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The Gorbals

(Now Closed)

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The Gorbals

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Allegra TepperJune 16, 2014
This pairs well with the L.A. Art Walk (first Thursday of every month). Make sure to make a reservation if you do that though! Live music some nights. Bacon wrapped matzo balls!
Los AngelesNovember 5, 2013
Get the Nueske's bacon-wrapped matzoh balls, a delightfully tasty paradox in food tradition. Happy hours yield half-off all bar items, which will prove useful at The Gorbals' full bar.
USA TODAYJune 4, 2013
If you're willing to risk eternal perdition for a menu item, try the bacon matzo ball soup - the soft matzo infused with chicken soup contrast perfectly with the bacon. Read more
Vanessa SandovalMay 12, 2011
Sticky toffee pudding is a great way to end your meal! Loved that they add just the right amount of salt to counteract the sweet. The super creamy banana-cinammon ice cream hides a surprise.
DowntownLA.comAugust 31, 2012
"You can find exactly what you’re looking for just within a few blocks – AND have the train take you home" – Check out Tatevik Simonian's bar crawl @ http://www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian
Aaron NNovember 30, 2014
Had a great dinner and phenomenal cocktails. Would def come back. Heard it's moving to grand central.
Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013
Ilan Hall is one of two LA-based Top Chef champions, and his restaurant The Gorbals is just one place reality TV fans can see throughout Los Angeles.
Brett WHNovember 23, 2014
Tomato spice fries are the absolute best fries. Lamb meatballs also awesome. Drinks are strong. Super fun place.
Michael ChailleJanuary 28, 2011
GLT is a perfect starter. Beef marrow chaser. Let Ilan guide you through the menu. You will love everything! Stylish room, fun atmosphere. A great new secret spot.
Jeri MMarch 4, 2012
My friends enjoyed the tongue, marrow and bacon cheesecake. As a vegetarian, I loved the latkes and broccoli. TRY THE TOFFEE PUDDING!
Yvonne KwanSeptember 10, 2014
Everything is nomworthy, but the grilled "cheese course" and duck confit latke are the winners.
BlackboardEatsSeptember 8, 2011
Menu musts: Bacon-wrapped matzoh balls, Banh mi poutine, Burger with onion six ways, Broccoli with soy, chiles, and vinegar, Sticky toffee pudding http://bit.ly/pjz3nz
TV Food MapsAugust 27, 2014
Check out The Gorbals as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Meat And Potatoes , Top Chef , Unique Eats Read more
Amanda AzadiAugust 7, 2014
Great eclectic selection of food on the menu. And crazy wide variety of scotch.
viv wangNovember 17, 2009
The menu is small, but changes frequently. Try the Beef Bone Marrow, Cucumber Salad with Garbonzo, and Potato Latkes. Chef Ilan Hall dreams up the dishes has a young and well-trained staff. Read more
Jonathan CarmonaApril 14, 2012
A must for the single diner. Two options for seating: bar + chefs station. It's a 'this isn't awkward spot' for the Table for 1 crowd
Karlsson's VodkaFebruary 28, 2013
Try the Moscow Mule cocktail - Karlsson's Gold Vodka, ginger beer, lime, and sweet vermouth!
Tim DugganAugust 19, 2012
Bahn Mi Poutine...wow. Everything was great and the wine descriptions were epic.
Doris NeubauerAugust 31, 2012
Squid ink is a must but everything else is over seasoned and most things are overpowered by an ingredient.
Serena E.November 11, 2011
Bacon wrapped matzoh balls, Banh mí poutine, the Broccoli & Corn dishes are MUST as well
P.S. SerratoOctober 15, 2011
Don't snap at the majordomo if the reservation for 12 is seated with a party of 8 at a table made for 18. I did & I was served last of the party of 12, which is either karma or wait staff vengeance.
Meghan Pinckard-GandhiMarch 4, 2013
Becomes a pop-up restaurant "Kitchen DTLA" on Saturdays for Brunch!
Los Angeles TimesJuly 12, 2010
The chef is best known as the kid who won the second season of "Top Chef." He builds dishes from the flavor up. These are not intellectual exercises. Read more
ChelseaAugust 25, 2012
The brocoli oh my god the brocoli! Do not miss it!
Chris ParsellJuly 16, 2010
Their rotating menu of dishes are tapas style and meant to be shared mostly. Everything I've had here is fantastic.
sophia tMarch 28, 2011
one of my favorite places to go to in DTLA. the crispy broccoli is amazing.
Marco MorenoSeptember 1, 2013
Great corn and broccoli. Burger was solid too
BubsyFebruary 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Onion burger,broccoli, bone marrow, squid inky fish so yum. :-)
Rosanna HuangMarch 21, 2010
Grilled gizzards and squid with lemon! And if they have Anchor Steam porter -- it's my fav dark beer esp being a San Franciscan!
Jared PomeranceMay 5, 2013
Try the Bacon Wrapped Matzoh Balls - Sacrilegious. Unreal.
Paige FinnSeptember 18, 2010
You can't lose with the cucumber and chick pea salad and the bacon wrapped matzo balls. Cer-azy amazing.
Chad RogersMarch 6, 2013
Lamb and creamy oats, best item on the menu.
Michele WellsJune 8, 2013
Best brunch EVER; bizarre bathroom situation.
Bridget GreeneMay 30, 2014
Swing dancing on Thursdays to great jazz!
AlissaDecember 28, 2011
1st place I ate when I moved into the building. Love it!
LA WeeklyJanuary 31, 2011
Come to sample The Gorbals and others at this years Gold Standard on 3/6/11! http://bit.ly/iaPthT Read more
Jennifer StavrosFebruary 24, 2013
Brie grits with berry compost!
DTELS LAMarch 8, 2012
Serving dinner Monday-Wednesday until 12am, Thursday-Saturday until 2am.
Gina KzlianFebruary 10, 2012
It's obvious the red head working the line HATES her job. Baaahumbug!
Emily SchraderFebruary 20, 2013
Fish and chips are yummy
Marquita ThomasMarch 21, 2013
Quirky and yummy
BlackboardEatsApril 5, 2011
Bánh mì poutine – talk about a delicious fusion of cultures. Read more
Danilo DelfinoMarch 7, 2010
Best food experience I ever had. Amazing broccoli and steak.
Mr SNovember 1, 2010
wow they have poutine! ...great atmosphere, food and drinks!
Frank NDecember 28, 2013
Ilan Hall Season 2
LA WeeklyDecember 30, 2010
Featured in LA Weekly's 99 Essential Restaurants!
Steve SJune 6, 2015
Now closed at this address. Rumored to be re-opening elsewhere downtown.
Christina GarciaJanuary 31, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Nice place to have wedding dinner for weeding party
Christina DiepMarch 6, 2011
The GLT is a must.
Jason AshleyApril 26, 2011
Grass fed cow Tongue is amazing!

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