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33Los Angeles · Italian

The Factory Kitchen serves silk-handkerchief pasta in a factory.

Mandilli di seta with Genovese pesto in a converted Arts District warehouse, a Bib Gourmand at $$.

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The dining room in the converted factory — The Factory Kitchen
The Factory Kitchen · Arts DistrictThe dining room in the converted factory.Photo: The Factory Kitchen, via MICHELIN Guide

Set in a converted manufacturing warehouse in the Arts District, The Factory Kitchen features industrial concrete columns, large windows, and a bustling pasta station.

Chef Angelo Auriana honors Ligurian and Northern Italian pasta: the legendary mandilli di seta (silk handkerchief pasta tossed in vibrant Genovese pesto), casonzei stuffed with beef and pork, and crisp focaccina.

Convivial, warm, and authentic; the comforting aroma of garlic, basil, and roasting meats fills the spacious dining room.

Holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand, The Factory Kitchen has anchored the Arts District's Italian dining landscape with authentic regional pasta craftsmanship.

From the MICHELIN listing

Distinction
Bib Gourmand · 2026 USA
Price band
$$
Cuisine
Italian
Address
1300 Factory Pl., Ste. 101, Los Angeles

Sources

  1. MICHELIN Guide · The Factory Kitchen (2026 USA) · checked Sep 28, 2026

Distinction, address, cuisine and price band come from the listing above. Descriptions of rooms and dishes are from Dine Digest’s earlier reporting and were not re-checked for this issue.

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