Brought my wife for her birthday, we absolutely loved it! Our server Nathan was so friendly and attentive, the rest of the staff that helped around were also great! My wife had the half chicken, I tried the squid and sausage, both were soo delicious. We also enjoyed the cast iron cornbread, okra, and baby lettuce salad. Atmosphere was gorgeous as well, main reason I wanted to bring my wife was the plants added such a relaxed surrounding. Will definitely be returning and recommending Manuela to friends and family! read more

Manuela - Half chicken - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was our first time dining in the arts district, and I picked your restaurant strictly for the ambience that I saw online. Most times, a good ambience means mediocre food so I'd just hoped it was edible. Good Lord, was I wrong. Several things on your menu were the "best we've ever had" of that item, starting with the cornbread. I never order chicken when eating out because it's boring and usually dry. Your chicken was so moist - the spice level so perfect - that I had to share it with everybody at the table. Everything that arrived was met with "Oh my God. Have you tried that?" The only thing I didn't love was the parsley eastsider drink. I often have an Eastside when I am out, but perhaps the addition of parsley just made it taste like I was on a juice cleanse. Our waiter, Angel, noticed I wasn't gulping it down and asked if he could get me something else. I kept telling him it was "fine," but he did not accept "fine" as the bar of satisfaction so I asked for a margarita. He offered to add heat and I was reluctant, but said ok. Spicy margaritas often taste like a margarita with spice dumped as an afterthought. Again, you blew that theory away. I had to have everyone at the table taste the best margarita we have ever had. It tasted like the margarita had been born of a cross-pollinated agave-pepper plant. The seamless flavor was out of this world. I'm so grateful that Angel insisted I change my drink because we ordered 3 more. Angel also turned my husband onto an IPA that he loved. The unique ambience goes without saying. The designer of the space should win an award. We were fascinated by the diagonally, cut doors, wondering the story behind them. The people watching could have been our entire entertainment for the night. I've saved the best for last and that is our server, Angel. We were well taken care of from our first moment to our last. He gave us honest recommendations, made sure we were very happy, and clearly served your food and drinks with great pride. His name personality was delightful and we are still dreaming about everything the next day. Thank you so much. read more

Manuela has been a spot on our list to check out for awhile and finally gave it a shot this weekend for my cousin's fiance's birthday brunch. First impression is that the space is stunning and so inviting. In the heart of the arts district it is located in a historic building and they leaveraged using a lot of the original infrastructure to make this spot a hidden gem amongst the other eateries in the neighborhood. The meal started off strong with attentive service and delicious starters. We got the popular cornbread, biscuits and trout dip. 5/5 for each item! Where the meal started to fall short came to our entrees. The service staff was kind but not very attentive. Tables who were sat after us were noticably getting their food faster. We waited closer to an hour for our entrees and had to send all of them back because they arrived cold. The manager became aware of the issue and they refired our entrees immediately but didn't do much else to address the significant lag in the service and cold delivery. Given it was a birthday brunch they did give us a complimentary dessert and ice cream but not much else to acknowledge the lack in service and quality especially given the value point of the meal. Overall, we had high expectations for Manuela but this particular brunch experience fell short. We aim to come back to try their dinner service in hopes for a better experience. read more

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Great dinner at Manuela. We had the biscuits, which almost felt like a croissant and they were amazing. The market salad was as delicious as it was beautiful. Followed by an amazing pork chop and a side of green peppers in a chorizo "miga". I had a delicious green cocktail, but I had to ask the bartender to make it a grown up version. An extra shot of Gin did the trick. We skipped dessert, but we'll be back. Service was friendly and our meal was paced perfectly. read more

