Ciudad

02/13/09

Not a good experience

by nurse76 at Citysearch

My husband and I had lunch for the first time at Ciudad today. When our lunch came, my husband asked if the beans that came with the lunch plates had or were made with any pork products. We clearly stated to the waitress that he had an allergy to pork products. Our waitress assured us the beans were vegetarian. We asked again "are you sure" . She said without doubt that they are vegetarian and are not made with any pork. He took a few bites and noticed pieces of bacon in the beans! The manager seemed very concerned initially but continued to ask if we had informed our waitress of the allergy, as if it was our fault! The food just was ok.

12/06/08

Excelent Businessperson's lunch

by scottc4746 at Citysearch

I have been treated a couple times to table top service and everything from service to food quality was top notch. If you are by yourself, the bar offers a business lunch for $10 including beverage. It is a special that changes daily and is great, albiet a bit uncomfortable, it is great. Try it for your next lunch hour.

• Pros: great service and quality
• Cons: lack of parking

10/23/08

Great food live music on weekeneds

by Romomono at Citysearch

Great food service was was good and they also had a live band playing . The place was packed and we got our food super fast !

A ++

08/07/08

One of LA's Best High-End Restaurants

by joanovarq at Citysearch

I have never had a bad meal at Ciudad. They serve up delicious, creative Latin-inspired dishes. Every meal starts with a unique assortment of bread/chips, with two dipping sauces (one made from black olives and I can't recall what the other is made from, but it's good). My boyfriend took me for my birthday and ordered a steak dish which was perfectly seasoned, juicy and delicious. I ordered a seafood dish that was also delicious. In the evenings, the restaurant is chock full of yuppies fresh off work from the downtown highrises. Sometimes the music is a little too loud, and the restaurant feels too much like a nightclub. But the food is fantastic.

• Pros: Delicious food
• Cons: Loud music, parking

04/24/08

Perfect restaurant before a great show at The Ahmanson!

by AnissaTetreault at Citysearch

Reviewed by: Anissa Tetreault - I loved this restaurant. The food was so delicious and unique. The ambience was crisp and clean. A great place to have dinner before the Theatre.

• Pros: Close to The Ahmanson Theatre.

04/14/08

Ciudad not so bueno.

by bigfly at Citysearch

Nice location downtown and nice patio but generally mediocre food at inflated prices.

We sent back two dishes that were just not very good or tasty.

The service was very good but service does not make up for high prices and bland food.

Go somewhere else.

03/27/08

Expensive Flavors of the Latin World

by gerryjim at Citysearch

Had dinner the other night. Service was not good. Had to call the waiter or ask the busboy to get the waiter each time we needed something. Their entrees are huge, and so are the prices --- $26.50 to $30. Very noisy when the room is full. I'll only return if they give me a coupon to use. I must say the food was very tasty.

03/07/08

Great customer service

by travelsong at Citysearch

night atmosphere at the patio is phenomenal,from time to time they offer live flamenco,its fantastic.

• Pros: Thumbs up
• Cons: n.exp.

02/29/08

Amazing downtown experience!!!

by Beverly333 at Citysearch

Definitely worth the trip downtown. Being Friday, it was packed.The maitre d., Jackson, was charming and articulate. He seated us immediately (no reservations, but we were early..make reservations). The Mojitos were perfect and the tequila with mulled limes was unbelievable. Great Bar.!!! The ambiance was interestingly hip without be off-putting or fakely sophisticated. "Little plates" of Thai melon salad, perfectly seasoned and the rigatoni was incredible. We shared Beef Stroganoff, that was unlike any strog I've ever eaten. A fillet of beef atop, noodles with pickle and mushrooms....the best meal I've had in years!!!!!! The wait staff was warm and attentive.The owners made a point of coming out and speaking to the customers. We had a most relaxing, delicious dinner and an all together great downtown experience.

• Pros: Lots of parking
• Cons: make a reservation

01/29/08

Awesome Bargain at Ciudad

by sfh75 at Citysearch

Ciudad is got a dineLA Week menu, and it?s awesome, for $22 at lunch you get an appetizer, entree and dessert ? that?s crazy cheap. I know that have a deal for dinner too, but I?m not sure on the exact price. I had the Spinach Empanadas, Pollo Ciudad, and Barcelona Chocolate Cake ? needless to say I was in a food coma for the rest of the work day, but it was well worth it.

• Pros: Great Deal for dineLA Week
• Cons: a little noisy