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1. Bavel
4.8
Exceptional(5057)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Downtown
Booked 139 times today
A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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2. Bestia
4.8
Exceptional(8394)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 136 times today
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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3. Dunsmoor
4.9
Exceptional(995)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Eagle Rock
Booked 82 times today
Brian Dunsmoor’s namesake restaurant, Dunsmoor, is the latest iteration of his ongoing exploration of American heritage cooking. It is, first and foremost, a restaurant for the community that surrounds it, and a loving expression of the relentless research that has informed his cooking for the last ten years.We offer the full menu at tables in our dining room and at the chef's counter, as well as at our outdoor tables. Reservations are recommended but we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible. Dunsmoor's wine bar, accessible either through the restaurant or via its own door on Ave 35, does not accept reservations and serves a limited menu of our raw and larder items.
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4. Girl & the Goat L.A.
4.7
Exceptional(4157)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 66 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!
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5. Camelia
4.5
Awesome(237)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • Arts District
Booked 56 times today
A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Reservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well. While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.
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6. Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events
4.4
Awesome(1240)
Price: Moderate
• American • Monterey Park
Booked 43 times today
Introducing a reimagined Luminarias, with a newly modernized take following a multimillion-dollar interior and exterior remodel. Our open-concept dining room features 25-foot floor-to-ceiling windows — seamlessly blending into an expansive deck for sweeping views of the San Gabriel Valley. With a revamped menu comprised of New American dishes with Latin influence, and a vast bar of specialty cocktails and premium spirits, we're here to give you an unforgettable dining experience.
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7. Manuela
4.8
Exceptional(240)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 31 times today
Manuela is a perfect date night spot in LA. It's praised for its 'amazing ambiance', 'gorgeous design', and 'excellent food'. Reviews highlight the 'great service', 'creative drinks' and 'unique wines'. The 'private room' is even recommended for special occasions. With its 'earthy' and 'grounded' vibe, Manuela is perfect for a romantic night or meal with friends.
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8. Hearts and Flame
4.3
Awesome(283)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Tokyo
Booked 12 times today
Hearts & Flame.Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.
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9. San Laurel
4.7
Exceptional(413)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Downtown
Booked 46 times today
San Laurel is one of the flagship restaurants in Chef José Andrés’ collection at Conrad Los Angeles. Here, he effortlessly combines his signature forward-thinking approach to Spanish cuisine with the gorgeous produce found at Southern California’s year-round farmers’ markets. San Laurel is open daily for breakfast and dinner service.The restaurant’s interior combines organic, earthy tones and natural wood finishes with richer hues to complement what’s on the plate: the flavors of Spain as seen through a California lens.
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10. Redbird - Los Angeles
4.7
Exceptional(3138)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 38 times today
Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser has crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Jaime Azrate's wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available for brunch, happy hour + dinner.The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers dining tables along the banquette and windows overlooking 2nd St.
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  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    10/10 no notes. Fantastic, everyone was amazing and the food and drinks were fantastic.
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    BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.8
  • FrauleinMVIP
    Los Angeles •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Incredibly delicious and creative dishes!!! Esp love the hummus with duck, fried artichoke, trout and dorade. A little noisy for conversation. Very busy.
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    BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
    •
    4.8
  • Carina
    Los Angeles •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Service was very considerate and kind, our server checked on often us and made sure we enjoyed every dish! I love that she gave us the opportunity to speak up if there was something we weren’t happy with (we were happy with everything). She was awesome! Albacore Tuna and Carolina gold rice were the favorites for us and the pork and green chili stew felt like home. The space is beautiful, very minimal and classy. Definitely will be back at the bar for the burger and to try some other items.
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    DunsmoorPrice: Very Expensive• American• Eagle Rock
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    4.9
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 6 Mar 2025
    Emma was incredible! We let her make our selections and it was fabulous!
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    Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Skylir
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Feb 2025
    My dad and I came here for lunch and we pleasantly surprised with how beautiful the restaurant is! The food was so yummy. For lunch the steak sandwich is AMAZING! The meat is so tender and it is very filling. The prosciutto and bruschetta lunch item was also very good but I would say go with the steak sandwich if you want something even more filling. We would definitely come again for the great food, service, and beautiful ambiance.
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    Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
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    4.3

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