The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Los Angeles | East Hollywood

1. • Bridgetown Roti 75

   • Energetic Caribbean-American Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Emerging Chef, Rashida Holmes | Nominee

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

   3. Esquire
      Pop-Up of the Year 2021

   
   

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   • 858 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
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2. • Budonoki 73

   • Raucous Japanese Neighborhood Izakaya
   
   

   1. Eater
      Best New Restaurants in America, 2024

   2. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

   3. Eater Los Angeles
      The Best Soft Serve in Los Angeles

   
   

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   • 654 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
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3. • Saffy's 48

   • Whimsical Middle Eastern Comfort Food Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2022 | #8

   
   

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   • 4845 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
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4. • Bar Etoile 45

   • Seasonal French-Inspired Bistro
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

   
   

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   • 632 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Found Oyster 43

   • Minimal New England Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

   
   

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   • 4880 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
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6. • Ondo Coffee 31

   • Funky Coffee Shop
   
   

   1. Sprudgie Awards
      Best New Cafe | Finalist

   
   

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   • 710 N Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
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7. • Voodoo Vin 26

   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

   
   

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   • 713 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central

8. • Real Charmer 25

   • Pirate-y Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   
   

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   • 864 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
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9. • Kismet 25

   • Thoughtful Middle Eastern/Californian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   
   

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   • 4648 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Courage Bagels 23

    • Crispy Monteal-Inspired Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

    
    

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    • 777 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram