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Marlou DTLA, Los Angeles, CA

Marlou DTLA

4.4
4.4
113 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Chefs / Owners Louis Huh and Marcos Spaziani are serving up delicious fusion faire. Chef Marcos was the new chef of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, a popular show on Bravo TV and NBC. Chef Louis has competed and won on the Food Network. Together, they created ML Eats, a food truck in Los Angeles, that catered to community events, sporting events, the Grammys, etc. Now their brick & mortar, Marlou LA, is a destination restaurant for all visiting foodies and locals. Marlou LA will be opening a second location in Koreatown in the coming months. Stay tuned!

“It’s truly humbling coming to this point after starting a food truck ML Eats. We can’t wait to meet all our patrons!” – Chef Marcos and Chef Louis

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Global, International, Spanish

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (213) 784-3048

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, South Asian/Indian

  • Executive chef

    Marcos

  • Catering

    Please email events@marloula.com for catering options.

  • Private party facilities

    Please email events@marloula.com for large party reservations, private events or buyouts.

  • Neighborhood

    Little Tokyo

  • Cross street

    8th and Flower

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Public transit

    It is located inside O hotel

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Marlou x Proximo Tequila Tasting Menu

    $69.00 per person

    Apr 6 - Apr 8, 2023
    Marlou is pleased to announce it’s hosting 3 special nights of tequila & mezcal tasting dinners! We're excited to kick off Spring 2023 with a specially curated tasting menu by Chef Marcos Spaziani & Chef Louis Huh in collaboration with 400 Conejos and Reserva de la Familia Jose Cuervo. Our tasting menu includes 3 courses + 1 400 Conejos mezcal cocktail for $69. Each dish is created to pair with the featured tequilas and cocktails. Special guests from 400 Conejos & Jose Cuervo will be in attendance to engage with you about their tequila and mezcal. For an additional $39, you may add on a Reserva de la Familia Jose Cuervo tequila flight.

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    Innovative

  • Downtown / South and East LA

    American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    RUN...don't walk to Marlou DTLA!!! The food, the drinks, the staff...everything was fantastic. We drove up from San Diego and arrived one hour before our reservation time and were able to be seated. Tried almost all the drinks on the menu - none of them disappointed. Bone Marrow app was to die for. Ribeye and Lamb Chops did not disappoint. Chef Marcos was so gracious and spent quality time with us even though it was a busy Saturday night. We can't wait to go back!
  2. Rosielee

    London

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Ordered butter poached lobster as my brunch and unfortunately it was inedible (chewy and overcooked) They took the lobster off the bill $4. Shame as I was so looking forward to dining at this restaurant
  3. Novafedericci

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    The food was okay, nothing amazing. It took around 40 minutes to get the appetizers, and for the main entry 30 minutes. I saw the server only 2 times. I felt he forgot about us.
  4. 123456

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great! The food was tasty and reasonably priced. Would love to go again sometime!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible! The whole experience was a vibe. From the door to seating to drinks and food. 10 stars! We had the paella, arepitas and bollenese spaghetti! All incredible! Wish we had more room for more but portions were very shareable! Thank you again chef Marcos for always being top notch! Can’t wait to visit the Ktown Marlou!
  6. Mary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried 4 new dishes and each one was better than the next. Marlou is always wonderful.
  7. JulieD

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Mediocre food for the price, steak was over seasoned
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cute brunch spot, unique mimosa flavors (also bottomless option) and delicious food. Service and ambiance was great!
  9. DELISH

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SUPERB find!!! definite return visit is on the books!!!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The music was amazing. Good and service was amazing. Extremely impressed.
  11. MichaelR

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVED IT!! I will be returning soon and letting my friends know about this place.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cute place. Good food. Nice drinks. Wanted to see chef Marcos of course. But would recommend!
  13. Kirsita

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This was my second time here and it didn’t disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious and the wait staff very sweet. Such a great experience!
  14. CacheT

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very much a vibe. Came during transitional hours. This means that no food was served because the kitchen closes for an hour. The bartender was great & her drink making skills were on point. Will be back to try the food & hit up the underground bar Burrow
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is excellent.
  16. DeniseM

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This spot is an entire vibe. Friendly warm beautiful. The food is five star. Jess was amazing and knowledgeable about the menu items. Her description was spot on. I was impressed by the drinks complex layering of flavor. The food was so flavorful and came out hot!

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  17. VictoriaH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed sampling the small plates most. My favorite dish was the Crispy Quinoa. I actually do not like quinoa, but I had a strong urge to try it, and it paid off. That dish was a combination of flavors and textures that created a multi sensory experience. I love tasting flavor combinations that I've never had before. We did have a little confusion with the order the dishes were served in, and the octopus was a bit well done, but it was still good. Overall, I had fun.
  18. theresad

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks, and service were perfect! Met Chef Marcos! Great restaurant.
  19. JulieG

    Los Angeles

    211 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    211 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is polished! I love the ecelctic options for a hotel bar. It’s cozy in here! There’s is a fireplace that warms the whole place up! This is my second time and I still want to return to try EVERYTHING on the menu.

