Best Cozy Restaurants in Historic South-Central

196 restaurants available nearby

1. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11808)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 188 times today

Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

2. Antico Nuovo

4.8

Exceptional(860)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 43 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.

3. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(4978)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 152 times today

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4062)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

5. Camelia

4.5

Awesome(181)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • Arts District

Booked 49 times today

A French-Japanese bistro in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Reservations are always recommended, but we are often able to accommodate walk-ins as well. While we love dogs, we can only accept trained service animals (not emotional support animals) both in our dining room as well as on our outdoor patio. We appreciate your understanding.

6. Cara Cara

4.7

Exceptional(1477)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 61 times today

From the golden daylight to the twinkling evening, all are welcome to experience the fresh bounty of Cara Cara. Chef Suzanne Goin’s seasonal menu showcases California’s best produce with her festive and irresistible rooftop fare. The expansive outdoor space features an elevated dining area with endless skyline views surrounded by a lushly landscaped lower lounge. Slip into one of the many cozy seating arrangements or sit by the fire pit and enjoy an innovative cocktail, wine, or beer paired by award-winning sommelier Caroline Styne.

7. Kato

4.7

Exceptional(329)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 13 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.

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8. Redbird - Los Angeles

4.8

Exceptional(3078)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser and Owner | Operator Amy Knoll have crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Christopher Dugan’s wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available for brunch, happy hour + dinner.The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers dining tables along the banquette and windows overlooking 2nd St.

9. L’APPART

4.6

Exceptional(214)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

L'APPART by AIR FOOD is above all two passionate visionaries, Marc and Thierry. They have come from two completely different paths.One was a contractor in logistics the other a chef in London and Paris.What they both have in common besides the love of good food is the love of street culture. Years ago they met in Paris during a regular sale of shoes at the Place de la République…From this meeting, the pair launched into a collaboration of sharing their passion for food. They started with pop-up restaurants with the aim of offering gastronomic street food to all, from a range of mixed recipes from different cultures and from gastronomic food to street food. Then, they had a brainwave…. Resulting in to transforming their Pop-ups into a real restaurant in downtown LA. From PARIS to LA come and travel with us.;-)

10. Cabra - LA

4.8

Exceptional(1257)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

Cabra Los Angeles is a Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group, located on the top floor of The Hoxton, Downtown LA. Open for Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on the weekends, the lively dining experience is anchored by shareable plates bold in flavor and bright in taste, with sweeping views of Los Angeles.

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maria
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
From the beginning: The hostesses were super nice upon checking in to our reservation. Drinks & food were phenomenal! Valerie was such an amazing server! We truly had the best time! She was attentive, funny & really sweet. The manager, JR was so nice! He came by to check in& made us feel welcome! We will be coming back again for dinner OR brunch. Thank you all for making my birthday dinner special 😊
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Perch LAPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown
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4.6
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Brenda
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was incredible, including the service, drinks and food.
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Gary
Las Vegas •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was amazing. The special highlight of the night is the mochi dessert. If it’s not the best it’s definitely top 3 best dessert in LA
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CameliaPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• Arts District
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4.5
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Emily
California Central Coast •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was my first time indulging in Bavel and I’m surprised it took me this long! The food was better than I expected and definitely is a standout in terms of unique flavor that go beyond the normal LA food scene taste. The service is one to admire - excellent timing and a great explanation of every dish. We especially appreciated the napkin folding during “bathroom breaks”. Can’t stop thinking about the celery root and rack of lamb.
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BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
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4.8
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Randy
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Thank you all for a beautiful evening out with the Damian team. Everything was amazing, from the delicious food to the wine and service! It was a nice Holiday treat. Thank you all! Happy holidays.
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Antico NuovoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hollywood
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4.8

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196 restaurants available nearby

1. Perch LA

2. Antico Nuovo

3. Bavel

4. Girl & the Goat L.A.

5. Camelia

6. Cara Cara

7. Kato

8. Redbird - Los Angeles

9. L’APPART

10. Cabra - LA

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