Manuela

Name: Manuela
Address: 901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90013
Telephone: (323) 849-0480
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

238 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 45 times today

Charming
Lively
Great for brunch

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.

Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.

Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–22:00 Sun 17:30–21:00
Phone number
(323) 849-0480
Website
http://www.manuela-la.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Kris Tominaga
Private party facilities
Parties of 12-26 are considered large parties, and are offered pre-set family style menus in one of our beautiful outdoor dining areas. Spaces are determined by availability and party size. Though these are not private rooms, all spaces provide a beautiful environment for special occasions. We offer
Private party contact
our Events Manager: (323) 849-0480

Location
901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
3rd between Santa Fe & Garey
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cream Biscuits, Steen's Butter, Colonel Newsom's Aged Country HamUSD 12.00
Cast Iron Cornbread, Steen's ButterUSD 14.00
Smoked Albacore Dip, Carolina Gold Rice CrackersUSD 13.00
Kumiai Oysters, Nantes Carrot Mignonette, Garden ChervilUSD 19.00
Barbecued Oysters, Green Garlic Butter, Preserved Lemon Breadcrumbs, ParmesanUSD 20.00
Ocean Trout Tartare, Red Onion, Capers, Bronze Fennel, Colatura Vinaigrette, Garlic ToastUSD 21.00
Laughing Bird Shrimp Aguachile, Cucumber, Avocado, Radish, Serrano-Lime, Benne SeedsUSD 21.00

Salad

Baby Market Lettuces, Pickled Carrots, Ricotta Salata, Hazelnuts, Coriander ButtermilkUSD 14.00
Arugula, Brooks Cherries, Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecans, Aged BalsamicUSD 17.00
Cara Cara Orange, Kishu Mandarin, Avocado Yogurt, Zhuog, Santa Barbara Pistachio, AleppoUSD 19.00
Momotaro Tomato, Whipped Feta, Lime, Oregano, Crisp Shallot, Sumac VinaigretteUSD 20.00
Burrata, Persian Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Smoked Trout Roe, Urfa Vinaigrette, Polenta ToastUSD 22.00

Plates

Venison Burger, Pickled Green Tomato, Arugula, Crisp Leeks, Garlic Aioli, Brioche BunUSD 26.00
Roasted Local Oyster Mushroom, Charred Leek Aioli, Malt Vinegar, LemonUSD 31.00
Heritage Green Circle Half Chicken, Chili De Arbol, White Bbq Sauce, Watermelon Radish, Sorrel, LemonUSD 36.00
Grilled Local Yellowtail, Castelvetrano Olives, Red Onion, Celery Aioli, LemonUSD 40.00
Diver Scallops, Brown Butter-Bacon Vinaigrette, Mustard GreensUSD 45.00
Halibut, Fava, Hominy, St. Felicien Butter, Cilantro, TendrilsUSD 46.00
Pan Roasted Wild King Salmon, Serrano Lebne, Sungolds, Guindilla Pepper, Purple ShisoUSD 46.00
peads & Barnett Pork Chop, Spring Onion, Chili Vinegar, Mustard OilUSD 46.00
Liberty Duck Breast, Wild Mountain Huckleberry Jus, Asian Pear, Spruce Tip SaltUSD 47.00
28 Day Dry Aged Holstein New York Strip, Tallow Chimichurri, Bone MarrowUSD 78.00

Market Vegetable

Roasted Cauliflower, Date Vinegar, Almonds, ParsleyUSD 14.00
Butterball Potatoes, Crème Fraiche, Pickled Onion, Shishito, HorseradishUSD 14.00
Blistered Snap Peas, Black Quinoa, Sesame Date Butter, FetaUSD 13.00
Grilled Asparagus, Pistachio Aillade, Spring Onion, Anchovy Breadcrumbs, PecorinoUSD 19.00

Cocktails

"I'm Not Like Most Girls" - Most GirlsUSD 17.00
Spritz of Amass Vodka, kumquat, earl grey, honey, lemon, sparkling wine
VesperUSD 16.00
Farmers gin, Crop Meyer lemon vodka, Lillet blanc
House MartiniUSD 16.00
Barr Hill gin, Lillet blanc, orange bitters
Parsley GimletUSD 16.00
Amass gin, cucumber, parsley, lime, mint
Let's HuckUSD 18.00
Huckleberry rested Hobb's gin, egg white, lemon
House NegroniUSD 17.00
Sipsmith London dry gin, Forthave aperitivo, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, rocks
NightshadeUSD 16.00
Milagro Blanco, yellow bell pepper, heat, lemon
ArchieUSD 16.00
Beet rested Acre mezcal, Oro blanco, lemon
Florida ManUSD 17.00
Blueberry rested Acre mezcal, Lo-Fi vermouth, lemon, African basil
Ca Chau SaUSD 17.00
Raspberry and oregano rested Ajornada cachaca, liquor mastika, lemon
Blood Orange Blood & SandUSD 18.00
Compass Box artist blend scotch, maraschino liquor & syrup, blood orange, lemon

