Best Modern European Restaurants in Atwater Village

Recently opened in Downtown LA, this place is going to become one of the most popular culinary sports. We were group of nine (adults and kids) and the whole dinning experience was fantastic. The ambiance is amazing, service great, the food very high quality, carefully selected for everybody’s taste. Anything from traditional pizza l, truffle pasta to steak Fiorentina was perfect. The wine selection is great and very reasonably priced. Unlike many places in LA, the parking is as convenient as it can be, LA Library underground parking with the elevator straight to the restaurant.

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Each dish was savory and creatively and artfully displayed. We were puzzled by one dish: the obsidian mirror. We discovered that the "food" was the thin layer of black smoked mussel and plum resting on top of the black round container. We used a large mussel shell as our spoon, which was different. Our favorites: seasonal paradox (full of flowers with peas and kiwi), oat porridge bread, sea urchin (a supplemental with a splash of Pedro Ximénez 1931 sherry - such a unique combination for dessert!), and layers, the last dessert of the evening. Service was excellent. Vespertine ranks high among the Michelin starred restaurants we've enjoyed throughout the years.

Very good afternoon tea without breaking the bank. It was a good time as well, as my friend and I didn't have to encounter loud and large group parties that day. Thank you for a good afternoon tea experience.

What a surprising gourmet experience. Who knew this nondescript restaurant in the basement downstairs could hold such a delicious array of food. The chef has to be applauded 👏🏼. The only caveat-no decaf coffee to go with the delicious brunch and dessert!

The limonade was really overpriced 15$ so it was a surprise for us especially when you took 2 of them… more than an appetizer