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Award-winning Chef Michael Cimarusti’s seminal restaurant Providence, is completely dedicated to procuring the finest sustainable seafood—from regional coasts and international waters—and treats those ingredients with uncompromising respect and sophisticated technique. “First and foremost, what guides us here is sustainability,” Cimarusti says. “We use only wild-caught, sustainable products, mostly from American waters, and look to highlight their finest qualities.”
Chef Michael Cimarusti’s fine-dining destination delivers innovative seafood in a tranquil setting.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9:15 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9:15 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:45–9:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45–9:15 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45–9:15 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone: (323) 460-4170
Website: https://providencela.com/
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Reviews
Paul Mark Morris
Providence remains one of those rare restaurants that does not chase relevance because it already owns it. This is seafood as high craft, quiet confidence, and discipline meeting deep pleasure. Every course feels intentional without ever feeling precious. The room is calm and composed, the kind of place where the noise of the city falls away and attention sharpens. You are here to eat, to notice, to slow down.
The tasting menu is a master class in restraint and clarity. Santa Barbara spot prawns arrive pristine and sweet, treated with reverence rather than theatrics. The uni course is luminous, briny, and balanced, never heavy, never fussy. Their legendary salt roasted Santa Barbara prawns deserve the reputation they carry. Perfect texture, pure flavor, nothing to hide behind. The lobster dishes show technical precision without losing warmth. Sauces are exacting and layered, built for depth rather than volume. Even the simplest preparations feel studied in the best way.
Presentation is elegant and modern, never distracting. Plates land like punctuation marks, not exclamation points. The wine program is world class, with pairings that elevate rather than overpower. Thoughtful selections, confident pours, and pacing that respects the arc of the meal. Cocktails follow the same philosophy clean, restrained, and purposeful.
Service is among the best in the city. Polished, knowledgeable, and genuinely hospitable. Questions are welcomed. Timing is flawless. You never feel rushed, and you never feel forgotten.
Providence is not trying to impress you. It simply does. This is Los Angeles fine dining at its most serious and most satisfying. A benchmark restaurant that earns its reputation every single night.
… moreThe tasting menu is a master class in restraint and clarity. Santa Barbara spot prawns arrive pristine and sweet, treated with reverence rather than theatrics. The uni course is luminous, briny, and balanced, never heavy, never fussy. Their legendary salt roasted Santa Barbara prawns deserve the reputation they carry. Perfect texture, pure flavor, nothing to hide behind. The lobster dishes show technical precision without losing warmth. Sauces are exacting and layered, built for depth rather than volume. Even the simplest preparations feel studied in the best way.
Presentation is elegant and modern, never distracting. Plates land like punctuation marks, not exclamation points. The wine program is world class, with pairings that elevate rather than overpower. Thoughtful selections, confident pours, and pacing that respects the arc of the meal. Cocktails follow the same philosophy clean, restrained, and purposeful.
Service is among the best in the city. Polished, knowledgeable, and genuinely hospitable. Questions are welcomed. Timing is flawless. You never feel rushed, and you never feel forgotten.
Providence is not trying to impress you. It simply does. This is Los Angeles fine dining at its most serious and most satisfying. A benchmark restaurant that earns its reputation every single night.
Jessica Encell Coleman
What an EXTRAORDINARY experience at Providence!!!❤️ My sister and I had an incredibly special dinner here! The moment we walked in the door, the service was impeccable. Every single bite we had was BEYOND DELICIOUS! The team made every moment so special and were so attentive and caring thorough every minute of our 3.5 hour dinner! Chef Natalie was AMAZING and treated us like VIPS! Thank you as well to our amazing servers – Enoch, Bobby and Jose! We are already dreaming of when we can return for our next meal – this was a truly magical experience, with every dish created to PERFECTION! It has 3 Michelin stars for a reason!
… moreH X
We had to wait for over a month to reserve a slot at 8:45. The restaurant was very popular. It was located in an inconspicuous spot by the roadside and didn’t match the surrounding environment well. We chose the special recommendation from the chef, which was basically the three optional main dishes provided in the daily menu included. Each dish was not very large, and it was almost enough to finish in one or two bites. We finished the food in the set menu around 11:50. We felt very full. We also ordered the dessert (chocolate) to go. My favorite dessert is the one in picture number fifteen. Overall, I think the taste of the dishes here doesn’t meet the standards of a Michelin star restaurant , delicious but not impressive.
… moreZinger Learns
If it’s not the best restaurant in the LA area, it’s in the top 3-5.
Been coming here for really specialy occiasions over the last 10+ years.
As a seafood lover, it’s hands down my favorite restaurant in the LA area.
Service: Friendly, extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and unpretentious, exactly what you would expect from a 2-3 Michelin star restaurant.
Drinks were fantastic as you would expect. I tend to opt for beer and Providence consistently has had small brewery interesting and delicious beers.
