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Hearts and Flame, Los Angeles, CA

Hearts and Flame

4.2
4.2
163 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Hearts & Flame.
Coastal Italian dishes in a modern industrial space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District.

From fresh made pastas, to sea-to-table dishes, utilizing the freshest seafood from the California coast, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do. In the middle of our dining room, the flames are ignited from our grill, where steaks, are cooked over an open flame, creating a memorable experience for you and your guests.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 722-3050
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Little Tokyo
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

163 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid dining experience for a Wednesday. Our server was well informed, knew the menu and was pleasant during service. Culinarily, the food was on point, had great cooking techniques and showcased some great ingredients. Thanks!

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  2. duncany

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great for our anniversary dinner. We loved all the varieties selections and the honey cake I want to have it everyday

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  3. Katherine

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely spot will definitely return!! great spot for a quiet evening and the pasta was great!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    😭 My date and I wanted the beef cheek with potato purée, but were informed it’s no longer in the menu? That is our go to item. Overall, however, our experience each time at Hearts and Flame has always been amazing! The Filet Mignon was a great alternative to our typical meal. Our waitress was also great! We were offered an alternative wine (Va So) in place of our previous cabernet (Pedroncelli) that also was not available. Overall, great experience again!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place. The food is not good. The service is really slow. A lot of the menu items were not available. Check the spelling on the wine menu.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent find! Beautiful restaurant with an excellent menu and cocktail drinks. We enjoyed the scallop verdict and grilled octopus appetizers. Loved them so much we ordered a serving of each dish. Then we shared the pasta and wagyu. Next time I'm in town, I'll be back!

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  7. Grouchoarn

    Los Angeles

    81 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Hearts and Flame and I had high hopes. Upon arrival, the hostess was welcoming and friendly and the atmosphere and energy of the restaurant was high quality...a good start. But it was downhill from there. It took over 20 minutes for anyone to greet our table and take our drink order. It was obvious throughout the evening that there was not enough service staff. Isabella, our server, tried her best to cover our table, but it seemed that she had to serve too many tables throughout the restaurant. The backup server did not clear dishes and at no time did a manager stop by to check on our table. Now onto the food and drinks...the cocktails and first course dishes were very good. The rest of the meal was tasty but served lukewarm. In the interesting open kitchen, it appeared that they were well staffed but looked disorganized. Then came the check...corkage was $45, well, on the high side, but someone on the floor should be available to properly serve the wine. The final problem was there was a 20% tip included into the bill. I've been to most every restaurant in the Arts District and I wish this would be one I would have said, "I'll be back" but probably not. The management team who runs the front of the house and the Chef in the kitchen need to get their act together or this restaurant who has heart may unfortunately go up in flames.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Very relaxed setting. Unique menu selections.

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  9. JonM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was too slow. We were there 2.5 hours unnecessarily. 3 of use for dinner and 2 entrees arrived 20 minutes before the 3rd. Seemed overpriced in my opinion but the Gnocchi was good. Guest of ours had the scallop risotto and was not impressed.

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  10. ArtL

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding find in LA. Very good food. Funky neighborhood

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  11. Doglover

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always delicious and innovative I had the pappardellewith fungi and the hubby had risotto with scallops All very yummy Sitting on the patio and the lighting is enchanting and the people watching is great My only complaint is the music is a tad loud(yes I’m old) and a little more universally appealing I’ve been coming since you opened and I’ll continue coming

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  12. tommyboy

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming to Hearts and Flame in the Arts District. They have a nice patio space for the outdoor diners. The pastas are spectacular, the seafood is amazing, and the desserts are lovely

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cynthia was an amazing waitress! Even with what seemed like limited time, she made her presence known and that we were well taken care of. She was very tentative to me and my date and made us feel very pleased while dining at Hearts and Flame. This is now our go to date spot for me and my partner.

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  14. ERamose

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Bella was wonderful, and very courteous. She made us all feel part of the family. Bella is truly an asset to your organization.

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  15. Lyndsy

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great, but food was very bland and sub par

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  16. Xoolander

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, portions are small and very expensive. Server was super friendly, but had too many tables to tend to.

