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Alma
Alma is a modern american restaurant located downtown Los Angeles in the vibrant broadway district. Our food is market driven modern american, inspired by the best from local farmers, ranchers and fisherman.
The setting is urban and welcoming, with an open kitchen, long banquettes and a chef's counter if you prefer being up close to the action.
We are open tuesday through saturday from 6pm to 10pm and look forward to having you in.
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The setting is urban and welcoming, with an open kitchen, long banquettes and a chef's counter if you prefer being up close to the action.
We are open tuesday through saturday from 6pm to 10pm and look forward to having you in.
133 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 133 reviews
5 stars
(60)
4 stars
(41)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- fit for foodies(106)
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- hot spot(34)
- special occasion(33)
- romantic(19)
- notable wine list(12)
Alma Reviews List
Review 1 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a wonderful meal at Alma. Every dish was carefully prepared, beautifully presented and full of flavor. The corn soup may have been our favorite of all the great dishes. Desserts were consistent with the rest of the meal. Prices are decent but many of the portions are not large- even the main dishes can be bordering on "small plates". For us that was perfect. Only complaint- wines ( a small but nice list) by the glass are a bit pricey."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing food, delicious and creative. knowledgeable and attentive staff."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great taste, innovative menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dinner for five, one vegetarian, ordered about 80% of items on the menu. Amazing range of tastes, textures, ingredients, yet none fell flat or were off the mark. We had an excellent meal at Alma in the winter; this meal was even better. Very reasonably priced and interesting wines -- domestic and imported. We were visiting from San Francisco, so we have only a few other LA restaurants to compare, but it is hard to imagine that there is any table in LA with showing this quality and innovation at this price."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Alma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Adventurous
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food here is imaginative and the service is friendly and helpful. Is it the kind of food I will be craving the next day? Probably not. But if you crave a culinary adventure, come here and order some of the more curious dishes (pigeon!) The flavors are unique and delicious. I'm not sure I've ever had food like this before."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another amazing Alma Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I first went to Alma's in July of 2012. Ari and the team dazzled my taste buds and us captivated by the robust flavor combinations.
It has almost been a year later and the menus is a little more refined. But the Flavor experience is just as captivating. Now with a collection of very good wines and sublet upgrades to the decor it was equally as pleasant. Ari however was away but his influences on the team continue to amaze.
I would strongly suggest adding this to your To-Do list you will not be disappointed."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A unique spot, "not to miss," in downtown L.A."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the food is amazing...Adorable place!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 8 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderfully Clear Food Vision
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Every dish was a culinary delight. As we ate through our courses, we continued to find something new to be impressed by: a cooking technique, layered flavors with high quality ingredients, or simply the presentation. Ari and his team have a clear vision and it shows! We loved our meal and will definitely be returning, and we'll be bringing all of our friends."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Alma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Minimalist is the word that
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Minimalist is the word that comes to mind when eating at Alma. Essential flavors, sparse furniture and pragmatic winelist. It is really a pleasure to eat here. If you are a fan of disproportionate amounts of food, do not go."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Alma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food notable, service amateurish.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food notable, service amateurish. On our visit, we ordered champagne. No one knew how to open the bottle, served in wine not champagne glasses. Minimal attention to table, table not cleared in a timely manner."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 11 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Of the "new wave" of Downtown
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Of the "new wave" of Downtown restaurants with young talented chefs, this one really delivers without the attitude and arrogance of the others. We are looking for excuses to drive an hour to go back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Alma
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Pretentious. The food was
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pretentious. The food was just plain stupid, most courses came with a gray paste that was cold soup or pate or something, and also with a small raw egg that was "pressure cooked." My girlfriend and I were laughing most of the time it was so silly. I was very hungry when we left. It was $150 for very little food."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
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Review 13 for Alma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Underwhelmed by the limited
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Underwhelmed by the limited menu & pretentious air. Food, however, was good but not exceptional."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Alma
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Eat before you go
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Alma is exciting. The portions are as small as I've ever seen.
What with insufficient food to feel satisfied and long delays and random delivery
order, one begins to fantasize about going out for burgers. It was an uncomfortable
dining experience. The portions are smaller than tapas size and quite expensive
for the size. Add to that the mediocre bread -- 4 pieces for $5, the $32 pigeon also
tapas size and one leaves feeling frustrated and annoyed. But again, the food is wonderful -- especially if you enjoy being teased rather than sated."
