Mantee Cafe

Name: Mantee Cafe
Address: 10962 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA, United States, 91604
Telephone: (818) 761-6565
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

460 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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THE OUTCOME OF A DREAM
Mantee Café, a family owned and operated charming café boasts a tranquil backyard garden, with an intimate atmosphere and the full comfort to enjoy our delicious selection of Mediterranean style home cooked dishes and sweets.
We are committed to culinary excellence by using the finest and freshest ingredients, all our menu content will be served fresh and to order.

THE ART OF SHARING
Sharing is love, and when it comes sharing food, it’s more than delightful! It’s a chance to sample a wider variety of dishes. To best enjoy your experience, consider it a journey to be taken together and explore different dishes from different parts of the menu.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

11:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(818) 761-6565

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(818) 761-6565
Website
http://www.manteecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jonatan Darakjian
Catering
Please contact the restaurant at 818-761-6565 for further details.
Private party facilities
Please email at info@manteecafe.com
Private party contact
Rafi Gabrielian: (818) 761-6565

Location
10962 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604
Neighborhood
Studio City
Cross street
Vineland Ave
Parking details
Limited Parking in the back
Public transit
Metro Rapid 750<br />Metro 150<br />Metro 240
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Armenian Salad$11.95
Fine chopped tomato, cucumber & romaine lettuce with fresh lemon & organic balsamic dressing
Tabbouleh$11.95
Fine chopped parsley, tomato, onion & crushed wheat with fresh lemon dressing
Fattoush$12.95
Purslane (Seasonal), tomato, fresh mint, Persian cucumber, radish, sumac, fresh lemon & organic apple cider vinegar dressing, fried pita bread (also available with toasted bread)

Cold Appetizers

Hummos$8.95
Chick peas blended with sesame paste, fresh lemon & garlic
Hummos Pine Nuts$10.95
Topped with pan grilled pine nut
Hummos Filet$10.95
Topped with sautéed filet mignon
Hummos Cocktail$10.95
Topped with sautéed filet mignon & pine nut
Hummos Soujuk$10.95
Topped with pan grilled Armenian beef sausage
Motabal$9.95
Charbroiled eggplant mashed with sesame paste, fresh lemon & garlic
Labne$7.95
Yogurt dip topped with dry mint & extra virgin olive oil
Labne Toom$8.95
Blended with fresh garlic, dry mint & extra virgin olive oil
Spicy Olives$9.95
Pitted green olives marinated in pepper-paste sauce
Mohammara$9.95
Spread made with crushed walnut, bread crumbs, mild red pepper paste & pomegranate molasses
Bamia (Okra)$7.95
Okra cooked a la provencal (fresh tomato, lemon, cilantro & garlic)
Lentil Pilaf (Mujadara)$7.95
Lentil pilaf topped with caramelized onions
Dolma$11.95
Eggplant stuffed with rice & vegetables, cooked with fresh lemon juice & olive oil
Dolma Yogurt$12.95
Topped with fresh garlic yogurt sauce
Sarma$8.95
Grape leaves wrapped with rice & vegetables, cooked with fresh lemon juice & olive oil (5 pieces)
Lentil Kebbe$8.95
Red lentil cooked with crushed wheat, sautéed onion, served with chopped tomato, onion and parsley
Kebbe Naye$12.95
Seasoned fresh tartar meat mixed with crushed wheat, served with chopped onion and parsley

Hot Appetizers

Mantee "Traditional"$14.95
Oven baked Traditional artisan made boat shaped ravioli filled with seasoned fresh Angus ground meat, served with fresh garlic yogurt sauce, topped with sumac & red pepper powder (also available without garlic)
Mantee "Veggie"$14.95
Oven baked artisan made boat shaped ravioli filled with seasoned spinach, served with fresh garlic yogurt sauce, topped with sumac & red pepper powder (also available without garlic)
Sue Berag$8.45
Oven baked multi thin layer pastry filled with white cheese & parsley
Grilled Halloom$9.95
Pan grilled Cypriot white cheese
Soujuk$11.95
Armenian beef sausage sautéed with fresh tomato
Soujuk Flambe$13.95
Armenian beef sausage flambé at table side
Soujuk Quail Egg$9.95
Oven baked sliced baguette topped with Armenian beef sausage & sunny side up quail egg
Basterma Quail Egg$9.95
Oven baked sliced baguette topped with Armenian beef prosciutto & sunny side up quail egg
Hot Feta$10.95
Oven baked seasoned feta cheese topped with tomato & jalapeño
Spicy Potato$9.95
Slightly fried potato cubes sautéed with fresh garlic & parsley
Kings Delight$15.95
Mini diced filet mignon sautéed with fresh tomato, garlic & parsley
Queen's Delight$14.95
Sautéed mini diced filet mignon topped with our special sweet & sour cherry sauce
Falafil$9.95
5 pcs. Falafel crispy croquette of fava and garbanzo beans with side tomatoes parsley and tahini sauce

