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Best Restaurants in the San Fernando Valley
5,800+ readers responded with their favorite hidden gems in the Valley. Here are the 30 most-recommended restaurants. No paid placement.
The Top 30
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#4 
Nat's Early Bite
Sherman Oaks BreakfastBrunchCoffee
Sherman Oaks breakfast diner serving eggs, pancakes, chilaquiles, and matzo brei for 30+ years.
#6 
Daisy
Sherman Oaks MexicanCocktailsBrunch
Mexican restaurant and margarita bar on Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks with weekend brunch and late-night happy hour.
#7 
El Cocinero
Van Nuys MexicanTacosVegan Options
El Cocinero offers catering with vegan options available.
#8 
Cavaretta's Italian Deli
Canoga Park SandwichesItalianFamily-owned
Canoga Park Italian deli landmark since 1959, known for stacked sandwiches and Boar's Head meats.
#9 
Wat Thai Temple Food Market
North Hollywood ThaiKid-FriendlyCash Only
Family-friendly Thai market with affordable dishes and lively festivals.
#11 
Brent's Deli
Northridge BreakfastBrunchSandwiches
Valley legend since 1967 serving towering deli sandwiches, all-day breakfast, and matzo ball soup.
#12 
Cilantro Mexican Grill
North Hollywood MexicanTacosFamily-owned
Family-owned North Hollywood Mexican grill known for burritos, tucked into a gas station on Whitsett Ave.
#13 
La Rochelle Bakery & Cafe
North Hollywood CoffeeBakeryPastries
European-style artisan bakery and cafe in the NoHo Arts District.
#14 
Republic of Pie
North Hollywood CoffeeEspressoPastries
Beloved NoHo café serving specialty coffee, artisan pies, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere on Magnolia.
#15 
The Munch Box
Chatsworth BurgersFast FoodKid-Friendly
Legendary Chatsworth cash-only burger stand operating since 1967.
#16 
Dan's Super Subs
Woodland Hills SandwichesFast FoodTakeout
Generously packed deli subs made to order in a Woodland Hills neighborhood shop.
#17
Basecamp Dinette
Burbank CoffeeEspressoBreakfast
Burbank coffee dinette on Riverside Drive with signature espresso drinks and a casual food menu.
#18 
Vinh Loi Tofu
Reseda Vegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsFamily-owned
Reseda Vietnamese vegan institution making fresh tofu and soymilk on-site for over 20 years.
#21 
Cricca's Italian Deli & Subs
Woodland Hills SandwichesItalianCatering
Woodland Hills Italian deli and sub shop since 1969, known for overstuffed sandwiches and catering.
#22 
Jimmy's Burgers
North Hollywood BurgersFast FoodFamily-friendly
Classic neighborhood burger stand serving handmade patties on Lankershim Boulevard.
#23 
Chiba Restaurant
North Hollywood JapaneseSushiRamen
Japanese ramen, sushi, and izakaya small plates on Lankershim Boulevard.
#24 
Caruso's Italian Kitchen Bar & Grill
Granada Hills Upcoming eventsFamily Italian restaurant in Granada Hills with homemade pizza, pasta, and classic entrees served daily.
#25
Galleria Market Food Court
Northridge Korean
Food court inside the Northridge Galleria Market Korean grocery on Reseda Blvd.
#26 
More Than Waffles
Encino BreakfastBrunchFamily-owned
Family-owned Encino breakfast and lunch spot since 1975, specializing in authentic Belgian gaufre waffles.
#27 
Hungry Crowd
Toluca Lake FusionKoreanFried Chicken
Toluca Lake restaurant on Riverside Drive serving Korean-fusion comfort food like kimchi fried rice and fried chicken and waffles.
#28 
Pinocchio Restaurant & Monte Carlo Deli
Burbank ItalianSandwichesGelato
Burbank Italian institution: Monte Carlo market and deli plus Pinocchio Restaurant, serving the Valley for over 50 years.
#30 
Marie et Cie
Valley Village CoffeeWiFiWorkspace
Valley Village French-style cafe and gift shop on Riverside Drive with free WiFi.
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