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Spago Beverly Hills
In Residence
Wolfgang Puck
Founder
- 01CuisineCalifornia Fine Dining
- 02CityBeverly Hills, United States
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- Wine Spectator · Tier 3
- La Liste Top Restaurants: 77pts · 2026
- Wine Spectator Grand Award · 2026
- Star Wine List · 2026
- Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended · 2026
- Wine Spectator Grand Award · 2025
- La Liste Top Restaurants: 77.5pts · 2025
- World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 3-Star · 2025
- World's Best Wine Lists Awards WBWL 3-Star · 2024
- Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #210 · 2024
- Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended · 2023
- James Beard Award Outstanding Service · 2005
- James Beard Award Best Chefs · 2005
Spago Beverly Hills serves California fine dining in Beverly Hills. The dining room often hums with conversation while servers present dishes that emphasize seasonal produce, direct flavors, and elegant plating. In Los Angeles, where vibrant food scenes compete, Spago Beverly Hills earns attention through its precise cooking and an expansive wine program that complements every course. The first bites reward guests with immediate clarity, fresh herbs, clean acids, and purposeful textures that make each dish memorable. The restaurant’s heritage traces to Wolfgang Puck’s long-running influence on West Coast gastronomy, and Chef Ari Rosenson carries that vision forward with modern technique and local sourcing. Under the ownership of Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff, the kitchen and dining room focus on consistent excellence, refined hospitality, and a wine list that industry professionals cite often. Wine Director Matt Dulle leads a sommelier team, Devon d'Arcangelo, Eric Denq, Matthew Bishop, and Josh Zwick, who match bottles to dishes with knowledge of regions including California, Burgundy, Italy, Rhône, Bordeaux, Germany, and Champagne. The wine list spans 2,700 selections and 15,500 bottles. Spago Beverly Hills balances signature moments with seasonal change, delivering both comfort and discovery. The menu moves from wood-fired starters to composed mains and desserts. The Smoked Salmon Pizza showcases thin, blistered dough layered with smoked salmon, crème fraîche, chives, and a bright lemon finish, demonstrating the kitchen’s ability to pair casual format with fine ingredients. House-Made Tagliatelle arrives with slow-braised meats or market mushrooms, finished with aged cheese and a silky sauce that clings to each ribbon of pasta. Seasonal Market Fish features daily selection from California waters, treated with gentle roasting, a saline crust, and a vibrant vegetable accompaniment that highlights peak produce. The Prime Dry-Aged Ribeye is seared for a crisp exterior, rested to maintain juices, and served with composed sides; sauces are restrained, meant to support rather than mask. Light desserts, such as Meyer Lemon Tart, provide a bright, clean close after savory courses. Throughout, technique is straightforward: wood-fire, careful roasting, precise reductions, and house-made pastas and doughs that emphasize texture and ingredient quality. The dining room at Spago Beverly Hills blends classic Beverly Hills polish with a relaxed California sensibility. Tables are spaced for conversation, and the lighting favors clarity that flatters both faces and food. Service is attentive without intrusion, guided by General Manager Michelle Ley and a team trained to explain dishes, manage pacing, and recommend wine pairings from the deep cellar. The design avoids showy flourishes; instead, it focuses on comfort and functionality so the food and wine take center stage. For those who prefer outdoor evenings, limited patio seating faces North Canon Drive, offering a street-side Los Angeles energy during dinner service. Reservations are essential. Spago Beverly Hills remains a destination for diners seeking refined California cuisine paired with one of Los Angeles’s most extensive wine collections. Whether you come for a signature Smoked Salmon Pizza, a multi-course celebration, or a quiet dinner with polished service, Spago Beverly Hills offers focused flavors and a broad wine list. Reserve a table to experience the kitchen’s seasonal approach and the cellar’s breadth at this Beverly Hills landmark.
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Who works at Spago Beverly Hills?
Made By profiles Wolfgang Puck (Founder) at Spago Beverly Hills.
How expensive is Spago Beverly Hills?
Spago Beverly Hills is listed at a price level of $$$$.
Where is Spago Beverly Hills and what does it serve?
Spago Beverly Hills is in Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, serving California Fine Dining.
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How it compares
| Place | Cuisine | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spago Beverly Hills | California Fine Dining | Beverly Hills, $$$$ | · |
| CUT Beverly Hills | Premium Steakhouse | Beverly Hills | · |
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