West Hollywood: A foodies guide to the best new places to eat

West Hollywood might be just two square miles in size and renowned for its glitzy celebrity hotspots, but it's also a foodies paradise.

For anyone planning a trip to Los Angeles, California, who wants to eat their way through the best West Hollywood has to offer, here's a list of the area's newest restaurants, ready and waiting to serve you.

Merois 

Potted palms and ceilings dripping with shimmering fabric are enough to sweep you off your feet at Merois.

The jewel box combines the open-air allure of LA, and boasts downtown and Sunset Boulevard views on the rooftop of the Pendry West Hollywood. As is expected from the celebrity chef, Wolfgang Puck delivers sophisticated subtleties and his signature style of French-Californian cooking that incorporates Japanese and Southeast Asian flavours. 

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Ardor 

At a hotel known for its lush, plant-filled spaces, it's only fitting that the botanical oasis  theme would extend to its in-house restaurant, Ardor. Michelin-starred chef and California native John Fraser spearheads the West Hollywood Edition's signature restaurant, featuring California cuisine with flavours inspired by local ingredients.

Renowned as one of the best vegetable chefs in the world, Fraser's menu makes plant-based ingredients the star of the show with all products sourced hyper-locally.  

Olivetta 

Also new to West Hollywood is the highly anticipated Olivetta, where the menu and ambiance will transport you to the coastal Mediterranean.

The incredibly stylish 150-seat bungalow combines the whimsical elegance of the western Mediterranean with the theatrical exuberance of West Hollywood. Led by chef Michael Fiorelli, he is known to  champion flavours from the Mediterranean, we're talking from Greece to France and Italy and Spain.

Soulmate 

Soulmate is more than a restaurant. It is a gathering place for the community of West Hollywood offering Spanish-Mediterranean food over a live fire. With its bright yellow upholstered booths and vibrant hand-crafted cocktails, Soulmate fits right in with the party culture of West Hollywood. Chef Rudy Lopez crafts a menu of dishes that emphasise Southern California's seasonality.

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Issima 

From the creators of Olivetta, this West Hollywood sibling spot is a true stunner, bringing the style and exquisite flavours of the Mediterranean coastline to the shores of West Hollywood.

Issimia is named after the Italian word for beautiful (bellissima) a fitting name for this immaculate Mediterranean-inspired fare. The menu, created by executive chef Michael Fiorelli, stays true to the ingredients and styles of preparation found in our favourite European beachsides, featuring wood-fired dishes and fresh seafood. And, there's are no better views of the Hollywood Hills than above it all on Issima's retro private rooftop featuring DJs, a festive rooftop pool and twinkle lights.

Want more? Head to Visit West Hollywood for even more delicious locations to add to your trip itinerary.