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One of the best meals ever
Hip L.A. restaurant with excellent food in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood. Don’t be put off - there’s safe valet parking. I’ve been to many mediterranean style restaurants all over the world and this one stands out with the quality of preparation, service, and atmosphere. The pita bread alone is worth the price of admission (both baked and fried are excellent). Everything was great - our entrees (the rack of lamb and the beef cheek tagine) stood out as exceptional. Don’t miss this if you’re in the area.
Be the first to ReplyTrendy Middle Eastern Restaurant
My wife and I had dinner here last night. WE booked an early dinner for 6.15. The place was almost full but we were seated immediatley. The restaurant is vibrant and lively. The courses are delivered with an explanation of exactly what you're getting and sthe staff are happy to interact and anser your questions. The meal really was first class. Every dish was excellent but the stand outs for us were the sea trout crudo and the quail. Would definitley go again next time we are in LA
Be the first to ReplyDisgusting
They serving Arabic food and they are claiming that it’s Israeli. Food and culture appropriation at its worst form. not good.
Be the first to ReplyGorgeous, Delicious Food with Plenty for Vegetarians
We were lucky enough to score a table for 2 at Bavel ahead of a nearby event. We don't live anywhere near downtown so it's not an area we'd typically be dining in. Our experience at Bavel led me to the conclusion that it'd be worth heading downtown, just to eat here. It's a delicious destination with lots of options for vegetarians and an incredible amount of detail and artistry put into every dish. We were seated at the bar in front of one of the prep stations, so when I say that there's an incredible amount of detail and artistry put into the dishes...it's not just because of the gorgeously presented food that was served to us, it's because our eyes actually got to witness it being prepared a couple of feet away from us. It was impressive. My wife and I shared: Malawach - I'm a sucker for malawach...Something happens when that deep fried bread meets that fresh tomato puree. It's magic. Cherry Tomato - I wouldn't normally order a plate of tomatoes, but this dish was so beautiful and delicious. I'm a tomato convert. Let them be the stars! Hawaj Cauliflower - hearty and generous in portion size even for 2 people sharing with other dishes. More yum. Roasted Strawberry Pavlova - a dessert I just wanted to kiss it was so beautiful, and again really tasty. Everything we had here was amazing. Things change seasonally so there's a constant reinvention happening, and some of the things we got aren't on the menu anymore as a couple months have gone by. But we would eat here any time. We couldn't have been happier vegetarians at Bavel.
Be the first to ReplyExpensive disappointment
Completely let down on this one - I was so excited to plan for a date night at Bavel during our vacation to LA! We arrived for our reservation for two on a Saturday evening, the restaurant interior looked stunning. To my surprise, the host seated us in their outdoor overflow area - fantastic great view of their tarp plastic windows and back entry. When I asked to be seated inside, I was told there would be no way to estimate how long it would take to seat us. Felt this was pretty unreasonable, but since we had another reservation elsewhere for drinks, we decided to stay and deal with the overflow area seating. Once seated, we had three different staff approach our table to ask for dietary preferences and give the “intro” speech. Felt like since we were a small table instead of a group, we kept getting passed to different servers. When I shared we were dairy-free, the server crossed out most of the menu (lol). The only plant-based options I had were appetizers - cauliflower and hummus. Both were good, but it was pretty surprising that there was nothing else that could accommodate dietary options (especially for this cuisine, which usually has options with vegetables, lentils, etc.). We asked for the cauliflower to be brought out the same time as the entree my spouse ordered, and were told it couldn’t be accommodated. Again, just kept feeling like you only received quality service if you had a large group tab. My spouse had visited earlier in the month with a group and had RAVED about the incredible service and ambience at this restaurant — so I know that there is a completely different experience available here. Paid the same price tag though. Ugh - such a bummer, wish I had known!
Be the first to ReplyGreat Experience
Fantastic beautifully prepared food with an Israeli twist. Beautiful restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Be sure to make a reservation.
Be the first to ReplyAn Enchanting Evening at Bavel: Where Atmosphere, Cuisine, and Service Converge
Bavel is a culinary gem that excels in every aspect of the dining experience. Its atmosphere is nothing short of amazing, with a captivating blend of classical charm and contemporary elegance that sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. But it's not just about the aesthetics; Bavel's food is truly exceptional, with a menu that boasts a delightful fusion of flavors and ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. What truly sets this restaurant apart, however, is its second-to-none service, and if you're fortunate enough to be welcomed by the gracious front of house, Mia, consider yourself incredibly lucky. Her warm and attentive demeanor elevates the entire dining experience to an even higher level of excellence. Bavel is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an extraordinary dining adventure.
