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Experience the Best Lunch in LA’s Arts District

Take a midday break at Manuela, where culinary creativity meets the vibrant culture of LA’s Arts District. Whether you’re seeking a quick bite or a long, leisurely affair, our lunch menu offers a variety of fresh, seasonal dishes that capture the essence of lunch in LA.

A plate of trout tartare topped with shaved fennel, herbs, and a sprinkling of spices.

A Taste of Our Lunch Menu

Manuela’s lunch menu celebrates California’s finest ingredients, with bold flavours and Southern-inspired favourites that make every meal memorable.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken, pickled slaw, and chili aioli on brioche – a favourite for lunch in the Arts District.

Seasonal Grain Bowl
Fresh grains, roasted vegetables, and bright herbs – a healthy yet satisfying option for lunch LA foodies love.

Shrimp and Grits
A comforting classic featuring plump shrimp, creamy grits, and a rich smoked tomato gravy.

Lunch in the Heart of Art

Dine in an art-filled atmosphere where your surroundings are as inspiring as the food. Located at the center of the Hauser & Wirth gallery , Manuela offers a unique dining experience surrounded by contemporary artwork, a serene outdoor patio and even our own garden – perfect for a relaxing lunch in the Arts District.

The Lunch Menu

Sample Menu

Small & To Share

Cream biscuits
Col. Newsom’s aged country ham, Steen’s butter

Smoked albacore dip
Carolina gold rice crackers

Cast iron cornbread
cultured butter, wildflower honey

Kusshi oysters
Nantes carrot mignonette

Barbecued oysters
charred poblano butter, breadcrumbs, parmesan

Shrimp
tomato, blue lake green beans, bell pepper, celery, fennel spiced peewee potato chip

Ocean trout tartare
red onion, capers, bronze fennel, colatura vinaigrette, garlic toast

Louisiana shrimp aguachile
cucumber, avocado, radish, serrano-lime, benne seeds

Salad

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

Arugula
Warren pear, goat cheese, spiced pecan, aged balsamic

Chicories
roasted persimmon vinaigrette, cheddar coins, crisp ham, chives

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

Lunch

Grilled Mary’s chicken sandwich
aged provolone, arugula, pickled peppers, olive

Shrimp roll
laughing bird shrimp, celery mayonnaise, red onion, serrano, dill, soft bun

Green salsa chilaquiles
crema, fried egg, pepitas, mint, cilantro

Poached egg
green lentils, charred scallion vinaigrette, crisp shallots, greens

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

House made andouille
Rancho Gordo lima beans, green onion salsa

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

Snake River Farms hanger steak
charred poblano & tomatillo vinaigrette, avocado

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

Big Glory Bay salmon
lemon beurre blanc, trout roe, guindilla pepper, Persian cucumber, dill

Market Vegetables

Blistered snap peas
black quinoa, sesame date butter, feta

Roasted cauliflower
date vinegar, almonds, parsley

Butterball potatoes
crème fraiche, pickled onion, shishito, horseradish

Roasted sunchokes
bacon vinaigrette, pickled Fresno, peppercorn yogurt