The girls and I were in DTLA for a comedy show at The Upstairs and needed a place to get some yummy food before loading up on drinks at the club. Yelp came through again with the recommendations for this adorable little Italian restaurant about a mile away from the comedy club. We were charmed by the cozy industrial chic decor and chose to sit outside on the festive patio, which is shielded from the traffic on the street by plant boxes full of plants, large umbrellas, and market lights. Love that the table settings are mismatched in the most charming way. Our plates were so beautiful, and we had fun showing ours off to one another. The servers are wonderful and friendly. Our main server took care to ask us what time our comedy show was because she wanted to make sure to get our food out to us so that we wouldn't be late. I thought that was very considerate of her. We ordered the burrata, meatballs, and meat-lovers pizza to share. The burrata and pesto sauce tasted so fresh, and there was enough burrata to spread on top of our meatballs and pizza. The meatballs were very flavorful, and the meat-lovers pizza was quite tasty as well. It was actually the perfect girl dinner for three, and we were pretty stuffed afterwards. One of the regulars who come to this restaurant made sure to tell us how much she loved it here and told us to come back for brunch or lunch. Honestly, you know a place is good when the regulars take time out of their lives to speak to strangers about how much they love it. I was sad that it was too late to order the pistachio latte (I can't have caffeine after 4 PM) but I hope to be in the area early enough to try it for brunch soon! read more

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Great vibes all around with a large selection of different wines. I would definitely come back for drinks with friends, but unfortunately not for a meal. It's located on the first floor of the LEVEL hotel/apartments so the place is really small. In regards to parking, I would recommend street parking or parking across the street where there are two $10 parking lots with lots of parking that is relatively safe. My girlfriend and I walked here, as we were in DTLA already. We have walked by this place many times and it always looks really fun. The best part about dining here is definitely the vibes. The server (there was only one working on Saturday night...) was super nice and friendly but albeit super busy. There was a group in the patio singing karaoke and another large group here for a birthday party. There were a few smaller tables of 2-4 inside for a more relaxed/chill vibes yet still very lively. The food here was not bad but tbh quite mid. We ordered four items in addition to two glasses of wine ($12 + $16). For a starter, we ordered a charcuterie board ($17), caesar salad ($18) and for our mains, we ordered pepperoni pizza ($27), and the cacio e pepe pasta ($20). Now, what really irked me was the order in which the food came out. We definitely expected the charcuterie board and salad first but everything came out in such a WEIRD order. Definitely not fitting for a meal. You order off a QR code and after about 10-15 minutes, the PASTA came out first. And then about 5 minutes later, the caesar salad came out. We waited about 40 more minutes for the pepperoni pizza and then 10 minutes later, the charcuterie board came out AT THE END. ??? I don't know why they think this is normal ?? It's just totally weird and is a big reason why I'm only giving this place a 3/5 despite the great vibes. The food is fine and still tasted good but I just didn't like having to wait until the end of the meal for bread... Btw - I highly recommend the caesar salad! Check out the pictures because it looks as delicious as it tastes. The cacio e pepe was solid. The pizza was more like a flatbread and despite it being the full size rather than the personal size, it was still pretty small and is probably the size of a kids meal at CPK lol. I wouldn't recommend the charcuterie board because it seems really small for bread and two options and it cost $17 and came at the end :( I know it was a busy night but that unfortunately made the service less than ideal. The singular server was really nice and always had a smile on her face. But she didn't really pay us much attention. We also asked for water refills 3 times but it never came... sad because I really needed water at the end! The charcuterie bread was so dry... :/ Overall, 3/5 stars for me. High expectations that fell short. Will try again for drinks... read more

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Ian knows what he is doing in this joint. 10/10 oat milk mocha Burrata and fresh bread, warm olives, Caesar salad, cacio e pepe, truffle pizza ALL 10/10 Super vibey patio with curated music to a T HONORABLE MENTION: the pepperoni pizza The crust is like no other; crunchy, delicate, and soo tasty. Fresh sauce and good cheeses make all the difference! read more

