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Brunch in DTLA’s Arts District

Located in DTLA’s arts District within the Hauser & Wirth arts complex, Manuela LA offers one of the best weekend brunch spots around, serving Saturday and Sunday 10am – 2.30pm.

Brunch at Manuela LA means coffee in the courtyard, excellently made brunch cocktails from the bar and fresh eggs from the chickens in our garden. Manuela tends to fill up on weekends so brunch reservations are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

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The signature venison burger on a wooden table with a knife beside it
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Favourites From Our Brunch Menu

Discover some of our brunch favorites, from light overnight oats to accompany your coffee to indulgent French toast or more lunch-focused signatures such as our venison burger. Sample brunch dishes include:*

Overnight oats
House made granola, seasonal fruit

Poached egg
Green lentils, confit nopal & tomato, requeson cheese, salsa de semillas, cilantro

Cast iron cornbread
Cultured butter, wildflower honey

Peach cobbler French toast
Brioche, vanilla creme patissero, cake crumble, Chantilly cream

Venison burger
Brioche, pickled green tomato, crisp leeks, roasted garlic aioli

Menus are samples and change according to the seasons.

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Brunch Cocktails

Brunch in Downtown LA is made even more special with something from our bar. Our cocktails draw on herbs, fruit, and edible flowers grown just steps away in our on-site garden, so what’s in season out back often ends up in your glass. We offer a range of cocktails and mocktails, perfect for brunch, discover some of our favourites below:

Michelada
House recipe, Bohemia Mexican lager, tajin

Sangria
White wine, passionfruit, Empiracal spirits stone fruit, strawberry, lemon

Nightshade
Tequila macerated with yellow bell peppers, pepper tincture, lemon

Bros Before Tomatoes 
Heirloom tomato washed Absolut Tabasco, Suze, oregano rosemary tea syrup, lemon, celery salt

Classic Bloody
House recipe, Nat Kidder Vodka

Ta Ta Tatiana
Watermelon, ginger, honey, lemon, mint, bitters

Menus are samples and change according to the seasons.

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A Brunch Destination In The Arts District

At Manuela, brunch in the Arts District is literal. Located within the Hauser & Wirth complex, dine surrounded by specially commissioned artworks from the likes of Mark Bradford, Paul McCarthy and more. With exhibitions and learning activities steps away, take a walk through the Hauser & Wirth gallery and soak up the artwork in the restaurant before or after brunch.

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Small & To Share

Cream Biscuits
Steen’s butter, market jam

Smoked albacore dip*
Carolina gold rice crackers

Cast iron cornbread
cultured butter, wildflower honey

Beignets
powdered sugar, market jam

Miyagi oysters*
Nantes carrot mignonette

Barbecued oysters*
corn butter, crispy lap cheong, parmesan, breadcrumbs

Ocean trout tartare*
red onion, capers, colatura vinaigrette, garlic toast

Louisiana shrimp aguachile*
cucumber, avocado, radish, chiltepin-lime, charred allium, benne seeds

Brunch

Overnight oats
house made granola, seasonal berries

Peach cobbler French toast
brioche, vanilla crème pâtissière, cake crumble, Chantilly cream

Onion tart
rosemary crème pâtissière, goat cheese, arugula

Chilaquiles negro*
fried egg, escabeche, cilantro, crema, queso

House bacon steak
pencil cob grits, fried egg, sage maple

Hen of the woods mushroom
polenta cake, crème fraiche, garlic

Poached egg*
green lentils, confit nopal & tomato, requesón cheese, salsa de semillas, cilantro

Popover benedict*
sweetheart ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, greens

Venison burger
brioche, pickled green tomato, crisp leeks, roasted garlic aioli

Shrimp & rice grits*
hen of the woods mushrooms, bacon, lemon, parsley

Hanger steak*
red chimichurri, Easter egg radish, shallot butter, fried egg

Grilled yellowtail*
Castelvetrano olives, red onion, celery aioli, lemon

Salad

Baby market lettuces*
pickled carrots, ricotta salata, hazelnuts, coriander buttermilk

Heirloom tomato
anchovy dressing, lemon cucumber, basil salsa verde, red onion, country loaf crouton

Arugula
cherries, goat cheese, spiced pecan, aged balsamic

Burrata
Persian cucumber, sungold tomatoes, urfa vinaigrette, polenta toast

Market Vegetables

Roasted cauliflower
date vinegar, almonds

Butterball potatoes
crème fraîche, pickled onion, shishito, horseradish

Blistered snap peas
black quinoa, sesame date butter, feta

Dragon beans
chili pesto, herb salad, Fresno pepper, pine nuts

Italian sweet peppers
poblano cream, green chorizo, cotija breadcrumbs, cilantro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your brunch hours?

We are open for brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 2.30pm.

Do I need to book for brunch?

We always welcome walk-ins at Manuela, but on weekends we do get busy so would recommend booking a table to avoid disappointment.

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Is there parking available?

Valet service is offered at the entrance to the gallery complex for $22, and there is limited street parking in the area. We also recommend the Aliso parking garage across 3rd street. Please note that Manuela does not currently offer validation for parking.

Is there outdoor seating?

Yes, the courtyard is available for brunch alongside the restaurant. The garden is also open and guests are welcome to take drinks there. Each is surrounded by beautiful greenery and plant life. Don’t forget to visit our chickens in the garden area.

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes, we take walk-ins, but we cannot always guarantee immediate seating without a reservation. While walk-in traffic can opt for a table when available, please note our bar area and our chef’s counter are strictly reserved for walk-ins.

Can I request an indoor table if the weather is very hot?

You can absolutely request an indoor table when it is very hot and we will do our best to accommodate it, however we cannot it will be possible. We will prioritize these requests on reservations over walk-in requests however.

Can I book brunch for a big group?

Yes, we take bookings for groups and private events for brunch. Please send all inquiries to events@manuela-la.com. You can also learn more about our private dining options and see our menus by clicking the link below.

Groups & Private Events
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