Restaurant in Beverly Hills, United States

Spago Beverly Hills

Name: Spago Beverly Hills
Address: 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Beverly Hills, US
Telephone: (310) 385-0880

1,175Pearl Points

Tasting menu that earns the occasion.

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Spago Beverly Hills, Restaurant in Beverly Hills

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About Spago Beverly Hills

Spago Beverly Hills is the reference point for California Fusion dining in the city, with a multi-course tasting menu, a 2,700-bottle wine list, and four dedicated sommeliers. Ranked on La Liste, OAD, and World of Fine Wine-accredited, it delivers consistent prestige-level dining. Book for dinner and a special occasion; lunch is not offered.

Verdict: Book It for a Special Dinner, But Know What You're Paying For

Spago Beverly Hills earns its reputation the hard way: consistent execution over decades, a wine program that rivals any serious room in Los Angeles, and a California-driven tasting menu that gives food-focused diners a clear reason to return. If you're weighing whether to book, the answer is yes — provided dinner is your plan and the $$$ price tier fits your occasion. This is not the room for a casual weeknight; it's the room for an anniversary, a client dinner, or a deliberate splurge on California cuisine at its most composed.

The Dinner Case

Dinner at Spago is the stronger play. The multi-course California Tasting Menu, driven by market-sourced ingredients and overseen by Chef Ari Rosenson, is the format the kitchen is built around. The tasting menu format rewards guests who want to cover ground — and with a wine program of 2,700 selections and 15,500 bottles in inventory (strong across California, Burgundy, Italy, Rhône, Bordeaux, Germany, and Champagne), pairing options are serious. Wine Director Matt Dulle leads a four-person sommelier team that includes Devon d'Arcangelo, Eric Denq, Matthew Bishop, and Josh Zwick, so you can trust the guidance at the table rather than navigating the list alone. Wine pricing sits at $$$, meaning expect many bottles above $100, but the depth of the list , particularly in California and Burgundy , justifies the investment for wine-focused diners.

For context on where Spago sits nationally: it ranked #210 on Opinionated About Dining's North America list in 2024, was Highly Recommended in 2023, holds a 3-Star Accreditation from the World of Fine Wine Los Angeles Awards, and scored 77 points on La Liste's 2026 global ranking. These are consistent, mid-tier prestige signals , not the Michelin three-star territory of The French Laundry in Napa or Alinea in Chicago, but a confirmed step above most Beverly Hills options. Google reviewers back this up: 4.5 stars across 1,751 reviews is a durable signal of consistent delivery.

The Lunch Question

The database confirms dinner only, so if you're planning a midday meal, Spago isn't your answer. For a Beverly Hills lunch, Culina Ristorante and Caffè or Baldi give you the neighbourhood atmosphere with lower daytime price pressure. If the occasion specifically calls for Spago, plan your visit around dinner , that's where the full kitchen and sommelier team are deployed.

Who Should Book

Spago suits the food and wine enthusiast who wants a California Fusion tasting menu with serious wine support in a room that has genuine institutional weight. It's a strong pick for occasions that call for dressing up , the setting and service level match the price. It's less compelling if you want a la carte flexibility, a quieter low-key meal, or a more contemporary tasting-menu experience. For the latter, Lazy Bear in San Francisco or Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg push harder on format innovation. For pure Californian ambition in Beverly Hills, Spago remains the reference point.

Comparisons worth knowing: Le Bernardin in New York City and Atomix in New York City operate at higher precision levels for tasting-menu purists; Abrazo in San Francisco offers a more intimate Californian Fusion experience. Spago's edge is its wine depth and the comfort of a room that knows how to handle a big occasion without fuss.

Practical Details

Reservations: Easy to book by Beverly Hills standards , plan a few days to a week ahead for most dates, more for prime weekend slots or holidays. Occasion fit: Celebratory dinners, client entertainment, milestone events. Dress: Smart casual minimum; the room skews dressed-up. Budget: $$$ for food, $$$ for wine , budget accordingly for the full experience. Wine approach: Trust the sommelier team; with 2,700 selections, the by-glass and pairing options are well-supported. Getting there: Located at 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills , valet is standard in this neighbourhood. See our full Beverly Hills restaurants guide for context, or explore Beverly Hills hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at Spago Beverly Hills?

