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Manuela, Los Angeles, CA

Manuela

4.7
4.7
247 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 04.26.25 Yoga in the garden

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 26, 2025 only
    9:00 AM
    Join us for a yoga class in our urban garden space with Manuela's own Kimi Moon. Lunar Flow & Yoga Nidra is designed to align with the a soft, introspective energy. This hour-long class begins with a Yin-inspired vinyasa flow, encouraging a mindful connection to breath and movement. With longer-held postures and deep stretches, the practice fosters stillness, openness, and inner awareness preparing both body and mind for meditation. The session transitions into Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative meditation that guides you into a state of profound relaxation. By bringing awareness to the senses and the physical body, Yoga Nidra slows brain wave activity, inviting a tranquil and restful state that nurtures both clarity and renewal. Class will be $20 per person. Guests attending the yoga class will receive a 20% discount on brunch in Manuela if joining us before 11am. A separate reservation will be required to dine with us. *Mats are not provided.
    04.26.25 Yoga in the garden Photo
  • 05.03.25 Yoga in the garden

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 3, 2025 only
    9:00 AM
    Join us for a yoga class in our urban garden space with Manuela's own Kimi Moon. Lunar Flow & Yoga Nidra is designed to align with the a soft, introspective energy. This hour-long class begins with a Yin-inspired vinyasa flow, encouraging a mindful connection to breath and movement. With longer-held postures and deep stretches, the practice fosters stillness, openness, and inner awareness preparing both body and mind for meditation. The session transitions into Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative meditation that guides you into a state of profound relaxation. By bringing awareness to the senses and the physical body, Yoga Nidra slows brain wave activity, inviting a tranquil and restful state that nurtures both clarity and renewal. Class will be $20 per person. Guests attending the yoga class will receive a 20% discount on brunch in Manuela if joining us before 11am. A separate reservation will be required to dine with us. *Mats are not provided.
    05.03.25 Yoga in the garden Photo
  • 05.10.25 Yoga in the garden

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 10, 2025 only
    9:00 AM
    Join us for a yoga class in our urban garden space with Manuela's own Kimi Moon. Lunar Flow & Yoga Nidra is designed to align with the a soft, introspective energy. This hour-long class begins with a Yin-inspired vinyasa flow, encouraging a mindful connection to breath and movement. With longer-held postures and deep stretches, the practice fosters stillness, openness, and inner awareness preparing both body and mind for meditation. The session transitions into Yoga Nidra, a deeply restorative meditation that guides you into a state of profound relaxation. By bringing awareness to the senses and the physical body, Yoga Nidra slows brain wave activity, inviting a tranquil and restful state that nurtures both clarity and renewal. Class will be $20 per person. Guests attending the yoga class will receive a 20% discount on brunch in Manuela if joining us before 11am. A separate reservation will be required to dine with us. *Mats are not provided.
    05.10.25 Yoga in the garden Photo

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What 247 people are saying

Manuela reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Best Ambiance

  • Downtown

    Great for brunch

  • Downtown

    Innovative

  • Downtown

    Neighborhood gem

  • Downtown

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manuela in the Arts District offers "amazing food and ambiance" with standout dishes like duck breast, biscuits, and popover Benedict. Patrons praise the "wonderful service" and "knowledgeable staff." The venue boasts a "gorgeous setting" perfect for both business and social gatherings. Parking can be tricky, but the experience is worth it.
247 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Just a wonderful restaurant. Everything we ate was delicious. My friend and I had the duck breast and scallops. I would order both of these again, especially the Duck, since I don’t eat it much, it was excellent. The couple sitting next to us ordered the venison burger and chicken. He said his burger was a tad dry and her chicken looked boring. So order the right dishes! Our drinks were great and just as described. The bread pudding is a must! I’m so happy we chose Manuela. But I’m not in a hurry to return. It’s a must-go at least once. A great choice if you’re in the Arts District. A must-go if you’re invited to a party there, or if someone else is paying. Lol but fr fr. Manuela is definitely a winner!

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  2. WALLY

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience, food, and service was awesome

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  3. Jesus

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Beautiful space and excellent food.

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  4. Alex

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great, i come here as often as I can. No better place to meet fiends for business or pleasure

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  5. Auri

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved everything about this place! Our server wasn't super attentive but we didn't mind it because we were so into our conversation anyways lol but we did have to flag her down every time we needed something! The food and drinks were excellent! Ambiance was excellent! The confusing thing was the parking! Google maps takes you to the back of the building into an alley way! Not sure if there is any way to change this? but it did have a few of us lost. We also weren't told that a side of bacon would come out as just one piece! So $8 for one piece of bacon lol this was more funny to us than anything, just wish the server explained that it would be one piece. Loved the experience otherwise!

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  6. Kevin

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the best brunch places I’ve ever been too. Food - the food was delicious. I would recommend the biscuits and popover Benedict. Service - the servers are very attentive and I really appreciate them waiting to serve entrees after appetizers and clearing plates quickly so the table isn’t overcrowded. Ambience - I love the outside seating, which has a nice vibe and is great when the weather is nice.

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  7. Josh

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and drinks were great as well. The place is also very nice

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this place. I go especially for the for the Corn Bread! Today they changed the recipe. So disappointed and not good! Please go back to the original recipe! It was completely different taste and texture. Everything else was delicious. Our server, George was terrific! However the hostess when we arrived was horrible. Without even looking up at us she very unwelcoming grunted, “How can i help you?” She was so unfriendly! I mentioned it to the manager on duty that day. Not a good start!

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  9. gareth VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Great fokd and service. Really cool decor / location

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  10. Cate

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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FAQs

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

Manuela is rated 4.7 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Manuela

901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd between Santa Fe & Garey
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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