Entrees

Shish Kebab$27.95
Marinated USDA Choice filet mignon charbroiled to perfection. Served with our delectable vermicelli rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes & Anaheim pepper
Chicken Kebab$18.95
Charbroiled marinated chicken breast served with garlic sauce. Served with our delectable vermicelli rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes & Anaheim pepper
Kafta Kebab$17.95
Charbroiled seasoned ground beef mixed with onion & parsley. Served with our delectable vermicelli rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes & Anaheim pepper
Khashkash Kebab$19.95
Charbroiled seasoned ground beef topped with chopped charbroiled peeled tomato and parsley. Served with our delectable vermicelli rice pilaf
Yogurt Kebab$19.95
Charbroiled seasoned ground beef topped with fresh garlic yogurt sauce. Served with our delectable vermicelli rice pilaf
Sweet & Sour Kebab$22.95
Charbroiled seasoned ground beef topped with our special sweet & sour cherry sauce. Served with our delectable vermicelli rice pilaf
Lamb Chops$29.95
Charbroiled lean and tender imported lamb cutlets marinated in our special sauce. Served with our delectable vermicelli rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes & Anaheim pepper
Branzino$29.95
Charbroiled whole fresh Branzino, head/tail on or off served with cube Idaho potatoes

Family Style Party of 4

Vegan Meze Taste of Lebanon
Tabouleh, Hummus, Moutabal, Falafil, Lentil Pilaf, Mouhamara, Sarma, Bamia, Pita Bread
- per person$17.00
From the Land Mixed Grill
Filet Mignon Shish Kebab, Chicken Kebab, Kafta Kebab, Lamb Chops, Vermicelli Rice Pilaf, Fire grilled Veggies, Pita Bread
- per person$23.00

Lunch Special

$14.95. Served Monday through Friday from 12 pm to 3 pm only (Please no substitutions)

Chicken Plate
Chicken Kebab, Hummus, Sarma
Lentil Plate
Lentil pilaf toped with caramelized onions, Armenian Salad, Hummus, Sarma
Khashkash Plate
Khashkash Kebab, Hummus, Sarma
Falafel Combination Plate
Falafel, Hummus, Sarma
Vegetarian Plate I
Dolma, Hummus, Mothball, Lebne, Toom
Vegetarian Plate II
Lentil Kebbe, Hummus, Bamia (Okra), Motaball

After a Good Meal Enjoy Our Digestive Drink

Dows, Aged 10 Years Old Tawny Port, El Porto Portugal
- Glass$11.00

Desserts, Taste From Lebanon

Baklava$9.00
Layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup
Kadayef$9.75
golden crispy sweet vermicelli, filled with Ashta cream, topped with traditional floss halva
Aish al Saraya$9.75
Caramelized Bread of the mansion, topped with Ashta cream and pistachios

What 460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Great for outdoor dining
Los Angeles
Mediterranean
San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Good for groups
San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Healthy
San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Great for outdoor dining