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Manuela is absolutely charming. Their whole indoor, outdoor feel is such a lovely concept. I went for brunch but will be back for dinner and want to sit on the patio. Parking: there's valet and several of lots but watch out for the $5 small print. I went 2 blocks up by the residential area and was able to find parking on a Saturday around 12pm. For drinks, i had a classic Aperol Spritz, which was very nice and refreshing. But I had to try Florida Man because of these ingredients (blueberry rested Ilegal mezcal, Lo-Fi vermouth, lemon, African basil). They have a really good beverage program, and I would like to come back more for drinks and try the Bro over Tomatoes. For food, I got the pop over benedict, honestly, I didn't know what I was expecting because I was assuming a regular benedict, but it was the most beautiful presention and delicious hollandaise sauce i've ever had in my life! The hollandaise has a little spice to it that blended well with the creaminess. I also had that barbecue oysters, which is basically oyster rockefeller. I really how they have fun names of their drinks as well as their food. The service were absolutely delightful. My server made me laugh. When I asked him, what should I get between one or the other drink, and he suggested, why not get one after the other which made me chuckle. A definitely a great sales person. read more

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Manuela in the Downtown LA Arts District is such a beautiful spot for a rustic, farm-to-table New American dining experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and I really loved the overall feel of the restaurant. The food was delicious, with a few hits and misses for my personal taste. The honey butter cornbread was absolutely delicious, and the quinoa with snap peas was another favorite--so fresh and flavorful! The baguette for the barbacoa sandwich was a little too hard for my liking, and the chicken was slightly dry for my taste, but the flavors were still really good overall. Definitely a great place to experience if you're in the Arts District and looking for something a little more elevated with that rustic, farm-to-table feel. I'd come back to try some of the other dishes!. Service was good as the food came out pretty quick. read more

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I absolutely love visiting museums, and I've been to quite a lot of them over the years. So, when I was looking back through my photos to see which museums I hadn't visited in 2021, I realized that I had actually been to Hauser & Wirth twice. After looking around the museum and enjoying the artwork, I went to Manuela, the restaurant inside the museum, on October 3, 2021, and again on October 9, 2021. One time, I went with just one close friend, and the other time, I went with a group of seven friends. On October 3, we made a reservation in advance and had brunch there. On October 9, we all went to the museum together, but since we hadn't made a reservation, we weren't able to eat there that day. I remember the atmosphere being really nice, and I remember that everything we ordered was delicious. All of the staff were also very friendly, and I remember the prices being quite reasonable. My friend and I, of course, split the bill evenly. Since it was five years ago, I obviously don't remember the exact prices in detail, but I do remember feeling that the food was reasonably priced. The only downside was the valet parking, which I remember being around $20. Other than the parking fee, I really liked the place overall and had a very good experience there. read more

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Manuela "hits" every time and is a staple after visiting the galleries at Hauser + Wirth! I love the low-lit environment that seamlessly marries indoor and outdoor beautifully! The servers are so helpful and always cater to first-timers for an enjoyable experience, whether for a date night or hanging with your buds. HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS (a favorite) -Buttery, savory and expertly seared -The brown butter-bacon vinaigrette's contrast with the slightly tangy mustard greens makes it so enjoyable BLISTERED SNAP PEAS - Fresh, crunchy and tossed well - An ideal veggie to add to the feast OCEAN TROUT TARTARE - Great starter for a warm day - Tangy and served on crusty garlic toast - Also great as a main for a light lunch CAST IRON CORNBREAD - A must for the table - The whipped butter and wildflower honey is light and abundant - Smear it all around like you're icing a cake and dig in! I've been many times and have never been upset by an entree or cocktail. So grab your buds for the ultimate vibey "catch-up" and go family-style when ordering. read more

