Lolo Wine Bar

Picture a candlelit scene on Sunset Boulevard where checkered floors meet towering monstera plants and the crowd looks like they just stepped off a magazine shoot. Lolo Wine Bar is that effortlessly cool East Hollywood spot where everyone seems to know something you don’t—and they’re having a great time with it. It’s the kind of place where you might spot familiar faces from your favorite shows sharing a bottle of pét-nat at a corner table.

The wine is undeniably the star here, with an impressive selection spanning French sparklers to Catalonian orange wines. Head to the bottle shop in the back where you’ll find great options in the $50-60 range, and their two-bottle bundle deal is perfect if you’re planning to settle in for a while. The staff won’t overwhelm you with sommelier-speak, but they’ll point you in the right direction.

When it comes to food, think reliable Italian-leaning bistro fare rather than culinary fireworks. The cacio e pepe delivers with its perfectly clingy cheese sauce and properly spicy pepper, while the grilled prawns showcase just how satisfying simple, well-executed cooking can be. If you need something substantial, the bar steak with fried potatoes will fill you up without emptying your wallet.

Whether you post up at the bar and make new friends or claim a patio table for a group dinner surrounded by beautiful strangers, Lolo offers the rare combination of scene-y atmosphere without the pretension or painful wait times. It’s an ideal spot for first dates, catch-ups with friends, or any night when you want to feel like the city’s coolest version of yourself.