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The Factory Kitchen
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Arts District, Los Angeles
The folks at Los Angeles Times and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"handkerchief pasta with almond basil pesto"(6 Tips)
"your almond basil pesto handkerchief pasta"(3 Tips)
"... Prosciutto, Mandilli di Seta (pesto handkerchief pasta), Modenesi, and..."(3 Tips)
"Prosciutto appetizer, coin shaped pasta"(3 Tips)
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Doug de WetJuly 8, 2015The thinly shaved Parma prosciutto on an airy pillow of fried dough is much greater than the sum of its parts and should not be missed. Peperu cheese stuffed peppers are perfect little starter bites.
Winnie RoseMarch 2, 2015Had the Truffle Butter noodle pasta with salmon. Portion was too small for it being the must expensive pasta plate at $25 on the menu but it was quite good. I recommend also their gelato 👌
Mark VassarApril 14, 2014Amazing regional Italian.. Start with the 24 month Prosciutto on fried Sage dough... and then some of the best Pasta I've ever had and perfectly cooked get 2-3 to share save room for the cannolis...
Jenna MNovember 20, 2013Their "mandilli di seta" which is handkerchief pasta with almond basil pesto is the dish to try! The homemade pasta is perfection and the pesto is creamy unlike any other pesto I've had. Real winner!
Thomas ColtonJuly 11, 2015TFK has the unique Billy Joel like problem of a hit becoming bigger than the body of work. The handkerchief pasta with basil almond pesto is the signature dish. You can't get anything else.
On the GridNovember 21, 2016Factory Kitchen does meat especially well, so try not to bring vegetarians here; though, their almond pesto handkerchief pasta is one of their best dishes. Read more
Mallie TJanuary 3, 2017The prosciutto over fried dough and the pizzetta were outstanding. Also recommend the brussel sprouts and sea bass.
- CakesSeptember 20, 2018My recommendations: Prosciutto, Mandilli di Seta (pesto handkerchief pasta), Modenesi, and Porchetta.
- Melody HanJuly 23, 2017The prosciutto with burrata atop crispy, fluffy crescentine-like bread is the perfect shared starter to your almond basil pesto handkerchief pasta
Mezcal El Silencio 🐇September 24, 2014Try the cocktail "Smoke and Honey" with Mezcal El Silencio by Carlos Lopez #FactoryKitchen in Downtown LA #MezcalElSilencio, honey and lemon🍋. Enjoy!!!
- Joanna KuczekMarch 30, 2015The handkerchief pasta with almond basil pesto was to die for - it is a not to be missed.
- The Taste SheriffApril 16, 2016Excellent, authentic, lively, and affordable. Nothing more to say, it's almost perfect. The prosciutto appetizer is god send.
Jean MarieJune 27, 2016The handkerchief is a must have! My friend's in-laws own this place. It's one of the better Italian spots in DTLA.
Anne LeFebruary 12, 2023The prosciutto was good. The ravioli was good too except the clams still had sand in it.
Josh YOctober 1, 2022Actually I like Brera better. It’s a good place, but not that impressive tho. The handkerchief pasta is okay, full of pesto. The pappardelle is good but too salty. The desserts are better.
Mucho Comida™December 23, 2013The 'flatbreads' are interesting and the cannoli was outstanding. Other than that, nothing special. Enjoy.
NicoleSeptember 14, 2017Casonzei is amazing. Service is poor (very rushed, prompt but not attentive didn't ask if we wanted wine.) and the hostess isn't very happy
Drew OliveiraMarch 25, 2014It was ok. Not a good place for celiacs with a limited GF menu and probably a lot of cross contamination.
Tali AzoulayApril 14, 2021Only the cannoli is good, everything else that we order was not good very salty and very pricey
Lorenzo PicciniMay 19, 2018Don't try vitellone, not good at all. In overall, the restaurant is too expensive
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Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(213) 996-6000
View menu on http://thefactorykitchen.com/menus
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
Parking
Street, Private Lot, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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