Be the first to ReplyHip Middle eastern spot that’s a sister restaurant to Bestia and Saffys
It’s a go-to spot whenever a friend is visiting because the atmosphere is laidback but hip, the service is attentive, and the food is tasty. I particularly enjoy the lamb neck and the hummus with pita bread. Additionally, our group of three got an extra order of pita bread, Moroccan carrots, and the peach cobbler for dessert. That was a good amount of food for us (it’s family-style). I would strongly recommend making a reservation as the restaurant is popular, otherwise, they do accept walk-ins. Even though we had a reservation, we were seated 20 minutes past our expected time. Valet parking is available or you can find street parking. They recommended not parking on the bridge as there had been a number of car breakin’s.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing Mediterranean cuisine
Bavel has to be one of my top dining experiences in all of LA. My cousins made reservations weeks in advance. When we arrived there was a line out the door. The ambiance is great inside. They have a ton of greenery hanging from the ceiling inside. Theres a large outdoor dining patio. Noise level wise its pretty loud here. If you want a quiet place Bavel is not it. If you're on Tiktok this has to be one of the hottest restaurants in the area right now. We ordered the following: Appetizers: BABA GHANOUSH HUMMUS MASABACHA YELLOWTAIL CRUDO TABOULEH GRILLED PRAWNS LAMB FLATBREAD CHARRED OCTOPUS Entrees: GRILLED DORADE SLOW ROASTED LAMB NECK SHAWARMA All of the spreads are must orders. The crudo, flatbreads and prawns were delicious as well. The prawns definitely stood out. There was a spicy harissa marinade and the addition of the cured zucchini & cucumber tzatziki were amazing. Both of the entrees were perfect. By the time we got to them with all of the appetizers some of us were almost full. Between the 8 of us these 2 entrees were perfect. The fish was marinated and cooked perfectly. I loved the lamb. The meat was so tender and flavors were on point. Our experience here was definitely 5 stars. We were in a rush to go to an event and our service team was so accommodating. All of the reviews raving about Bavel got it right. It was my cousins 3rd time going here the last 6 months. I will definitely be back to try some of their other appetizers.
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely Delicious - Can't wait to return.
I can't remember the last time I went to a restaurant, in the US, where every dish was amazing. I'd probably rank this restaurant in one of my top 5-10 of the year. I was in town and my colleague suggested Bavel. She's passionate about Turkish food and I - Italian. We both love Mediterranean. I had no idea of the aesthetic BEAUTY of the restaurant. It's definitely "insta-worthy." Beyond that, the food was delicious. We shared the garlic humus, carrots, quail, lamb shawarma, and strawberry pistachio dessert. Every single dish was great. Service was attentive but not "upselly." I had a cocktail and a glass of wine. My colleague stuck with water (by the way - love that they start with house sparkling water). The cocktail was ok - a bit of a light pour - but the wine was delicious. I trusted the server and wasn't disappointed with the Greek Rose. I will say the wine list is very unique and things you wont find elsewhere. I can't wait til return on my next trip to LA. I thought the price point was very fair. It's not cheap - but it's priced appropriately.
Be the first to ReplyGreat Food. Watch out for wine tricks.
Pros: the food- The four of us shared numerous appetizers and a lamb entree. All were excellent. Service was prompt but not rushed. We were seated at the time of our reservation. Fun, casual ambiance with open kitchen.? Cons: noise level very high. The sommelier recommended a bottle of Italian red not on the wine list. It was quaffable, but priced at $125 it was nearly 7 times retail. That is IMO an inappropriate ripoff. Tables were a bit tightly packed. I would gladly return but would be very wary of wine recommendations.
