If you're craving some quality crudo in the city, but aren't sure where to find it, look no further. We've laid out six of the best restaurants in town that all crudo lovers have to check out.
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1303 Montana Ave 90403 / Website
Known for their fresh seafood and premium ingredients, it’s no surprise that Savida has an amazing crudo offering. Made with tomato soy yuzu kosho dressing, cilantro, mint, dill and crispy shallot, this hamachi crudo pops with flavor. Not to mention, the presentation is picture perfect. Head over to Savida in Santa Monica to try this tasty dish along with other standout menu items like the octopus tostada.
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2724 Main St 90405 / Website
Right in the name, you know Crudo e Nudo specializes in a variety of crudo dishes, including rockfish with mandarin oil, urfa bieber, chive and house bottarga, halibut with shiro dashi, arbequina, sesame and green onion, striped bass with smoked oil, za’atar and cilantro blossom and more. We recommend ordering the crudo trio where the chef will surprise you with three crudo selections both on and off the menu.
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5722 Melrose Ave 90038 / Website
Right between Hollywood and Larchmont, Kali Restaurant aims to provide a high-end dining experience without the pretension. Focusing on creating quality contemporary California cuisine, Kali Restaurant is a great place to enjoy crudo. Their local yellowtail crudo served with citrus, seaweeds, radish, cucumber and buttermilk provides a simple, yet vibrant flavor experience in an environment catered to fine dining.
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2121 E 7th Pl 90021 / Website
This multi-regional rustic Italian restaurant is another amazing spot to enjoy crudo. Offering a Peruvian scallop crudo made with citrus, rosemary chili oil, cured cucumber, gaeta olives, mint and sesame, Bestia artfully executes the blending of many different flavors. With crudo that is definitely worth your while and other charming dishes like saffron gnocchi and spicy lamb sausage, Bestia is a must try.
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8500 Sunset Blvd Ste B 90069 / Website
Tesse—named after a shortening of the French word “delicatesse,” meaning delicacy or thoughtfulness—is a French-inspired restaurant in the heart of West Hollywood, which focuses on serving innovative twists on classic French dishes. Their hamachi crudo served with gooseberries, yuzu, sudachi and crispy wild rice is the perfect starter for a delicious meal.
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5916 1/2 N Figueroa St 90042 / Website
Hippo in Highland Park is a hip Italian American restaurant with lots of personality and tons of great dishes including a delightful hamachi crudo. Made with fresh plums, lime, mint and fresh serrano chile, this crudo masterfully combines sweet and spice while also letting the yellowtail flavor speak for itself. With an eccentric cocktail menu and delicious foods, Hippo is definitely a place you’ll want to check out.
From Savida on the Westside to Bestia in downtown, Los Angeles has no shortage of crudo.
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