A Global Culinary Journey: French, Italian

🇫🇷 Ardor – When my best friend visited LA, I took her to my favorite spot, Ardor 💚. Every appetizer here is absolutely amazing – highly recommend the octopus, crab pasta, and tuna tartare (we ended up ordering doubles of almost everything!). 🇯🇵 Shoya – A cozy izakaya run by a lovely Japanese couple. I’ve been coming here for years – you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! Must-tries: grilled fish, dried small fish, and oden 🍢. The dishes are small and not super photogenic, but the flavors speak for themselves. 🇮🇹 Cento – Super popular on social media, and for good reason! I brought my friend here too, and the spicy pomodoro pasta truly lives up to the hype 🍝. The other pasta we tried was just okay. The vibe is casual with a semi-outdoor setup – perfect for a relaxed date or catching up with friends 🥂. #ItalianCuisine #FoodieAdventures #GlobalEats #LosAngelesFood #RestaurantRecs