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We were going to the Obscure Bar in the Arts District for the 6 cocktail we had no clue what at 8pm and while I had walked past this beautiful restaurant a few times roaming around the DTLA arts district, I had never actually eaten at Manuela's. This restaurant is set in the Hauser and Wirth art Gallery complex and since we got there early we toured the front gallery with an incredible assist from a docent named Michael who pointed out the most incredible pieces and steered us to the gallery at the back of the complex behind Manuela's. Both galleries are worth exploring. However, back to Manuela's. Our very friendly server sat us on the large wraparound patio and after my explaining my celiac issues and getting some guidance on their incredible menu, we shared the following after my friend ordered a delicious Sangria while knowing as a lightweight and cheap date I would be having 6 cocktails later, I ordered the Ta Ta Tatiana- Watermelon, ginger, honey, lemon, mint, bitters: Cast iron cornbread, cultured butter, wildflower honey Kusshi oysters, Nantes carrot mignonette Arugula, emerald beauty plum, goat cheese, spiced pecans, aged balsamic Hokkaido scallops, brown butter-bacon vinaigrette, mustard greens The oysters came out first and had a delightful and unusual carrot mignonette. Small and not like Louisiana Gulf Oysters, they were fresh and delicious. Next came the Arugula salad that was tart and tasty as well as a generous portion. The cast iron cornbread was ridiculously so good I joked that I would just order two of them next time. This joint actually makes their cornbread without flour which is sadly rare for me so not only was this a gluten free treat, it was light and just melted in blissful corn flavor. Last came the scallops in a brown butter bacon vinaigrette with mustard greens that was so perfectly prepared these might be the best scallops I've ever eaten, which can sometimes be dicey. With the sauce they could have served blackened, sautéed asphalt and it would have tasted good. Well done to Manuela's all around. read more

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Inside Hauser & Wirth in downtown LA . We had Brunch at Manuela Place was all packed, glad we found seats at the bar. Crunchy biscuits are super puffy sugar beignets are popular among the tables Both came with orange jam which is sooo yummy. I ate both jars! popover Benedict is highly recommended. A lighter version of Dutch baby. Plenty street parking and paid parking lots around the art gallery. read more

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a world class experience. Manuela is located in the Arts District and is a Michelin-recommended Californian farm-to-table restaurant. Made a reservation and our table was ready inside the air conditioned dining room with a fantastic view of the open kitchen. Dining is also available on the outdoor patio or at the kitchen counter! Service throughout the meal was excellent. Started off with the biscuits with cured ham and it was world class. The biscuits were super light and went extremely well with the butter-like spread along with the cured ham! The cucumber appetizer was also excellent and super refreshing for a warm summer afternoon! This was also served with slices of super fresh toast. Thse soft shell crab was excellent as it was lightly fried and served over a bed of super fresh vegetables! The hen of the woods mushrooms dish was also a standout dish served over some polenta cakes which were also excellent! The hanger steak was decent and may have been the weaker dishes for lunch. The barramundi entree was perfectly cooked with super crispy skin along with a moist interior. Ended off lunch with dessert which was also excellent! Parking may be trickier within the Arts District. Parking right outside the district may be the answer! ~$65/head after tax and gratuity for lunch. read more

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My girlfriends hosted my baby shower sprinkle at Manuela in the Arts District, and I truly couldn't have asked for a better experience, especially it being most of our first time there. The outdoor space was absolutely beautiful and the perfect setting to celebrate with my closest friends and family. We did a family-style brunch, and let me tell you, they did not miss. We started with the arugula salad, Louisiana shrimp aguachile, and cream biscuits. Those biscuits? Listennnn. Order them. Fight over them if you have to. lol They were THAT good! For the main dishes, we shared the French toast, chilaquiles, and shrimp and grits, along with house-made bacon and butterball potatoes. The French toast and bacon were my favorites by far. My goodness. I am still thinking about them. The shrimp and grits were also perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. What made me laugh was that our group is usually very chatty. There was so much talking, catching up, and laughing. Then the food arrived and suddenly all you heard were forks and spoons hitting plates followed by a bunch of "mmm," "oh wow," and "girl! you've got to try this." That's when you know the food is doing its job. Our server was amazing and took such great care of us. Everything came out smoothly, and we never felt rushed. Between the beautiful setting, incredible food, and being surrounded by people I love, it was one of those afternoons I'll always remember. I'll absolutely be back, and those biscuits and French toast will be the first things I order. read more

