A busy bar at Manuela restaurant full of people surrounded by indoor plants.
Fried purple chips sitting on a wooden tray with a textured bowl full of shrimp, avocado, and other garnishes. The dish is Louisiana shrimp aguachile.
Main dining room at Manuela. People are seated and eating next to a brick wall and green plants.
A baguette sandwhich full of shredded meat, melted cheese, sungold tomatoes and red onions on a brown textured plate. The dish is the Barbacoa sandwich.
Three cocktails on a bar with garnishes. One is in a highball with a cherry garnish, the in a coupe with a purple flower garnish, then in a rocks glass lined with salt with a green garnish.
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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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A seared duck breast garnished with greens and edible flowers, served with orange slices on a rustic ceramic plate.
Textured bowl with a creamy white dip and two jagged, large rice crackers sticking out of it. The dish is Smoked albacore dip.
Local squid with pepita romesco, Italian salsa verde, shaved fennel, red onion served in a white bowl

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 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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