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Family
Los Angeles
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Generally speaking good. Appetizers, Mutabal and Queens delight, great. The problem is that the spices? on the lamb chops taste like spaghetti sauce
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, our experience was fabulous. The food was excellent and the service outstanding. I cannot say enough about our host Mike who went out of his way to accommodate us. Thank you Mike!
PR
PolinaR
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, friendly and helpful staff !! Great ambiance
LC
LaurelCanyonGuy
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very charming garden setting (don't be put off by the mostly empty front entrance room facing the street... all the action is in the garden in the back.) Terrific variety of Armenian food including variants of many standard middle eastern dishes. A good choice for groups that include vegetarians. Most dishes are designed for sharing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meeting with friends.
g
grandmaof2
Los Angeles
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food. Hommos, minced filet with an incredible cherry house. The chicken kabob with a great garlic sauce paired well with a blanc de blanc wine from Lebanon. Great service with a shout out to our waitress Rachel.
YI
YousefI
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Not really the greatest food. We ordered few appatizer and they were disappointing
NL
NL89
Las Vegas
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Our server was very friendly and gave us a breakdown of the restaurant history. Food was great.
AB
AlineB
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming to this Restaurant. Mantee Cafe is delicious food, friendly wait staff, and a nice ambiance. We got several appetizers and our entrees. It is always relaxing, not rushed, and the food is always spot on! Love it and will be coming again and again. It is great to large, medium or small groups. The lights and set up in the patio is lovely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere in the garden. It was an outstanding experience and the food quality was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mantee Caffé is our favorite place to go to have a meal that reminds us of the flavors of home cooked meals. The atmosphere of the outdoor area is beautiful, the perfect place to gather with friends and reminisce. The food exceptionally delicious and the service very friendly and excellent!
TL
ToniL
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service were excellent! The restaurant isn't close to me but I've been there a few times over many years, and we always comment on what a wonderful meal/experience we have had. I definitely need to visit more often!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have always had good experience at Mantee Caffé, but this time the service was exceptionally good and the food was delicious!
r
ritah
Los Angeles
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always up to expectations and very good. All of the flavors from even their salads are excellent. We always order the fatoosh salad, spicy potato’s, spicy feta cheese, hummus at minimum to start. Then brazino, kebab are staples. It’s a family run restaurant that always serves amazing food.
JZ
JayZeeJD
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant. You can not go wrong here. Ask to sit on the Garden Patio!
m
mac7109
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Was neither good nor bad. We wanted to try something different as we like to try nee places. We found it on open table. The back patio was nice. The salad was good but the kabob meal was small and the meat seamed like it was boiled not broiled. Nowadays with food so expensive, it has to be exceptional for us to return… we likely will not.
AB
AlineB
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this spot! We frequent it often. They wait staff is attentive and the food is always excellent! This visit, we had the cold and hot appetizers, hummus, mutable, muhammara, sue boreg and our chicken breast entre with flavorful rice, juicy tomato, roasted pepper and toum (garlic sauce). Delicious! The Chef really knows his Mediterranean flavors and does them up so well! Bravo!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food, service, and outdoor seating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Came for Father's Day. Service is always very good. Unfortunately, this was the second time they were out of falafel. Seems to me at 1pm in the afternoon this should not be happening. They are very busy which is good, but this is the second time we were told that we had to get all of our order in at once and not add dishes throughout the meal. This is the type of place where you need to be able to do that. Also, they took the shared appetizer of hummus, etc. off the menu so with a big family party it makes ordering more difficult. Food is excellent.
S
Smity
Los Angeles
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Nice atmosphere but the food is not very good.
H
Hollywood
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently good food and service at Mantee Cafe. The outdoor patio is nice.
G
Grrrrrrrrlf
Los Angeles
198 reviews
vip
4.0
198 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
This was my first visit to Mantee Cafe. The selection and the quality of the food was outstanding. We ordered shareable items and shared some of our entrees. All were excellent--food is very fresh and the preparation was novel. The service was a bit lacking, and that could be due to under staffing. It would be nice if the server could check in with us, and bring water refills. I will definitely return as will my friends who joined me for dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Local spot! The food is always divine. Love.
LC
LaurelCanyonGuy
Los Angeles
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food - great service - very enjoyable overall
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tried the Hummus Cocktail with pine nuts and steak it was phenomenal!
TT
TatianaT
Los Angeles
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. They were out of a few dishes but that could have been because it was Mother's Day. We will be back for sure! Lovely little gem in the valley with our favorite type of food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service amazing! We will be coming back regularly.
U
Underwhelming
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Underwhelming. A Lebanese restaurant with unusual food. Not that great. Will not be returning.
T
Tiff
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve always loved this restaurant! Have been going for years. The ambience is perfect and the food is always so yummy! Their fattoush salad is to die for! I’m sad that they changed their outdoor patio (they used to have the most adorable wall) but it’s still cute. Highly recommend!
NR
NicoleR
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food and the new improvements. Great local restaurant and family vibes!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Quality Armenian Food, Micheal is the best waiter ever, clean bathrooms. ***** Tight parking off alley way, get there early to find a spot.
L
Lori
Kansas City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we come here it’s magical. The server was so helpful with dinner suggestions based on our tastes. Everyone saw to our needs. Didn’t just walk by us because we weren’t their table. The food was delicious. Every item was better than we expected.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall it was a very relaxing atmosphere with delicious food. I didn’t like the fact that there were 2 dogs next to our table. Too close for comfort for me.
O
Omnomnom
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a truly lovely evening. Great food as always, served in a beautiful courtyard area. Our server was kind and helpful. Mantee is always a treat.
ME
MarkE
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been eating here for years and it's one of the most unique, in L.A. Always have amazing food, great service and comfortable atmosphere. We no longer live in the area but whenever we visit, Mantee is always on the list.
CQ
CindyQdeSteimer
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great welcome! Delicious food, lovely ambiance! It was a great date night
F
Family
Los Angeles
58 reviews
vip
3.0
58 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The food was "OK"...We ordered the moutabal - I;ve had better, actually much better. The Branzino and roasted potatoes tasted great. The lamb chops tasted like spaghetti... there was some kind of a tomato sauce on them (maybe I should have read the description more carefully). Lamb chops should not taste like spaghetti sauce. Would not return; however, if you like Branzino, go for it.
KF
KatyF
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stumbled upon this restaurant when looking for nearby dinner options and decided to give it a try. It was truly delightful. Friendly staff, very cute patio, and absolutely incredible food. We tried multiple dishes (including their traditional Mantee dish) and shared it family style. Already can't wait to come back.
C
Chicago2
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Don’t understand negative reviews. The only down side is parking is difficult. Have beem here twice and will return often.
T
Tereskiii
Los Angeles
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful outdoor setting!! Food and drink wonderful! If you like Mediterranean food this place is for you. Great attentive wait staff.

