A grand, airy restaurant-patisserie in downtown Los Angeles with soaring ceilings, marble floors, and an extraordinary pastry counter. The Italian menu features excellent pizzas, pastas, and cocktails, while the macaron tower at the entrance is irresistible.
Bottega Louie at 700 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles is one of the most visually spectacular restaurants in the city — a grand patisserie and Italian restaurant occupying a soaring former bank building with vaulted ceilings, marble floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a stunning macaron tower at the entrance that has become one of downtown LA's most photographed sights. Opened in 2009, Bottega Louie helped anchor the revival of downtown Los Angeles as a dining destination and continues to draw a broad mix of office workers, hotel guests, tourists, and weekend brunch crowds. The patisserie counter along one wall offers one of the finest macaron selections in California — dozens of flavors, beautifully made, available individually or by the box — alongside croissants, tarts, cakes, and viennoiserie. The restaurant menu covers all-day Italian-American dining: thin-crust pizzas with creative toppings, housemade pastas, fresh salads, and a cocktail program that suits the Grand Avenue setting. The truffle pizza and the prosciutto-and-arugula flatbread are menu standards. Weekend brunch at Bottega Louie is one of downtown LA's most popular meals; the grand dining room fills from opening and the atmosphere is festive and loud. The restaurant is open daily from 8 a.m. through late evening, making it suitable for breakfast pastries, a business lunch, a pre-theater dinner, or a late-night cocktail in downtown Los Angeles, California.
Location
700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Highlights
- Grand patisserie and Italian restaurant in a soaring downtown LA building with marble floors, vaulted ceilings, and dramatic natural light
- Iconic macaron tower at the entrance — dozens of flavors available individually or boxed, among the finest macarons in California
- Full Italian-American menu of thin-crust pizzas, pastas, and salads alongside an all-day breakfast and brunch program
- One of downtown LA's busiest weekend brunch venues, with a festive atmosphere in the spectacular Grand Avenue setting
- Open daily from 8 a.m. through late evening — suitable for breakfast pastries, a business lunch, or a pre-theater dinner
Tips for visiting
- Great for breakfast and brunch on weekends. The patisserie counter offers gorgeous treats to go.
Accessibility
Bottega Louie is on street level in downtown Los Angeles with step-free access to the main entrance on South Grand Avenue. The dining room is spacious and accommodates wheelchair users without difficulty; accessible restrooms are available.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bottega Louie best known for?
Bottega Louie is famous for its French-style macarons and the macaron tower at the restaurant entrance. The patisserie counter offers dozens of macaron flavors alongside croissants, tarts, and cakes. The grand dining room setting and all-day Italian menu are also key draws.
Is Bottega Louie good for brunch?
Yes. Weekend brunch is among the most popular meals at Bottega Louie, drawing large crowds to the grand dining room. The brunch menu includes pastries, egg dishes, pizzas, and pastas. Reservations for weekend brunch are strongly advised.
Can I just visit the patisserie counter without dining?
Yes. The patisserie at Bottega Louie is separate from the dining room and open to walk-in customers for purchasing macarons, croissants, cakes, and other pastries to take away or enjoy at the counter. No reservation is needed.
Is the restaurant family-friendly?
Yes. Bottega Louie is an all-day, all-ages restaurant with a broad Italian-American menu that suits families. The grand open space and variety of options from pastries to pizza make it accessible to guests of all ages.