Be the first to ReplyOne of our best experiences
It had been a long Covid imposed hiatus for us dining out. We finally went out to have a celebratory meal with friends at Bavel! We ordered cocktails: my wife got the Tierra – vodka martini with golden beet bianco vermouth – I got a sip and it was delish! I got the Haya – gin collins with grapefruit, swedish aquavit, dill, lime, salt, and tonic! Tasty! Based on our excellent waitperson’s recommendations – we decided to do family style meals, reducing our entrees to 3, increasing out appetizers/spreads to 4, and sharing 1 dessert. To start off we had the Hummus Duck ‘Nduja – Italian for spreadable salumi – tahini, parsley, cilantro, sumac with two warm pitas! The pitas are Chef Oreshe’s specialty – reminded me of our visit to Shaya in New Orleans. The hummus was superb – we sopped it up hungrily with the warm pita… we can reproduce the hummus at home, but not that pita. The other ladt special ordered 2 fried pitas, which reminded them of the Indian kulchas. I noticed on the menu that they also offer a black sesame buckwheat pita! From the appetizer section we ordered the Oyster Mushroom kebabs – the OUTSTANDING dish of the night – a long skewer of thickly sliced oyster mushrooms, grilled to perfection over woodfire, with some spice mixture that reminded me of tandoori flavor, served on a bed of lovage and avocado puree, with sumac and meyer lemon and cilantro. I would volunteer free in the kitchen to learn how to cook this! We also got a so-so lamb flatbread – spicy lamb & pork sausage, tomato, red onion, pine nuts, nigella seed, mint, sumac, and sesame paste. We ate it without noticing much of the flavor! From their entree section, the first to arrive was the Slow Roasted Lamb Neck Shawarma – served on a laffa with tahini, ajika (eastern European spice mix), and pickled vegetables. This was superb – the wood grilled lamb necks were fall off the bone tender, and packaged in chunks of torn-off laffa with the ajika and pickled veggies was perfect bite! after bite! Our next entree was the Wagyu Oxtail Tagine with cherry reduction, cinnamon, cardamom, coconut rice, soft herbs. Take one spoon of rice, add some of the oxtail meat, and the cherry reduction, and it was lovely. Our final entree was again a winner – grilled dorade (sea bream) – flattened out, central bone removed, grilled skin on – with smoked whole seed chermoule (a north African spice mix, especially used with fish), cilantro, lime, and turnips. One of our friends expressed some consternation about turnips – she thought they were radish. But turnips do differ from radish which are more pungent. The fish was superbly grilled, moist, and the chermoula made one standup and notice the flavors! To end up we went with our waitperson’s recommendation – Almond blossom honey nougat glace with candied kumquat, and minted citrus salad. This came with one candle for my wife and her friend to blow – since we were celebrating their 2021 December and November birthdays. The dessert was superb – one of the best – the almond nougatine is another dish I would apprentice for! Here’s to coming out of covid, and meeting up with good friends.
Be the first to ReplyJust WOW
After eating at Bestia, my sister told me about Bavel being their sister restaurant. Mediterranean is one of my faves so I couldn't wait! Upon arriving, our service wasn't that great, we waited quite a while to even get a water. We ordered our drinks and our meals and we didn't get the drinks until minutes after the appetizer which was very odd. Took one star off for that. We tried almost everything on the menu: - Duck Hummus** delicious! - Scallop Crudo** probably the best raw scallop dish I have had in a while - Heirloom lettuce salad** yummy - Oyster Mushroom** MY FAVE - Roasted Cauliflower was sooooo good! - Grilled Prawns** So good, a bit spicy but I loved it - Half Duck** This was absolutely amazing - Grilled Tomahawk** we got the last one in the house 40oz no bone all meat delicious I am sure we got a few more, but I was basically in a food coma so I am naming just a few. Definitely going to come back for more.
Be the first to ReplyGreat Place
Great place to eat. Friendly service. Servers explain the dishes and suggest how to eat them as per Chef's recommendation.
Be the first to ReplyInteresting, contemporary cuisine.
You have to experience this restaurant by ordering a number of dishes. We had tried 9 between 4 people. Portions are small, tapas style, but it was more than enough.
Good service.
So good and so fun
Delicious food, excellent music and party atmosphere, good sommelier. Nice open kitchen. We enjoyed everything.
Be the first to ReplyStand-out international cuisine
A family celebration of Father’s Day was highlighted by unique creative dishes. The Ocean Trout Crudo appetizer ($22) resembled Poke, with pungent spices. The Whole Te Mana Lamb Rack ($75) was a generous, perfectly cooked (rare-med. Rare) pile of seven ribs. The Slow Roasted Lamb Neck Shawarma ($45) was moist and succulent. A bottle of red wine from Croatia got high marks, courtesy of the knowledgeable sommelier and rounded out a memorable meal. Good COVID safety protocols. Highly recommended for a new "beyond Middle-East" food experience.
