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Manuela Restaurant interiors with textured painted abstract artwork on the wall and tables set for service.

Arts District Restaurant

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chefs, farmers and artists 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.

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An overhead shot of various dishes: aguachille with purple chips, seared scallops, okra, grilled chicken. A hand woth a fork is reaching for the scallops.

Restaurant Menu

Our menu is modern American with regenerative agriculture and sustainability at its forefront.

Seasonal market vegetables, meat and fish cooked over a charcoal grill and wood-fired oven served with a selection of casual plates and grains.

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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.
People sitting at at outdoor tables talking and enjoying a meal.
Large abstract painting of a person hanging surrounded by, six hand-drawn works of art, and two sepia toned photos. All are hung on a textured white wall.

Art

View original works of art and special commissions by artists such as Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford, Franz West, Mary Heilmann, Raymond Pettibon, Dieter Roth and Subodh Gupta have been installed in the restaurant.

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Local supplier selling root vegetables at farmers market. The supplier is smiling and wearing a woven, brimmed hat.

Our Partners

We are proud to partner with the best farmers and producers in Southern California to ensure we are cooking and serving the freshest, seasonal ingredients.

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Hand holding a shallow white bowl with shaved asparagus, fennel, white cheese, and toped with pine nuts.
A round, golden-brown cornbread with a dollop of melting butter in the center, served on a plate with a knife beside it.
Baked half chicken on a white plate, garnished with green sauce, orange sauce, and slices of pink radishes.
A close up of a try of food being carried by a waiter. One plate is a cucumber salad on accompanied by toasted bread.

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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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