6 Best Restaurants in Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles

In a tucked-away stretch along Fairfax Avenue is Little Ethiopia, where Angelenos of all stripes flock for the African country’s signatures like tibs, wat, and kitfo. And while there is a plethora of Ethiopian options, no one does the cuisine justice quite like Meals by Genet. At this spot helmed by chef-owner Genet Agonafer, visitors will discover a level of authenticity that will transport them straight to Addis Ababa, but keep in mind, this is takeout only.

This stunning expansive space, originally built for Charlie Chaplin back in the 1920s, serves French delicacies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the week. The scent of homemade croissants wafts through the building in the morning; steak frites can be enjoyed at night. A full bar keeps things buzzing throughout the evening.

For a wholly authentic Ethiopian experience, you can’t really go wrong with Merkato. Not only does it serve the classics like spongy injera bread, spicy beef, and grilled fish, but there’s also a market where you can buy Ethiopian ingredients to make your own mouthwatering cuisine at home.

Whether you want to fill up before perusing L.A.’s best art galleries or simply grab a drink to soak in the priceless sculptures at the LACMA, Ray’s and Stark Bar is the perfect complement to any museumgoer's experience. Situated just outside the main entrance of the museum, the restaurant/bar offers a variety of Americana cuisine like pizza, burgers, and pastas. Come on the weekend if you’ve got your four-legged friends with you, as the restaurant hosts a “Barky Brunch” with special treats for your pups.

If you’re searching for some of the spiciest and most succulent tacos in L.A., look no further than Sky’s. This quaint taco joint offers up beef, chicken, turkey, seafood, and vegan options that will leave your mouth on fire and your belly full in all the best ways possible. Chef-owner Barbara “Sky” Burrell also dishes out steaming breakfast tacos and has an enormous vegan and vegetarian menu to boot.

It's hard to fathom that the pasta inside this small counter restaurant is flown in weekly from Bologna. But once you take a bite of the perfect cacio e pepe, amatriciana, or tortellini with crema parmigiano, you'll become an instant believer. If you're in the mood for a midday treat between museum visits or want to close out your night with a steaming bowl of bucatini, you can't go wrong with Uovo.