Award-winning

Providence

5.0

4150 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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Two Michelin Stars; Michelin Green Star; James Beard 2019 Best Chef: West-Michael Cimarusti; World's 50 Best Restaurants-Discovery Series; 2013-2017 Best Restaurant, LA Times; AAA 5-Diamond Award

Corkage is $100 per bottle for the first two 750 ml bottles, $150 for the third, with a three bottle maximum per table.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–9:15 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(323) 460-4170
Website
http://www.providencela.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Michael Cimarusti
Catering
We offer a wide range of catering services from a raw bar with freshly-shucked oysters and caviar to a full service multi-course over-the-top dinner with wine pairings. We work closely with you to develop a custom menu for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
The approachable elegance of Providence’s dining rooms echoes the cuisine: polished, sophisticated, and reflective of nature. Our event coordinator and our culinary team work closely with you to develop customized menus and complementary wine pairings for any occasion.
Private party contact
Alyssa Shepherd: (323) 460-4170

Location
5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
On the corner of Melrose and Cole
Parking details
Valet parking available at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Cole Avenue.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

La Vigilia Celebration
$325.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 23, 2023 only
18th Annual La Vigilia-Feast of the Seven Fishes on Saturday, December 23rd. Providence has celebrated this Italian-American tradition of serving a multi-course seafood menu since opening in 2005. Subsequently, we have welcomed many of the same families every year to enjoy a night of festive reverie. Our reservations are limited and this event sells out quickly. Please join us for a night of conviviality and good cheer! *** Please note that due to the nature of our La Vigilia menu, we are unable to accommodate any menu changes or substitutions. Corkage will be graciously declined this evening *** **We are unable to offer refunds for any cancellations made after Saturday, December 16th** We thank you for joining us at Providence
New Year's Eve Celebration
$450.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Bid adieu to 2023 and usher in the new year with a sumptuous dinner at Providence! Our New Year's Eve menu features luxury ingredients in a multi-course affair you won't soon forget! Please join us for a night of festive fun. *** Please note that due to the nature of our New Year's Eve menu, we are unable to accommodate any menu changes or substitutions. Corkage will be graciously declined this evening *** ***We are unable to offer refunds for any cancellations made after Sunday, December 24th*** We thank you for joining us at Providence

Popular dishes

What 4,150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Best Overall
Los Angeles
Best Food
Los Angeles
Best Service
Los Angeles
Best Ambiance
Los Angeles
Seafood
Hollywood
Best Overall
Hollywood
Best Food
Hollywood
Best Service
Hollywood
Best Ambiance
Hollywood
Best Value
Hollywood
Innovative
Hollywood
Great for fine wines
Hollywood
Romantic
Hollywood
Good for special occasions

