Cento's Gem Caesar
When it comes to iconic dishes, the Caesar salad holds a special place in the hearts of food lovers everywhere. Combining crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, and just the right amount of savory taste, this salad is a staple in both casual and fine dining menus. And if you're looking to taste some of the finest Caesar salads, Los Angeles has a plethora of options. Read on for Modern Luxury's picks for Caesar salads in the city.
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Website/ 4921 W Adams Blvd 90016
In West Adam, Cento Pasta Bar offers far more than incredible pasta. Its Gem Caesar is a star on the menu. A flavorsome combination of fluffy parmesan, bottarga, tarragon and bread crumbs pile high atop a bed of farm-fresh lettuce.
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Website/ 1538 Sunset Blvd 90026
At Donna's LA, the Caesar salad is a must-try off its East Coast Italian menu. Crafted with crisp market greens and tonnato dressing that’s an umami bomb, this salad pulls you in from the first bite. Topped with a generous amount of grated Parmesan and crispy croutons, it makes for a soul-satisfying dish.
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Website/ 6667 Hollywood Blvd 90028
Musso & Frank Grill, a historic Los Angeles landmark, boasts a Caesar salad that perfectly aligns with its Old Hollywood charm. Prepared tableside with a flair of theatrics, each forkful is a nostalgic trip back in time. It pairs excellently with their famous martini.
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Website/ 2121 E 7th Pl 90021
Bestia’s Herb Caesar Salad comes with a twist. Known for its seasonally driven Italian cuisine, the eatery pairs romaine and endive with lemon zest, parmesan and squid ink breadcrumbs for a refresh dish with a light zing.
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Website/ 3835 Cross Creek Rd 90265
Head over to Lucky’s in Malibu for a Caesar salad served with a stunning ocean view. The restaurant ensures that the simplicity of the Caesar salad remains intact while using premium-grade ingredients. Fresh lettuce, crunchy croutons and parmesan blend together perfectly in each bite.
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Website/ 11647 San Vicente Blvd 90049
In Brentwood, Baltaire offers a refined dining experience with a Caesar salad to match. The lettuce is crisp, and the croutons add a welcome crunch. It’s the olive oil dressing, though, that truly stands out here, bringing an invigorating freshness to the plate.
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While Pizzana is renowned for its pizzas, don't overlook the Cesare. The dish is a superb blend of little gem lettuce, parmesan and fried capers and topped with pizza croutons for a delightful crunch. The Calabrian Caesar dressing is rich and creamy, bringing the entire salad together beautifully.
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Website/ 11208 Culver Blvd 90230
At Dear John’s Bar, the Caesar salad is thoughtfully prepared with an emphasis on flavor. The salad is a delicious ode to classic culinary techniques. Tossed tableside, it’s the kind of dish that makes you want to linger over each bite.
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Website/ 1111 2nd St 90403
For a luxe take on the Caesar salad, The Penthouse has you covered. The restaurant atop the Huntley Hotel has the decadent Truffle Caesar on its lunch menu, which, alongside the stunning coastline views, makes for an opulent afternoon. A blend of baby gem lettuce, baby kale and romaine hearts, this Caesar is topped with charcoal croutons.
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Website/ 801 S La Brea 90036
For quite a few reasons, Met Him At A Bar makes for one of Los Angeles’ most beloved neighborhood Italian haunts. Among these reasons is its Caesar salad. An ideal complement to any of the homemade pastas, Met Him At A Bar keeps it classic, but high standard with shaved grana padano, Caesar dressing and homemade croutons.
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Urth Caffé's Caesar salad is a delight. Known for its organic and sustainable food practices, this salad doesn't compromise on flavor while providing nutritional benefits. On a base of locally grown romaine hearts, reggiano parmesan cheese, cheese chips and homemade Caesar dressing coalesce for a vibrant meal.
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Website/ 13301 Ventura Blvd 91423
Made tableside, Casa Vega’s Caesar salad honors the dish’s legacy. Based on the recipe used by the Tijuana restaurant Caesar’s—where it is said to have been invented in 1923— the Sherman Oaks restaurant recently added it to the menu in honor of the Caesar salad’s 100-year anniversary.
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Jon & Vinny’s serves a Caesar salad that is memorable for its sheer simplicity and exquisite taste. Gem lettuce, parmesan, bread crumbs and a Calabrian chili dressing make this salad an everlasting favorite. It’s the kind of dish that keeps you coming back for more.
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Photography by: Courtesy Cento