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Ambiance was nice and inviting Most of the food was not available to order. The cortado was not a cortado at all. It there was less than 2 oz of espresso and some reason just foam on top (supposed to be steamed milk incorporated in). For the variety of drinks ordered, the guests at the table did not really have much praise. The price point and quality of the pizza did not match. Service...very slow for a not too busy night. I'm unsure why they did not allow for groups greater than 4 to reserve inside. There was literally one table that could seat 8-10 guests. That table had two parties of two in their during the duration our group was present. There were three (?) other tables INSIDE that could seat two people. So...why did we sit outside in the cold? This was not a good experience for someone's bday. read more

Best service and the food was AMAZING from start to finish. The sangria was excellent, and every dish we ordered was perfect. The pasta was full of flavor, the pizza was delicious, and the charcuterie board was such a great starter. Everything came out fresh and beautifully prepared. It ended up being the perfect dinner before heading to the concert. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to! read more

Do not sleep on GCF! The food is the best we had in DTLA. The curated wine list was incredible. The service was great and the owner, Ian, made sure to connect with everyone that came in. It was so good we came two nights in a row. We will make a point to come back when we are in DTLA. Thank you Ian and team! read more

Food To start with, I think this place is mostly a wine bar and had a relatively small kitchen. We were a group of 6 and all our food took so long probably more than 30 mins til our food came out, but my friends and I didn't mind since we liked the overall vibe of the place and were busy catching up with each other. When the food did arrive, the quality of the food was pretty good. We got pepperoni pizza and caesar salad to share, and they were pretty good in terms of taste and I could tell that it was fresh. The ragu bolognese was made with fresh pasta and had relatively good flavor but was a bit on the saltier side for me. I also ordered meatballs but unfortunately they were out of meatballs. Food was okay overall Service/Ambiance The staff that showed to our tables were nice and I liked how they would check up on us from time to time. The vibe of the place was outdoor dining mainly and I liked the overall vibe of the place read more

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My husband and I were out on date night. We're not big drinkers, but Ian made us feel comfortable and brought us glasses that matched what we were looking for! My husband got a crisp orange wine and I tried a chilled red, which was refreshing and enjoyable. Good vibes, good music, good people. Ian even treated us to shots since it was parents' night out. We liked the wines that we ended up buying both bottles. We'd definitely recommend this place and would like to come back again with friends the next time we're in LA! read more

Service was very friendly! Cacio/pepper pasta plus meatballs were good. Mixed drink was meh for the price. The acoustics were very challenging--it was very loud and when one man moved a stool the sound was exceptionally unpleasant. I left feeling overwhelmed and craving the quiet of my car. Food is good, but I would bring earplugs next time. read more

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This place is amazing! The smell when you walk in is spectacular, makes you crave the food without even trying it yet! I went for the first time on 5/9 Saturday night and WOW! The service was fantastic, loving, caring and welcoming! The food was so amazing, my bestfriend and I stayed there for a couple hours missing partial of the event we were attending next door of the hotel. It is a beautiful place that you don't want to miss out on trying! Highly recommend! Thank you team for an incredible experience and incredible food we were so hungry and I loved it! I will be sharing this with close friends and family. I will be coming back to visit and enjoy dinners again! read more

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Had dinner here one night after work, it's a cute causal spot for a beer and a bite to eat. The service was good, they were attentive, friendly, and laid back. We ordered a pizza, salad, and cacio e pepe. The cacio e pepe, was delicious! I'll be back for the pasta for sure! read more

the caesar salad is so spicy and it was FIRE. we loved everything though. the service, the spritzer, the pizza, the salad, the meatballs, and pasta, everything was deeeeelish! we'll def be back soon for more good! clean! fun! xx read more

