Somni
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | January 1, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Founder | Aitor Zabala, José Andrés |
| Defunct | 2020 |
| Fate | Closed due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| Successor | Reopened in West Hollywood, California in November 2024 |
| Headquarters | West Hollywood , United States |
Area served | Greater Los Angeles |
Key people | Aitor Zabala (chef) |
| Products | Dining services |
Somni is a dining establishment located in West Hollywood, California. Initially launched in Beverly Hills, California in 2018, the restaurant ceased operations in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It made a comeback in West Hollywood in November 2024 and, by June 2025, became one of the pioneering eateries in Greater Los Angeles—along with Providence—to receive the prestigious three Michelin star rating.
History
The original Somni (meaning dream in Catalan) was introduced by Aitor Zabala and José Andrés at the SLS Beverly Hills hotel in 2018. The venue achieved two Michelin stars, and Zabala earned recognition as the eighth best chef worldwide in 2020 according to The Best Chef Awards. However, both the hotel and the restaurant shut down in August 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the following five years, Zabala attracted new investors aiming for a relaunch planned for 2023. Ultimately, Somni reopened its doors on November 24, 2024. On June 25, 2025, during the US edition of the 2025 Michelin Guide ceremony held in Sacramento, Somni was honored with three Michelin stars just seven months post-reopening. Together with Providence in Hollywood, it became among the first restaurants in Greater Los Angeles to secure this elite accolade.
See also
- List of Michelin 3-star restaurants in the United States
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in California