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The San Fernando Valley's 21 Essential Restaurants

Mining the Valley for gems hidden in plain sight

by Updated Mar 18, 2022, 12:51pm PDT

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The all-encompassing swath of flat land in northern Los Angeles known as the San Fernando Valley (or just the Valley) offers a wealth of exceptional cuisines, from Thai to Japanese to old-school American and classic Italian. The vastness of the Valley can be intimidating to tackle — and, in its total scope, has far too much to offer for one single map — so here now are just 21 of the San Fernando Valley's most essential restaurants, presented west to east.

Added: Baja Subs Market & Deli, Hayat's Kitchen, Cupid's Hot Dogs, the Green Room, Myke's Cafe

Removed: Tortas Ahogadas la Ramadita, Pinocchio Restaurant, Boneyard Bistro, Szechuan Place, Vinh Loi Tofu

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. Please be aware of changing local rules, and check individual restaurant websites for any additional restrictions such as mask requirements. Find a local vaccination site here .

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

21150 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Some of greater LA's best Spanish food hides in plain sight out in Woodland Hills, where owner Sandra Cordero turns out all day dishes like pan tomate, tortilla española, and monthly paellas.

Gasolina Cafe.

Gasolina Cafe.

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20030 Vanowen St
Winnetka, CA 91306

It's all about the retro love at Cupid's in Winnetka, where roller skaters send orders out from the small kitchen to waiting fans.

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19662 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356

The wide breadth of Sri Lankan food is on full display at Apey Kade in Tarzana. From raw kale salads to rice to hearty soups and stews, this place can do it all.

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19565 Parthenia St
Northridge, CA 91324

An LA deli institution, Brent's has been a staple in the Northridge neighborhood for nearly 40 years. The outlandishly good black pastrami reuben is reason enough to make the drive.

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8801 Reseda Blvd Suite A
Northridge, CA 91324

Part corner store, part hidden restaurant, this Sri Lankan specialist turns out some of the Valley's most flavorful food like string hopper and lamprais.

Baja Subs

Wonho Frank Lee

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8910 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324

Valley denizens don't have to make the drive to Thai Town to find extraordinary Thai fare thanks to Lum Ka Naad. The northern and southern Thai specialties served here don't mess around when it comes to spice, so order with caution.

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17201 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316

Sabich, schnitzel, challah, shawarma... it's all possible at Tel Aviv Grill, the Kosher Valley micro-chain that makes some of LA's best Israeli food.

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11146 Balboa Blvd
Granada Hills, CA 91344

Granada Hills mainstay Furnsaj Bakery doesn't look like much from the outside of its strip mall digs, but head inside for some of the best Lebanese food in all of Los Angeles. The shawarma is a must hit, and the flatbreads are the stuff of legend.

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16101 Ventura Blvd #255
Encino, CA 91436

Who could have ever guessed that the Michelin Guide would find Pasta Bar tucked away in its Encino strip mall home? Sure enough the big red book has given Phillip Frankland Lee a star for he and his team's work at this refined Italian-focused spot along Ventura Boulevard.

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East, 4515 Sepulveda Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

One wouldn't expect such outstanding, refined Mediterranean fare to be coming out of the humble confines of Mizlala. Longtime SBE chef Danny Elmaleh took over his father's former restaurant space, Simon's Café, to serve an exciting menu of small plates and tagines that are worth driving for.

Fried cauliflower from Mizlala

Joshua Lurie

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14742 Oxnard St
Van Nuys, CA 91411

There are burgers and burger-makers, and then there's Bill Elwell. The namesake man behind this Van Nuys beef and bun legend still mans the griddle as often as possible, turning out some of the sturdiest and least expensive meals in the Valley.

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13705 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Petit Trois' second location in the Valley is larger in every sense than the original one in Hollywood, from the space to the menu. However, expect the same outstanding French bistro fare, like the perfected omelet and the Big Mec.

Petit Trois

Matthew Kang

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13447 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

There are no shortage of great sushi restaurants in the neighborhood and Sushi Note ranks somewhere near the top. Snag a seat at the seven-seat bar dedicated to servingomakase from celebrated chef Kiminobu Saito.

