San Laurel

The best high end dining experience I've had in Los Angeles, not only because of it's location right across from the visually stunning Walt Disney Concert Hall, but also because of the delicious harmony of tastes, colors and textures in each and every dish. The service is amazing, with the staff attentive to every request and inquiry, making you feel right at home. They were so accommodating as well, noticing that I was cold and gave me a warm blanket and a heater at our table. The food is outstanding. We went with two appetizers, one side dish, and three entrees for three people, and two desserts. That was more than enough food for all of us. They surprised us with a Spanish flan for our special celebration, too. I would 10/10 recommend this restaurant for any special occasion, including anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, and more.

Remarkable food, remarkable service. Today l had breakfast here for the first time and I must say this first impression made a lasting impression on me. I was with my daughter, my mom and my sister. We all enjoyed our meal to the last bite. Oh and the complementary bread pudding. Wow!!! That delectable morsel of temptation served its purpose. It left us longing for more. Thank you all for a memorable experience.

Fantastic location situated within the Conrad Hotel in downtown LA. The food is cooked to perfection with the utmost attention to detail and thoughtful presentation. Staying at the hotel, ate breakfast and it was delicious. The Greek yogurt parfait was the best I've likely ever had. Be sure to sit at the bar at night and take in the ambiance. Definitely would suggest coming here and it's worth it.

Dined in on a Friday @ 6:00 pm for a party of two and was seated immediately. We were not as impressed with the food as the other Jose Andres restaurants we’ve been to. We ordered: Hiramasa crudo: fresh fish, good flavors Wild mushroom in laurel cream: the best side dish! Vermicelli mac n cheese: huge portion, would be better as a side, the flavors are good but after a few bites we were tired of it Lubina: super crispy skin, melt in your mouth fish! Our favorite main dish Rack of lamb: cooked to perfection Dehydrated chocolate mousse: beautiful presentation, light and not too sweet

We have an affinity for Chef Jose Andres! Just a quick back story: one year, husband and I took a trip to Washington D.C. and visited 4 of Jose Andres' 5 restaurant, in that same trip! Yes, we love him so much and delighted to have finally dined at San Laurel. It is exquisite. Absolutely one of the finest dining in DTLA. We started with a couple signature cocktails: Husband had the Saints G&T - St. George fin, St. Germain, Chareau aloe vera liqueur (never heard of this, wow!), ginger, Fever Tree Indian tonic water. I had the Watermelon Report - Tito's vodka, watermelon, mandarin, lime, cilantro, chipotle, and cumin tincture - what an amazing mixture of fresh ingredients. refreshing and immediately I was in a super good mood after the first sip. Starters: Hiramasa Crudo - buttermilk leche de tigre, basil cucumber caviar, pickled blueberries, fresno chili, herb oil, lime. that caviar involved some serious science! What a recipe! Lobster Salpicon - cucumber, tomato, green peppers, salsa rosa, lobster oil - nothing is wasted in Jose's cooking. Main course: Wild mushrooms in Laurel Cream - fried farm egg (beautiful orange yolk), thyme, toasted pan de cristal (all the way from Spain!) Wagyu Flat Iron - flat iron wagyu from Blackhawk Farms, kale, Maitake mushrooms escabeche, truffle jus. ordered medium rare, our preference. Was so tender and the kale and mushrooms makes the ultimate pairing, as mushroom is a good source of antioxidants, fiber, and much more :) Every dish was amazing, with its own special flavor and textures. Each dish was created with a lot of thought and creativity. What a work of art! We practically licked our plates clean by scarpetta (yes we do this often!) Wine pairing: 2018 Vina Alberdi Reserva Rioja Alta, Tempranillo blend 2021 Embruix Vall Llach Priorat, Garnacha blend We were celebrating our anniversary that evening and they really know how to make it special for you! Alexandro, our server was super attentive, friendly, and just a perfect as the food was. For dessert we chose the Pistachio cake and it was just lovely and light. Served with strawberries, lime, and mascarpone sorbet. And Cafe bombon - espresso with condensed milk, for those with a serious sweet tooth! Oh my, they also presented us with a Happy Anniversary Flan, candle and all. I wanted to cry it was so sweet of them. We thoroughly enjoyed it all. The view from the outdoor patio is spectacular. It overlooks the wonderful Walt Disney Concert Hall. Kodak moment. So we will be back next month! Perfect pre-show dinner date :) Salud!

This place is absolutely fantastic and will be a solid pick/recommendation to anyone looking for excellent service, top quality food selection and fresh and creative flavor texture combinations. Walking in to the restaurant without any prior knowledge of the chef, my brother and I were pleasantly surprised by the quality of foods, service and the atmosphere. I love the fact that this place is not packed and doesn’t require reservation far in advance. We tried basically all dishes recommended by our amazing server (a total of 8). Everything tasted amazing! I like that they have a rich flavor profile and the combination of fresh and various ingredients. Tapas are pretty small so we got to try a bunch of items. Entrées were a good portion size, not too big, perfect to leave room for desserts after. Duck breast was so tender and flavorful, like filet mignon. And branzino fish was lightly crispy outside and super juicy inside! Their desserts at the end of a full meal were heavenly because the ones we got were very refreshing and light! Items we ordered ($280 before tips) - Small dishes: sea urchin, ajo blanco (chilled soup with crab), figs stracciatella salad - Main dishes: lubina (branzino fish), duck breast, mushrooms as a side - Desserts: pistachio & strawberry cake, grapefruits in different textures All of the above items are highly recommended! I’m definitely coming back to this place to try other items 🤩