Providence

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Open Fridays only for Lunch
Personal Wines Welcome
Banquet and Catering

Top 50 Restaurants in the United States-Gourmet Magazine Best New Restaurants, Esquire Magazine; Best New Restaurant 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 for parties of 10 and under only. **No Corkage on Monday evenings for parties under 10 guests. **Dessert only reservations accepted exclusively at the following times: Monday through Friday at 6:00pm or 10:00pm Saturday 5:30pm, 6:00pm, or 10:00pm Sunday 5:30pm, 6:00pm or 9:00pm

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Providence 86 reviews (323) 460-4170 5955 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 www.providencela.com Write a Review Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch The Scene The familiar Patina layout remains intact, a series of separate, elegant dining areas, including a subdued lounge, its adjacent nook, a private chef's table, along with the main room and the covered patio annex. Simply decorated in beige-brown hues and absent artwork, save for scattered clusters of porcelain and ceramic seashells, confident servers float about with informed confidence and easygoing charm. The Food Cimarusti transformed Water Grill from cruise ship fare to Le Bernadin rival; here, he again reimagines sophisticated seafood. Starters are divided between hot and cold/raw varieties: Kanpachi is sashimi-delicate and refreshing; sweet Japanese ayu offers a luxuriously crispy skin texture. Entrees and accompaniments are equally enticing; be it the tender snapper served with a sensory wonderland of roma tomato compote and artichoke puree; or the perfectly cooked scallops sided with a savory cauliflower-bacon ravioli. The popular chocolate chibouste dessert is topped with tarragon ice cream and laden with sea salt to offset the sweetness. Rated 9.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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86 Reviews of Providence in Los Angeles Have experience with this business? Write a review What did you think of Providence? Check Spelling Minimum required characters left: 150 (maximum 5000) Title: Rating: Click a star to select a rating New to Insider Pages? Create a Login: (or do you Already have an account ) Your First Name: Your Last Name: Zip Code: Your Email Address: Your Password: Re-enter Password: Get the Insider Scoop Newsletter. Find out about great deals, local recommendations, new site features and more! Already an Insider Pages Member? Enter your Login info: or do you need to Create an Account Your Email Address: Your Password: What is a Quality Review? Try answering these questions... What did you purchase from Providence? How would you describe your personal experience? Are they a good deal? Why? Would you recommend them? What tips would you give other customers? great food, expensive 4 By sara c. Providence this isn't someplace I can eat very often, but when I do, it is memorable. The service is great and the food is delightful. The chef is really creative so I recommend the chef's tasting menu with the wine pairings. Make reservations or you may face up to 30 minutes of wait time. Posted 04/18/09 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Providence 4 By Shireen R. \| Insider Expert \| Rank: 2,314 Providence This contemporary seafood restaurant has received several awards. It is located at the old Patina building on Melrose. It is fine dining at its best with delicious food and good service. Posted 05/10/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Latest reviews by Citysearch: (read all 84 reviews on Citysearch) The Best Ever By SaraFischer Pretty pricey but worth a special occasion! We did the full tasting menu and we're delighted with every single bite! Amazing! Pros: The bar and cocktails! Cons: Nothing Posted 06/23/09 FANTASTIC By pasquale They have the most creative food and best ingredients in town.Professional, friendly and well organized service.Hands down the best service in L.A. This restaurant is constantely improving. I'm very impressed.Bravo!!! Pros: best service, incredible food Cons: none Posted 05/10/09 where's the flavor? By sfgordo Recently had date night at providence. Servers not recommending dishes because they say our palates may be different and there for there opinion is irrelevant is seriously annoying. other than that the food is all beautiful but completely lacking in depth of flavor. If you were to eat dinner with your eyes closed I think more people would be dissapointed. Also desserts while stunning were kind of gross. Pros: beautiful presentation Cons: light on flavor Posted 03/23/09 #1 Restaurant in LA, NYC, Chicago, London - pick any city... By yumseeker2009 This is my favorite restaurant in the world. I travel to NYC, Chicago, London, Paris and am lucky to get to eat at many top fine dining restaurants. Providence is #1. Cirramusti (sp?) is a true artist and this is our only special occasion restaurant in LA. On a recent visit, my favorite was an oyster chowder so foamy and light, with hot crunchy buckwheat on top --- how to describe the incredible feel of every bite, the amazing flavor. Also, the mixologist is awesome (I am sadly allergic to wine, so finding great specialy cocktails is a real treat for me). Some people try to compare Sona to Providence, but there is no competition. Also, the service at Providence is some of the best you will get in LA, helpful and not at all stuffy help make the food even more enjoyable. Pros: Best food in the world - an art show for your mouth Posted 03/06/09 Excellent Food / Exquisite Service By betterChef Searching for decent fine dining in Los Angeles has been hard lately - until now. Providence was one of the best dinner experiences I have had in years - since back in New York more than 5 years ago. Every course tasted was delicious and plated with such artful care. My two dining companions had glowing comments after dining here - and they usually have only negative remarks for reataurants. I highly recommend Providence for anyone who wants a truly high class and 5 star experience. Posted 03/01/09