FAQs

Mantee Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Mantee Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 761-6565.

Mantee Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

11:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(818) 761-6565

Other options

10962 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Vineland Ave
Neighborhood
Studio City
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Limited Parking in the back
Public transit
Metro Rapid 750Metro 150Metro 240
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonatan Darakjian
Additional
Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.manteecafe.com/
Phone number
(818) 761-6565
Catering
Please contact the restaurant at 818-761-6565 for further details.
Private party facilities
Please email at info@manteecafe.com
Private party contact
Rafi Gabrielian: (818) 761-6565

Mantee Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Salads

Armenian Salad$11.95

Tabbouleh$11.95

Fattoush$12.95

Cold Appetizers

Hummos$8.95

Hummos Pine Nuts$10.95

Hummos Filet$10.95

Hummos Cocktail$10.95

Hummos Soujuk$10.95

Motabal$9.95

Labne$7.95

Labne Toom$8.95

Spicy Olives$9.95

Mohammara$9.95

Bamia (Okra)$7.95

Lentil Pilaf (Mujadara)$7.95

Dolma$11.95

Dolma Yogurt$12.95

Sarma$8.95

Lentil Kebbe$8.95

Kebbe Naye$12.95

Hot Appetizers

Mantee "Traditional"$14.95

Mantee "Veggie"$14.95

Sue Berag$8.45

Grilled Halloom$9.95

Soujuk$11.95

Soujuk Flambe$13.95

Soujuk Quail Egg$9.95

Basterma Quail Egg$9.95

Hot Feta$10.95

Spicy Potato$9.95

Kings Delight$15.95

Queen's Delight$14.95

Falafil$9.95

Entrees

Shish Kebab$27.95

Chicken Kebab$18.95

Kafta Kebab$17.95

Khashkash Kebab$19.95

Yogurt Kebab$19.95

Sweet & Sour Kebab$22.95

Lamb Chops$29.95

Branzino$29.95

Family Style Party of 4

Vegan Meze Taste of Lebanon

From the Land Mixed Grill

Lunch Special

Chicken Plate

Lentil Plate

Khashkash Plate

Falafel Combination Plate

Vegetarian Plate I

Vegetarian Plate II

After a Good Meal Enjoy Our Digestive Drink

Dows, Aged 10 Years Old Tawny Port, El Porto Portugal

Desserts, Taste From Lebanon

Baklava$9.00

Kadayef$9.75

Aish al Saraya$9.75

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