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1. Bestia
4.7
Exceptional(8274)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 111 times today
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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2. Le Petit Paris
4.6
Exceptional(2900)
Price: Moderate
• French • Downtown
Booked 25 times today
If you ask the brilliant minds behind Le Petit Paris, Fanny and David Rolland, They will say “We were born in a restaurant, literally”. From Grandpa to father, the restaurant business has been a natural part of their daily life.They decided 15 years ago to create their first restaurant in Cannes, Le Petit Paris, Parisian brasserie, located in the middle of the international film festival city.In order to give the opportunity of an unforgettable experience in Cannes to their international clientele, they decided to run a business on the beach with the combination of well being, relaxed and lay down on the beach with a cocktail and enjoying a gastronomic food.David and Fanny were always striving to be surrounded by great collaborators in order to provide a real “savoir-faire” to their clients. They have been known worldwide now thanks to their hard work and dedication.
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3. LA Cha Cha Chá
4.5
Awesome(1338)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Arts District
Booked 26 times today
LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.CONTACT INFORMATION: We currently do not have an active phone line. For any inquiries or assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through OpenTable or via email at reservations@chachacha.la.CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $35 per person. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period, after this time, your booking will be moved to the top of our waiting list. - We do not take requests for specific tables- Reservations are weather permitted
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4. Manuela
4.8
Exceptional(219)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 36 times today
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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5. Kato
4.7
Exceptional(329)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Kato serves seasonally-focused tasting menus influenced by Taiwan and Asian American nostalgia. Dining Room Tasting Menu │ $325 The dining room tasting menu focuses on seasonality and innovation. Bar Tasting Menu │ $185The bar tasting menu is a slightly abbreviated collection of classic Kato dishes. An 18% fair wage and operational fee has been added to your bill. It goes to provide elevated, comprehensive benefits, as well as consistent, livable wages for all staff. Though many of our guests choose to leave gratuity for exemplary service, it is neither necessary nor expected, though it is greatly appreciated. This gratuity will be shared by all hourly staff.
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6. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles
4.6
Exceptional(3632)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 55 times today
Defining a culinary journey through the Italian Peninsula and hosted in the loading docks of the Factory Place Arts Complex in The Arts District in Los Angeles, The Factory Kitchen is a typical Italian Trattoria with simple and approachable fare.
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7. Eigikutei
4.8
Exceptional(87)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Little Tokyo
Booked 12 times today
Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.
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8. Hearts and Flame
4.1
Excellent(264)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Tokyo
Booked 19 times today
Hearts and Flame is a truly authentic Italian restaurant. Reviews rave about the freshly made pastas, sea-to-table dishes, and the memorable experience of steaks cooked over an open flame. The ambiance and service are consistently praised, with one reviewer calling it a 'hidden gem in DTLA'. The restaurant's commitment to quality and authenticity is evident in every aspect, from the food to the service, making it a standout in the DTLA Arts District.
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9. Asterid
3.8
Excellent(312)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Inspired by Chef Garcia’s Angeleno experience, asterid lives to discover and celebrate Los Angeles’ mosaic of diverse cultures and culinary richness through vibrant, ingredient-driven menus in a warm, lively atmosphere. Authentically from and for Los Angeles, asterid features Chef Garcia’s California-inspired menu and bar program that celebrates the spirit of L.A.
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10. TENSHO
4.9
Exceptional(69)
Price: Very Expensive
• Shabu-shabu • Little Tokyo
Booked 7 times today
Even if seats are full, we may still have availability. Also, special requests or inquiries would be welcome. Please do not hesitate to reach us by phone (213-617-1016).5.3.2022 TueNEW OPEN in Little Tokyo[TENSHO]Right in the heart of Little Tokyo, “Kagaya” has established itself a top tier shabu shabu restaurant. Now, the torches have been handed to a new head chef and owner, the next generation to carry the torches of tradition and exquisite flavor, with the new name of TENSHO. Trained in traditional Japanese cookery, this 23 year veteran chef is on his way to introducing a new wave of Japanese delicacies to the States. As close as you can get to Japan itself, this chef brings his revisioned menu, with patron favorites, and extensive sake list. The desert and a la carte menu is designed by their French trained chef. The wagyu beef is of A5 rank.  The seafood, carefully selected to be of highest quality. Food that is not only delicious but also good for the health. 
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  • FranciscoMVIP
    Orange County •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our server, Fidel was awesome and attentive. He helped up decide our drinks and meal. The calamari was delectable. The quesabirria was savory but not salty and the sauce had just the right amount of heat like a fancy French dip but with much more flavor. The carne asada with vegetables was delicious with lots of flavors as well. The Don Fulano imperial extra añejo was my favorite. It was a great way to celebrate my birthday!
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    LA Cha Cha CháPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Arts District
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    4.5
  • StevenVIP
    New York City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My daughter and I dined at Bestia as first-timers before heading to the Disney Concert Hall to listen to the amazing Jennifer Hudson. Several parties around us were doing the same thing-great minds think alike. After receiving lots of helpful suggestions from Franklin, our server, we opted for a glass of Riesling and a Cruise Control as our beverages and shared a Margherita pizza, Cavatelli alla Norcina, and the Grilled Pork Collar. All were delicious options. The pizza was so flavorful with just the right amount of char on the crust. The pasta married the sauce, sausage and shaved truffles so well, and the pork collar was sublime; tender and flavorful. For dessert we shared the Holiday Cookie Frozen Torte which gave us a little of everything-cake, coconut, pecans and ice cream. Franklin and his team were friendly, attentive, and professional. We both agreed we would love to dine here again
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    BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Anthony
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Hade an amazing dinner. Perfect atmosphere and the food was impeccable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet brasserie in DTLA serving authentic and well made French staples. Will be back soon!
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    Le Petit ParisPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Grace
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Dec 2024
    Wonderfully crafted meal. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Came to appreciate Taiwanese food on a different level!
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    KatoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • HollyG
    Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Dec 2024
    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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    ManuelaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
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    4.8

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