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Dinner at Manuela was such a treat! Everything I tried was delicious, and I'm already looking forward to going back. I started with the cream biscuits, butter, and country ham, which were absolutely delicious. The market lettuce with pickled carrots, ricotta salata, hazelnuts, coriander, and buttermilk dressing was fresh, flavorful, and equally impressive. I also ordered the Liberty duck breast with wild mountain huckleberry jus, Asian pear, and spruce tip salt. The duck was very good, but the dish that really had my mouth watering and wanting more was the Italian sweet peppers with poblano cream, green chorizo, Cotija, breadcrumbs, and cilantro. So flavorful and satisfying! To finish, I had the banana pudding with macadamia nuts. It was beautiful and absolutely delicious--a perfect ending to the meal. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Manuela did not disappoint! The service was great and the drinks were strong. read more

Manuela - Wallpaper in the restroom was so cute - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I'm obsessed with this restaurant! This place is such a vibe. I came here for brunch to celebrate my bday with my family. It's located within Hauser & Wirth which I discovered is an art gallery. When you walk through the building and enter the restaurant, it's such a big open space and doesn't feel cramped at all. Such a nice ambiance with lovely greenery and decor. Perfect for celebrations or a nice date out! Great for photos too. Across the way from the restaurant, there's even an area with fresh herbs being grown and you can even see a bunch of chickens! So if you come with little ones, they'll be super entertained and will have a great time here. We ordered a whole bunch of food and split everything. Upon seeing so many reviews for the cornbread, we had to get that and wow wow wow it is so worth the hype. Unreal. We had to order 2 because it was that good. Smoked albacore dip, ocean trout tartare, and louisiane shrimp aguachile were all good. The cara cara salad was diviiiiiine, so unique, it's a salad of oranges but it had such a unique flavor and had a slight kick to it. It's one of a kind! Both the grilled yellowtail and hangar steak were delicious, the steak comes with two eggs. Both cooked to perfection. Got a side of grilled asparagus, this one had an interesting twist with seaweed. Tasty but other dishes shined more. We ordered so much food and everything had such a beautiful presentation and was really delicious! I would come back here again in a heartbeat. One of my fave restaurants in LA, by far. Service was great too! read more

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A few weeks ago, I tried a sample of a Venison burger at Sprouts and it was pretty amazing. I felt that I needed to try this here as well. My friend just flew in for a day because his relative had forgot her passport and needed to travel to Korea, so we stopped here. He missed a few meetings, a vet appointment and other things, but also saved the day, otherwise his relative wouldn't have been able to make it to Korea. While here, they ordered a salad with cherries and pecans that was pretty amazing. I think that may have been one of the better salads I've eaten. In addition to that, a cucumber burrata salad was ordered, and that was made well too. When my venison burger arrived, I took a few bites and it had the exact flavor I was hoping for and I thought the burger was done extremely well. My friend also ordered a pork chop, and it was an amazing cut, cooked perfectly, tender, juicy and everything you could ever want in a bone in pork chop. They also cut the entire piece for you and scraped every last bit off of the bone too. The service is really attentive. They come by your table a lot to ensure you have everything you need. The ambiance is a bit dim in lighting which sets a nice mood. And the place just happens to be dog friendly too. Sorry for the lack of photos, but I didn't wanna intrude on everyone else's meals. However, if you come here, definitely try the salad with cherries and the venison burger or the pork chop! read more

Manuela - Dog friendly - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We came here to celebrate my sister's birthday, and so glad we did! This place is located in the arts district In LA and it definitely has that vibe. We came here with my two kiddos. We ended up sharing a ton of the dishes, but sadly they are unable to substitute or remove dairy or cheese from any of the dishes. My sister and her boyfriend don't eat dairy, so it is a little tricky. That said, the waitress was very kind and she mentioned which dishes had no dairy so they could choose those. The ones that really stood out were the cornbread---we ended up, ordering two! The albacore fish dip dish was really good. The asparagus dish was pretty good, but pretty salty. I don't recommend the grilled fish because it was really dry. The rest of the dishes were great! The ambience is awesome. You're surrounded by plants and it feels like you're eating in a garden. This place is kind of a hit or miss when it comes to kids mostly because all they have a chicken coop in the side, when my kids were wandering about next to our table in this open space, the security guards told us to make our kids sit down. It was not the greatest experience from that standpoint, but our waitress, Ally was great with the kids! TLDR: great flavors, fantastic ambience, wouldn't bring kids here read more