What with insufficient food to feel satisfied and long delays and random delivery
order, one begins to fantasize about going out for burgers. It was an uncomfortable
dining experience. The portions are smaller than tapas size and quite expensive
for the size. Add to that the mediocre bread -- 4 pieces for $5, the $32 pigeon also
tapas size and one leaves feeling frustrated and annoyed. But again, the food is wonderful -- especially if you enjoy being teased rather than sated."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant has a soul!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The most innovative restaurant in LA righ now. The food is quietly layered, each layer with a surprisngly crisp flavor and the whole is always better than the sum of its parts. Ari is a super star and I'm a fan"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A really special place with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A really special place with amazing food and a fantastic and unusual wine list. Lovely people, great service, a wonderful space where you can actually hear your table mates talk without shouting. The desserts are not to be missed."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 17 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wonderful food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful seasonal food in a pleasant modern atmosphere. We enjoyed the attention to detail and exquisite flavor with every dish served. We only wish we had had a chance to try an appetizer we ordered that went to another table...the servers did not realize their mistake even though the people next to us stated they had not ordered the dish...so there was a small breakdown in communication; however I was topped off with some extra wine as compensation, which was an appropriate gesture (although I would have liked to try at least a tiny bit of that appetizer dish!). We probably would not have been able to try the awesome buttermilk biscuit with pistachio paste and blueberry/meyer lemon sorbet desert if we had actually gotten it !"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Alma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed the experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed the experience very much. I had been there before and would recommend it to people who enjoy small plates to share where the food is very interesting, unusual combinations. The desserts are to die for."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Alma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Don't eat here hungry
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tiny portions of creative food. The focus is clearly on creativity. Some dishes were creative and tasty (broccoli and mushrooms--although this was described as an entree size portion by our waiter, and I can't imagine anyone finding a couple of stalks of broccoli sufficient for dinner)and others were creative and odd (spinich/tofu beignets). I like creative food, but has to taste good. Iwould not eat here again."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find in the downtown
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great find in the downtown area."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cauliflower prepared three
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cauliflower prepared three ways garnished with sea urchin? I'll take it"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 22 for Alma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Think European service, dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Think European service, dinner can easily become a 2 hour experience. Small plates were unique and filling - I loved the whipped cod roe! Don't miss out on dessert, or the great bread."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Alma
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
not terrible, but won't be
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"not terrible, but won't be going back."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
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Review 24 for Alma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great over all experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great over all experience but time between courses was to long."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 25 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was innovative, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was innovative, excellent prepared, service was excellent."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
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Review 26 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What chef Ari does with simple
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What chef Ari does with simple foods like vegetables is uncanny. The tastes textures and and flavours are amazing.
This is a small restaurant in a sort of beat up onld building that actually looks closed, but what they are preparing in the kitchen will open your eyes to a new breed of cuisine all from local suppliers.
Would book again first chance i get."
This is a small restaurant in a sort of beat up onld building that actually looks closed, but what they are preparing in the kitchen will open your eyes to a new breed of cuisine all from local suppliers.
Would book again first chance i get."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Downtown earth atmosphere,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Downtown earth atmosphere, ethereal food."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding, beautiful, and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding, beautiful, and lovingly-prepared food. We truly felt like we were experiencing food as art. And unlike so many fancy restaurants that just rely on a lot of butter & garlic, the food at Alma really brought out the individual flavors of the ingredients and then harmonized them! Best of all: my stomach was happy at the end of the meal. Often when I eat out at restaurants, my tongue enjoys the meal, but my stomach ends up in knots. We will definitely be returning!!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Alma
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
food was over priced,over
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was over priced,over salted and just wasn't satisfying. the service was super slow and at time nonexistent"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
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Review 30 for Alma
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food is ok. The service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is ok. The service is not that great."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2010
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Review 31 for Alma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant was very charming,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was very charming, as was our adorable waitress. Everyone was incredibly helpful when it came to advising us on how to order from the interesting/challenging menu. I was disappointed by the food, as even oysters seemed to not be done correctly here at Alma. The wine list and beer list was very eclectic and interesting. We really enjoyed the beer that was suggested. The decor is charming and feels like you are in someone's home. I probably wouldn't go back because of the food, but I loved our server and the ambiance and my company."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 32 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply amazing. We're going
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Simply amazing. We're going back again this week."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 33 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place - the food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this place - the food is phenomenal and the people delightful!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Alma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Big Bill for Not Enough Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had read several rave reviews for Alma in top outlets like Food & Wine and LA Times, so I was really looking forward to an amazing food experience. My parter and I shared the seaweed and tofu beignets (honestly, quite bland except for the burst of citrus peel), an onion soup with was very delicious with coriander flower as garnish, the bread and butter (save you money..2 very small slices for $6...ridiculous), liver pate on toast with date jam was excellent. I had the chicken with roasted sunchokes and wild spinach which added a great bitter bite, and my partner had the steak (4 very small slides about 1x2 inches big --for $30). Good food, but waaaaay overpriced and not enough. We had to stop at California donuts to get dessert."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 35 for Alma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good but not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good but not amazing. The portions were quite small. Was a bit hungry when I left. Wish the menu and wine list had more choices. Very limited."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Alma
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Don't fall for the hype
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place is over hyped. Went with a group of six foodies and tasted the entire menu. Food was just OK, not incredible. We were all disappointed. Roasted broccoli dish was supposed to be "the" item of the night. It was very good, but two spears of broccoli for $16, that's a bit precious. Crispy potatoes with smoked onion creme fraiche was basically a couple of roasted potato wedges. Based upon all of the great reviews, we were really excited to finally eat at Alma, but unfortunately, "the emperor has no clothes.""
