Lustig

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   Joerg

   Los Angeles

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Not sure how I missed chef Mairinger having a restaurant opened up again since January. I loved his “Bierbeisl” restaurant back in the day. “Lustig” was absolutely fabulous! We started with the “Bigeye Tuna Canoli”, and we had a veal “Wiener Schnitzel” and a Sausage Sampler as mains. Absolutely excellent food. We finished with the “Strudel Cigars” and added a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream to it. Icing on the cake. Service was also top notch, and Chef Mairinger came out at the end to ask for our opinion. While it is on the pricier side, it is worth every penny, and we definitely will be back! Glad to see he’s back on the map, so to speak!
   

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   Dionne

   Los Angeles

   21 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and all of the wait staff was attentive. We started with a few of their custom cocktails (chile celery-vodka, tart and delicious, and a chocolate-inflected old fashioned which were both outstanding). All of the dishes we tried were fantastic - schnitzel and venison were standouts. We’ll be back.
   

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   Karen

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a fabulous dinner and felt so taken care of from the beginning to end!
   

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   Victor

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing and service too. Angel was our server and was excellent. Beef cheeks and schnitzel were the best I’ve ever had. The fish (sea bream) was fine, but too heavily crusted— so much so that one lost the taste of the fish. Appetizers and sides and deserts were also great.
   

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   Krystal

   Los Angeles

   27 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a great place to get something different. Our go to is Steak or Sushi, occasionally Mexican or Italian, and it was getting a bit tired eating the same things. This place is completely different, yet very simple. My mom is from Germany, so Lustig brought back great memories from my childhood when mom used to cook for us or even better, when Oma used to cook for the holidays! My husband is a really picky eater, so he normally will pick one dish and get that every time he goes to a specific restaurant. This time he was saying he wanted to come back to try other dishes (particularly the Schnitzel). The cocktails are phenomenal as well. My husband got the Sachertorte Old Fashioned, he always tries the old fashioned at every bar we go to... he loved this one. If you read the description it sounds like the drink will overwhelmingly taste like Chocolate. In my opinion, it's kind of like wine where there are tasting notes and aromas that create the overall experience, but even if you're not a chocolate person, you will still like this! I had the non-alcoholic Seaberry Buck, but got it spiked with vodka... that is a flavor bomb, so tasty! Think Moscow Mule, but with a tropical refreshing twist. Kevin, the bartender, was really helpful in describing the cocktails and also helping us select what we would order for dinner. We started with the Hamachi Crudo (amazing), very light and refreshing. Then we did the Crispy Garden Salad. Again, this was so much better than can be described on a menu! Finally, we had the 12h Braised Beef Cheek with Herb Spätzle (egg noodles). Besides the savory fall flavors being a perfect comfort food dish, this is great choice if you need to take out or reheat for left overs! Mike our server was great and he steered us toward a wine that was perfect with our eclectic meal. The Chef came out to check on us as well, which was really nice to get hear some of his backstory. Overall we highly recommend this restaurant, it checks all the boxes!
   

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   Thew

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Definitely coming back soon! Also was able to meet and talk to the chef, who was incredibly kind and engaging
   

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   cathy

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved it! The schnitzel is made well and the appetizers were delicious. Ambiance of the restaurant is pleasant. We met the chef, he was kind enough to greet us and ensure we were having a wonderful meal. Can’t wait to go back and try more items on the menu I!
   

   LustigResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thank you so much Cathy - glad you had a Lustig time!
   

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   lara

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 18 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful restaurant with interesting menu and European vibe.
   

   LustigResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thank you for the feedback - will do a shout out for Mona at tomorrows line up! Much appreciated!
   

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   Laura

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing good and great services All the servers weee knowledgeable of the food. Great ambience .
   

   LustigResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thank you so much! Appreciate you taking the time to write a review!
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Lustig provided a lovely dining experience. Jake, our server, was excellent: attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and gave great wine rec’s. The food is truly special. You can taste how much love and care is put into each dish. It’s a chef-inspired restaurant with beautiful decor, I recommend everyone goes and checks it out.
    

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