Choose a direction
Start with the meal, then choose the room. A pasta-focused dinner, a steakhouse occasion and a rooftop gathering ask for different plans. The comparison below is based on each venue’s published information, not a scored review or a claim of a firsthand meal.
| Restaurant | Published focus | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Spago | Seasonal California menus; à la carte and tasting options | 176 North Cañon Drive |
| CUT | A contemporary steakhouse with seafood options | Beverly Wilshire, 9500 Wilshire Boulevard |
| Funke | Italian culinary traditions and handmade pasta | 9388 South Santa Monica Boulevard |
| Dante Beverly Hills | Rooftop dining, cocktails and a separate brunch menu | The Maybourne, 225 North Cañon Drive |
Four restaurants to explore
Spago Beverly Hills
Wolfgang Puck’s official Spago page describes a seasonal, ingredient-led menu with à la carte and tasting choices. That makes the format of the meal a useful first decision: look at what is currently offered and decide how much of the evening you want to devote to dinner. The restaurant recommends reservations and publishes its current service hours directly.
CUT at Beverly Wilshire
CUT’s official page centers the menu on beef, with shellfish and seafood alongside it. It is a different proposition from choosing a restaurant mainly for pasta or a casual rooftop drink. Check the dining-room menu and the separate lounge arrangements so the reservation matches the experience you have in mind.
Funke
Funke presents Italian regional cooking through handmade pasta and its pasta laboratorio. Use the restaurant’s current menu to understand the meal rather than assuming every familiar Italian dish will be available. If the rooftop is your priority, look specifically for Bar Funke’s details; the bar and main restaurant are distinct parts of the venue.
Dante Beverly Hills
The Maybourne places Dante on its ninth floor. The restaurant’s menu page separates brunch, à la carte food, poolside service and drinks. Choose the right menu for your visit. A restaurant reservation and access to hotel pool facilities should be confirmed separately.
Before you reserve
Check the exact date, party size, dining area and service. A venue may be open for dinner without offering lunch, and a bar can keep different hours from the kitchen. Use the restaurant’s booking page for availability rather than treating a directory listing as a reservation.
Compare the complete expected cost, including the menu format, drinks, service charges, deposits and cancellation conditions shown during booking. For a celebration, ask whether a specific table, outdoor area or special request is actually confirmed. Tell the restaurant about dietary needs before booking when its ability to accommodate them affects your decision.
These four options are a starting point. The visitor bureau’s restaurant directory is useful for widening the search by cuisine and location. Our Beverly Hills restaurant news tracks reported openings and dining events.
Build the rest of the day around the reservation
If dinner is the main event, avoid filling the hour before it with a distant attraction. Use the Rodeo Drive guide for a focused shopping stop, or the afternoon itinerary for a few nearby landmarks. Compare nearby garages in the Beverly Hills parking guide and allow time to arrive at the restaurant.
If you are staying overnight, compare the restaurant’s address with your hotel’s actual location. Our hotel-location guide explains why two hotels with Beverly Hills in their names can anchor quite different plans.
Dining questions
Are these ranked from best to worst?
No. They illustrate different menu and setting choices. There are no invented ratings, and a place on this shortlist does not guarantee availability or that it suits every budget.
Can I assume a famous restaurant serves lunch?
No. Check the venue’s own service schedule for your day. Dinner, brunch, lounge and private-event menus can follow different arrangements.
Where are the newest openings?
Read the dated reports in our dining section, then confirm that the venue is open and accepting reservations through its official website.
Sources & visiting details
Source review . Later checks are dated alongside the relevant details. This planning guide draws on the official sources below. Hours, access and programs can change; check the linked venue information before traveling. Suggestions about pacing and combining stops are Beverly Hills Insider’s planning recommendations.