Dined on 02/28/2013
2005
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Review 37 for Alma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food delicious, tasty flavor
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food delicious, tasty flavor combinations such as the tang of yuzu against a vibrant saltiness, good options for vegetarians, small portions, the desserts were interesting but not as well resolved. Interesting quirky selection of wines that paired well with the food. Waitstaff was pleasant and attentive. Still needs to iron out how they manage seatings: we had a reservation but were told we could only sit at the bar. When our meal was almost done but not quite, the Maitre d' came over and asked us to leave the bar because there were others waiting! We were mid-sentence, sipping the last of our wine towards the end of a 3 course, 80 minute meal. Very odd to be politely asked to leave when we would have been going in a few minutes anyway."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2008
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Review 38 for Alma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Comme ci, Comme ca
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had heard about the adventurous menu, so I was expecting more flavor explosions. We may have been limited by the Tuesday night prix fixe menu. The pumpkin seed soup was outstanding, but the salads and main dishes were not that special. The tofu/seaweed beignet that is raved about--not so big a deal for me. I'm glad I tried it but was not wowed. Greek wines were a revelation!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 39 for Alma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great tasting dinner option
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent dinner, we especially liked the tasting menu rather than selecting a variety of dishes. On a week night it was nice to have the chef plan our dinner for us. We liked the veg or meat options for each course. So often there is only a meat focus. All great except the kale salad which had way too much dressing. Blood orange sorbet with candied fennel and a delightful cake was to die for."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 40 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding meal. Cannot compare
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding meal. Cannot compare to any other restaurant. It's a real treat to go here and has gotten better on each subsequent visit"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 41 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food at this little
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food at this little gem of a new restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. Don't be swayed by the neighborhood. Soon it will be a happening place in no small part due to the creative and delicious food prepared by chef Ari Taymor. The restaurant is small and reservations are a must, especially on weekends. Try the tasting menu on Tuesdays!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 42 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a truly fine and inspired
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a truly fine and inspired meal here. Service was delightful, ingredients were pure and fresh and prepared with meticulous detail, but not at all fussy. We will be returning regularly."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 43 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is outstanding. Simple,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is outstanding. Simple, the best ingredients, beautiful. We've had the sunchoke soup that's on the menu now twice, and it is out of this world. The wine list is short, but tasteful & original. Cozy with maybe 10 tables, ambiance is refreshing--a low key East Bay vibe with just a hint of LA sheen."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 44 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was inventive and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was inventive and fun. The serving sizes are small so you can order a lot of different dishes. The smoked sablefish was a delight and the broccoli with wild and cultivated mushrooms was the best tasting vegetarian entree ever."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 45 for Alma
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was very overpriced and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very overpriced and underwhelming if you are a foodie. Portions were miniscules, and staff had attitude. I don't think a plate with a few greens that covers less than 1/3 of the plate is attractive or adequate for 11.00 - and when one asks, "where is the salad, are you filling up the rest of the plate," the answer is, "we believe in negative space!"
The chef was not cooking, there were as many people in the tiny open kitchen working as there were diners.
I wanted to be awed, as I had heard good things. A bad English muffin with cultured cream is not an appetizer, most disappointing! A few poached apples with vanilla ice cream is not a dessert."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Alma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Eclectic menu, comfortable,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Eclectic menu, comfortable, open-kitchen atmosphere; chicken liver toast out of this world"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 47 for Alma
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious and well presented, which reminded me at time of Manresa.
I really appreciated that they had a vegetarian tasting menu - something rare in this city where all hot spots seem to offer mostly animal parts.
The service was friendly though slow. On a good note, they also gave us ample time to enjoy the food. They also have an interesting (read: good) wine list, at very reasonable prices.
The con is that the place is somewhat pretentious and looks like any other of the new places around (slightly industrial - slightly living-room, striped kitchen towel-napkins, etc.), but the staff did not have an attitude and it was less noisy than Gjelina, for example."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 48 for Alma
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
After all the hype for this
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"After all the hype for this chef and this restaurant, my Tuesday prix fixe meal was disappointing. The food was well-prepared and good, and reasonably tasty, but nothing memorable except the sunchoke soup which was excellent. Also, the wine list was very interesting. The portions were VERY small, and I left the restaurant hungry!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 49 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is one of the best meals
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is one of the best meals I've had in Los Angeles. Delicate flavors, beautiful fresh ingredients, wonderfully creative. Can't wait to come back."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 50 for Alma
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We ordered the tasting menu,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ordered the tasting menu, our party arrived on time, but we sat at the table for 15 minutes before anything happened. There were some very long intervals between dishes. But, the food was very creative and interesting, sometimes so conceptual that it was a bit hard to follow. The portions were minuscule. We brought our own wine, having been told that there was no corkage fee. But there was, so they only charged us for one bottle. We did have a fun time, even though things were a bit rough. Maybe that's what they are going for?"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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