Manuela - Chicken coop! - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We finally made it to Manuela for date night after years of seeing it all over social media. And honestly? The space lives up to the hype. It's inside a massive historic warehouse in the Arts District and the restaurant feels like an oasis hidden inside an industrial building. There's a cool open-air courtyard in the middle where sunlight pours in, so even though you're technically indoors, it feels partially outside. Tons and tons of plants, a beautiful bar and high ceilings make the place feel special. And that's what I wanted for date night. Not just dinner 20 minutes from home, but somewhere that felt special. The food absolutely delivered. The roasted chicken was simple but perfectly executed with juicy meat and crispy skin. The smoked albacore dip with rice chips was subtle, smoky and not overly fishy. Great starter. The soft shell crab was excellent too, but I was surprised that the snap peas and yellow squash alongside it stole the show. Perfectly crisp and farmer's market fresh. I usually don't even care about those vegetables. The drink menu also deserves love. Huge wine list, beautiful cocktails, and super funny cocktail/mocktail names. My wife loved the "Ta Ta Tatiana" mocktail and I had a Japanese lager I'd never tried before and it was great. Now for the reason this is a 3-star review instead of 5. The service just didn't match the quality of the food or atmosphere. The host barely acknowledged us while fake-typing at the computer. The guy who seated us felt like he was dropping off luggage. And our waitress had absolutely zero warmth or energy. Asking her to describe the smoked albacore dip seemed to physically inconvenience her and she almost talked us out of ordering it. Overall, we were just one of her tables she had to drop food off to. I'm not trying to trash people working hard service jobs. I worked those jobs too when I was younger. But when you're charging these prices and creating this kind of experience, hospitality matters. There's so much to love about Manuela. The space is beautiful. The food is memorable. But welcoming guests should feel like part of the experience, not an afterthought. On a side note, although he wasn't our server, but the server for all the tables around us, big shout out to Angel! We longingly watched him as he chatted up his guests and made them laugh as he described dishes and told stories. Give that man a raise. read more

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Came here for dinner with some friends. What a great time. This is an ideal spot for groups, it's very spacious. But it would also make for a nice date night. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Service was great. Food was even better. Being a farm to table restaurant, I recommend ordering their market vegetables. I also loved their cornbread and the biscuits. The burger was excellent as well. read more

Wow, an amazing lunch at an amazing spot! this hit all the notes for me, easily 4+ stars We had a light lunch: the smoked tuna dip with these giant crisps somewhere between papadum and shrimp chips, also the famous biscuits -these are so fluffy and flaky, and served warm out of the oven, and third an arugula salad that was great, but compared to the other dishes -well it's hard to be a salad, amiright? I also had a phony Negroni that was pretty darn tasty, especially dressed up with lemon carve, a sprig of rosemary, and a big block of ice. The setting is gorgeous, an open indoor-outdoor space inside the Hauser & Wirth gallery, makes you want to just sit and relax all day. And the staff was super friendly. read more

Manuela - Our light lunch: Smoked Albacore Dip w Rice Crackers + Biscuits w Butter & Ham + Arugula salad - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had an amazing brunch at Manuela a few weeks ago. First off, the space is pretty - an indoor/outdoor setting inside the Hauser & Wirth complex. After eating we were able to wander the garden and galleries a little before leaving. The brunch menu included many unique dishes. We particularly enjoyed the kara kara appetizer - a surprisingly fusion of oranges, chilli crisp, and other ingredients. Also delicious was the mushroom polenta, blistered peas, and cornbread. The eggs benedict comes in a pastry that acted as a edible bowl - certainly unique but tasted like any other eggs benedict - it was good. We will be coming back again and again in the future! *The valet price was steep. Will arrive earlier next time to try to snag some alternative parking. read more