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  20. Inlandia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    great food. A couple of us in the party were vegetarian and while they didn't have a ton of options there were a couple and I don't always go to a place where the pasta is tasty-but here it was. Main reason for less than 5 stars was that the service was a little slow
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Very costly restaurant for the food items listed. They are also one of the restaurants that want you yo tip them on the California State taxes that are not part of what you ate. I have operated several hotels and tips are never charged on State Tac amount. Maybe California would ll wake up one day and decide to collect the tips restaurants have been collecting in their behalf. Not what I would call audit fun. The service was sketchy I had the Benedict for brunch which was $19 without any potato side. Ham was thin at bat. Sauce over lemonistic. Eggs were cooked properly. Restaurant is part of a hotel which was not made evident on the website.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did a brunch for my best friends, 34th birthday and the food was really good. We indulged in the Chilaquiles, Tacos a La Borracha, and Borracha hash. We also had the Fade to Red drink some of us had it with whiskey and some with vodka since they serve it both ways. It was a quiet lovely place to do brunch. Food was delicious and I would definitely come back to try more items. Thank you for the amazing customer service. Staff really helped along the way since this was a surprise brunch for my best friend.

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  23. AnushM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, good cocktails, very attentive service
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After having experienced Chef Marcos’ culinary talents a couple of times last year when we were in Los Angeles, we invited our son and his partner to have dinner with us. Our food was delicious in every way and all four of us had clean plates at the end of the meal. Marlou is a dining MUST-DO if you are ever in LA. The food and service is outstanding!

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food are both great. I like their home made strawberry milk a lot !!

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  26. MarianaG

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time at this restaurant and we loved it! The place is cool, the staff very professional yet friendly and the food delicious! We tried the Ramen, the octopus , garlic noodles. For dessert, try the 3 leches croquetas! We will be back 😊

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing according to my husband. He and his business associates raved about their meal. Well done!

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you! Come back in and pay us a visit with your husband and we will be sure to take care of you.

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I came here for our anniversary and had a wonderful experience. We ordered beef carpaccio, crispy quinoa, bone marrow gnocchi, seafood paella, and the rib eye. Unique dishes and our waitress was wonderful making sure we didn’t order too much (or too little) food. Cocktails were delicious and the wine list was small but had some great selections.

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you for your kind words! Please let us know when you plan on visiting next so we can make your next visit a memorable one.

  29. Kiran

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Good food, but service was lacking. Everyone was nice but I think they were understaffed for how many patrons there were. We waited nearly 40 minutes to be seated when we had an 8 pm reservation. And they would bring food out without the proper utensils and dishware. I think they have some kinks to work out...

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023I do apologize for the wait. We were understaffed for New Years and are going to make sure this never happens again. Please allow us to make it up to you by providing you a experience that is wait free.

  30. ScottS

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service in a beautiful setting!

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  31. OCFoody

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for date night and it didn’t disappoint. Warm vibes, excellent food and we were in luck because the amazing Chef Marco was there! It was great meeting him. He’s so talented. Thanks Chef for the amazing meal and for chatting with us.

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lamb and octopus is really good.

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  33. TrucN

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    White peach mimosa was awful. Food was average, nothing special.
  34. NicoleP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely exceeded our expectations. Service and food was out of this world good.

    Marlou DTLAResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you!

  35. Gray

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Can’t say I recommend this place. Weird vibe. Food’s not good. Hours are weird. Service is terrible.
  36. AndyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great evening out.Drove up from San Diego, spent the night in the O Hotel, which was quaint.Our waitress was Sasha. She was very attentive and gave us some space to enjoy the meal. The menu is divided into three shareable sizes and are generous! Go hungry or be prepared to take home delicious leftovers.The fusion of 2 cultures with a twist of DTLA is a perfect recipe for an amazing experience. Hard to pin down a favorite dish. At the end of the evening our outstanding waitress enticed us back as Marlou serves an excellent brunch at 10am. So for the weekend no need to leave the premises. You arrive, valet, rest, eat, sleep, eat again and then check out, perfect weekend to experience the menu and great people at Marlou. Next stop will be the new Koreatown restaurant.
  37. Mkatana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful brunch place. The ambiance was intimate but modern. The food was so good. My friend and I sat and had drinks for 2 hours on a Sunday and it was so nice. So happy I found this spot!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marlou was a great experience. We sat in the front by the fire and it was so cozy. Everything from the drinks to our small shared plates to our amazing entree were amazing. We had the seafood Paella and it was incredible. The combo of the seafood, rice & kimchi was to die for. The staff was friendly and on point. Such a pleasure. So many things I’d like to go back and try. This Spanish-Asian Fusion is definitely something to check out. Will definitely be back!!!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The three course Thanksgiving dinner was not only excellent, the portions were generous. The chef’s butternut squash soup was the best I’ve ever encountered. I do wish the soup had been paired with some crusty bread or a baguette. The traditional turkey dinner was flavorful and tasted wonderful. The included dessert was impressive in both flavor and size. Craft cocktails were inventive and tasty. Finally, the staff was attentive and very friendly. What a great experience for those of us who weren’t celebrating the day in a traditional manner.
  40. BernardO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The thanksgiving dinner was delicious and so was the octopus app. The cocktails were also amazing. Thanks to chef and his team

    Marlou DTLAResponded on November 27, 2022Thank you for your 5 star rating. Please let us know when you would like your next visit to be scheduled so we can ensure the highest quality of standard!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Marlou DTLA using the Order Online button. Marlou DTLA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 784-3048.

Marlou DTLA is rated 4.4 stars by 113 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 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Marlou DTLA

819 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017-4607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    8th and Flower

  • Neighborhood

    Little Tokyo

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Global, International, Spanish

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Public transit

    It is located inside O hotel

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, South Asian/Indian

  • Executive chef

    Marcos

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (213) 784-3048

  • Catering

    Please email events@marloula.com for catering options.

  • Private party facilities

    Please email events@marloula.com for large party reservations, private events or buyouts.

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