Cute little place! They had heaters on the patio which was nice! You can also order & pay from a QR code! Made splitting the check sooo easy! Waiter was super nice! Food is pricey but delicious!!! Big drink menu! Not too many IPAs but the one the waiter recommended was great!!! read more

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This is one of those spots you want to keep to yourself... luckily we're close, so I'll share. This place is like a superhero... by day, it's Cognoscenti Coffee... but when the sun starts to dip, the place turns into Good Clean Fun, a hip wine bar with brag-worthy charcuterie. Ian helped me unwind with the perfect wine, while the LA sunshine did the rest, thanks to a spacious patio. Seems like this is where the beautiful people hang out... ...glad they saved me a seat! read more

Adorable wine bar near Orpheum and United Theater. The location is small about seating for 20 total outside on a cute patio. The best part is the self order system. Everyone can create their own tab and check out individually! Makes for a great group gathering without the dreaded splitting of checks. Loved their house orange wine and their food was amazing and definitely shareable! Service was friendly and fast! Will definitely come again when we are in the area read more

I don't even know where to begin, the service AMAZING! Ian is so knowledgeable and pours his soul into his business. Most places have one or two good plates but everything I've had there is amazing! The location is a great for people watching but people end up looking in bc of the good music playing. One of my favorite places in down town LA. It's a real place, with real food and god wine, no fluff. read more

Meh. Came in for the Valentine's Day pre-fixed menu with my husband last night. Res was for 9:30pm and we didn't end up leaving until around 11pm. Wait staff were nice but lacked any sense of urgency and communication. We were seated and had our drink orders taken, but the drinks (glass of wine and a cocktail) didn't come out until we finished eating our first course... which honestly is insane The courses came out of order, and with long waits in between. The pasta came out first, and then the appetizer, followed by the amouse bouche, then the entree. The food was yummy- For the most part. The mushroom bolognese, the burrata plate and ricotta with crostini's all hit the mark for me - but the entree which was an ossobuco alla milanese was overcooked, dry and suuuuper tough to eat. The dessert ended up being a slice of cake which respectfully... Was pretty obvious it was not the dessert advertised on the menu (was supposed to be dark chocolate budino with espresso foam and blood orange) instead, it was a slice of chocolate cake with caramel and vanilla frosting. Not mad at it, but it didn't give "made in house" and instead kinda just gave... "We picked this up from Ralph's in a hurry"... There was no communication from the waiter that there was a change in this aspect of the menu - Which I personally feel should be granted given the expectations + price for everything. So that was....odd. Also... we opted to sit outside because the fold out tables and chairs setup inside looked a mess. Not elevated at all. Not a great first impression of this place and safe to say won't be back. It was cute though for some parts. Appreciate y'all but damn, some improvements need to be made! read more

Yep!!!! This place is legit. Super friendly staff with chill vibes. Excellent menu of options and everything is made to order. The pastas were fresh and well-prepared. Try their wines. ;) I'd go back in a heartbeat! read more