Bar seating at Spago is not confirmed in the available venue record. Your safest move is to call 176 N Canon Dr directly or book a standard table for dinner, where the California Tasting Menu and the 2,700-label wine list are fully accessible. If bar access is a priority, confirm when you make your reservation.

How far ahead should I book Spago Beverly Hills?

A few days to a week covers most weeknight dinners. For prime weekend slots, holidays, or any occasion that has a fixed date, push that to two to three weeks out. Spago is easier to book than many comparably priced Beverly Hills rooms, but the La Liste ranking and its reputation for special-occasion dining mean Saturday nights fill faster than you might expect.

What should I order at Spago Beverly Hills?

The multi-course California Tasting Menu is the main event here and the format the kitchen is built around. Pair it with the wine program — Wine Director Matt Dulle oversees a list strong in California, Burgundy, Italy, Rhône, Bordeaux, Germany, and Champagne, with 15,500 bottles in inventory. If you're coming for food and wine as a combined experience, this is the format to book.

What are alternatives to Spago Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills?

Funke is the stronger call if you want a tighter, pasta-focused format with serious craft credentials. Esterel suits guests who want a quieter room with French-leaning cooking. CUT Beverly Hills is the direct trade if you prefer a steakhouse format at a similar price point. Culina Ristorante and Caffè works better for a more relaxed Italian lunch. Wally's Wine & Spirits is a different category entirely — wine retail and casual dining rather than a tasting-menu experience.

Is Spago Beverly Hills good for a special occasion?

Yes, and this is where Spago is at its most consistent. The room is set up for celebrations: service is attentive, the wine list gives a sommelier team something real to work with, and the multi-course format paces a long evening well. The venue's own description calls it out explicitly for occasions that call for dressing up. At $$$ pricing, it should deliver — and by La Liste standards (77pts in 2026), it does.

What should I wear to Spago Beverly Hills?

The venue record flags Spago as an occasion for dressing up, so treat it accordingly. A jacket for men and smart dress or tailored separates for women are appropriate. Beverly Hills dining rooms at this price tier don't enforce a strict dress code the way some New York rooms do, but arriving underdressed at a $$$ California Tasting Menu dinner will feel out of place.

Can Spago Beverly Hills accommodate groups?

The venue record doesn't specify private dining room details, so call ahead if you're booking for six or more. Spago has operated as a flagship fine-dining room for decades, and rooms at this tier typically have provisions for larger parties or private events — but confirm capacity and any minimum spend requirements directly before finalising plans.

Location

176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Beverly Hills, United States

Compare Spago Beverly Hills

Spago Beverly Hills in Context: Awards and Value

Venue	Awards	Price
Spago Beverly Hills
CUT Beverly Hills		$$$$
Funke
Wally’s Wine & Spirits
Culina Ristorante and Caffè
Esterel

A quick look at how Spago Beverly Hills measures up.

Also Consider

CUT Beverly Hills, Steakhouse, $$$$
Funke, Notable alternative
Wally’s Wine & Spirits, Notable alternative
Culina Ristorante and Caffè, Notable alternative
Esterel, Notable alternative

Against its immediate Beverly Hills peers, Spago occupies a distinct tier: it's the only room on this list built around a California tasting menu with full sommelier depth. CUT Beverly Hills runs at a higher price point ($$$$) and is the better call if a steakhouse experience is the goal, Wolfgang Puck also owns CUT, so the service standard is comparable, but the formats are entirely different. If you want a big-ticket protein-focused dinner, CUT wins. If you want a composed, wine-paired multi-course California menu, Spago is the correct room.

Funke is currently the critical darling for diners who want technical ambition and a more contemporary room. It's a better pick for pasta-focused Italian exploration and draws a younger, more trend-attuned crowd. Culina Ristorante and Caffè and Esterel are the hotel-anchored options for diners who want the convenience of dining in-property, both are more accessible in booking and budget than Spago, and suit a casual-special dinner better than a true occasion meal. For wine depth specifically, none of these peers match Spago's 2,700-selection list.

The practical verdict: book Spago when the occasion calls for a proven, polished California tasting menu with serious wine service and you're comfortable at the $$$ tier. Book CUT for a steakhouse splurge. Choose Funke for contemporary Italian with current critical momentum. If you want a lower-pressure Beverly Hills dinner that still delivers, Culina or Esterel are the easier entry points.