4,150 Reviews

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SanfordB
Los Angeles
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined today
overall4food5service3ambience5
Has always been one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. The restaurant has just become a bit snobby since it reopened. They need to lighten up a little bit like the restaurants Alinea, Momofuku Ko, and Noma where it’s a fine dining and a chef tasting menu, but they still keep it a bit user friendly and more friendly.
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TheresaD
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My second experience at Providence was exceptional! We started with beautiful cocktails at the bar before starting our dining experience. We added a few supplemental seasonal items to the dinner menu (hello truffle season!) + added the premium wine pairings. The pace of service was excellent, and the entire team worked together seamlessly to create a smooth & professional but thoughtfully engaging atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed each bite & course- the presentations were beautiful, the seasoning was balanced & the artful combinations showcased the superb quality of the ingredients. The premium wine pairings were thoughtfully put together, & our somm had a fun & engaging personality. The whole team was top notch, & made our birthday celebration truly special. They sent us home with delicious granola & personalized menus. Providence sets the bar for fine dining in LA
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KristanB
Los Angeles
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a perfect evening. Thank you, Kim and the entire team.
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Ariel
Portland
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience. Every dish was delicious and beautifully plated. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, making our evening one to remember. I personally think the magic is in the fact that you could dine at Providence for a date night or a special occasion and both would be equally spectacular. Thank you to the Providence team for a lovely time. Can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beat dinner ever!!!! Worth the cost, swordfish without a doubt was sublime. The duck was very good but the tastes little bit invasive with the other dishes. This restaurant the best of the best.
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TerryK
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience, wonderful foods, services, I think if located in a better area than likely a three stars restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is very delicious food.🥰 Me and my boyfriend love this place.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of the best meals I've ever had. Service was incredible and the flavors were perfect.
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DavidB
Dallas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional Dining experience at Providence . The food was matched by the wonderful service . The whole evening was a truly epic event .
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!! Truly the best !!! Everything was good. Drinks appetizer, main course and dessert.
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TomW
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely sublime. The food was spectacular. The service was beyond. An unforgettable experience.
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NakoT
Brisbane
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
As a fine dining restaurant, it is perfect. Everything is in very professional. But as a sea food restaurant with two Michelin stars, I am not satisfied with the balance and creativity, which means that it is not memorable enough. The starter is better than the main course. Desserts stand out, but the worst is still the main course and the extra order when they compare with the other dishes. sauce is very good, but a very ordinary flavor combination. Many thanks to the team for taking care of me. Maybe it just set over expect but It's subjective.
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JBofLA
Los Angeles
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A true fine dining venue, hard to find outside Europe. The building has been remodeled so that there are no longer areas of less desirable seating. Service is of the highest level with a team of servers for you, each of whom knows exactly what your preferences are and where you are in your meal, they are personable and engaged in providing you with a more than satisfying experience. Cocktails, wine and most of all food service and quality were exceptional. High level of creativity and most important success - that is - the food reflects not only a good creative idea but it also tastes good. I wish it were not so expensive, but that is the way of the world. Providence has risen above its previous high standards.
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OpenTable Diner
Guadalajara
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The experience is not the value of 2 michelin stars, the food is ok and the staff are not compromised to the customer experience.
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KasiaB
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oh! This restaurant is officially my most favorite in Los Angeles! I went there to celebrate mine and my husband’s birthday, and this was such a great experience, starting from food being absolutely outstanding, through a very low level of noise, which is hard to find in this city, and ending on very professional, extremely kind, intelligent and knowledgeable service! It was not only food…. We had so much fun talking with the staff!!! And the interior….. We need to come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely outstanding in every way. Should be a Michelin three star
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most incredible dining experiences I’ve ever had. Everything we tasted was outstanding. The service was truly the best I’ve experienced. This was a special occasion and certainly worth splurging for this level of quality.
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DinnerDinner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic culinary experience for special occasions. Def recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most memorable and meaningful meals of my life! Their vision is clear throughout the entire meal. Attention to detail executed to the highest level. Major splurge but will leave life-long-lasting memories. Thank you chef!
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Story
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was truly unparalleled. Definitely worth it!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing close knit staff. Incredible food that stands on its own. Wasnt too experimental and weird.
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ChrisT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining as a party of 1, I was made to feel instantly welcome and absorbed when sitting at the bar, with the exceptionally attentive crew rotating around delivering drinks and courses seamlessly. The food was oustanding, excellently balanced, with the wine pairings superbly curated. My favourite course was the first, a wonderful potato dish with Caviar that had such excellent depth of potato flavour, along with the salinity from the caviar, all paired wonderfully with a velvety Californian sparkling wine. A close second would easily be the Fresh white truffle over Pasta from an absolute behemouth of a truffle.
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FOODLIKINGPERSON
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in the city bar none. Absolutely.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing experience. Every time. Worth every dollar.
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AndyS
Orange County
538 reviews
vip
5.0
538 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Providence was the perfect place to celebrate a co-worker's birthday! The meal was exquisite, starting with the highest quality ingredients brought to their full potential by the talented kitchen team. The interwoven flavors and textures of each dish, along with a few surprises demonstrated why Providence is the best restaurant in Los Angeles and a world class dining destination. The well curated beverage list offered compelling pairings to satisfy any palate. Cuisine, service, and hospitality were exceptional, and the team made the birthday celebration one to remember.
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RainierB
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the 2nd time I have eaten here, and I would have to say, this is till my favorite restaurant. I have eaten at other Michelin star restaurants that have more rigmarole, but the food here Is much better for me.
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RobertL
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my second time I have been in this restaurant and I truly believe this is one of the best restaurant in Los Angeles. All the foods are very good and the services are wonderful. Super recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Loved the Chef’s table and ambience. Service was exceptional.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quite simply a beautiful experience . The food was out of this world! The staff were knowledgeable, attentive and overall extremely friendly!! The best I’ve been to
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Tricia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional culinary experience! Compliments to the chefs, 10/10 👏
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every food that they served was amazing. Not a single food is bad. The server and everyone is so friendly and attentive. Best restaurant in LA
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JohnR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A complete attention to food and service. Simply a wonderful dining experience worthy of their Michelin and much more!
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StevenW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING food! Attentive service. Knowledgeable staff.
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TravisG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best of the best. Exceptional service, exceptional experience.
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JonathanP
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb cuisine and service; as always. Interesting flavor combinations; inventive drinks and magnificent presentation , with attentive but not overbearing service. Everything you want a restaurant and evening out with good friends to be.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Los Angeles! Well deserved 2 Michelin stars!
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SharonS
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for our 25th anniversary. I had not been in at least 15 years since an agency took me there. My husband has been wanting to go for years. I made a res about 2 months in advance, noting that I'm a vegetarian and my hubs is a pescatarian. They accommodated both of us with custom menus saying Happy 25th Anniversary on top of it and they presented the menus in a clear plastic sleeve as a nice keepsake. Service is impeccable. The ambiance is chill and quiet. It is SO NICE to be in a restaurant without all of the loud voices of people talking and laughing. Everything was perfect - the cocktails, the amuse-bouche, the wine, the bread (the bread was to die for), every course (beautiful presentation and of course the taste is out of this world), the desserts and bonus dessert, which we took home because I could not eat another bite. Can't wait to go back for the next special occasion and certainly don't want to wait 15 years or more to go again.
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Noemi
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and delicious food. Cocktails were tasty and strong.
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ButchS
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time at Providence and as the last time, it did not disappoint. Food/service/wine/ambiance was all top notch. Can't wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food was spectacular, as was the service.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Providence is rated 5 stars by 4150 OpenTable diners.

Providence does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
Cross street
On the corner of Melrose and Cole
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–9:15 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Californian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Cole Avenue.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
Executive chef
Michael Cimarusti
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.providencela.com/
Phone number
(323) 460-4170
Catering
We offer a wide range of catering services from a raw bar with freshly-shucked oysters and caviar to a full service multi-course over-the-top dinner with wine pairings. We work closely with you to develop a custom menu for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
The approachable elegance of Providence’s dining rooms echoes the cuisine: polished, sophisticated, and reflective of nature. Our event coordinator and our culinary team work closely with you to develop customized menus and complementary wine pairings for any occasion.
Private party contact
Alyssa Shepherd: (323) 460-4170

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Providence

Make a reservation

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Experiences

La Vigilia Celebration

New Year's Eve Celebration

Popular dishes

Black Truffle Brie

Uni Egg

Tai Sashimi

Menu

What 4,150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Providence restaurant rated?

Does Providence offer gift cards?

Is Providence currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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