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13301 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Casa Vega has more than stood the test of time. The casual Mexican-American restaurant known for its big, deep red booths and colorful atmosphere has become a mainstay for the entire San Fernando Valley, even earning Jame Beard recognition along the way. Tortilla chips and margaritas are always fun with big groups, but sometimes sitting at the bar and chatting with the ageless staff is just as much of a treat.

Casa Vega

Wonho Frank Lee

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13171 Van Nuys Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331

Brunch staples like french toast, pancakes, and coffee form the backbone of this Pacoima daytime specialist.

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7214 Whitsett Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91605

North Hollywood's Cilantro Mexican Grill makes what may be the best meat burrito in the entire city. Tucked into a quiet corner of a busy gas station, this place draws dozens upon dozens of lunchtime diners eager to enjoy the craftsmanship of chef Adolfo Perez, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate with a corporate chef background who is now making his dream come true.

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12417 Burbank Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607

Heavily charred, seriously cheesy, and impossibly crispy. That's the way the pies are done at Gorilla, the Valley Village newcomer that's trying to give the Valley a taste of Pittsburgh, one pizza at a time.

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11941 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Asanebo has been on the receiving end of plenty of critical acclaim for its pristine cuts of fish, inventive sushi done to perfection, and exceptional chawanmushi and king crab to boot.

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11009 Burbank Blvd UNIT 117
North Hollywood, CA 91601

This North Hollywood Lebanese specialist is big on flavor and a sense of family, turning out reliable plates of grilled meat, fries, salads, and more.

Hayat's Kitchen

Farley Eliott

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3122 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505

Los Angeles is a breakfast burrito town, and there is no shortage of options across the San Fernando Valley. Among the biggest contenders for the throne is Larry's Chili Dog, an old-school hot dog spot for eggs and meat wrapped in tortillas, as well as classic dogs with a variety of toppings.

Larry's Chili Dog

Farley Elliott

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1250 E Harvard Rd
Burbank, CA 91501

It's all about the upscale cocktail and the scene at the Green Room, Castaway Burbank's glittering sky-high open-air hangout that overlooks the Valley.

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1. Gasolina Cafe

Gasolina Cafe.

Gasolina Cafe.

Some of greater LA's best Spanish food hides in plain sight out in Woodland Hills, where owner Sandra Cordero turns out all day dishes like pan tomate, tortilla española, and monthly paellas.

21150 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

• Open in Google Maps
• Foursquare

2. Cupid's Hot Dogs

It's all about the retro love at Cupid's in Winnetka, where roller skaters send orders out from the small kitchen to waiting fans.

20030 Vanowen St
Winnetka, CA 91306

• Open in Google Maps

3. Apey Kade Restaurant

The wide breadth of Sri Lankan food is on full display at Apey Kade in Tarzana. From raw kale salads to rice to hearty soups and stews, this place can do it all.

19662 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356

• Open in Google Maps

4. Brent's Deli

An LA deli institution, Brent's has been a staple in the Northridge neighborhood for nearly 40 years. The outlandishly good black pastrami reuben is reason enough to make the drive.

19565 Parthenia St
Northridge, CA 91324

• Open in Google Maps

5. Baja Subs Market & Deli

Baja Subs

Wonho Frank Lee

Part corner store, part hidden restaurant, this Sri Lankan specialist turns out some of the Valley's most flavorful food like string hopper and lamprais.

8801 Reseda Blvd Suite A
Northridge, CA 91324

• Open in Google Maps

6. Lum-Ka-Naad

Valley denizens don't have to make the drive to Thai Town to find extraordinary Thai fare thanks to Lum Ka Naad. The northern and southern Thai specialties served here don't mess around when it comes to spice, so order with caution.

8910 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324

• Open in Google Maps

7. Tel Aviv Glatt Kosher Grill

Sabich, schnitzel, challah, shawarma... it's all possible at Tel Aviv Grill, the Kosher Valley micro-chain that makes some of LA's best Israeli food.

17201 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316

• Open in Google Maps

8. Furnsaj Bakery

Granada Hills mainstay Furnsaj Bakery doesn't look like much from the outside of its strip mall digs, but head inside for some of the best Lebanese food in all of Los Angeles. The shawarma is a must hit, and the flatbreads are the stuff of legend.