If you're looking for the perfect Sunday plan in LA, start with brunch at Manuela and then wander through the galleries at Hauser & Wirth. They're in the same space, and it makes for such a great experience. This was my second time at Manuela, and it was even better than the first time. The brunch menu is excellent, the food is delicious, and the service is on point. The ambiance is one of my favorite parts... lush greenery everywhere with a relaxed indoor-outdoor feel that's very LA but still feels unique. We ordered the eggs Benedict (served in a brioche bread bowl) and the French toast... both so so good. Highly recommend. I'll definitely back. read more

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First time there for brunch with my friends. It was ok very limited in vegetarian options. Food is good. And the seating area is pretty cool . Over it's ok Service was good. read more

It's odd how sometimes Yelp sometimes show pics from previous visits to a restaurant on a review, then in cases like this one, only showing my most recent visit. Whatever the case - it's time to finally share my thoughts ... This most recent visit was during DineLA 2/2026. Dropped in on a weeknight and enjoyed it just like I have before. This was my third time. Parking was the same. Street parking or nearby garages. This time parked in the garage behind the brewery. $25. No validation. Other lots and street parking in the area too. Service was as expected. Excellent. Attentive. Friendly. Efficient. Clearing tables (was seated at a small table and space was an issue with all the plates) and refills. A genuine nice - not something feigned making you feel like the server is working the gratuity. Food was good - see pics. Went with the DineLA menu (Venison) and added a few menu items. And drinks. Enjoyed the ingredients and how everything blended together. It may not be for all, but the dishes that this team offers works for me. By the way, there's a bar - which I didn't know is open before dinner. Had a few cocktails before dinner until my table was ready. On another note, there's both indoor and outdoor seating. I've not sat outdoors yet but next time will try. The indoors area is cool because you can see all the action but it can get a little loud. Yes, you read that right. There will be a next time. read more

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We had a reservation for brunch and was seated almost immediately after checking in. Thankfully we did because the wait seemed long for those without reservations. Our server was very attentive and through in explaining the menu and providing recommendations since it's our first time here. Beignet - excellent! Super fluffy, slight chewy (tasted like mochi flour?) and not too sweet. Must order. Shrimp & grits - well balanced and good sized portion. It has a little bit of heat but overall very tasty dish. Venison burger - good burger, well balanced flavor overall, but it didn't really "wow". That's not to say it wasn't good. It's definitely still a very solid burger. Vibes are . We also walked around the art gallery after our meal. Parking can be challenging but there's valet. read more

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Service, food and drinks were great!! We came to try something different, we'll be coming back! read more

Manuela - Bar drinks - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very nice setting with patio seats in a museum. The menu changes based on the season. I enjoyed the pork toro with mixed greens and fruits. The service was attentive and the place was almost full during a Tuesday lunchtime. read more

I had the opportunity to dine here for brunch. It's such a beautiful restaurant inside of Hauser & Wirth. We ordered a handful of bites to try: - pear arugula salad - venison burger - albacore dip - shrimp and grits - steak and eggs - cornbread Full transparency, my favorite item from our brunch was the cornbread. I enjoyed the shrimp and grits as well, but I will say I found the portions overall to be a bit small. The place though is beautiful. Definitely a place to impress a crowd if that's what you're going for. I'm curious to know if the dinner menu is totally different. read more