Draft

Reissdorf Kolsch, 4.8.%, Koln, GermanyUSD 8.00
Estrella Damm, Lager, 5.4%, Barcelona, SpainUSD 8.00
Radiant Brewing, Blank Slate Whitbier, 5%, CAUSD 8.00
Stem Hibiscus Apple Cider, 4.3%, ColoradoUSD 9.00

Bottles

Abita Light, Lager, 4%, New OrleansUSD 7.00
Bohemia, Lager, 4.7%, MexicoUSD 7.00
Shoreline, London Dry Cider, 6.6%, ColoradoUSD 8.00
Stiegl Radler, Grapefruit Radler, 2%, AustriaUSD 7.00
Duet, IPA, Alpine Brewing Co, 7%, San DiegoUSD 8.00
Paperback Brewing, Bunny with a Chainsaw, Hazey Ipa, 8.2%, Los AngelesUSD 8.00
Erdinger Non-Alcoholic, Erding, GermanyUSD 9.00

What 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown
Best Overall
Downtown
Best Ambience
Downtown
Great for brunch
Downtown
Healthy
Downtown
Great for outdoor dining
Downtown
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Manuela impresses with "amazing food" and a "gorgeous setting," offering a warm ambiance perfect for any occasion. The staff is "knowledgeable," enhancing the dining experience with standout dishes like biscuits, beignets, and snap peas. Although service may vary, the overall atmosphere and delightful menu make it a must-visit in LA.

238 Reviews

C
Cate
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
came here for brunch on a saturday with a reservation. the hostess and server were very nice and skilled. the steak and eggs were really good. biscuits and aguachile were good as well. i LOVE oysters, but i felt like maybe the carrot mignonette overpowered the oyster flavor a bit but that could just be personal preference. great ambiance. good people. good food. and i loved the garden and the chickens. this is a lovely place in a lovely area of LA. i would definitely come back!
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Joe
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food and service was extremely sub par. Wouldn’t recommend
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Theresa
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our server took our order and only ever came back to give us the check. Considering there was automatic gratuity given the size of our party, I definitely expected better. She then complained that we wanted to pay with more than 4 credit cards even though she did nothing to earn her sizable tip. The food and ambiance definitely don’t make up for the atrocious service, especially considering the price.
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Olga
VIP
Los Angeles
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and service was excellent. Can’t wait to go back.
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Claudia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with outdoorsy feel and amazing food!
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Maria
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and good! Will definitely be back!
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Catherine
VIP
Los Angeles
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, gorgeous setting, knowledgeable staff. What more could you want?
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Jasmine
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service from the hostesses to the waiters were great. Friendly, professional, and accommodating. Overall the food was good. The biscuits with apple jam were standout. The French toast was a bit dry. Overall great and would go back.
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Bonnie
Las Vegas
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We waited 45 minutes for the food and were very disappointed to find a piece of eggshell on our plate. Also, When we informed the waiter about the issue, they took our plate along with my fork and knife. Nobody provided new utensils until we mentioned it again. Although the waiter removed the plate and offered us complimentary biscuits, the overall experience was lower than I expected.
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Lissa
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazingly good—as always. Staff pleasantly accommodated our two young children which added to an enjoyable family evening.
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FAQs

Manuela offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 849-0480.