11146 Balboa Blvd
Granada Hills, CA 91344

• Open in Google Maps
• Foursquare

9. Pasta|Bar

Who could have ever guessed that the Michelin Guide would find Pasta Bar tucked away in its Encino strip mall home? Sure enough the big red book has given Phillip Frankland Lee a star for he and his team's work at this refined Italian-focused spot along Ventura Boulevard.

16101 Ventura Blvd #255
Encino, CA 91436

• Open in Google Maps

10. Mizlala

Fried cauliflower from Mizlala

Joshua Lurie

One wouldn't expect such outstanding, refined Mediterranean fare to be coming out of the humble confines of Mizlala. Longtime SBE chef Danny Elmaleh took over his father's former restaurant space, Simon's Café, to serve an exciting menu of small plates and tagines that are worth driving for.

East, 4515 Sepulveda Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

• Open in Google Maps

11. Bill's Burgers

There are burgers and burger-makers, and then there's Bill Elwell. The namesake man behind this Van Nuys beef and bun legend still mans the griddle as often as possible, turning out some of the sturdiest and least expensive meals in the Valley.

14742 Oxnard St
Van Nuys, CA 91411

• Open in Google Maps
• Foursquare

12. Petit Trois

Petit Trois

Matthew Kang

Petit Trois' second location in the Valley is larger in every sense than the original one in Hollywood, from the space to the menu. However, expect the same outstanding French bistro fare, like the perfected omelet and the Big Mec.

13705 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

• Open in Google Maps

13. Sushi Note

There are no shortage of great sushi restaurants in the neighborhood and Sushi Note ranks somewhere near the top. Snag a seat at the seven-seat bar dedicated to servingomakase from celebrated chef Kiminobu Saito.

13447 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

• Open in Google Maps

14. Casa Vega

Casa Vega

Wonho Frank Lee

Casa Vega has more than stood the test of time. The casual Mexican-American restaurant known for its big, deep red booths and colorful atmosphere has become a mainstay for the entire San Fernando Valley, even earning Jame Beard recognition along the way. Tortilla chips and margaritas are always fun with big groups, but sometimes sitting at the bar and chatting with the ageless staff is just as much of a treat.

13301 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

• Open in Google Maps
• Foursquare

15. Myke's Cafe

Brunch staples like french toast, pancakes, and coffee form the backbone of this Pacoima daytime specialist.

13171 Van Nuys Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331

• Open in Google Maps

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16. Cilantro Mexican Grill

North Hollywood's Cilantro Mexican Grill makes what may be the best meat burrito in the entire city. Tucked into a quiet corner of a busy gas station, this place draws dozens upon dozens of lunchtime diners eager to enjoy the craftsmanship of chef Adolfo Perez, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate with a corporate chef background who is now making his dream come true.

7214 Whitsett Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91605

• Open in Google Maps
• Foursquare

17. Gorilla Pies

Heavily charred, seriously cheesy, and impossibly crispy. That's the way the pies are done at Gorilla, the Valley Village newcomer that's trying to give the Valley a taste of Pittsburgh, one pizza at a time.

12417 Burbank Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607

• Open in Google Maps
• Foursquare

18. Asanebo

Asanebo has been on the receiving end of plenty of critical acclaim for its pristine cuts of fish, inventive sushi done to perfection, and exceptional chawanmushi and king crab to boot.

11941 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

• Open in Google Maps
• Foursquare

19. Hayat's Kitchen

Hayat's Kitchen

Farley Eliott

This North Hollywood Lebanese specialist is big on flavor and a sense of family, turning out reliable plates of grilled meat, fries, salads, and more.

11009 Burbank Blvd UNIT 117
North Hollywood, CA 91601

• Open in Google Maps

20. Larry's Chili Dog

Larry's Chili Dog

Farley Elliott

Los Angeles is a breakfast burrito town, and there is no shortage of options across the San Fernando Valley. Among the biggest contenders for the throne is Larry's Chili Dog, an old-school hot dog spot for eggs and meat wrapped in tortillas, as well as classic dogs with a variety of toppings.

3122 W Burbank Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505

• Open in Google Maps

21. The Green Room

It's all about the upscale cocktail and the scene at the Green Room, Castaway Burbank's glittering sky-high open-air hangout that overlooks the Valley.

1250 E Harvard Rd
Burbank, CA 91501

• Open in Google Maps

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