The first restaurant from the Wolfgang Puck-Barbara Lazar culinary dynasty (they also own Postrio and Chinois, among others), Spago remains red hot and is often bursting at the seams with celebrities, VIPs, studio executives, models, media moguls, and other generally fabulous folks. Set in the posh Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills, the restaurant is as famous for its late-night Oscar bashes as it is for its innovative, sophisticated American cuisine prepared with European and Asian influences. The stylish, upscale room exudes elegance and romance and is awash in rich wood and accented with tones of amethyst, jade, and amber. The open-air garden with a sculpted fountain and a pair of 100-year-old olive trees adds a dose of serenity to the restaurant’s high-energy atmosphere. Delicately devouring the restaurant’s signature gourmet pizza while bathing in the dining room’s soft, flattering golden light, you’ll feel like a star and look like one, too.

Spago Beverly Hills Information:

• American, Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.