Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Westwood

The restaurant consistently offers exceptional cuisine. We opted for the bistecca, accompanied by a pasta dish and a chicken entree. The chicken was expertly prepared, resulting in a tender and delectable texture. We strongly recommend visiting this restaurant.

Best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles! Certain to be on Michelin’s next guide and deserving of a star besides. Chef Nicola is brilliant and passionate about his food. You’ll actually see the chef owner in the kitchen, preparing your food so perfectly with pride and love into every dish.

It was a great experience, awesome service and great food

We had a great brunch at Novikov. The menu had plenty of delicious options, and everything was super fresh. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was really nice. We’ll definitely be back for dinner!

Service is attentive, professional, and at the same time casual. Bar is very comfortable if a bit loud when you’re right under the speakers but bartender adjusted them. Food standouts were the grilled olives and asparagus with morels. Rest of the food including a ‘three-finger’ Bistecca alla fiorentina were very good. Main dining room is cosy low tables and there’s a strip of outside tables enclosed by greenery from the parking lot. The open kitchen next to the bar with the Argentine grill was not being used the night we went. Don’t know if they’ve permanently moved the kitchen or only use it on busy nights. Top 4 of my steakhouses in LA.