Was in downtown for my teen's recital and afterward, we decided to seek out food for dinner. Settled on this restaurant due to the high yelp rating and near proximity to our recital. Parked on the street and walked a block to the restaurant and we were immediately seated on the patio. A man came up and said that we could order via UPC code on a wine bottle or order with him. He explained in length that the ordering by the UPC code was the best way as it got our order in and it allowed for him to spend more time talking with patrons. He even went on to tell us a lengthy story of a lady who didn't want to use it and how he proved to her it was the best in the end. Okay, we got the point, he clearly wanted us to use it. After viewing the menu, we settled on two pizzas and a bowl of pasta for our party of 3. Despite being a wine establishment we didn't order any drinks. We waited quite a long time for food. The first dish to come out was a pizza. They sat it down and it was piping hot. After 5 minutes though it was cooled and there still was no sign of the other food. We kept looking as dish after dish came out to other tables but no one came our way. I really hate it when restaurants do not deliver the entire parties food at the same time. It's really incredibly rude. At least if you are going to do that I expect the other diners food to come out immediately and not like what followed. With my pizza now getting cold my party encouraged me to eat it. So I started. 15 minutes later the pasta came. My daughter was extremely hungry and so she dug in as I was half done with my pizza. We both finished our meals and still no third pizza. We watched as everyone seated after us got their food. My poor husband, who was hungry as well waited and waited. 20 minutes later the man who had talked about the UPC code being the greatest invention ever, comes over to us to check on us. And we ask him where my husband's food was. He goes away comes back and says it's in progress. With no other explanation or apology. Obviously, the kitchen never made my husband's pizza. Another 15-20 minutes go by and finally the pizza comes out and my husband has to eat it by himself. I was fuming mad. Here this man touted the restaurants use of a UPC code as the way to get even more service and it resulted in us all eating separately. When push came to shove, the "waiter" didn't even know what we ordered and had to go find out what was missing and then to add insult to injury, didn't even apologize, send a manger over or this explain why the three of us ate separate dinners. There were 4 staff members working the patio who walked by our table and none of them stopped once to check in with us. None of them appoligized for the wait. This was the most horrendous service I've encountered in a very long time. The man and I call him a man because the word waiter didn't seem to fit. Came over swooped in said the pizza has been taken off the bill and left. My husband left a tip because he didn't feel it was the man's fault but I beg to differ. This restaurant obviously found a way to cut back on waiters using a "host" to go to table to table to sell the great idea of ordering from a UPC code when in fact they are cutting service. The man who "sold" more time to talk customers basically ignored us until we told him there was a problem and then he had to find out what we ordered because he didn't take the order himself. Then on top of being ignored they didn't even say sorry we ruined your dinner and made each one of you eat by yourself. I didn't want to tip because that isn't service at all. We had put money in the meter for an hour and 45 minutes thinking it would be way too much time. But it took 1 hour and 42 minutes to get 3 meals and no drinks. This was the worst dining experience I've had in a very long time and I'm very disappointed that Yelp lead me astray. Why restaurants don't serve food all at once is incredibly infuriating. But not apologizing is even worse. There was a man in blue sweater and jeans who saw we were upset and continued to stand there on the patio. Of the 3 people running around he wasn't. Definitely will not be returning as it's clear this restaurant would rather depend on technology to service people rather than humans. And apparently, they don't train the humans to apologize for tech mistakes in the kitchen. read more

What a great little Gem with a nice happy hour! Ian is really knowledgeable about wine and a very engaging server! Amazing music at a level you could actually hear the person you're with! Our charcuterie had some awesome cheeses and our pizza was fantastic! read more

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I went to a hosted event at Good Clean Fun a couple weeks ago, and while I didn't eat or really explore the drink menu, I had a great time. The venue was vibrant and intimate, with a cute indoor space and a nice little patio. A pleasant, human-scale wine bar/restaurant/bottle shop in the heart of downtown. There was an open bar set up, and service was both fast and personable. Eventually, several bottles found their way to a table outside, where people were able to serve themselves. I have no real idea what wines I tried over the course of the evening, but I very much enjoyed them all. Good Clean Fun has a full food menu, and I'd love to go back for a relaxed wine-centric dinner. For now, I'm grateful for the (good, clean, fun) party. read more

Place was really yummy!! We ordered the black truffle pasta, spicy pepperoni pizza, bread and olive oil, and the caesar salad. I would say the pasta and the salad were the stand outs. I thought the pizza was just okay, would've loved more pepperoni and was a tad too bready and burnt for my liking. Parking sucks dookie. We found street metered parking in front but was 5$ for one hour, what the heck. Insane. Cheaper than the lots around us I suppose. The vibes were good and the service was great. Very Los Angeles. read more

We had a pre-drinks reservation here on Valentine's Day before dinner around the corner. The vibe is wonderful, especially out on the patio with heaters and foliage. The service was alright--a mix of waiter service and a QR on the table you can order through.. which isn't my personal preference. We had a few of the craft cocktails (made from liquor substitutes like soju and wine!) that were lovely and the table next to us had dinner that looked amazing. Overall a great experience, just not a fan of the QR ordering system. read more

