for the night, I was confused when it was first served, as, pictured, it's clear. When one of the waitresses first explained that it used coconut milk, guava, etc, I expected it to be sweet and "colorful". But this clear glass of liquid heaven was INSANE. It was so light and smooth while still packing a punch with flavor and the booze. Now for that service. I think I encountered 20 people, between hosts, wait staff, bussers, bartenders, and of course, Chef Michael Ciramusti himself! Chef was waiting for me at the front before leaving and I had the chance to not only thank him endlessly, but chat a bit about some dishes and just the overall experience. He couldn't be more humble, gracious, and talented. Every single member of staff was so genuinely kind. Not the "I'm gunna be nice for a bigger tip" but the "I love working here, I enjoy serving these people, and I am proud to represent this two Michelin star establishment". The food was, simply put, to die for. Every single dish was perfect. The Amuse Bouche alone kicked me off to such a great start that I would've been happy ending it right then and there. But wait - THERE WAS MORE! Uni Egg. Unequivocally Excellent. Uni with mushrooms. Fantastic. One Potato, Two Potato - a classic redefined and revolutionized. Tai Sashimi. Profound. Sourdough Loaf from Tehachapi. Cozy home warmth. Truffle Risotto. Sublime. Wagyu. Bold. Salmon. Heaven sent. Scallop. Simply put? The best scallop I've ever had. Striped Bass. Traditions. All the chocolate was like what you want every Valentine's chocolate to actually be. Those 3-4 plates of chocolate brought Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Hawai'i, right to your mouth. The chocolate tea was MIND BLOWING. You smell hot chocolate. You drink literally "chocolate tea". WHAT. And that citrus fruit dessert was like waking up and dying on an orange grove. Seriously. Anyone who says otherwise about Providence needs a psychiatric evaluation. I'm ready to come back and I'm ready to experience this all over again.
I had been here several times with family and we had memorable experiences. Service is excellent. Food is excitingly delicious and never boring. Well come back for next special occasion.
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the best restaurants I have been in my life. And ohhh have I traveled.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is hands down the best restaurant in Los Angeles, California, the USA, and possibly the world. Service, food, atmosphere, quality, experience are all beyond exceptional. Perfection is an understatement.
There’s a big step up when you go from a one Michelin star restaurant to a two Michelin star restaurant. Every single dish is an explosion of flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
You absolutely have to dine here! Everything from the food, to the service, to the wine/cocktails and ambiance was absolutely incredible. My significant other doesn’t eat raw fish and I forgot to mention it when booking, but the staff asked at the start of the meal and they were happy to accommodate the preference despite it being last minute. The somm absolutely nailed the pairing the night I was there. My group loved every single pour so much that we asked for a detailed list of the tasting. Overall, everything was fantastic and I quite enjoyed the perfect balance between friendly and professional when it came to the service.Thank you for an incredible night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Providence Tasting Menu
We celebrated our 10years anniversary at Providence LA and we had such a tasteful culinary journey. Everything was phenomenal. From the main dishes and the different side menu such as Maines oysters, chitarra truffle pasta, prawns, Comte truffle. There were the best things we put into our body in 2024 so far. Again everything was excellent and very well wine paired. One of our most desirable restaurant to revisit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salt-Roasted Santa Barbara Spot Prawns, Australian Black Winter Truffles, Wine Pairing, Providence Tasting Menu, Wagyu