Somni, chef Aitor Zabala’ Spanish tasting menu spot in West Hollywood (“somni” is Catalan for “dream”) and Providence, chef Michael Cimarusti’s California seafood eatery in Hollywood, became Los Angeles’ first three-star Michelin restaurants, receiving the honor in a ceremony Wednesday, June 25 in Sacramento.

Three stars denotes “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey”; two stars signifies “excellent cuisine, worth a detour”; and one star “high-quality cooking, worth a stop.” When other categories such as good value and sustainability efforts are added, the 2024 Michelin Guide featured praise for a total of 577 California restaurants.