Best Authentic Restaurants in Historic South-Central

185 restaurants available nearby

1. Antico Nuovo

4.8

Exceptional(843)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 60 times today

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

2. Kato

4.8

Exceptional(321)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Kato serves seasonally-focused tasting menus influenced by Taiwan and Asian American nostalgia. Dining Room Tasting Menu │ $325 The dining room tasting menu focuses on seasonality and innovation. Bar Tasting Menu │ $185The bar tasting menu is a slightly abbreviated collection of classic Kato dishes. An 18% fair wage and operational fee has been added to your bill. It goes to provide elevated, comprehensive benefits, as well as consistent, livable wages for all staff. Though many of our guests choose to leave gratuity for exemplary service, it is neither necessary nor expected, though it is greatly appreciated. This gratuity will be shared by all hourly staff.

3. Le Petit Paris

4.7

Exceptional(2876)

Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

If you ask the brilliant minds behind Le Petit Paris, Fanny and David Rolland, They will say “We were born in a restaurant, literally”. From Grandpa to father, the restaurant business has been a natural part of their daily life.They decided 15 years ago to create their first restaurant in Cannes, Le Petit Paris, Parisian brasserie, located in the middle of the international film festival city.In order to give the opportunity of an unforgettable experience in Cannes to their international clientele, they decided to run a business on the beach with the combination of well being, relaxed and lay down on the beach with a cocktail and enjoying a gastronomic food.David and Fanny were always striving to be surrounded by great collaborators in order to provide a real “savoir-faire” to their clients. They have been known worldwide now thanks to their hard work and dedication.

4. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(214)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist 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.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.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.

5. LA Cha Cha Chá

4.5

Awesome(1327)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Arts District

Booked 30 times today

LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $30 per person. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period, after this time, your booking will be moved to the top of our waiting list. Parties of 1-2 reserve the table for 1.5 hours. Parties of 3-4 reserve the table for 2 hours. Parties of 5-6 reserve the table for 2.5 hours. Parties of 7+ reserve the table for 3 hours. - We do not take requests for specific tables- Reservations are weather permitted

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6. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(3606)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Defining a culinary journey through the Italian Peninsula and hosted in the loading docks of the Factory Place Arts Complex in The Arts District in Los Angeles, The Factory Kitchen is a typical Italian Trattoria with simple and approachable fare.

7. Drago Centro

4.7

Exceptional(3704)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Chef Celestino Drago has created a menu representative of the cultural diversity of Italy. The concept of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”, emphasizes local dishes, fresh, high quality ingredients and old flavors that have defined Italian cuisine for centuries and which are revisited to create a truly eclectic menu. The extensive menu is a la carte and offers daily specials featuring many unique items. DRAGO Centro offers a diverse and extensive selection of premium wines from Italy and around the world. DRAGO Centro’s unique interior is designed by acclaimed Los Angeles based designer Stanley Felderman, who is internationally renowned for creating modern buildings, interiors and product with a playful twist.

8. Guelaguetza

4.5

Awesome(381)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Koreatown

Booked 46 times today

Guelaguetza, an authentic Mexican restaurant, is run by a family who migrated from Oaxaca, Mexico. The restaurant is known for its handpicked ingredients and commitment to showcasing family recipes. Customers praise the authenticity of the food, with comments like 'excellent authentic food', 'very authentic and never disappoints' and 'flavorful, Oaxacan food'. The restaurant also features live music, which enhances the lively ambiance. The family's dedication to maintaining the quality and authenticity of their dishes is reflected in the reviews, making Guelaguetza a highly recommended Mexican restaurant in LA.

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9. Genwa Korean BBQ DTLA

4.5

Awesome(28)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Enjoy a delicious meal with friends or family at Genwa Korean BBQ DTLA located at the heart of downtown Los Angeles. It boasts an contemporary decor and a casual atmosphere, offering high-quality meats and other authentic Korean dishes. Genwa dtla is renowned for its extensive variety of "banchan" Korean side dishes, setting it apart from other Korean BBQ establishments. Notably, Genwa features state-of-the-art smokeless grills, ensuring you won't smell like you've been to a campfire. Guests can choose from seafood, beef, pork and veggies to cook at their table on a smokeless grill. Genwa also has appetizers, desserts and dumplings, as well as noodle, vegetarian and rice dishes. It even provides entrées that are cooked in the kitchen. Earning top spot on LA Weekly's 10 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in Los Angeles in 2012, Genwa continues to impress. It offers a full bar serving numerous drinks and cocktails. The restaurant accepts reservations and offers take-out services to guests.

10. Eigikutei

4.9

Exceptional(80)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Little Tokyo

Booked 9 times today

Eigikutei is a Japanese cuisine, sushi, and Shabu Shabu Kaiseki restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. We have a bar and offer high-end Japanese sake. Eigikutei serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine courses. Each Kaiseki course expresses the traditional Japanese culture and simple but deep tastes that Japan has grown from time immemorial. We hope all of our guests can enjoy our Kaiseki cuisine with Japanese cultural experiences.**If you wish to select multiple courses, simply choose 'Standard' to reserve seats. We will take your orders at your table. Please do not select menu experiences.

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Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It’s one of the best restaurants top to bottom in LA. The food is impeccable, the service is top notch and the staff is so kind and cool, and it just is a special place
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Antico NuovoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.8
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Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Ah, Manual LA, the hidden gem nestled in the vibrant art district where parking is a bit challenging ! Who doesn't love a limited-time weekend affair where reservations are as essential as your morning coffee? Trust me, you'll want to secure your spot in advance to avoid the dreaded waitlist of doom. As for the menu, prepare to be swept off your feet by the ocean trout tartare – it's a love letter to seafood that even Poseidon would approve of. The burrata is a creamy delight with delight cucumber that will make you question why you've ever eaten anything else. And then, there's the French toast, a carbohydrate devil that could easily moonlight as dessert. If you're someone who finds carbohydrates utterly captivating (and let's be honest, who isn't?), Manual LA is your carb-laden paradise.
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ManuelaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
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4.8
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Angel
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food is always amazing! The carnitas are fall of the bone tender and the orange glaze is beyond. The venue is super cute but what made the night was out server Denae D. Her personality shines and she can work a table like I’ve never seen before! She charmed my mom and dad, which is not an easy thing to do, and she managed to consistently check on us while managing other tables and being amazing over there as well. 10/10 will return again AND make sure I sit in Denaes area! I hope the restaurant acknowledges the amazing staff they have and keep her for as long as she needs the gig (:
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LA Cha Cha CháPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Arts District
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4.5
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Luis
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing food! Thank you so much le petit Paris. I felt like we were in Paris.
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Le Petit ParisPrice: Moderate• French• Downtown
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4.7
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Richvip
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Food was extremely delicious Sevice A 1 Ambience great Music perfect Wine selection is beyond
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KatoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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4.8

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185 restaurants available nearby

1. Antico Nuovo

2. Kato

3. Le Petit Paris

4. Manuela

5. LA Cha Cha Chá

6. The Factory Kitchen - Los Angeles

7. Drago Centro

8. Guelaguetza

9. Genwa Korean BBQ DTLA

10. Eigikutei

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