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Bavel

$31 to $50
Middle Eastern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 150 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

Order delivery or takeout

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 4,876 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

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bavel offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing" food, "outstanding" service, and a "visually stimulating atmosphere." Guests rave about the creative Mediterranean-inspired dishes, particularly the lamb shawarma and duck hummus. Though the ambiance can be lively, it adds to the overall charm, making it perfect for special occasions.

4,876 Reviews
  1. jasmine

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was outstanding! We expected a higher end ambiance. Felt like a very simple restaurant. Toilet were not very clean…

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  2. Leevan

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bavel team KILLED it! Best meal and service we had in a really long time. My wife and I got the Nduja, Kibbeh, Oyster Shrooms, Prawns, Lamb Neck, and Cheesecake for dessert. Food was incredible and the timing on each course was spot on. Our server was on it and the kitchen was vibing. Busser was super friendly and attentive. I dropped my napkin and Andrew came in and got me a new one. Diddy song popped up in the music shuffle and they changed it lol. This team knows what’s up. It was our first time visiting from SF but if this is how they do, then damn… play ball!

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  3. Dmitry

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Here even the hummus has a bright, fresh zhuzzh, and you should see the chopped liver. No, seriously, it's a work of art. The cocktails are terrific, and the desserts unique. A fantasy of middle-eastern cooking for insufferable LA foodies like me.

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  4. Grace

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    "Consistently high quality and delicious, with superb service."

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  5. Clarity

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think this is the best restaurant in Los Angeles right now.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flavor explosion of spices you’re not familiar with but want to get to know! Get lots of dips, spreads and appetizers. The lamb shawarma and oxtail is to die for.

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  7. Michael

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Bavel. Food is fantastic and I always have a good time. It can be a bit loud inside, but on the patio, it's perfect. Try the lamb neck shwarma and the nduja hummus. Both are terrific!

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  8. CalebL

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Been before and keep coming back. Food and staff are amazing. All the food is so tasty. Favorite is the ribeye wagyu. And that goat cheese appie. Thanks again

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  9. Janya

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing and accommodating for a big group.

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  10. Wayne

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible ! And so was the service. Our waitress Emily was so attentive. Made it a really enjoyable evening.

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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 4876 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 150 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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