Manuela is rated 4.7 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

18 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Additional information

Cross Street
3rd between Santa Fe & Garey
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–22:00 Sun 17:30–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Kris Tominaga
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.manuela-la.com/
Phone number
(323) 849-0480
Private party facilities
Parties of 12-26 are considered large parties, and are offered pre-set family style menus in one of our beautiful outdoor dining areas. Spaces are determined by availability and party size. Though these are not private rooms, all spaces provide a beautiful environment for special occasions. We offer
Private party contact
our Events Manager: (323) 849-0480

Manuela

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Small & To Share

Cream Biscuits, Steen's Butter, Colonel Newsom's Aged Country HamUSD 12.00

Cast Iron Cornbread, Steen's ButterUSD 14.00

Smoked Albacore Dip, Carolina Gold Rice CrackersUSD 13.00

Kumiai Oysters, Nantes Carrot Mignonette, Garden ChervilUSD 19.00

Barbecued Oysters, Green Garlic Butter, Preserved Lemon Breadcrumbs, ParmesanUSD 20.00

Ocean Trout Tartare, Red Onion, Capers, Bronze Fennel, Colatura Vinaigrette, Garlic ToastUSD 21.00

Laughing Bird Shrimp Aguachile, Cucumber, Avocado, Radish, Serrano-Lime, Benne SeedsUSD 21.00

Salad

Baby Market Lettuces, Pickled Carrots, Ricotta Salata, Hazelnuts, Coriander ButtermilkUSD 14.00

Arugula, Brooks Cherries, Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecans, Aged BalsamicUSD 17.00

Cara Cara Orange, Kishu Mandarin, Avocado Yogurt, Zhuog, Santa Barbara Pistachio, AleppoUSD 19.00

Momotaro Tomato, Whipped Feta, Lime, Oregano, Crisp Shallot, Sumac VinaigretteUSD 20.00

Burrata, Persian Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Smoked Trout Roe, Urfa Vinaigrette, Polenta ToastUSD 22.00

Plates

Venison Burger, Pickled Green Tomato, Arugula, Crisp Leeks, Garlic Aioli, Brioche BunUSD 26.00

Roasted Local Oyster Mushroom, Charred Leek Aioli, Malt Vinegar, LemonUSD 31.00

Heritage Green Circle Half Chicken, Chili De Arbol, White Bbq Sauce, Watermelon Radish, Sorrel, LemonUSD 36.00

Grilled Local Yellowtail, Castelvetrano Olives, Red Onion, Celery Aioli, LemonUSD 40.00

Diver Scallops, Brown Butter-Bacon Vinaigrette, Mustard GreensUSD 45.00

Halibut, Fava, Hominy, St. Felicien Butter, Cilantro, TendrilsUSD 46.00

Pan Roasted Wild King Salmon, Serrano Lebne, Sungolds, Guindilla Pepper, Purple ShisoUSD 46.00

peads & Barnett Pork Chop, Spring Onion, Chili Vinegar, Mustard OilUSD 46.00

Liberty Duck Breast, Wild Mountain Huckleberry Jus, Asian Pear, Spruce Tip SaltUSD 47.00

28 Day Dry Aged Holstein New York Strip, Tallow Chimichurri, Bone MarrowUSD 78.00

Market Vegetable

Roasted Cauliflower, Date Vinegar, Almonds, ParsleyUSD 14.00

Butterball Potatoes, Crème Fraiche, Pickled Onion, Shishito, HorseradishUSD 14.00

Blistered Snap Peas, Black Quinoa, Sesame Date Butter, FetaUSD 13.00

Grilled Asparagus, Pistachio Aillade, Spring Onion, Anchovy Breadcrumbs, PecorinoUSD 19.00

Cocktails

"I'm Not Like Most Girls" - Most GirlsUSD 17.00

VesperUSD 16.00

House MartiniUSD 16.00

Parsley GimletUSD 16.00

Let's HuckUSD 18.00

House NegroniUSD 17.00

NightshadeUSD 16.00

ArchieUSD 16.00

Florida ManUSD 17.00

Ca Chau SaUSD 17.00

Blood Orange Blood & SandUSD 18.00

Draft

Reissdorf Kolsch, 4.8.%, Koln, GermanyUSD 8.00

Estrella Damm, Lager, 5.4%, Barcelona, SpainUSD 8.00

Radiant Brewing, Blank Slate Whitbier, 5%, CAUSD 8.00

Stem Hibiscus Apple Cider, 4.3%, ColoradoUSD 9.00

Bottles

Abita Light, Lager, 4%, New OrleansUSD 7.00

Bohemia, Lager, 4.7%, MexicoUSD 7.00

Shoreline, London Dry Cider, 6.6%, ColoradoUSD 8.00

Stiegl Radler, Grapefruit Radler, 2%, AustriaUSD 7.00

Duet, IPA, Alpine Brewing Co, 7%, San DiegoUSD 8.00

Paperback Brewing, Bunny with a Chainsaw, Hazey Ipa, 8.2%, Los AngelesUSD 8.00

Erdinger Non-Alcoholic, Erding, GermanyUSD 9.00

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