Caldo Verde

Great place to get some breakfast if you're staying at the Proper and have time to spare.I tired several things in the menu. Nothing disappointed. That being said, the dishes are not your typical breakfast dishes. So check out the menu before you go to make sure they have something you like. Also, don't go if you're in a rush. Every time I went it seemed to be very slow paced as far as seating and serving, even though there weren't many people there. The servers don't seem to be very attentive and were conversing with each other quite a bit (maybe training), but it's fine because it's all made up with the good food quality.The Egg Frittata was very tasty and cooked perfectly. I would probably prefer some kind of meat in it and would ask for the addition next time. The squash was very flavorful though. It's served in a cast iron skillet. To get some extra protein, I ordered a side of Greek yogurt (which is plain) and a side of fruit to add some depth to the flavor. It was a good choice because the plain yogurt was very bland (as expected). It took a while for them to make the dish (probably around 15 min), which I thought was a little odd.I also tried the Scottish Oatmeal with berries and it was good. A stark contrast to the frittata, the oatmeal came out in just a minute or two! The honey butter was a nice addition and they serve it with milk on the side if you prefer your oatmeal with it. The fruit here was very fresh, but not the ripest at times. There were a few sour pieces that I got both days I had it, but that's kinda how fruit goes.The Fireball Shot has some kick to it! Very spicy, so watch out if you're not used to ginger/turmeric/cayenne/pepper shots. I ordered this each time I went because I enjoyed the burn.Overall, great dishes (while not typical American breakfast fare) and I'm sure I would enjoy every item on the menu.

In-room dining at LA Proper downtown is serviced by Caldo Verde. While we did not sit and enjoy their beautiful restaurant, we ordered a delicious breakfast and applied our $40 hotel credit. I ordered a normal breakfast with eggs, salad, toast & breakfast potatoes. It was sooo good. The eggs were like silk! The best eggs for breakfast I've had in a long time. The potatoes were to die for! Suzanne Goin has done a tremendous job with her modern casual restaurant Portuguese~ish inspired menu. Coffee by Counter Culture.

Came here for brunch with friends on a very hot summer day and their AC saved the day (no issues with cooling the dining area at all). We made a reservation ahead of time but our table wasn't quite set up by the time we arrived. Though we were thankful for the waiting area.Service was pretty good. Our main server was attentive and would bring water for refills pretty frequently and was very friendly. Food: ***** loved the CARNITAS + SWEET POTATO -- delicious flavors of the super soft carnitas. Definitely wished it was a larger portion for $25.*** Bacon side - very salty but crunchy ***** Potatoes - very delicious, a nice balance of flavor but not too saltyRestrooms:They're on the second floor - but you can definitely miss it as you exit the elevators bc it's SO dark in that hallway and the signs aren't marked brightly. Parking:They have valet, or you can find metered parking on Main Street which is just a block away (if you don't mind parking next to the tents/encampments)

Wow wow wow! This place is so beautiful! Def now one of my fav places to come to! And omggg some of the best foods i have tried. Their prawns are so delicious and a must try/get. Do yourself a favor and order a plate for yourself. You will not want to share! lol The flavors are insane & That sauce is ridiculous. I can't wait to go back! Salad was refreshing. Drinks were tasty. Parking: street metered parking/ parking structure next door/ valet ($). Reservations are recommended. They do have a speak easy and a rooftop that you must check out as well.

Caldo Verde by Suzanne Goin was a absolute hit. From the warm welcome by the hostess to the outstanding service provided by Victor the waiter our experience was flawless. The mezze was a great start and the mains were well presented and delicious. Hangar steak was charred perfectly and the burger was A1. Romantic lighting and impeccably decorated the room is lovely. Start to finish Caldo Verde delivered.

Caldo Verde is the Downtown LA Proper Hotel's flagship ground floor restaurant helmed by famed chef Suzanne Goin and her restaurateur business partner Caroline Styne. They also oversee the hotel's rooftop outdoor restaurant/bar Cara Cara and the intimate cocktail and afternoon tea lounge Dahlia. This DTLA hotel-restaurant relationship appears to be going swimmingly, much better than that at the Santa Monica Proper (regarding Jessica Koslow).Caldo offers a Portuguese/Mediterranean/California fusion menu in a beautiful and airy space. The restaurant also hosts a Guest Chef/Cookbook Dinner event every month or so, where a guest chef, usually in conjunction with their new or existing cookbook, offers a unique one-night-only multi-course prix-fixe menu. Signed cookbooks are available during these dinners courtesy of Now Serving, a bookstore in Chinatown specializing in cookbooks.Having stayed at The Proper a number of times, usually in conjunction with a Cookbook Dinner (the hotel offers a discounted rate for diners who elect to stay overnight), I have also eaten at Caldo numerous times, not just for the special dinners but off their regular dinner menu as well as for breakfast and Proper Hour (Happy Hour). Fairly recently, the Destination Amenity fee charged to hotel guests translates into a $50 food and beverage credit at Caldo or in-room-dining. Caldo's breakfast menu is not inexpensive, but fresh and diverse. The omelet option has changed ingredients over time but is always a good choice. For Proper Hour, I recommend the mango paloma and crab tostadas. And for dinner, you can't go wrong with their signature Caldo Verde, a Portuguese seafood stew with linguica sausage and potatoes. The cookbook dinners I've experienced have run the gamut from Southern (Carla Hall) to elevated sandwiches (Mason Hereford) to a Zuni Cafe tribute (OG Alice Waters was present!) to the cookie that changed (another OG) Nancy Silverton's life. The most recent dinner was not chef-driven, but was a showcase of Westholme Wagyu beef from Australia. I've caught glimpses of chef Suzanne, but she is not one to schmooze with guests. Ms. Styne, however affably makes her way around the front of the house. The table next to me took a photo with her, thinking she was Suzanne, but I did not correct them. Shout outs also to my regular waiter Steven and hostess Oksana. And kudos to the pastry chef Irene. I'll be missing the next dinner (Le Sud, recipes from southern France) because I'll be in New York trying to achieve the impossible dream of securing a table at Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi.

Food service and ambiance very good and food is amazing.. I give them a 10 very satisfied thank you

Came for Christmas dinner and it was my first time there. I was concerned that with it being a holiday, we would have subpar service and experience but I was way wrong! It was perfection. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a hotel. The waiting lounge was cozy and elegant. The valet and front desk were all super nice and kind. Very attentive.We had a large party but our server was very patient and provided so much knowledge on the menu. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and omg so delicious!! I could've ordered two more! My main dish was the steak and also perfectly cooked at medium rare. Great flavor. Great size to share too. My martini was also delicious. I really enjoyed it all and would love to come back.

Super cute place for breakfast and brunch. If you have time to spare, come here and enjoy the decor. I've had a handful of things from their menu, and the repeats for me are the matcha chia pudding and diosa verde smoothie. Here are my thoughts on the dishes I tried:1) Smoked Salmon - Beautiful and tasty. I liked the base of johnny cake, because it gave the dish a bit of a sweet flavor. It was a good blend of sweet and salty. I prefer this construction to Republique's smoke salmon over a potato pancake. Potato + salmon = too salty for me.2) Carnitas and sweet potato hash - I enjoyed the flavoring of this dish as well. The poached egg and avocado can be a tad rich, but I liked the spices on the hash.3) Matcha chia pudding - I loved the layers and the coconuty flavor of this pudding. It's a good blend of sweet, but you can still really taste the matcha.4) Diosa Verde smoothie - Almond butter and chia seeds make this smoothie so filling! I like the mild banana flavor.

Awesome service Very good food, romantic and close to the venue where we went to see a band