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Bavel

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$31 to $50
Middle Eastern
500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-2222

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 79 times today

About this restaurant

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

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
  • 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 5,099 people are saying

Bavel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Lively

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bavel in LA's Arts District offers "insanely good and unique flavors" in an upscale Middle Eastern setting. Diners rave about "absolutely incredible service and ambience," with standout dishes like lamb neck shawarma and oyster mushroom kebabs. Although some cite noise and cost, most agree it's "one of the best meals in LA."

5,099 Reviews
  1. sallyann

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The 4% Healthy LA — which by the way states 3% online for Los Angeles county and has been 3% at other restaurants in LA — is yet another continued way to exploit the consumer. Ridiculous and frivolous fees in the name of (fill in the blank; in this case for “worker’s healthcare” as tho we have to care) some obscure reason to increase the bottom line. But in the end, the aware consumer will simply tip much less.

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  2. demetrius VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Some amazing dishes, but over priced in general. It’s all that’s now wrong with the dwnt arts dist. Click chliche and not as good as the original venture - Bestia. If you want pseudo diversity in an early 2000‘s Westside vibe this is the place for you. 

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  3. Alex VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Still excellent. Great that it closes late. Flawless dishes

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  4. Chi VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Well worth the drive to downtown. Our server guided us through the menu and thoroughly enjoyed each dish including the mushroom kabob.

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  5. Asya VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team always knocks it out of the park. Delectable dishes and great wine service. Bavel never disappoints!

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  6. Kate

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible service and ambience. Will be back when in LA.

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  7. Joel

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Valet parking guys was very disrespectful, he was charging me double the price to park it myself just because I had an electric car.

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  8. Fisher

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food, great ambience, helpful sommelier . A top of the line restaurant that lives up to the deal all around.

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  9. Claudia VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly delicious and well prepared food. I sat at the high top table by the bar overlooking the open kitchen with fire grill and prep stations. I love the energy of the kitchen, the vibe of the restaurant. The service was excellent, attentive and friendly. Really great new find in Arts District. Love it! Will come back.

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  10. Rafael

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fabulous! It gets too loud at some point

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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 5099 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
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
  • Catering
    Please email events@baveldtla.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email events@baveldtla.com for more information.
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