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Bavel

$31 to $50
Middle Eastern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 102 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.

What 4,995 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

4,995 Reviews
  1. Annette

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere! Highly recommended

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  2. Brian

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall amazing meal. Service was top notch. Food was inspiring and different. The sauces were fantastic. Best meal I’ve had in a long time and we’ve had some good meals. A little loud in the restaurant so it was nice to sit outside.

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  3. Beth

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Super yummy- very loud inside but we sat outside and it was better for conversation.

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  4. Paul

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The place was packed and the vibe was busy not crazy. Great staff all working together. But it seems overly expensive for what it is and the menu is limited. Perhaps it’s seasonal. But there were only 4-5 main courses to chose from and only if you ate meat, or there is one. We were happy to have gone but will likely not go back any time soon as we would have the same meal over again.

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  5. Jason

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great but the service was even better

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  6. Subu

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you love good food and are with friends or family that enjoy good food, Bavel is the place.The spreads, appetizers and the main course are heavily nuanced creations that draw up on rich layered tastes and flavors. An experience to savor and relish

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  7. ricardo

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a good spot! Food was amazing and service was excellent. Our server gave us some recommendations since it was our first time here. He nailed it!

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  8. olivia

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First time dining at Bavel. Experience was OK, and food was good. One point to improve on was service. Server seemed disappointed when we didn't order an excessive amount of food and got visibly frustrated when we asked questions about what we were getting. Could be a great restaurant but unfortunately the service was sub par and we overall our server made us feel like we were a burden.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. But the timing of vegan dishes disrupted the overall experience. As well as a lack of serving utensils for each dish to be shared made it difficult and frustrating.

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  10. Deanna

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate a special occasion. Amazing service and ambience.

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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 4995 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 102 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 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (213) 232-4966
  • Catering
    Please email events@baveldtla.com for more information.
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