San Laurel
Spanish restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles ·
Spanish eatery with Mediterranean-Californian flavors & views
Spanish eatery with Mediterranean-Californian flavors & views
"Included among the half dozen José Andrés restaurants we recognize in The MICHELIN Guide." - The MICHELIN Guide
"San Laurel is at the top of its game—quite literally, since this tenth-floor dazzler affords unobstructed views of Walt Disney Concert Hall from its polished perch. With soothing earth tones, lush greenery, a bustling bar and a breezy vibe courtesy of a fully opened facade, it looks and feels like an urban oasis. Expect modern Californian dishes with Spanish leanings from a talented team put together by visionary chef, José Andrés. A tartare turns tradition on its head when "beefsteak" is actually tomatoes in a perfect disc, topped with a "yolk" made of gelatinous tomato water. A rack of lamb, cut into four, is plated around a circle of red mole sauce and a half baby eggplant, roasted and topped with pea tendrils and puffed rice. Desserts really shine, as in an ethereal pistachio cake with fragrant lime zest and sweet strawberries matched by a tart mascarpone sorbet." - Michelin Inspector
"Chef José Andrés’s Downtown stunner, San Laurel, has some of the best views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the cultural Walt Disney Concert Hall. Spanish food rules the menu with dishes like fennel soup made with crab and Manchego foam and a lobster salpicon. The staff prepares other specialties, like the mole rack of lamb, but the tasting menu is its own experience. On chilly nights, indoor dining is also available." - Rebecca Roland
"Because it resides inside the Conrad hotel in Downtown LA, San Laurel could be the most versatile upscale restaurant in the central business district. Here, José Andrés’ group does modern Spanish dishes inflected with local ingredients for something ritzy but not fussy. Fans of Andrés’ Bazaar in Beverly Hills will find a lot to like, with the chef’s elegant touch on vegetables, seafood, and grilled meat. The menu has enough range for business dinners and dates, but there are also some compelling highlights, like Idiazábal cheese shaved over olive oil crackers and an impressive rack of lamb." - Rebecca Roland
"Chef José Andrés’ San Laurel on the 10th floor of Conrad Los Angeles serves some of the most elegant Spanish cuisine in the city, with polished presentations worthy of fine dining restaurants. Taking cues from Andrés’s success at the Bazaar, his previous restaurant in Beverly Hills, San Laurel. presents familiar dishes like gambas al ajillo, asparagus with romesco, and hiramasa crudo with buttermilk leche de tigre in a high-ceiling dining room. Be sure to take in the inventive desserts like dehydrated chocolate mousse with mint ice cream and namelaka to finish. During lunch, San Laurel offers a simplified prix fixe menu with oysters, pollo frito, and more, alongside a la carte options." - Rebecca Roland