Food Scene
Amazing food by Chef Josef Centeno, voted Best New Restaurant by GQ Magazine in 2013.
Small plates.
125 locals recommend
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StAmazing food by Chef Josef Centeno, voted Best New Restaurant by GQ Magazine in 2013.
Small plates.
Spring For Coffee
548 S Spring StBest local place for artisanal coffee. Frequented by the locals
Bar 107
118 W 4th StGreat margaritas and small plate mexican food
Perch
448 S Hill StAmazing rooftop views of Downtown LA. Restaurant and bar.
One of LA's iconic breakfast diners. Open 24 hours since 1928, NEVER closed. Doors have no locks.
88 locals recommend
The Original Pantry Cafe
877 S Figueroa StOne of LA's iconic breakfast diners. Open 24 hours since 1928, NEVER closed. Doors have no locks.
Colori Kitchen
2019 W 8th StBest pasta in DTLA. Bring your own wine/beer, no corkage fee!
Go see why the Truffle Burger is possibly the best burger in the world
17 locals recommend
Umamicatessen
Go see why the Truffle Burger is possibly the best burger in the world
A great small Brazilian restaurant with a cozy feel. Delicious sangrias.
48 locals recommend
WOODSPOON
107 W 9th StA great small Brazilian restaurant with a cozy feel. Delicious sangrias.
Overall good food with great atmosphere and decor. One of the most consistently popular and crowded restaurants in DTLA. Includes French patisserie. Warning: does not take reservations
584 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveOverall good food with great atmosphere and decor. One of the most consistently popular and crowded restaurants in DTLA. Includes French patisserie. Warning: does not take reservations
Mo-Chica
514 West 7th StreetPeruvian food. Delicious. Great for lunch
Pellicola Pizzeria
421 W 8th StTwo words: Nutella pizza
Sevan Garden Kebab House
621 S BroadwayGo eat Turkish food
Water Grill
544 S Grand AveOne of the highest rated seafood restaurants in LA. Fancy
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar that specializes in just tequila! Great margaritas and other tequila based cocktails
50 locals recommend
Las Perlas
107 E 6th StA bar that specializes in just tequila! Great margaritas and other tequila based cocktails
Speakeasy located in the back of Cole's. Possibly the best cocktails in Los Angeles.
109 locals recommend
The Varnish
118 E 6th StSpeakeasy located in the back of Cole's. Possibly the best cocktails in Los Angeles.
Pattern Bar
100 W 9th StGreat local bar
Really cool night club that was converted from LA's old electric power plant. Awesome decor
241 locals recommend
The Edison
Really cool night club that was converted from LA's old electric power plant. Awesome decor
Shopping
Amazing selection of craft beers and international wines. Delivers until 2am.
35 locals recommend
BUZZ wine beer bottleshop & bar
460 S Spring StAmazing selection of craft beers and international wines. Delivers until 2am.
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetGreat bookstore with a huge selection. And vinyl.
Everything Else
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StLakers, Clippers, Kings, many restaurants
Essentials
Ralphs
645 W 9th StBiggest grocery store walking distance
Arts & Culture
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveMuseum
Downtown Independent
251 S Main StSmall independent movie theater