Be the first to ReplyTake out Oh So Good ... A Lovely Meal in These Precarious Times
Since Covid and being in lock-down for the last two months, this was our last take out date night ... hopefully now for the duration of this pandemic as frankly I don't understand why in SoCal we can't help out our restaurants in keeping their outdoor dining open as protocols are adhered to.
YUM! Our several courses were delightfully tasty and made our pallets and our conversation and our wine that much better! Worth take out for a delicious meal and we're looking forward to returning for patio dining.
The pita was probably the best either one of us have enjoyed ... light and the hummus with just a smidgen of boba ghanoush was pure happiness in every bite. I am a fresh greens person and the very simple salad did not interfere but enhanced with the crunchiness and natural flavor of the lettuce. The chicken was in a textured sauce of olives, lemon and aus jus and the meat so tenderly fell off the bone. The side of carrots and rice were accompanied the dish well. I am not a huge filler fan and I ate every bite. The dessert was a vanilla custard ... well, I'm a custard fan so could not go wrong with me there.
So disappointed !
We have been to Bavel several times, so disappointed tonight. We went with another couple for my wife’s birthday. No one told us there was limit on the amount of time we could spend at our table until it was time for dessert. When we ordered dessert and after dinner drinks we then got some attitude and were informed we were basically taking too long. We tried to enjoy dessert and champagne and were rushed out of the restaurant. At first we were told it was due to county guidelines due to Covid that we had overstayed our 90 minute limit as well as our welcome apparently. When I asked if there was someone waiting for the table we were told no. Later when my wife was trying to finish her $25.00 glass of champagne we were rushed again and then told that supposedly someone was waiting for our table which I am not sure I really believe. Unfortunately we really like Bavel and have always had a good experience and the food is great. That being said we just spent about $550 for dinner for 4 and we will not be going back. There are many great restaurants in LA that would welcome us in I believe so we will not be rushing back to Bavel any time soon, if ever. If you go just be prepared that you will be rushed out and the attitude to go with it.
Be the first to ReplyDelicious food, pretty patio, and nice ambiance
Delicious food, pretty patio, AND it’s open during covid still? I’m so glad. Came here to celebrate a birthday (max of 6 people in a party) and they’re still doling out special occasion Mediterranean food. Seven dishes plus dessert for five people left us feeling stuffed. We got a lot of the dips, but lowkey you can make a meal of just dips if you add extra bread ($4 each). It’s pricey, but worth it!
Hummus Masabacha - the hummus is silky smooth and the pita bread is like a cloud. Standard, but high quality.
Baba Ghanoush - this wasn’t my favorite, but the fried pita that came with it was a crowd pleaser. You could skip this.
Farm cheese - I had low expectations but was pleasantly surprised by the subtle saltiness of the cheese and how well it went with the thick cut toast.
Oyster mushroom kebab - deep flavor with a meatiness to the mushroom; the sauce it came with was nice
Malawach - a bit avant- garde; could be a hit or miss depending on the group. The bread is like a crepe and the sauce had sweet, spicy, and salty all in one. You’re supposed to slide the bread through all three and top it off with a bite of egg.
Roasted cauliflower - lots of tumeric; good for a side but not necessary.
Lamb neck: definitely get this - it’s on the saltier side but the meat is suuuuper tender and you can make little sandwiches with the bread and acidic veggies on the side.
Strawberry Rosewater Creme Brûlée: a good palate cleanser after the heaviness of the lamb, but if you want a more substantial dessert, just go to the pie hole or a nearby dessert shop in little Tokyo.
Masks are required and your entire party needs to be there before you’re seated. There’s a 15 min grace period for reservations and once you’re seated, you can’t add any additional people to your party. Valet for $9 is available or you can check fourth st for street parking.
Disappointing...
After reading so many favorable reviews...our experience was quite the opposite.
The food was mediocre at best, and the service was poor (server never checked back- food was delivered by several different food runners). Started with lamb flat bread- basically bread topped with sauce- no lamb. Roasted cauliflower was just ok. The main dish of roasted lamb neck shawarma was absolutely so greasy- almost inedible. The grilled prawns were the best- but certainly over priced. Restaurant is beautiful, and outdoor patio very pretty- but food and service totally lacking.