The Hidden California Restaurant Where Watching Your Food Being Plated Is Part Of The Experience

There’s eating out, and then there’s this. One of those places that doesn’t just serve dinner — it curates it. Low lighting, high vibes, and plates that are way too pretty to eat (but you’ll eat them anyway).

Elementa brings that kind of quiet luxury to the table — the kind that whispers “you’re about to have a night” the moment you walk in. It’s polished, intimate, and full of small details that make you feel like you’ve stumbled into a secret culinary world.

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Where It’s At 📍

Tucked inside The Gallery in Westlake Village, CA, Elementa sits alongside a few other standout concepts, but it’s definitely the crown jewel. The vibe is modern Californian minimalism — clean lines, cozy lighting, and a kitchen that’s always in motion. It feels exclusive but never snobby.

What to Expect 🍽️

🧂 A Rotating, Seasonal Menu: No boring go-to orders here — everything changes with the ingredients. You’ll find wood-fired proteins, layered sauces, and unexpected flavor pairings that somehow just make sense. It’s bold, thoughtful, and beautifully plated.

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Check out Elementa at The Gallery in DTLA for a multi sensory journey, exploring the five classic elements through a five course meal. I’ll do another video going into detail, but this is a great idea for a special occasion dinner in Los Angeles #dateideas #dateideaslosangeles #finedining #lafoodie #dtla #downtownla
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🍷 A Curated Wine Program: Each course can be paired with a wine that brings out every note — and if you’re into natural or biodynamic selections, you’re in the right place.

🔥 Live Kitchen Energy: The chefs aren’t hidden away. You can see the action — the precision, the plating, the little flourishes — all adding to the experience.

Why You’ll Love It 💫

It’s perfect for celebrating something… or someone. But it’s also perfect for just treating yourself to a night where everything feels intentional. This isn’t a place to rush. You stay. You savor. You remember it.

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✨IMMERSIVE & INTERACTIVE FINE DINING EXPERIENCE IN DTLA✨ This is the most unique restaurant I’ve ever been to. Elementa at The Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles features Michelin-level food from José Andrés protégé chef Joshua Whigham, and a Disney-level immersive and interactive show from award-winning theme park industry veterans. The two hour, five course tasting menu is themed after the classical elements: earth, water, air, fire, and aether. Each beautifully plated course is accompanied by a live performance, immersive projections, a musical score, and an interactive table-scape that was so much fun to play with. This is the perfect spot for a truly special meal for a birthday, anniversary, date night, or other occasion; and tickets are available on Fever for $200/person. If you’re looking for something more casual, The Gallery is also home to the Horizon Lounge, which features an ever-changing animated city packed with easter eggs. Send this to someone you wanna go with, and follow me for more LA new restaurant openings, reviews, recommendations, and things to do! 💫 @The Gallery #food #foodtiktok #foodie #fyp #losangeles #lafoodie #thingstodoinla #restaurantreview #foodreview #dtla #downtownla #immersiveexperience #datenight #finedining
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