Who’s behind it: Accomplished Swedish chef Marcus Jernmark—whose résumé includes Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence winner Aquavit and Grand Award winner Per Se—has staked his claim in Los Angeles with the opening of Lielle last month. Located in the Beverlywood neighborhood, the restaurant will offer a seasonal tasting menu centered on California ingredients.
When it opened: February 12, 2026
What’s on the menu: With a prix fixe of $150, no formal wine-pairing option, and intentionally satisfying portion sizes, the restaurant aims to deliver a fine-dining experience without some of the more stuffy trappings of the category. Jernmark states that “fine dining has spent too long trying to impress people instead of taking care of them.” The tasting menu is just four courses, though supplements are available. The chef explains, “In Sweden, we have a term lagom, meaning ‘just enough,’ and that is how we approached the four-course menu.”
The current tasting menu is constructed as follows: Poached-then-charred artichokes are served with a leek, truffle and guanciale broth; next comes grilled abalone with seaweed-infused rice, Brussels sprouts and fermented mushroom sauce; aged squab is then paired with a bright tomato sauce, charred endive and beet. To round things out, sea buckthorn (a tangy orange berry) sorbet is served with oolong tea mousse and caramelized pumpkin seeds. Though the restaurant avoids formal wine pairings, complementary bottles and BTG options for each dish are suggested on the menu.
The wine program: Aligning with the menu, the 250-bottle list features California prominently along with a decent amount of international representation. Chef Jernmark told Wine Spectator, “I wanted a program that feels as approachable as the room: Something for the serious collector and the curious guest alike.” Littorai, Raen and Philip Togni make up a few of the home-state names on the bottle list, and offerings from Corison, Occidental and Arnot-Roberts are all currently available by the glass. Burgundy makes up a substantial portion as well, with producers like Méo-Camuzet, Chandon de Briailles and others. Corkage is allowed for $75—or if a bottle is purchased from the list.
The design: The dining room, designed by architecture firm Lovers Unite, blends refinement with a speakeasy vibe. Candlelight reflects off leather banquettes and earthtoned walls in the 42-seat space. Jernmark’s wife, Andrea, helped with the design and provided her own handmade linens and ceramics.
A sister restaurant from Jernmark, Marée, is set to open soon in the same building, above Lielle. It will be on the more casual side, aiming, in the chef’s words, to be a “Parisian Californian” neighborhood restaurant. Jernmark’s endeavor is part of an interesting period in the Los Angeles fine-dining scene, with moves like Noma's 3-month pop-up in the city and Aitor Zabala’s dreamlike, 20-plus course Somni continuing to garner international acclaim.
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