As Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, the Courier has compiled a list of restaurants in the Los Angeles area, evaluating the atmosphere, price and food to make this Valentine’s Day extra special.  

Inn of the Seventh Ray 

128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga, CA 90290

Dine under the stars while eating flavorful cuisine. Beginning on Feb. 12, the Inn of the Seventh Ray will be curating a fixed menu for Valentine’s Day, including a brunch buffet in the morning and a five course dinner in the evening.

Il Cielo

9018 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Il Cielo is designed like a Tuscan cottage with both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant offers a private, romantic room for two.

Polo Lounge

9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Polo Lounge is decorated with an array of flowers, palm trees and colorful plants. In addition to the typical, everyday menu, a new black truffle tasting menu has been implemented for their special Valentine’s Day menu.

The Ivy

113 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

The Ivy is celebrating the day of love with their pre-fixed five course meal. The restaurant is covered in flowers from ceiling to floor.  

Jon and Vinny’s

11938 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, California 90036

Jon and Vinny’s is an Italian inspired modern diner. It is most famous for its pizzas and pastas, but features a variety of Italian cuisine. The restaurant has an outdoor patio as well as a dimly lit inside. 

Geoffrey’s Restaurant

27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, California 90265 

Located on PCH, Geoffrey’s  overlooks the ocean. The restaurant offers a casual brunch or lunch as well as a candlelit dinner. 

Ardor

9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

This signature restaurant has become the face of vegetable-based Los Angeles cuisine, combining cooking techniques from all over the world. Each dish is made with special ingredients prepared with care for guests. 

Aroma Café

4360 Tujunga ave. Studio City, California 91604

Whether here to dine in, browse the market or taste the beautiful array of food, Aroma caters to all parties. Aroma makes all of their bread and pita fresh from their oven, prepared to perfection. This is a must-go when deciding where to eat on Valentine’s Day.

Republique

624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Republique is a French-inspired cafe, bar and restaurant, perfect for dining in. Each day, a new menu is curated by their talented chefs, serving fresh food that leaves their customers satisfied. 

The Butcher’s Daughter

1205 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

This vibrant restaurant is perfect for a fun night out and offers an array of  diverse foods that are sure to please. Known as the “vegetable slaughterhouse,” the chefs use fruits and vegetables as an alternative for meat, providing an array of delicious vegetarian and vegan options. 

Leo and Lily

22420 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Leo and Lily fuses flavors of European and Mediterranean foods to cater a menu that sets this restaurant apart from others on this Valentine’s Day. Preparing their dishes fresh by the day, they use sustainable and high quality ingredients.