Vespertine

Matt Blair

Exceptionally good food inside a beautiful and unique building in Culver City. I've done a fair amount of fine dining, and this one was memorable. Drink pairings (both alcoholic and mocktail versions) were well thought out and really added to the meal. If I had to find a critique, I would say the meal was a bit pricey for the quality of food and service offered.

Jovanni Romero

An ethereal experience that straddles the line between high art and experimental gastronomy. Each dish evoked fond memories of spending time out in nature trails, smelling pine trees, blooming flowers, and the sharp brine of the ocean. I can see why this was Gold's top restaurant for multiple years and the "alien cuisine" moniker really lives up to the experience because it was otherworldly.

Andrew Lim

Vespertine can best be described as ethereal and the singular vision of its creator, Jordan Kahn. Every single element of this restaurant has been imagined and planned, from the Eric Moss designed building (affectionally named "The Waffle"), to the dream like music ambiance, the appearance of staff and the incredible intricate dishes that are created and presented. There are flavors and dishes here are indescribable, and work to challenge your traditional notion of food. Some dishes that we had, such as the the wild scallops with passion fruit and aji amarillo and "spring" (peas, onion and toasted nuts in a stone bowl) was some of the best bites we've had in our life. Nothing about Vespertine is conventional, and the dishes are creative, cerebral and almost otherworldly and alien. The inspiration behind each dish is carefully explained which gives you an appreciation of the creative process and uniqueness of each ingredient. This multi-sensory experience definitely requires your commitment (in terms of time, attention and $), but if you are willing to engage with this vision, you will have by far one of the most unique meals in North America. It borders the line between theater and art and invokes themes of spirituality, nature and locality. Vespertine is an experience that is hard to convey in words and requires one to experience it first hand. If you are in the area, it is without a doubt worth a visit and a special trip. We will definitely be back again!

Joe Reilly

We had a wonderful experience at Vespertine. The service and the food was top notch as you would expect from a michelin star restaurant. All the staff was knowledgeable about the courses and ensured we were well taken care of. The course came out looking like pieces of art and had unique flavor profiles. I took 1 star off of atmosphere as some of the seating was a little worn. All in in it was a memorable evening.

Jessica Chen

All the dishes were flavorful and beautifully plated. I love that every single dish, from the plates itself to the ingredients inside, have an origin story and all the servers knew exactly where and who sourced them. Every bite has a myriad of textures and tastes elevated, yet it still feels intimate. Most of the dishes were a careful combination of tart, savory, sweet, and nutty. The service was 10 out of 10, I had hot water, still water, wine and tea but they were so attentive, never letting my cups be empty. They even packed us extra pancakes to go because they over heard us saying that we’d love to have some for brekky. If you’re debating between the 2 Michelin stars in LA, would choose Vespertine over Providence.