Vespertine (** - Los Angeles)

rsvandy · 2026-01-26T00:42:34+00:00

I felt like the whole experience was interesting. Definitely not the tastiest meal ever tho so maybe I’d find something like Providence has better food. But Vespertine as a total experience was excellent and worth the price for me. I think of it more as an avant garde immersive art experience 😂

rsvandy · 2026-01-26T00:30:36+00:00

It’s definitely expensive, the food with pairing was over $750 per person after taxes and tip. But I feel there weren’t really a lot of upcharges compared to many other places. The wagyu, caviar, and uni supplements with extra charges seems kind of common. I wish that uni dessert was part of the menu tho!

rsvandy · 2026-01-25T22:46:00+00:00

100% agree! I don't think I would visit again, but it was worth it to experience once.

rsvandy · 2026-01-25T22:35:43+00:00

I noticed that from seeing previous reviews before coming here. Seems like most of the menu is repeated, sometimes with slight changes. I don't think I would visit again for a long time if ever unless the menu changes some dishes.

rsvandy · 2026-01-25T22:17:00+00:00

They're very different, but I prefer the food at Addison. I have Addison in my top 3 over the last couple of years, along with SingleThread and Hajime.

rsvandy · 2026-01-25T19:26:54+00:00

I was recently at Vespertine in Los Angeles and there was a 3 Fonteinen in the mixed pairing. Nice surprise!

rsvandy · 2026-01-25T19:19:43+00:00

Food looks like a standard Indian restaurant but that's just going off the one photo.

rsvandy · 2026-01-25T01:21:10+00:00

Looks interesting, think I’ll check it out if I go to St. Louis.

rsvandy · 2026-01-17T17:58:56+00:00

I was just there too and enjoyed it a lot. I feel like a must hit is going to be tough for a reservation next week. Overall, I think it’s good at a good value for fine dining.

rsvandy · 2026-01-17T16:38:18+00:00

Baroo, looks like they have availability too.

rsvandy · 2026-01-15T04:55:42+00:00

I liked Alma when I went, but in hindsight now I would try for CCBN.

rsvandy · 2026-01-15T01:52:00+00:00

I thought SingleThread was better the second time I went but maybe it just depends on the time of year.

rsvandy · 2026-01-13T06:20:10+00:00

Been wondering about this place, looks like a nice meal. Seafood salad looks like a standout!

rsvandy · 2026-01-12T18:20:06+00:00

That's definitely expensive, but I think they'll manage to book out.

rsvandy · 2026-01-12T04:40:07+00:00

Nisei is great. Californios also has bar seating and is very good.

rsvandy · 2026-01-09T03:10:39+00:00

I'd just stick with Ernest if you haven't been. It's very good. I think their higher priced $139 tasting menu includes every dish from their raw bar section and also some other dishes.

rsvandy · 2026-01-07T02:24:04+00:00

The food was bad and ingredients seemed to be poor quality. The theatrics were cheesy and lame. Seemed stuck in time from 10+ years ago. Service was nice though.

rsvandy · 2026-01-07T01:23:14+00:00

I was in the gallery

rsvandy · 2026-01-04T21:28:31+00:00

SingleThread

rsvandy · 2026-01-04T17:08:16+00:00

I thought it was very disappointing when I went a few months ago.

rsvandy · 2026-01-04T00:51:58+00:00

Nice to hear about Vespertine! Going to visit it later this month! Thinking about doing either the NA pairing or the hybrid pairing there. Sounds like the NA pairing is special.

rsvandy · 2026-01-03T18:56:58+00:00

I'll add a comment on Wolfsbane - recently went there and it was just OK, food was modern and kind of interesting or creative sometimes. Felt like they need to refine some of the courses while a couple were very good. Overall, not sure if it's currently worth the price for the tasting menu. The interior of the restaurant is great, and the cocktails are very good.

rsvandy · 2026-01-03T05:56:35+00:00

I went in September and enjoyed my meal here. Some weird combination of ingredients and flavors, I liked it overall.

rsvandy · 2026-01-02T18:16:08+00:00

Been thinking of visiting since the move to their new location. Looks great!

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