Manuela

Name: Manuela
Address: 901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90013
Telephone: (323) 849-0480
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

228 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

10 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

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Good for special occasions

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 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Downtown
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Review summary

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Manuela offers an exquisite dining experience in the vibrant Arts District. Guests rave about the "phenomenal food," "exceptional service," and "lovely ambiance." The creative, fresh dishes and charming open-air setting make it a top choice for brunch or dinner. Don't miss the burrata or ocean trout tartare!

228 Reviews

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Bethelyn
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great way to take advantage of a beautiful LA day! Had brunch here and absolutely loved the outdoor venue and walking around seeing all the art. Had never really been to this part of LA and I was certainly missing out. Such a great vibe. Originally from the south I’m pretty critical when it comes to southern food but the beignets and cornbread were spot on. So yummy! Everyone at our table loved the shrimp and grits…just meh. The sides were true stand outs and the blistered snap peas were delicious. The popover Benedict was unique and the market salad had such unexpected ingredients. We loved them all and will definitely be back. And don’t forget the fun cocktails, and yummy desserts . Service was great as well!
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Brian
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular meal. Some of the dishes we chose included ingredients I had never tried before. I have been three times now and like it more each time. My wife also was impressed.
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Silvia
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Manuela’s for brunch before heading out to Pantages to see Wicked. The food here is delicious and the service impeccable. I had been here before but my two family members had not. They loved it as well. The coffee is bold and strong, as we like it. The sweet cream biscuits and beignets to starts were a hit. Then our meals of hazelnut French toast, eggs with very thick homemade bacon, shrimp with rice grits, and an arugula pear salad to share. We will definitely be back again!
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Mark
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was super slow. When we’re seated. It took then 30 minutes to get our order.
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JP
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles and it didn’t disappoint once again! My visiting mother from Florida thoroughly enjoyed it and the food, service, and ambience could not have been any better, especially for a Christmas Eve dinner. Great value for the quality!
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Meca
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! My family loved the food and ambiance. Will dine here again. Server paired our meals with great wine selection’s.
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Selena
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance!! Must have the biscuits and snap peas!
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Geoffrey
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my favorite places in Los Angeles. Excellent cocktails with shareable, farm to table cuisine. Servers are knowledgeable and ambiance is warm and inviting. Good for foodies, date night and special gatherings with friends and family.
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Jane
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service!! Delicious food! Particularly loved the mushroom & polenta dish.
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HollyG
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Our fish entrees were perfect paired with a side of snap peas that were themselves an experience.
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Manuela offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 849-0480.

Manuela is rated 4.8 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

10 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 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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