Los Angeles

Treat yourself at Los Angeles' 3 favorite spots for fancy tapas

AI Assisted Icon
Published on February 12, 2020
Treat yourself at Los Angeles' 3 favorite spots for fancy tapasPhoto: The Bazaar by José Andrés/Yelp

Need more tapas in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end tapas sources in Los Angeles, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. The Bazaar By José Andrés

Photo: The Bazaar By Jose Andres/Yelp

Topping the list is The Bazaar by José Andrés. Located at 465 La Cienega Blvd. in Beverly Grove, the Spanish spot, which offers tapas and more, is the most popular high-end tapas spot in Los Angeles, boasting four stars out of 3,839 reviews on Yelp. The menu features tortilla de patatas, beef tartare and grilled Spanish octopus.

Yelper Alyssa F., who reviewed The Bazaar by José Andrés on Oct. 5, wrote, "Exceeded expectations in every way... The experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Dishes that sounded typical were presented in unexpected formats, making for a whimsical series of small bites. The menu is enormous, offering a huge selection of tapas. "

Yolanda S. noted, "...[These tapas are] full of creativity and very delish... They are not only beautifully presented on your plates, they also tasted as beautiful as they look."

2. Cleo

Photo: Cleo/Yelp

Next up is Hollywood's Cleo, situated at 1717 Vine St. With four stars out of 1,742 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean spot, serving tapas and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. The restaurant serves up fried cauliflower, lamb shawarma pockets and white fish souvlaki. View the menu here.

Yelper Morgan H., who reviewed Cleo on Dec. 19, wrote, "Delicious Mediterranean tapas in a gorgeous decorative setting."

Yelper Sam M. noted, "...Overall, the food is delicious and portions are good,but this place is a bit pricey."

3. The NoMad Restaurant

Photo: The NoMad Restaurant/Yelp

The NoMad Restaurant, located at 649 S. Olive St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy cocktail bar and New American spot, which offers tapas and more, four stars out of 345 reviews. On the menu, look for kanpachi ceviche, charred calamari and crispy sunchokes. See what else is on the menu.

Yelper Brian C., who reviewed The NoMad Restaurant on July 16, wrote, "...The charred calamari was really good! The flavors were amazing and it was like a light salad starter. The hanger steak was really tender and the plating/presentation alone was a masterful work of art. "

Yelper Eunice Y. noted, "...The chicken was so tender, but also the sides were amazing. You know a dish is good when you can't choose if the main or side is better... The mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts were simple but so flavorful."


This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.