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By far one of my favorite restaurants I've tried this year. Such a cute, chic, aesthetically pleasing spot. We came for dinner not expecting much, but I am now emotionally attached to those biscuits. They were AMAZING. The cocktail list had a great sense of humor, and the wine list was extremely long -- I couldn't decide. I went with the Spritz'er I Barely Know Her... she was cute, refreshing, and definitely a must-sip. What we ordered: Miyagi Oysters -- 10/10 Burrata Persian Cucumber Salad -- 10/10 Creamed Biscuits -- 1000/1000 (good lord... incredible) Venison Burger -- 10/10 Butterball Potatoes -- 8/10 Pork Chop -- 8/10 Heirloom Half Chicken -- 8/10 For three people, we shared everything and still had leftovers. Everything was delicious. I'm already planning my return for brunch! read more

Manuela - Cream Biscuits, Col. Newsom's Aged Country Ham, Steen's Butter - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Insanely good apple butter biscuit 10/10. Great service Chilequilee 7/10 mostly just sauce not much else Popover Benedict 8/10 signature good but not my favorite Smoked dipped albacore just albacore 7/10 great presentation but a lil too rich for me Ocean trout tartar 10/10 super good easily one of the best things Steak 7/10 quite small for the price Canadian bacon 8/10 pretty bomb if you like sweet bacon and grits read more

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Wow! I must go again cause we had a lovely dinner last night! I was looking for a place that was dog friendly and had some vegetarian options for my friend and this checked all the boxes. We didn't end up brining her little pup, but the ambience was so inviting, luxurious, and natural. Surrounded by greenery and well kept patio furniture, stylistic and industrial fixtures, it was a space you wanted to stay in. The food was superb as well. Biscuits and butter were a HIT and recommended by our server. The burrata salad, so fresh and tasty as a starter. And the artichoke and Lima bean dish was delicious, satisfying, while light. And one of our favorite parts, the SPRITZ HER I barely know her drink! The St Germaine spritz they make here is worth coming back ALONE! Our service was excellent from water refilling, recommendations, to our hostess greeting us quickly, 10/10 and will be back to try more dishes! read more

Manuela - Inside/ Check in - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's been a while since we had visited this beautiful greenhouse like restaurant and bar. We are somewhat familiar with the bar cause we come in for a few martinis whenever we are in the area. They make great vesper and grey goose dirty martinis. We made a last minute reservation through Resy Amex global dining. The host guy was very nice to seat us as soon as he could! I am glad that this place is still so popular and thriving. As it should be, the brunch experience was nothing but perfection! The menus were big with extensive food and drinks. It's California cuisine but many items looked Spanish to me. For food we decided on albacore dip, shrimp aquachile, two orders of baked oysters, clams and side of potatoes. Also lemon cake and pear sorbet as desserts. Quite a few vesper and grey goose dirty martinis to go with our amazing tapas. And matcha latte oat milk and double espresso for food coma. The food was absolutely amazing and I liked the tapa portions. Our waitress was so friendly and attentive, in fact all workers were so fast and helpful. It's rare to see fast service at a lot of restaurants these days. I was very impressed by their high service levels! We should and will come in for full meals more often! read more

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Tried Manuela in the Arts District for the first time for dinner, and wow--this might have been one of the best meals we've had in a long time. We brought the family here to celebrate a birthday and were so glad we did. The restaurant has a uniquely eclectic and fun atmosphere, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Every dish we ordered was packed with amazing flavor, and honestly we loved everything we tried. Hats off to the chefs and the whole team--this place really impressed us. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Wednesday afternoon, cool breeze , surrounded by eclectic art, bricks and old warehouse vibe . Easy service. Fresh ingredients taste better . read more

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Amazing food and ambiance. You pay for it though. What a great space, veggies, and burger.

