A busy bar at Manuela restaurant full of people surrounded by indoor plants.
Hand holding a shallow white bowl with shaved asparagus, fennel, white cheese, and toped with pine nuts.
A white, shallow bowl full of mussels and peas in a light broth, garnished with cilantro leaves.
A pink cocktail in a coupe glass on a textured beige bar top with a flower stem garnish with small deep pink buds.
Main dining room at Manuela. People are seated and eating next to a brick wall and green plants.
Baked half chicken on a white plate, garnished with green sauce, orange sauce, and slices of pink radishes.
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Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience.

Interior of Manuela restaurant full of people and greenery. The interior opens up into an exterior courtyard, with a skylight above guests.

Our Restaurant in The Arts District

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. We are very proud to have won the Wine Spectator’s Award for Excellence in their 2024 Restaurant Awards.

Open every day, Manuela is a peaceful haven to escape to whether for a leisurely brunch, a coffee or cocktail date or dinner with friends and family. Head to the tranquility of the garden, the buzz of the bar or dappled sunlight of our courtyard. There’s a space for every occasion.

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Hand holding a shallow white bowl with shaved asparagus, fennel, white cheese, and toped with pine nuts.
A close up of a white, shallow bowl full of mussels and peas in a light broth, garnished with cilantro leaves.
A seared duck breast garnished with greens and edible flowers, served with orange slices on a rustic ceramic plate.
A close up of a round shallow bowl full of cooked white beams topped with roasted artichoke harts and garnished with a white cheese, green herbs, and bread crumbs. The dish is roasted artichokes, Lima beans, leek marscapone, Parmesan, duck fat breadcrumb
A white plate with cut up raw trout covered with sliced fennel, onion and capers. The dish is Ocean trout tartare.

Our Menu

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.

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A large popover on a white plate with green salad, thick cut ham, and a poached egg covered in hollandaise sauce. All items are inside the popover, which is the dish Popover Benedict.
A brown shallow bowl with brown granola, blue berries, and white yogurt-like mixture
A thick piece of french toast on a round white plate dressed with cream and cooked blueberries.
Manuela LA courtyard set up for Events
Brunch food on a white table including a large popover with eggs Benedict, an electric pink cocktail, and a granola bowl.
Garden area at Manuela in the spring with new green growth in box gardens and green trees.

Easter Brunch at Manuela

Join us for Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5th, from 10am – 3pm! We’ll be offering all our brunch classics alongside our newest spring-inspired dishes. We’ll also be hosting an Easter egg hunt in our garden, full of fun prizes for the kids. Whether you’re celebrating with a few friends or looking to create a memorable group or private dining experience, we have everything you need to have the perfect spring get-together.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EASTER AT MANUELA

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A mural of a woman with tattooed arms, hands in a prayer position, is painted on the side of a building behind a lush garden with planter boxes.
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