Service was a mess here. We waited a long time for someone to give us a menu and water- the menu being a QR code on a wine bottle so presumably it would be easy to put that down everywhere. You also order online so I'm not sure why it takes so long. The person who seated us never returned- someone in the kitchen noticed our confusion and came out to help. We were sitting at the counter inside. We saw someone next to us get up to use the restroom and someone else came in and sat in his seat and the staff did nothing. He just kind of wandered around until they found him a new seat. Very weird vibes. The food is fine. It's expensive, and it's just ok. My cacio e pepe came with a truly obscene amount of cheese on top. It was more cheese paste than pasta. I like cheese but this was too much. My husband got something red and that tasted good. All the pasta was nicely cooked. I will probably never return. Be warned not to show up hungry, you will potentially wait a long time. read more

Highly recommend this place. The food and service were both 100/10. Will definitely be back next time I'm in DTLA read more

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I came here after an event in the city and I am so glad I stopped by. The ambiance is very up beat and fun. Definitely sit on the outside. First off Ari is so kind. She explained the menu and took the time to help me make a good selection for a pre-meal. I am the designated driver so I wanted a non-alcoholic bubbly rose. By the way it tasted so good. I also ate some peppers. The meal was light and refreshing. All in all a great place to try. read more

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My boyfriend and I went in for Valentines day and were very disappointed in not only service but the food. We went in for their valentines prix fixe menu. Reservations were at 8:30 and didn't leave until 10:30 waiting on 5 dishes total. First: tables are extremely close together (I know a nitpicky thing to complain about) but I could hear concersations being taken place next to me the entire night and took away from my experience with my boyfriend. Once we were sat, the prix fixe menu was not given to us but we both noticed that all the tables around us had the physical prix fixe menu. We noticed the QR code to order and just figured we were to order that way (no one directed us how to order here). We were only given the menus when we asked for waters. It seems like the method of ordering is not consistent as the couple next to us ordered verbally with the wait staff after we had received our appetizers which came out relativley quickly. Second: multiples times during our meal we kept being presented with the dish we had just consumed (honestly shouldve taken it without question). Not sure if it was for the table next to us but regardless my boyfriend and I felt as if no one was keeping track of what was being sent out. By the time we got our first entree the couple next to us only received their appetizers and had waited 2 hours on food with no one checking on them. I found the lack of urgency and attention to the patrons to be a similar experience with my boyfriend and I. No one checking in and us having to ask for everything: water, check, menu. The couple next to us did end up leaving two hours into their dinner only having consumed the appetizers. Third: the food. The food was okay but for a ridiculous price. $150 for two people and mid service. The mushroom bolognese pasta we were served was very salty. Overall food was probably the redeeming part of the night but still not enough to redeem a $150 dinner and a two hour meal. Fourth: wait staff. Everyone was very nice and friendly but I never felt like I was being served. Wish there was more attention/urgency to tend to customers. Having to ask for everything that shouldn't have to be asked for was very frustrating. Overall, very disappointed in our experience. read more

One of the best restaurants in LA. Love the vibe and the food! Can't wait to go back. :)

This place is exactly as described! Good. Clean. Fun! Came here to start the night early with some wine and friends. Got an orange to start and even though I'm no wine connoisseur, this was very delightful and enjoyable. They had a couple DJs so that elevated the mood with some good vibes. Thanks DJ Toad and DJ Frog! read more

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Love GCF, delicious wines and sparkling! They have something for everyone, beer and saki too. Delicious small bites menu and the best of all is my man Ian. Ian knows his wines and can match your palette. Service is top notch. read more

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Good food, awesome service, and great location. Vegan options available and they were flexible with modifications

