Experience dining at Gucci restaurant.

Gucci is a luxury fashion brand, renowned for its designer clothing and accessories. The brand also operates four restaurants worldwide, including Gucci Osteria in Beverly Hills.

To dine here, diners like Dan Koday—a travel and food writer—must make reservations in advance. Within 48 hours, staff will call to confirm, and a no-show deposit of $80 per person is required. However, during peak season, diners may need to book up to 30 days in advance.

Diners at Gucci restaurant are required to adhere to a dress code that is not overly formal but polite. The restaurant is decorated in an elegant and bold style, yet is surprisingly welcoming. The balcony area is a favorite spot for many due to its beautiful light and views. Red marble tables are garnished with dishes featuring rose and leaf motifs, and the cutlery is exquisitely crafted in the shape of branches and leaves.

The restaurant offers tasting menus with 5, 7, or 8 courses. Gucci Osteria draws inspiration from local cuisine, emphasizing creativity, humor, and charm. The dishes are quite diverse and presented in a unique style. Including drinks, the bill here is approximately $2,200 for 6 people for a 5-course meal, and diners have more expensive options available if they wish.

However, Dan Koday noted that the service was a bit slow, and the cost, portion sizes, and overall taste were no different from high-end restaurants. Next time he returns, he will skip the tasting menu and opt for an à la carte lunch with a smaller group to fully enjoy the ambiance.

According to Vogue, Gucci's restaurant earned its first Michelin star in 2021. Despite opening just before the pandemic, Gucci Osteria Beverly Hills secured the prestigious award. The combination of excellent food and stunning decor impressed everyone and completely convinced the Michelin Guide inspectors.

The restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine made with locally sourced California ingredients. Several delicious dishes have caught the eye of the Michelin Guide. From the appetizer, a salad with sweet sea scallops, squid, and lobster, all drizzled with olive oil, fresh bok choy, and radishes arranged like petals. Then there's the "Risotto disguised as Pizza," garnished with flavorful tomato puree, stracciatella cream, and charred capers that give the dish a smoky crusty flavor. The surface of the risotto is arranged like an abstract painting, the flavor is intriguing, and the appearance is utterly creative.

To earn the prestigious Michelin star, Chef Agazzi's menu is Italian, but primarily uses local ingredients with some specific Italian products. The Uni Carbonara features fresh oysters from Santa Barbara, and the SoCal Spaghetto pasta boasts local crab and is topped with exquisite Imperial Ossetra Caviar. There are numerous creative pizzas and pasta dishes, as well as fresh salads and burgers made with ribeye beef and topped with salsa verde and balsamic mayonnaise.

Anh Thi