California is home to some really great resturaunts but this year we are all about the Michelin Stars! I am a foodie and thought I would share the list.
Here’s a comprehensive list of all Southern California restaurants awarded Michelin stars in the 2025 California Guide:
⭐️ Three-Star Restaurants (Greater Los Angeles Area)
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Providence – Hollywood seafood restaurant elevated to 3 stars on June 25, 2025 en.wikipedia.org+15guide.michelin.com+15secretlosangeles.com+15
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Somni – West Hollywood’s new 3‑star icon; one of L.A.’s first to achieve this rating in 2025 reddit.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5secretlosangeles.com+5
⭐️ Two-Star Restaurants
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Hayato – Hidden Japanese dining gem in L.A. sfgate.com+10guide.michelin.com+10guide.michelin.com+10
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Mélisse – Santa Monica seafood fine‑dining mainstay guide.michelin.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
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Vespertine – Avant‑garde dining in Culver City axios.com+15guide.michelin.com+15guide.michelin.com+15
⭐️ One-Star Restaurants
Southern California boasts a diverse one-star scene:
Los Angeles Metro
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715 (Arts District) la.eater.com+6latimes.com+6forbes.com+6wallpaper.com+5guide.michelin.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5
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Camphor (Arts District) opentable.com+2guide.michelin.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2
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Citrin (Santa Monica) opentable.com+2guide.michelin.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2
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Gwen (Hollywood)
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Holbox (South L.A.) la.eater.com+15guide.michelin.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15
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Kali (Hollywood)
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Kato (Arts District) reddit.com+6guide.michelin.com+6eater.com+6
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Meteora (Hollywood)
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Mori Nozomi (L.A.) la.eater.com+4guide.michelin.com+4la.eater.com+4
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Morihiro (L.A.) opentable.com+2guide.michelin.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2
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n/naka (L.A.) sfgate.com+4guide.michelin.com+4opentable.com+4
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Orsa & Winston (Downtown L.A.) reddit.com+4guide.michelin.com+4opentable.com+4
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Osteria Mozza (Hollywood) businessinsider.com+3guide.michelin.com+3opentable.com+3
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Restaurant Ki (Little Tokyo) la.eater.com+8guide.michelin.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8
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Shibumi (Downtown L.A.) sandiego.eater.com+15guide.michelin.com+15opentable.com+15
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Shin Sushi (Encino) en.wikipedia.org+5guide.michelin.com+5opentable.com+5
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Sushi Kaneyoshi (Little Tokyo) opentable.com+2guide.michelin.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2
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Uka (Hollywood)
Orange County & San Diego Area
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Knife Pleat (Costa Mesa) opentable.com+2guide.michelin.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2
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Pasta | Bar (Encino) (Note: Encino is part of L.A. but included regionally) opentable.com
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R|O – Rebel Omakase (Laguna Beach) en.wikipedia.org+2guide.michelin.com+2opentable.com+2
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Jeune et Jolie (Carlsbad) sfgate.com+7guide.michelin.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7
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Lilo (Carlsbad) – New one-star earners in June 2025 en.wikipedia.org+12guide.michelin.com+12opentable.com+12
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Soichi (San Diego) en.wikipedia.org+3guide.michelin.com+3reddit.com+3
Quick Summary
Star Rating | City / Area | Notable Restaurants |
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★★★ | Greater L.A. | Providence, Somni |
★★ | Southern California | Hayato, Mélisse, Vespertine |
★ | L.A. Metro | 715, Camphor, Kato, etc. |
★ | OC & San Diego | Lilo, Jeune et Jolie, Soichi, Knife Pleat, R |