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The Factory Kitchen
The Factory Kitchen is one of the best italian restaurants in Los Angeles for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Arts District.
Housed in a transformed DTLA warehouse — exposed brick, cement columns, garage doors flung open to the loft-like room — The Factory Kitchen has spent over a decade making the case that a trattoria can earn its keep without theatrics.
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Taste Score 8.7/10
Rating (Google) 4.5
1,071 reviews
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8.7/10
Taste Score
Google 4.5 from 1,071 reviews
Michelin
Best for
Date Night and group dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Arts District | 1300 Factory Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Price
moderate
Taste Score
8.7/10
Phone
(213) 996-6000
TastyPals Editorial Pick
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TastyPals Editors
“The Factory Kitchen in Arts District is a first-choice restaurant for Italian cooking. It is a natural choice when you are planning around Arts District.”
Dish highlight
Mandilli di seta (handkerchief pasta with Ligurian pesto)
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Menu and ordering
The Factory Kitchen menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. The Factory Kitchen is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Mandilli di seta (handkerchief pasta with Ligurian pesto)
Focaccia di Recco with Crescenza cheese
House-made seafood ravioli
Slow-roasted porchetta
Why go
What makes The Factory Kitchen worth the move
The Factory Kitchen looks like a good night-out option in Arts District in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 1,071 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
4.5 from 1,071 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and group dinner
Style
Italian in Arts District
Spend
moderate
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 4.5 from 1,071 reviews
Price point: moderate
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
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4.5 from 1,071 reviews
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 1300 Factory Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
- Phone
- (213) 996-6000
- Price
- moderate
- TastyPals score
- 8.7/10
- Google rating
- 4.5 (1,071 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Michelin
- BIB GOURMAND
- Neighborhood
- Arts District
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does The Factory Kitchen serve?
The Factory Kitchen is a Italian restaurant located in Arts District, Los Angeles. Housed in a transformed DTLA warehouse — exposed brick, cement columns, garage doors flung open to the loft-like room — The Factory Kitchen has spent over a decade making the case that a trattoria can earn its keep without theatrics.
What is The Factory Kitchen best for?
The Factory Kitchen is best for date night, fine dining, arts district dinner, group dinner, industrial, stylish. The Factory Kitchen looks like a good night-out option in Arts District in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 1,071 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Factory Kitchen?
The Factory Kitchen is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 4.5 from 1,071 reviews
What should I order at The Factory Kitchen?
Start with Mandilli di seta (handkerchief pasta with Ligurian pesto), Focaccia di Recco with Crescenza cheese, House-made seafood ravioli and Slow-roasted porchetta. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is The Factory Kitchen worth visiting?
The Factory Kitchen holds a 4.5 Google rating from 1,071 reviews. The Factory Kitchen looks like a good night-out option in Arts District in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 1,071 Google reviews.
Where is The Factory Kitchen located?
The Factory Kitchen is located at 1300 Factory Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Does The Factory Kitchen take reservations?
Yes, The Factory Kitchen accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Is The Factory Kitchen good for a date night?
Yes — The Factory Kitchen is tagged for date night dining. The Factory Kitchen looks like a good night-out option in Arts District in Los Angeles because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 4.5 rating across 1,071 Google reviews.
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