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Providence

5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038-3623 (Wilshire)
323-460-4170
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Ranked #22 of 4,777 restaurants in Los Angeles
Price range: $41 - $80
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Romance, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighborhood: Wilshire
Cross street: Wilcox & Cole
Description: Two Michelin Stars; 2010 Chef of the Year, Angeleno Magazine; 2011 and 2010 Best Chef Nominee, James Beard Foundation; Best New Restaurants, Esquire Magazine; Best New Restaurant nominee, James Beard Foundation; Best Chef "Pacific" nominee, James Beard Foundation; Best Seafood Restaurant, Los Angeles Magazine; Top 40 Restaurants in the United States, Gayot.com; Top 50 Restaurants in the United States, Gourmet Magazine. Corkage $30.00 a bottle (corkage is not an option for parties of 10 or more guests). *No Corkage on Monday evenings (for parties under 10 guests only. Limited to 5 bottles per table. Not valid on holidays or special events). *Dessert only reservations accepted exclusively at the following times: Monday through Thursday at 6:00pm or 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00pm only, Sunday 5:30pm or 9:00pm.
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long island new york
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

I dined in this establishment with my family tonight, and had to write my review immediately, while fresh in my memory. The restaurant is lovely with a quiet kind of not in your face ambiance. The menu, while somewhat confusing was patiently explained by our server. There is a tasting menu with wine pairing with 5, 6 or 7 courses.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We got off to a bad start when we were greeted at the entrance by a rat. Then the sommelier tried to advise us about the wine list before we had even seen the food menu. Service was abrupt and perfunctory and the food was very average indeed. I was there because good reviews made me think it would be... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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75 reviews 75 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Awful decor. For example, the carpet does not match the drapes separating the dining rooms. The decorations are a mish mash of nonsense. Mushrooms growing out of the ceiling? Really? The chairs are unremarkable and less than comfortable. The tables plain and common. Bad service. Too much staff, hovering all the time. Some at the reception with mildly bad attitudes.... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013 via mobile

One of the best restaurant we've ever been, great quality of food and wine. we had fresh prawns fron santa barbara, pasta and salmon. Try the pallazzo wine from napa. Looking forward for the next visit.

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Singapore, Singapore
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

5th restaurant on my culinary tour. Disappointing to say the least. Only the awesome dining companion made up for the dinner. Oysters were the delight of the meal. That should tell you what you needed to know. Cocktail was good but not special. Kumamoto oysters were excellent and fresh. Minonette dressing was slightly too acidic I felt. Cocktail dressing brought... More

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Santa Fe NM
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96 reviews 96 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
173 helpful votes 173 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

The reputation of Providence had me expecting a world class dining experience, especially for a Prix Fixe with 3 courses at $95 (with wine, service and taxes to be added of course). The reality was bad beyond belief. Appetizer: uncooked and inedible lobster (they took it back). Main course: turbot, pure grease on top, oily below (I managed two bites,... More

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Barrington, RI
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Beautifully presented and delightfully tasty food. WE had five small courses, each more interesting than the last. There were little palate cleansers thrown in without charge.The servers could have been slightly more attentive, especially in refilling the wine glasses.

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Beverly Hills, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Here is the last truly DELICIOUS and ELEGANT restaurant in town. There is no fashion or trend involved here, just elegant patrons enjoying good service, fabulous food in a remaining FRESH not over designed restaurant! The experience is like a well executed dance! There is fortunately no bar scene, just the patrons enjoying the lounge with a very attentive and... More

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los angeles
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76 reviews 76 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

I have no complaints about the restaurant but also nothing really stood out to rate Providence anything more than 3-3.5 points. The service was exceptional, I would say too much so and we felt the wait staff hovering over our shoulders at every moment of the meal. The food was good (not great), I have had much better for a... More

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Manaus, AM
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53 reviews 53 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

I went to Providence with my husband and we loved it! We made our reservation by the internet, which we found very practical since we are brazilians (and our phones too). The service was perfect from the beginning to the end and all the staff was so nice and polite. We chose the five course dinner with wine pairing and... More

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