DTLA NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES

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Architecture and interior design firm focused on evolving cities, dense urban landscapes, and historic restorations and re-use projects. 

Amazing resource for all things Downtown. Check out events, the latest dining and shopping, small business support, and a snapshot of DTLA's market forecast.

Pet friendly, art friendly, and people friendly. Locals love Cleaners LA in the Fashion District, where they often host mini art events for local artists and designers.

They really love dogs. Like really. So much love and care for your pup for daycare, boarding, general social interaction. Located between the Fashion District and The Row.

One of two locations in LA, amazing Brazilian coffee. The one in the Cal Edison Building is set in the most gorgeous Art Deco setting.

Chic cafe serving small bites, cocktails, and art exhibits on an intimate scale while helping keep people off the streets. Tucked away between South Park and Historic Core.

This Indian gastropub is as unique as it sounds.  I don't know of anyone who doesn't love this place and the vibe. A true DTLA gem. 

Over 7k five-start reviews can't be wrong, right? Consistently amazing food every time. Make sure you book well in advance! Located in the Arts District.

Chicken and Donuts, what more could you want when you're craving a little fried fix? They were the first to really bling out with their famous gold encrusted donut. So LA.

Lives up to the hype, such a stunning space and the food is solid. It's the restaurant that kicked off 7th Street!

Korean-Hawaiian. Yes, only in LA. Love this place, amazing food, such great flavors and every item on the menu is a must-try.

Peruvian deliciousness on top of the Hoxton rooftop. Beautiful food by Chef Stephanie Izard in a beautiful atmosphere with views.

Hard to get much better than Cal-Portuguese.  James Beard winner Suzanne Goin's warm and yet wonderfully current menu in a Kelly Wearstler designed setting at the Proper Hotel.

Voted top 50 in the country in 2024 by the NYT, Camelia fuses French with Japanese in the heart of the Arts District. Yum and yum.

Yum and yum. Amazing old school atmosphere, wonderful cocktails, in an east-coasty vibe.

Located on the south end of South Park, this wonderful vegetarian cafe serves up delicious breakfast and lunch. 

Cute, very Arts District pizza joint with all kinds of gorgeous pizzas.

Lovely little cafe in the Fashion District, run by the sweetest partners. For every coffee purchased, they plant a tree in the U.S.

The breakfast sando that started it all. Located on the Broadway side of Grand Central Market in the Historic Core.

One of the first amazing eateries in the Arts District, amazing northern Italian fare in a very DTLA factory building setting, and consistently delicious every time.

Bustling market with stalls of amazing eateries, from oysters, ramen, and cheese shops to Phillipino, El Salvadorean, to bratwurst and more.

Michelin Star Japanese. A true  kaiseki dining experience, complete with tea ceremony. Only 7 seats per evening, and a waitlist several months long. But worth it!

Some of the best Thai food around and the most amazing ingredients. Seriously good enough to have multiple times a week! In the heart of the Fashion District.

Located in the Historic Core, in the Old Bank section, this is the handroll bar that started it all, complete with the signature Sugarfish warm rice. Coolest place for sushi in DTLA.

Such a gem of a French place, small, cozy, chic, and very very Parisian. Great wines and nibbles on the edge of the Fashion/Toy District.

Pasta deliciousness. Hidden behind some ficus trees and located across Grand Central Market, they handmake their pasta and bread and it's one of the few places that is BYOB!!

Technically this is on the very north side of DTLA--practically into up-and-coming Lincoln Heights. But the Asian eats by chef David Chang is very drool worthy.

It's the local French wine, and easily everyone's favorite.  Easygoing, quiet, tiny, and very hip little place where the Fashion District meets the Toy District.

Delicious pasta and wine served up in this hip and tiny spot in the Fashion District.  Great for a casual date.

Cute diner situated in the hip Hoxton Hotel, great place for coffee, brioche french toast or slice of pie.

Cool chill spot for French cuisine with amazing dark pink lighting--yes, it's like an opium den. Take the metro directly to Chinatown station and you're there.

A classic American diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 24/7 since 1924.  Open every day, 365 days a year!  Located in South Park.

Opened in 1908, Phillipe Mathieu accidentally dropped one of his roast beef sandwiches in the au jus in 1918, and the police officer who ordered the sandwich just took it as is. Next day he came back for the same and the rest is history. Best French dips in town!

When the cupcake craze was happening, they were all about sweet and savory pies. This Arts District favorite is still baking up the most amazing seasonal pies.

Gorgeous, delicious, and a place that feels like you could be in another part of the world. Located near the north end of the Historic Core, and within a block of Little Tokyo.

Michelin Star Japanese restaurant with a 40-person capacity. Beautiful organic and rustic atmosphere with the most beautifully presented Kappo omakase by chef David Schlosser, a Masa Takayama student.

Formerly a factory warehouse, the members-only Soho House re-imagines the space in the heart of the Arts District. Rooftop, gardens, and lots of chic.

Voted best tacos in LA by LA Mag. Started in the Fashion District and the original location is still popping off.

Casual and effortlessly chic wine bar serving light French fare where menu changes daily.  Located at the north end of Chinatown.

One of the first amazing vegan options in DTLA. Their creative menu, juices, smoothies and elixirs are hard to beat.

Started the bratwurst thing, yep they did. This Arts District staple was one of the pioneers in the area.