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Bavel

$31 to $50
Middle Eastern

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 196 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: Bavel, with its bright, cavernous space outfitted with tons of greenery and stunning Middle Eastern fare from Ori and Genevieve Menashe of Bestia, is an escape in the heart of the Arts District. Dredge blistered housemade pitas through spreads like duck ‘nduja-topped hummus and baba ganoush made with eggplant and beets before moving on to beef cheek tagines, and you won't be disappointed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 232-4966
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please email events@baveldtla.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@baveldtla.com for more information.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Santa Fe
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,953 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bavel offers a "hip" dining experience in LA with a "cozy and welcoming" ambiance. Known for its "smooth and creamy hummus" and "spectacular" food, including standout dishes like "harissa prawns" and "duck hummus". The "attentive" service and "energetic" atmosphere make it a must-visit spot for Middle Eastern cuisine lovers.

4,953 Reviews
  1. Phil

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love. Maybe my favorite restaurant in Los Angeles.

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  2. jill

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty restaurant, spreads and appetizers were good. Limited entrees, and felt rushed.

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  3. Cesar

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A flawless dining experience from start to finish! The food was absolutely exquisite, every bite was bursting with flavor. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance made it perfect for a cozy dinner. Highly recommended for anyone who loves great food.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow what a great dining experience ! Start with the ambience, while it's a large industrial space the dining room is very warm and inviting. The use of hanging plants and lighting gives the feel of a Mediterranean garden. Loved the music. The food is excellent, we had duck nudja hummus, oyster mushroom kabob, grilled prawns, malawach and spiced pear cake for dessert. All were delicious, the standouts had to be the oyster mushrooms which were smoked and had the texture of a meat protein. The duck nudja hummus will ruin any other's you eat because this dish will be the standard. Every dish we had was special and I can't wait to return

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  5. Michael

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Established art district restaurant that doesn’t quite have it all worked out. Seating was a challenge. We had reservations, and part of our party arrived early. They couldn’t quite figure out how to get a drink order for them before they were seated. Once seated it took some time before the server arrived. The staff was pleasant, but made no attempt to provide some color to a unique menu. That was a disappointment. Food was well above average in presentation and preparation. Entrees were generous. It’s a sharing menu: one easily serves two. Getting the bill was awkward. It was dropped unannounced at the table with no folio. Biggest minus was the crowd noise. It’s large open space with a high ceiling; conversation was difficult. Worthy of the experience if you have $ to spare and have not been.

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  6. Michael

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The somm was fantastic. Her communication and style were great. Really added to the experience. All the dishes were well seasoned, balanced, interesting and well executed.

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  7. Sanaz

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Loved the food and service although they were super busy!

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  8. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So delectable! Flavorful, surprising, unequaled experience. Exciting shared experience that feels so special and vibrant. Love love loved it. So glad I took advice before I went. The prawns were excellent paired with the freshest crisp tsakiki. The celery root is stellar. The baba ghanoush is wonderful. Run!

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  9. Jey

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal! Can’t wait to return. Stand-out dishes were the prawns and lamb neck shawarma.

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  10. Brian

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had very high expectations, particularly after having such a great experience at Bestia. Might have been what we ordered - kind of carb heavy fare

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FAQs

Bavel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 232-4966.

Bavel is rated 4.8 stars by 4953 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 196 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bavel

500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-2222

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Santa Fe
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 232-4966
  • Catering
    Please email events@baveldtla.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@baveldtla.com for more information.
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