marea

The Best Splurge-Worthy Special Occasion Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"New York’s Marea has already captured the hearts of the West Hollywood crowd with its stunning dining room and refined menu of coastal Italian classics. Diners dress up to settle into banquettes that follow the curve of the wood walls, sipping on wine between bites of caviar served with light gougères, chips, brioche, chives, and crème fraîche. Meals may start with a dozen oysters or caviar-topped bruschetta before moving into larger dishes like ricotta-filled ravioli and red wine-braised octopus served with fusilli. A 40-ounce tomahawk is enough for two, while bistecca is prepared with a grilled wagyu strip loin. Finish with a spread of desserts like lemon ricotta cream-filled bomboloni, tiramisu, or gelato. — Rebecca Roland, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Eater Staff