Providence · Restaurant · Los Angeles
Michael Cimarusti's modern American seafood restaurant on Melrose Avenue, open since 2005.
Providence is Michael Cimarusti's modern American seafood restaurant at 5955 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, opened in 2005 with general-manager partner Donato Poto, and it holds three MICHELIN stars in the 2026 California selection. Cimarusti runs the kitchen with chef de cuisine Tristan Aitchison and pastry chef Mac Daniel Dimla, while Poto hosts the floor.
Sustainability sets the terms. The kitchen procures seafood from regional coasts and international waters and treats it, in its own words, with uncompromising respect and sophisticated technique. Cimarusti puts it plainly: "We use only wild-caught, sustainable products, mostly from American waters, and look to highlight their finest qualities."
Dinner is a choice of two tasting menus, the classic at $375 and a longer chef's tasting at $495, both exclusive of tax and gratuity. The openers include the Uni Egg, sea urchin under champagne beurre blanc with brioche croutons, oysters on the half shell from a daily selection with tarragon mignonette, and salt-roasted Santa Barbara spot prawns with rosemary, olive oil and lemon. On the tasting menu, king crab arrives with uni, swarnadwipa and gaufrette, A5 wagyu with sweet potato and sesame is offered as a main-course alternative, and pain perdu with strawberry and hazelnut closes the meal.
Service runs Tuesday through Saturday, from 5:45 pm Tuesday to Thursday and from 5:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, with the last seating at 9:15 pm. Reservations open two months ahead.
Address: 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, Los Angeles
Providence takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Los Angeles; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday: 17:45 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 17:45 - 21:15
- Thursday: 17:45 - 21:15
- Friday: 17:30 - 21:15
- Saturday: 17:30 - 21:15
Frequently asked about Providence
How do I get a reservation at Providence in Los Angeles?
Tables at Providence are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Los Angeles plan, our Los Angeles partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Providence?
Providence is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Providence?
Providence keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Providence located?
Providence is in Los Angeles, at 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038. MyRSVP can build it into a full Los Angeles itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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