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In the heart of downtown Los Angeles, Orsa & Winston offers a dining experience that bridges two distinct culinary traditions. The restaurant describes itself as “Italian- & Japanese-inspired,” a fusion that comes to life through the creativity of chef Josef Centeno. The name itself is a personal touch—honoring the chef’s two little dogs.
The menu is a five-course omakase tasting menu, priced at $150 per person, with an optional beverage pairing for $85. It changes daily, focusing predominantly on seafood and vegetables. A vegetarian tasting menu is available upon request. The restaurant’s approach is pescatarian, ensuring that each plate highlights the quality of its primary ingredients.
Orsa & Winston has earned a Michelin star, an award it has held consistently since 2019, including recognition in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Los Angeles Times also named it Restaurant of the Year in 2020. These honors reflect the precision and care that define the kitchen’s work.
The dining room is intimate, with limited seating and two seatings each evening, Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. Reservations are required, and the restaurant does not accommodate walk-ins. The atmosphere is refined yet understated, allowing the food to take center stage.
For those seeking a thoughtfully composed meal that marries Asian and contemporary influences, Orsa & Winston delivers a focused, memorable evening in downtown LA.
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