There’s much to eat in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles — the official city center that spans from Bunker Hill to South Park and the Historic Core. The area caters to a mix of urban dwellers, businesses in the Financial District, and visitors to Crypto.com Arena, L.A. Live, Peacock Theater, and the L.A. Convention Center. The result is a colorful dining scene that includes upscale and affordable options, along with plenty of spots to help fuel big nights out. Here are the best places to eat in Downtown Los Angeles.
New this update: Orsa & Winston leaves the list, while Sora Craft Kitchen, Joyce, and Le dräQ join.
Note: For restaurants in the Arts District, see the Essential Arts District map; for restaurants in Chinatown, check out the Essential Chinatown map; and
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Matthew Kang is a lifelong Angeleno who never technically lived in Downtown but crashed on his friend’s couch for a few times a week over the course of a few years. Prior to that, he worked at a private bank with corporate offices in Downtown’s Financial District, prompting him to walk great lengths for good food. These days, he’s in the area more for sports games, classical musical concerts, and other events, but still enjoys a blistered flour tortilla burrito filled with charcoal-grilled beef from Sonoratown.