Amazing venue with a wonderful patio. Great selection of natural wines and caviar. The food is always delicious and super friendly staff. Ive thrown two private events on the patio and both were excellent. Definitely a go to spot for dtla. read more

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Ian and the team are amazing at what they do. They are always having a blast bringing the best wines and food in DTLA. We stumbled across them a few years ago and have made us feel at home ever since. Ian's knowledge of different wines is incredible. And don't get me started on the pizzas. Some of the best in the area! read more

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Ian and his team at Good Clean Fun have truly carved out something special in the heart of Downtown: a vibrant haven for natural wine lovers, fresh seasonal fare, and the kind of atmosphere that turns first-timers into regulars. If there's one word that defines GCF, it's consistency. I've been coming here for years, whether it's celebrating birthdays, date nights, farewell gatherings, midweek pick-me-ups, and every single visit has delivered on what matters: incredible wine, thoughtful food, and a vibe that feels effortless yet intentional. Ian's passion is palpable. You can taste it in every glass poured and every dish served. He's always evolving the menu, always introducing new bottles, always striking up conversations with guests and striking that perfect balance between surprise and familiarity Good Clean Fun isn't just a wine bar, it's a place that feels like home, only with better drink selections and way better food. Thank you Ian and team, for creating something so special. read more

We had the best time at this wine bar! We were looking for a place to pre-game on our way to Peacock Theatre, and found this cute little spot. There were several reasonably priced bottles that looked great, and the charming Ian helped us finalize our choice ... an excellent Rhone red blend. Cheese plate was exceptional with Clark St sourdough (YUM) and two fabulous cheeses. read more

Pretty disappointed with my experience at Good Clean Fun. The servers were all super friendly and I got a cozy blanket for the cold, which is why I feel bad leaving this review. The food and drinks were just so mediocre and below average. We spent 2 hours at dinner because it took so long for the food to be delivered. + Strawberry spritz 1/5: Ran out of plum wine and it was only 5pm on a Friday lol... so server asked if I wanted to try strawberry instead. Wow, my spritz had absolutely NO flavor. The sparking wine was flat too. I felt like I was drinking something that just sat out for a while in the kitchen. + Caesar salad 3/5: Extremely salty and tart salad. It was too flavorful and overpowering in my opinion. + Margherita flatbread 2/5: Crispy flat bread that tasted like something frozen I threw in the oven. + Cacio e pepe 2/5: The most liquidy cacio e pepe I've ever eaten... See picture. It looks like a soup noodle dish instead of a spaghetti dish. + Pasta al pomodoro 2/5: Presentation is nice, but it tasted like something out of a can. Overall, I liked the vibe of GCF and I liked the service, but I hated the food and drinks. Both pasta dish had the exact same type of pasta noodles and they looked exactly like the ones I purchased from Costco. I guess I was expecting way too much from this place. read more

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If you're in Downtown LA and not making a beeline to Good Clean Fun, you're missing out on one of the best-kept (and tastiest) secrets in the city. This wine bar is effortlessly cool without ever trying too hard -- think curated natural wines, inventive bites, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay just a little longer... and then a little longer after that. What really sets this place apart? Ian. The owner, curator, and all-around vibe maestro. His passion is infectious, his recommendations are always on point (seriously, trust him), and his energy brings the entire space to life. You'll feel like a regular within minutes, whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth. read more

That caesar salad is in fact life changing. Kevin was right Came in for the first time before catching a show down the street. What an amazing dinner. The food was phenomenal. We ended up trying all the orange wines. It cracked up who was working who came over to conf we did in fact want 6 drinks. I can't wait to be back to eat everything read more

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What, $12 for bread? You bet, and worth every penny! Every dish served to us in our dining experience was on point and delicious beyond belief. This has become our number one date night destination highly recommend to any foodies out there. Owner was so friendly he made you feel at home. read more

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Great staff such nice and fun people. The food is great (I love the pasta) and so is the service. I live around the corner so I'm a regular