Most Instagrammable Restaurants in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills offers an array of unique restaurants that not only cater to tourists and locals, but also the Insta-famous. From trendy coffee shops and cafés to prestigious restaurants housed in many of the city’s iconic hotels, there’s no shortage of colorful dishes, drinks and jaw-dropping décor.
1. Piccolo Paradiso
Piccolo Paradiso, named after a classic Sicilian film, is more than a neighborhood restaurant; it's an Instagrammable gem on Beverly Drive. Enjoy freshly made pastas, meats and seafood in a cozy, nostalgic setting. Its vintage movie posters, candlelit tables and beautiful blue booths offer perfect photo ops. Come in when you desire freshly made pastas, meats, poultry, or seafood and are looking for an upbeat vibe.
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION2. THEBlvd
There’s no better place to enjoy a picture-perfect dining experience than at THEBlvd restaurant and lounge tucked inside the historic Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Dine on fresh, local California cuisine under airy lofty ceilings or out on the patio overlooking the world-famous Rodeo Drive. The food is sourced locally and seasonal, pulling in inspiration and techniques from around the world. Try everything from the freshest seafoods like sea bass and seared scallops to the finest cuts of meat like jidori mustard chicken and snake river farm bone-in rib eye.
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION3. The Cabana Café
Located inside The Beverly Hills Hotel, which has earned its fame by housing some of the most glamorous celebrities and public figures of all time, is the iconic Cabana Café. From wood-fired pizza to the hotel’s legendary McCarthy salad, this poolside eatery offers the perfect menu and setting to enjoy a casual lunch, cool breakfast or exclusive private party. The hotel’s classic green stripes and pink décor adorn the restaurant, where social influencers flock to the large, cozy booths that offer plenty of tablespace for artful food photography.
This summer through September 2, 2024, Dior has taken over the pool at The Beverly Hills Hotel with their new toile de Jouy Soleil print, making for a perfect photo backdrop!
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INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION4. 208 Rodeo
Set atop the stairs on Via Rodeo’s cobblestone street is 208 Rodeo. With its elegant outdoor patio, stylish decor, and beautifully plated dishes, every corner inside and outside is photo-worthy. Capture moments of luxury as you dine on delicious Californian cuisine with pan-Asian and Italian influences. The chic ambiance, combined with vibrant and artfully presented meals, ensures that your Instagram feed will be filled with stunning and memorable shots.
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION5. Ladurée Beverly Hills
This Paris-based café and pastry shop, Ladurée, is situated in the heart of Beverly Hills and filled with pastel-colored macarons, lime green couches, white lattice walls and large flower accents. Aside from sweet treats, the café also offers a full vegan lunch and dinner menu, or for a lighter appetite, small petit fours. Pink oversized chairs act as the perfect accessory for photos, while bite-size miniature works of art steal the spotlight.
Photo courtesy of @cestlavie_amar.
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION6. Nusr-Et Steakhouse Beverly Hills
Nusr-Et Steakhouse is an internationally acclaimed destination, serving celebrity clientele all over the world thanks to its renowned steaks, flair for over-the-top luxury dining and Instagram-worthy salting techniques. The restaurant's setting is great for pictures, with dark couches, balcony seating and outdoor sidewalk dining, all while the social media star himself, Turkish-born Nusret Gökçe, aka Salt Bae, with his white shirt and dark sunglasses, can sometimes be seen making his famous salting techniques over his mouthwatering steaks for anyone that asks.
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION7. The Rooftop by JG
No matter what time of day, The Rooftop by JG at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is packed with style enthusiasts posing near the restaurant’s clear, glass perimeter that offers one of the most stunning panoramic views of Beverly Hills, West Los Angeles and beyond from 12 stories high. This restaurant, overseen by a Michelin-starred chef, offers diners the chance to sip on refreshing cocktails and try some amazing dishes like lobster burger or truffle cheeseburger, while sitting beneath umbrellas during the day or near a fire pit during the evening.
Photo courtesy of @xkaorilovex.
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION8. The Living Room
One step into The Living Room at The Peninsula Beverly Hills and you’ll feel as if you entered a teatime wonderland. The restaurant’s traditional Afternoon Tea is available daily and offers a selection of delectable bite-size sandwiches, scones and pastries along with 19 blends of loose-leaf tea leaves, custom made for the five-star hotel. While visitors enjoy the service, they can also take in the elegant surroundings, soft natural lighting and soothing live harp performance.
Photo courtesy of @jennycipoletti.
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION9. Spago Beverly Hills
Treat yourself to the finer things in life at Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant, Spago Beverly Hills, where you can expect world-class dishes boasting sourced California-fresh ingredients, everything from wood oven pizza such as those with house cured smoked Scottish salmon to the freshest seafoods like crispy scale black sea bass to the best main courses like roasted rack of Colorado lamb. A must-stop for diners hoping to spot a celebrity, including the renowned chef himself, Spago Beverly Hills offers an experience that is equal parts beautiful, delicious and unique.
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION10. Il Cielo
Considered to be one of the “Most Romantic Restaurants in Los Angeles” by both The New York Times and Los Angeles Magazine, Il Cielo has gotten plenty of camera love for not only its stunning plated dishes but also its patio with twinkling lights and ivy-adorned walls. No matter the occasion, the restaurant can accommodate spectacular floral arrangements, elegant multi-tiered wedding cakes and elaborate lighting displays, underscoring the appeal of its aesthetics.
Photo courtesy of @ilcielobh.
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATIONHonorable Mention: Café Sheera
Café Sheera is a picturesque and relaxing coffee shop, featuring a full coffee and tea bar serving specialty coffee blends, Mariage Fréres tea, freshly baked pastries and an extravagant selection of signature sweets, such as gourmet dates, Jewels™ and baklava. Don't forget to take a picture in front of the renowned silk #DateMe™ flower wall!
INSTAGRAM INSPIRATIONWhichever restaurant you choose to visit for the quintessential Beverly Hills foodie photo, remember to tag #LoveBevHills on Instagram and Twitter. For a full listing of restaurants in Beverly Hills, visit our Restaurants page.
Updated July 8, 2024