This is more Maritza's recommendation: "I absolutely love this place! If you're staying in downtown Los Angeles, it's worth having lunch or dinner here just for the desserts alone. Mainly Italian food with made-to-order pizzas and delicious pastas, but with some more Mediterranean influences as well. Don't be afraid of the prices since you can split most dishes that are on the menu".
For those in a dive bar type of mood, Backstage Bar & Grill is a fun spot with prices that are almost too good to be true. It's also a karaoke bar on the weekends. Interesting story, we had our first kiss here after Vince showed off his awesome dance moves.