I celebrated my birthday here, we enjoyed every plate that was shared. The arugula salad with pear was super fresh and slightly sweet. The pork chops were cooked beautifully, tender and juicy with great seasoning. The halibut was flaky, moist, and really clean flavors that didn't feel heavy at all. We also loved the biscuit with butter and honey -- simple but very delicious , warm and comforting. Must Order! The smoked albacore dip with rice chips was addictive and packed with smoky flavor. Even the roasted cauliflower impressed us, was really tangy and perfectly caramelized and not just an afterthought veggie side. For dessert, we went all in. The blood orange sorbet was refreshing. That cake was unique, chocolatey, soft, and amazing with the top banana flavor and cold ice cream. Had an amazing time, definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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This is my special place. When I want to eat amazing food and relax and enjoy a great environment, this is where I go. Usually by myself. The food is fantastic. The drinks are very good. And the prices are pricey but the vibes, environment, and food are so good, I don't mind treating myself to a little spending for the experience. I have been here more times than I can count and I have NEVER had a bad experience. My favorites are: The Trout Tartare The Biscuits any of the salads and most of the apps This is a great location for a date - friend, romantic, or self. read more

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Manuela is absolutely gorgeous with its rustic decor filled with greenery everywhere. The space is outdoors, but covered so it feels like you're indoors. We came in winter and they had the heater on, which actually got too hot for us so we asked to turn it off. I love the farm to table vibes --but they really do have garden beds where your food is grown. We were a big group of 9, so we ordered a variety of appetizers to share. The Cream Biscuits ($14 for 3) are an absolutely must --wowow! Also loved the Cast Iron Cornbread ($17) and Louisiana Shrimp Aguachile ($23). They even made the salads taste amazing with both the Burrata ($24) and Chicories ($25) with the latter being the most impressive. For the mains, we all got our own plates and I ordered the Roasted Liberty Duck Breast ($56). I loved the presentation and how it was already sliced for you too. I also tried a bite of the Porkchop ($55) and Venison Burger ($30), but didn't think the burger was worth and needed an aioli or ketchup. Our group really splurged with desserts and drinks as well. I had the Honey-Dew Me ($20), which was tasty. For desserts, we had 3 of the 4 main desserts and loved the Maple Blue Cornbread ($16) the most. Overall, such a delicious meal. The appetizers were definitely the star here along with the atmosphere. It's the perfect date night spot. read more

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Manuela feels like a beautiful oasis tucked away in the Arts District. The decor is beautiful and most of the seating is open-air. Our server told us that if we try one thing it has to be their Cream Biscuits, and she did not lie. The fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside biscuits come out piping hot and melt in your mouth. They're served with a luxurious whipped butter and aged country ham. The combination of salty ham and sweet butter are what dreams are made of. Their menu features seasonal produce and they describe themselves as "modern heritage American with regenerative agriculture and sustainability at the forefront". I wanted something light for my main so I went with the Roasted Local Oyster Mushroom served in a charred leek aoli. You really can't go wrong with a mushroom/leek combo and it was delicious. Each dish and cocktail was presented beautifully, and this is a great place for an elevated meal that's sure to impress. read more

Manuela - Cream Biscuits - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A must stop whenever I find myself near DTLA. The outdoor dining space on a spring or summer afternoon is the best. From service to the dishes coming from the kitchen this is a great spot. Their cocktail program goes with the season, the wine list is well curated (just like a great museum with out of touch master pieces but approachable alternatives). Their cocktail program menu follows the season and offers just the right amount of options. On my last visit the blistered snap peas were so sweet and the char just took them to another level and the crunch of the quinoa was over the top. I am a fan of a long lunch and this is the spot for that. read more

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Short Review: Brunch plans? Don't pass this place up! Long Review: I've been to Manuela three times before writing this review, so everything I write here is truth. The biscuits: don't question me. Just get TWO orders. The Shrimp & Grits: don't question it. Just order it. Forget your stupid diet or health concerns. The cornbread: so good, you'll slap your mama! The Chilaquiles: WHAT?? The Poached Egg/Lentils: YUMMY!!!! No, but seriously....the biscuits! Great brunch/lunch spot in the Arts District in DTLA. surrounded by a garden and museum, bookstore, gift shops and nestled in an old warehouse. Totally "modern bougie" and a stone's throw away from downtown. Service is great with friendly and accommodating staff. Pro tip: park across the street in the condos parking lot. High recommend. read more

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