Amuse-bouche – 4 bite size preparation with nice textural elements, and nice flavors.
Lots of preparations of seafood which were outstanding, the intersection of extremely high quality seafood, perfectly prepared or raw, in fantastic tasting sauces. Exactly what you would expect in a 3 Michelin star restaurant, absolutely perfectly done with interesting textures and tastes.
We opted for the Prawns, which were an addtion. Came with a cool show as they came encrusted with salt and cut tableside. Absolutely amazing, sweet and delicious with nothing more than a bit of salt and lemon.
Bread- Red Fife Sourdough- House made and delicious, i liked the story that came with it, and the butter of course… the butter!
Some interesting preparations of chocolate including a chocolate tea. They were good but I would say the dessert was the least memorable part of the meal.
Highly recommend if you are in the area and if it’s in your budget!
… moreBeen coming here for really specialy occiasions over the last 10+ years.
As a seafood lover, it’s hands down my favorite restaurant in the LA area.
Service: Friendly, extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and unpretentious, exactly what you would expect from a 2-3 Michelin star restaurant.
Drinks were fantastic as you would expect. I tend to opt for beer and Providence consistently has had small brewery interesting and delicious beers.
Amuse-bouche – 4 bite size preparation with nice textural elements, and nice flavors.
Lots of preparations of seafood which were outstanding, the intersection of extremely high quality seafood, perfectly prepared or raw, in fantastic tasting sauces. Exactly what you would expect in a 3 Michelin star restaurant, absolutely perfectly done with interesting textures and tastes.
We opted for the Prawns, which were an addtion. Came with a cool show as they came encrusted with salt and cut tableside. Absolutely amazing, sweet and delicious with nothing more than a bit of salt and lemon.
Bread- Red Fife Sourdough- House made and delicious, i liked the story that came with it, and the butter of course… the butter!
Some interesting preparations of chocolate including a chocolate tea. They were good but I would say the dessert was the least memorable part of the meal.
Highly recommend if you are in the area and if it’s in your budget!
Squirrel Friend
I had a great dining experience at Providence. The seafood was amazing. They showcase the best of California. I enjoyed the abalone, scallop, spotted prawns, and mango dessert. The wine list is impressive. The electric margarita is delicious. Service is attentive.
… moreAlec Feinstein
Certainly one of the best restaurant experiences in Los Angeles. The food ambience , service , wine list is everything you’d expect for my Michelin three star restaurant. Bravo !
… moreDimitri
It was great for the most part. Some of the dishes didnt hit right. The steak for all its hype was kind of a disappointment. I think a ribeye from mastros or novikov or even Ruth Chris is far more delicious without any exotic drunken cattle fondling.
… moreSam Kesh
Dine in Providence almost 15 years .
All ways deserve for michelin ☆☆☆ finally got it.
One of the top restaurants in the world!!!
… moreAll ways deserve for michelin ☆☆☆ finally got it.
One of the top restaurants in the world!!!
Gray Stone
The food was great, but the portions were extremely small—which is to be expected at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Each course was beautifully presented, but the bites were so tiny that it felt more like a tasting experience than an actual meal. You do get a lot of courses, though, so you won’t leave starving—but you also won’t leave feeling full.
The dishes themselves were hit or miss. Some were absolutely amazing, while others felt unnecessarily experimental and honestly just kind of strange. The cheese add-on was definitely the standout—I’d highly recommend adding it if you go.
Overall, Providence is a place I think is worth trying once for a special occasion, especially if you’re into fine dining experiences and don’t mind adventurous flavors. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was elegant but not stuffy. That said, for the price point, I wouldn’t go back. It’s a one-time experience for me.
… moreThe dishes themselves were hit or miss. Some were absolutely amazing, while others felt unnecessarily experimental and honestly just kind of strange. The cheese add-on was definitely the standout—I’d highly recommend adding it if you go.
Overall, Providence is a place I think is worth trying once for a special occasion, especially if you’re into fine dining experiences and don’t mind adventurous flavors. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was elegant but not stuffy. That said, for the price point, I wouldn’t go back. It’s a one-time experience for me.
Shahin Sharifi
We recently dined at Providence in LA for a friend’s birthday, and it was truly an outstanding experience. The food was absolutely amazing — each dish was beautifully presented and delivered incredible flavors that exceeded our expectations. The level of creativity and attention to detail in every course was top notch.
The staff and waiters were also exceptional: professional, attentive, and knowledgeable, which made the entire evening feel special and seamless.
Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Los Angeles. I would definitely go back and recommend Providence to anyone looking for a memorable fine dining experience.
… moreThe staff and waiters were also exceptional: professional, attentive, and knowledgeable, which made the entire evening feel special and seamless.
Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Los Angeles. I would definitely go back and recommend Providence to anyone looking for a memorable fine dining experience.