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Bavel

$31 to $50
Middle Eastern

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 154 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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 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
    (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 5,053 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

  • Downtown

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bavel offers an "amazing" dining experience with standout Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly praised for its creative dishes like duck hummus and lamb shawarma. The "vibrant" atmosphere and "attentive" service enhance the experience, though it's noted for being quite noisy. A must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking "exceptional" flavors and a lively ambiance.

5,053 Reviews
  1. Todd

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    best meal ive had in years. stunning. absolutely delicious for every course and plate.

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    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Hose was rude, waited 20 min to be seated despite arriving on time. Was a fine not a great experience.

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  3. Joey

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for everything, Max and Cole took great care of us!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here twice years apart and it remains one of my favorite places

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Bavel was absolutely incredible! We loved the simple service that allowed us to enjoy our meal without feeling overwhelmed by check-ins. Wine selections were perfect. We will absolutely return! We were a little bummed to make a reservation so far in advance and then sit on the patio and not in the main room.

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  6. sonnyboy4321

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and solid service. The slow roasted lamb neck is amazing. Infused with a lot of smokey notes. Someone there really knows what they are doing when it comes to quality.

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  7. Nobody VIP

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in LA! The service from the moment of check in for reservation to departure was superb.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Hair in my food and waiter didn’t do anything about it

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  9. Steve

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is incredible and they know it. The baba ghanoush is the best I’ve ever had, and the prawns are incredible. The servers are attentive, even when the kitchen is somewhat backed up. It is quite a loud environment — sparse walls and tile bounce sound around the room and you’re definitely projecting (yelling?) to have conversation. The high top seating is NOT comfortable at all… there isn’t enough space for a family style small plates experience. But sitting elsewhere is wonderful.

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  10. Sabrina

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food! Can’t wait to go back! The flavors of every dish were fantastic

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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 5053 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 154 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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