Best Casual Restaurants in El Sereno

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1. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(219)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 12 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.

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2. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4077)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 42 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!

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3. Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CA

4.1

Excellent(962)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Pasadena

Booked 126 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

4. Hearts and Flame

4.1

Excellent(264)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Tokyo

Booked 29 times today

Hearts & Flame.Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.

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5. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

Exceptional(180)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 9 times today

Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is a neighborhood oasis that showcases live-fire cooking with seasonal ingredients behind an adorable cheese shop that offers unique and thoughtfully curated artisan cheeses and renowned provisions. With our spaces for large parties, an open kitchen, darling outdoor patio, and a beautiful marketplace, Agnes offers many opportunities for celebrating a wide variety of occasions.The holidays are a wonderful time to discover Agnes with the Cheesery offering several stunning products worth sharing with all of your friends and family. From large format cheese, meat and crudité platters, tinned fish, delicious gifts, freshly baked treats, to our decadent Sides & Pies holiday offerings. Enjoy and relax during the holidays with Agnes catering your parties and family get-togethers. Founded by Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, stop by while exploring the famous Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Castle Green, Huntington Library or strolling through Old Town Pasadena.

6. Loreto

4.8

Exceptional(260)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Atwater Village

Booked 15 times today

Bathed by the Pacific Ocean to the West and by the Mar de Cortés to the East, California’s Peninsula is layered with a rich history of cultures reinventing seafood with bold flavors. At our Barra de Peninsula we serve the best bounty that these Oceans have to offer, and we celebrate the people who make our coasts so delicious, from Uni and clam divers to the Concheros in Baja and much more.

7. Celestino

4.6

Exceptional(3576)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 20 times today

Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena is no longer a well-kept secret. The Drago Brothers continue to exceed expectations with the freshest seafood, finest homemade pastas, organic meats, and variety of desserts made on-site. Some of the favorites include; Florentine style T-bone, black and white ravioli filled with shrimp, branzino al sale, flown-in burrata and vanilla custard with an assortment of fresh berries. Come in and enjoy authentic regional and seasonal specialties complemented by an award-winning wine list. We offer dynamic Private Dining rooms, a full bar, garden patios, and the friendliest staff to make any meal or special event at Celestino Ristorante most memorable. We do not up charge for Private Dining room use, or special Wine Dinners. Open Monday through Sunday for dinner seven days a week. Lunch hours are Monday to Friday.

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8. Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya - Alhambra

4.6

Exceptional(20)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Alhambra

Booked 24 times today

Looking for delicious and authentic Japanese dishes? Look no further than Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya Alhambra. Located in the heart of Alhambra, our menu features a wide variety of traditional Japanese dishes, including our famous yakitori. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and grilled over binchotan (oak) charcoal, our yakitori has a unique smoky flavor that is sure to please your taste buds. We also have a variety of other Japanese dishes, including udon, ramen, and various Japanese grilled dishes and sides. No matter what you're in the mood for, Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya Alhambra is the perfect destination. Our warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with our friendly staff, will make you feel right at home. So come and join us for a casual meal with friends and family. We can't wait to serve you!

9. Malbec Market

4.8

Exceptional(147)

Price: Moderate

• Argentinian • Eagle Rock

Booked 10 times today

Malbec Market is the little sister of Malbec Argentinean Cuisine. Providing the enticing flavors of Argentine and Italian Foods in a casual environment. Whether you order the meat dishes or one of our vegetarian dishes, you are sure to find something that you will enjoy.

10. Gale's

4.6

Exceptional(3347)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 21 times today

Gale's Restaurant is a totally local Pasadena spot for delicious Northern Italian fare, tucked away from the tourist chains in Old Town. Couples, families and friends that seem to have just finished a day outdoors snuggle among the brick walls and small marble tables, drinking cocktails and wine from elegant Brighton goblets. Start off with Bruschetta, Burrata Salad or Gale's Simple Salad and then move on to the country-style Tuscan steak or one of the house made ravioli specials. For dessert, don't miss the Tiramisu or Gale's iconic Coconut Cake. The wine list is a favorite among the guests for it's variety and excellent value.

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Joseph
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
What a delightful restaurant! The atmosphere was vibrant, and the staff brought so much energy and joy to the experience. Yasmine was an absolute gem…bubbly, charming, and spot-on with her recommendations. She made our visit unforgettable!
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Girl & the Goat L.A.Price: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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Chona
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a good experience. Lots of food so come hungry!
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Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CAPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Pasadena
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4.1
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Thelma
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Music a bit too loud in the back seating area! But food was great. Drinks a bit overpriced but it was a celebration dinner.
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Agnes Restaurant & CheeseryPrice: Expensive• American• Pasadena
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4.7
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Paula
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was good and price was good. I guess the reason I put 4 instead of 5 is because they did not acknowledge my sister's birthday even though when I made reservation I had stated it was for an occasion and it was for a birthday. When I let the waiter know my disappointment in no acknowledgement, she just smiled and didn't really care so now it was twice that it was not acknowledged. Sad but whatever moving o to other restaurants that make guests feel good.
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Hearts and FlamePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Tokyo
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4.1
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HollyG
Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Dec 2024
Stunning dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Our fish entrees were perfect paired with a side of snap peas that were themselves an experience.
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ManuelaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
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4.8

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119 restaurants available nearby

1. Manuela

2. Girl & the Goat L.A.

3. Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CA

4. Hearts and Flame

5. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

6. Loreto

7. Celestino

8. Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya - Alhambra

9. Malbec Market

10. Gale's

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