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  17. Soph

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dined at Hearts & Flame for my birthday dinner. This is my absoulute favorite restaurant in DTLA. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Staffs are very friendly and make great recommendations. From the starter to the dessert the quality and tastes of everything was outstanding! Highly recommended!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I never get disappointed when I return back to Hearts&Flame. The food ambience the decor was beautifully done.. my server Viktor was very informative and was attentive throughout my dine in experience.

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  19. DIANED

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was not aware that when I made my reservations, they were in the middle of changing their menu, which was disappointing as we only had a few options for brunch. The food was really good and the check did come over to explain the changes they were in the middle of making, I would have preferred to know ahead of time as this was a birthday celebration (which was not even acknowledged as I had put it in my special request).

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  20. DanielN

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very disappointed in service and food. You’d expect that in busy restaurant but they must have been short staffed cause restaurant not busy at all. Overall food was not impressive maybe we ordered wrong things but ordered 4 different dishes 1 was ok the appetizer tuna tartar rest was not worth ordering again

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a dj playing light vibes in the outdoor patio area where we sat. The ambiance and the service was what we enjoyed most. The food was good but not great. The drinks were also great. We ended with a honey cake that everyone must try.

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  22. dtlaarch

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor patio is romantic perfection. Staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Inside was louder, and later, had a DJ, but outside was quiet and perfect for taking older folks out. The food was phenomenal, if expensive.

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  23. MitchellD

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with fabulous food. Highly recommend

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  24. matchoow

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food wasn’t anything to write home about, just a mediocre review. Had short ribs that were tender but marinated with little flavor. My biggest gripe is the service as it took forever and the manager wouldn’t get off the phone to help the waiter with a problem on our bill. They couldn’t figure out how to redeem an Open Table rewards card and it took 15 mins for them to even check back with me.

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  25. HenryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the staff was amazing, food was delicious! Would come back again.

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  26. BridgetT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here multiple times and never been disappointed. Bolognese and honey cake are a must!

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  27. Shshsh

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The appetizer were decent, but unfortunately, the main courses were quite underwhelming. Also, the drinks were disappointing.

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  28. PhilipB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant ambiance and design is amazing. The service was great, our waitress was super nice, we arrive close to the end of brunch and start of dinner so let us order drinks and appetizers then ordered from the dinner menu. The greek salad and scallop ceviche were out of this world amazing, we also had the sourdough bread and that alone could have been enough. Pasta was the entree choice and we each got the tagliatelle and the table went silent as the food was so good. We will be back often.

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  29. TaylorB

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the food was lacking and overpriced for what it was. The wine and spirits list had no direction and below-average cocktails. In the open kitchen, the chefs were texting on their cell phones before handling / plating food. Gross, and I would not come back / recommend it. The valet was $20, and you called for your car via a text link.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service!! Would definitely recommend any day of the week

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  31. FrankR

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Modern dining room with open kitchen. Service was friendly but a little off. Appetizers were amazing! Mains were hit and miss for our party. The Steak over done and the chicken not as expected. The Beef Cheek was excellent.

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  32. JessicaP

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing!! The food the service and the Barbie theme!

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  33. SamC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, nothing really stood out but everything was tasty

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  34. EricG

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Victor and the entire team were friendly and helpful. This was my first time here and their recommendations and service made it a wonderful place to celebrate my birthday dinner.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent, seafood is super fresh and the tomahawk we order is really yummy.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last minute idea for dinner. Interesting menu with unique flavors. I believe a few dollars too high for the amount of food but would recommend to others.

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  37. ScottL

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Took forever to get any of our mediocre food. We ordered desert but I took so long we decided to just get the bill and leave without desert; so the waiter gave us free desert. Yay.

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  38. JaneL

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my friend’s bday. The ambience was nice, the food was exceptional, service was excellent. Definitely will be coming back.

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  39. JoelJ

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing!! Everything was very good price was reasonable. Will definitely go back.

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  40. Nick

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to try. The dishes are well done and the restaurant has a nice ambiance. I would recommend.

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FAQs

Hearts and Flame offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 722-3050.

Hearts and Flame is rated 4.2 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hearts and Flame

225 S Garey St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4322

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Little Tokyo
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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