Providence Was Just Awarded Three Michelin Stars | Eater LA
"Chef Michael Cimarusti opened the restaurant with partner Donato Poto in 2005 as a tasting-menu, seafood-focused fine-dining destination that has defined upscale dining in Los Angeles for more than two decades. It earned its first Michelin star in 2008, a second in 2009, and was elevated to three stars in the 2025 California guide, a recognition of its lasting impact and the chef’s role among the city’s top cooks. The kitchen’s seafood-driven repertoire includes standout courses such as Pacific oysters with dongchimi and lime, red abalone with egg sabayon, Hokkaido scallop, and the signature uni egg — an eggshell filled with sea urchin, Champagne beurre blanc, and brioche croutons. The room and service reflect traditional fine-dining touchpoints — sleek dining rooms redesigned in 2023, white tablecloths, and highly anticipatory service — and the restaurant’s acclaim includes the top spot on Jonathan Gold’s “101 Best Restaurants” list, a James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in 2006, and a Best Chef win for Cimarusti in 2019." - Rebecca Roland
