Survivability Rankings for European Restaurant in Los Angeles

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a European Restaurant, on Best, from Lacy (89.6% survival) to Northwood Point (55.9%).

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space
  • #1 Neighborhood: Lacy: 89.6% Best, 86.4% Typical for European Restaurant
  • The range inside Lacy: the best locations reach 89.0% and the most challenging sit at 79.0%, a spread of 10.0 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 41 of 173 ranked
  • Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.1% for European Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Northwood Point: 55.9% Best, 52.6% Typical
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Lacy leads Los Angeles's 2026 survivability rankings for European Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.6% Best and 86.4% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Northwood Point, at 55.9% Best and 52.6% Typical. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Los Angeles to Open an European Restaurant?

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles for European Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.6% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroBestTypicalWorst
1LacyLos Angeles89.6%86.4%82.6%
2FairfaxLos Angeles89.2%83.8%78.4%
3University ParkLos Angeles88.8%82.4%77.0%
4LarchmontLos Angeles88.5%82.7%77.5%
5TropicoLos Angeles88.2%81.2%76.1%
6Historic South CentralLos Angeles87.0%79.1%74.4%
7HollywoodLos Angeles85.8%77.7%73.1%
8KoreatownLos Angeles85.7%76.3%70.3%
9Beverly GroveLos Angeles85.6%78.6%74.7%
10Irvine Business ComplexLos Angeles84.2%76.2%70.9%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.


Where in or Around Los Angeles Would an European Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where an European Restaurant would make the most money in or around Los Angeles comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Lacy is ranked #1 for European Restaurant survivability, at 89.6% Best and 86.4% Typical; Northwood Point is ranked last of the 173, at 55.9% Best and 52.6% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening an European Restaurant in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new European Restaurant lasts two or more years is 65.1% Typical. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.


What Should I Consider When Opening an European Restaurant in or Around Los Angeles?

When selecting a location for an European Restaurant in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our analysis covers businesses in 24 major U.S. metros. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.


Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start an European Restaurant?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Lacy, Fairfax, and University Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Northwood Point, Lakewood Village, and Woodbury. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles to Open an European Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an European Restaurant in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 89.6% Best and 86.4% Typical, followed by Fairfax and University Park. 41 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.


Can an European Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are European Restaurant Rankings in Los Angeles Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Los Angeles.


Is an European Restaurant a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new European Restaurant lasts two or more years is 86.4% Typical and 89.6% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for European Restaurant in Los Angeles

Should you rent your storefront to an European Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Lacy is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.6% Best, followed by Fairfax at 89.2% Best, and University Park at 88.8% Best. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Los Angeles for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Los Angeles to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles.

  • Business Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles: See how European Restaurant compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
  • Best Cities to Open a European Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for European Restaurant
  • Business Survivability in Lacy, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Fairfax, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in University Park, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Los Angeles

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.