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Bavel

$31 to $50
Middle Eastern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 152 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 aubergine 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 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (213) 232-4966
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please email events@baveldtla.com for more information.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,978 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • 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.

4,978 Reviews
  1. David

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Mostly great food, but not the superlatives I've been told about. For the money that we spent, the food, the ambience--wrought iron deck chairs on a cold patio with lights flashing constantly and a deafening din--was just not what it should be. Very disappointed. Won't go back

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  2. melisa

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, as usual! I recommend coming here to enjoy a variety of out of the ordinary sharing plates.

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  3. Amy

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    great food - oyster mushroom kebab is a stunning highlight portions are a good size, service is solid though ambiance is quite busy and noisy

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  4. Rebecca

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So much flavor and creativity in everything! Shareables and appetizers were the tables favorites-hummus cannellini masabacha and the farm cheese followed by the fried artichoke and Kohlrabi along with the shrimp. All of them were dynamite. Very attentive service and beautiful ambiance.

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  5. Natalie

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love love! Worth every penny. The lamb rack and hummus was our favorite.

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  6. Emily

    VIP

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Phenomenal food - I've never had vegetables and fish that are so delicious. Order the celery root if you can.

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  7. Nicky

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think the restaurant should have the option to pick indoor versus outdoor seating. You are paying to sit in the beautiful restaurant not in this outside shed they have built. The front checkin person was not very accommodating or even willing to understand the concern. I had to get a manager involved to partially solve the issue. I’m not likely to go back.

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  8. Nikolaos

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I went here for my wedding anniversary. Overall this place was really good. The food was fantastic and the staff were super friendly and attentive. One draw back was the place was very loud which isn't a deal breaker. One thing I really didn't like was there were kids running around and screaming. We had one kid running up to our table before we ordered and was grabbing our menu and touching everything with no parent in sight. I expected a little more from this place since we spent $400 and felt like we were at a Chuck E Cheese. Come here for a good time and good food. Not so much for a quiet dinner.

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  9. Kelly

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and the flavors will blow your mind.

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  10. Cat

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always loved this restaurant, and it was no different last night. We think the food is unparalleled and we love the vibe and atomosphere.

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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 4978 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 152 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (213) 232-4966
  • Catering
    Please email events@baveldtla.com for more information.
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