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Manuela, Los Angeles, CA

Manuela

4.8
4.8
210 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • 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 Daily 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (323) 849-0480
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving

    US$50.00 per party

    Prepaid

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Thank you for choosing to celebrate Thanksgiving with Manuela. We shall be offering a $90 prix fix menu ($45 for children 10 and under). We shall be offering vegan and vegetarian options, please inform us in your 'reservation requests' if this is required. We require a $50 deposit per reservation that will be credited to your final check during your visit. Please note the full party must be complete in order to be seated. Tables will be held for 15-minutes past the reservation time. A 4% service charge will be added to your check, all of which goes directly to our staff. If you would like to have this removed, kindly inform a member of staff. A 20% service charge will be added to all parties of 6 and above.

What 210 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manuela shines with its "delicious food" and "amazing ambiance," making it a top choice in the Arts District. Guests praise the "impeccable service" and creative menu, while enjoying the beautiful garden setting. Though some note occasional service delays, the overall experience is "phenomenal," perfect for special occasions or casual dining.

210 Reviews
  1. Kris

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic with the exception of the one hour wait for our food after we ordered.

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  2. Samuel

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was too slow in providing service and the check

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant has a nice atmosphere. I had a hard time choosing the menu as I felt the food was a bit lacking in variety. The chardonnay wine they recommended was very good.

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  4. Meagan

    Baja California

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Its my go to! Great food and vibes

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  5. valentina

    Atlanta Metro

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s was a nice place. The food was good. service was awesome

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  6. David

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fantastic and much better than the last time. Always recommend - our waitress was lovely

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Manuela for dinner 3 times and each time the ambience is great. Very lively and we always have a great time. This time I went for brunch and to my surprise it was wonderful and still lively. Definitely recommend and will continue going there. Food is also great.

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  8. Jaime

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal but be careful of the parking situation! Valet encouraged.

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  9. Arohi

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food, great atmosphere, and fun servers. My friend and I had a lovely time dining with you all!

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  10. Dalia

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time coming! Juan is amazing! Always taking care of us

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FAQs

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

Manuela is rated 4.8 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Manuela

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 Daily 17:30–22:00
  • 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
  • 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
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