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"A wonderfully oversize restaurant with an open floorplan and hanging gardens. The vibe will remind you of the grandeur of the spa at La Mamounia, the legendary hotel in Marrakech. Just the room alone is worth coming for. Serving food from across the Middle East, from Israel to Tunisia to Yemen, Bavel feels bright, fresh, and unique. Don't skip the signature dish—the malawach, essentially a Middle Eastern roti, which is served with grated tomato, dill crème fraîche, soft-boiled egg, and an oh-so-Californian strawberry zhoug. People talk a lot about the meaty dishes, but we love the mushroom skewers just as much. Don’t forget to order the silken hummus with duck nduja—and some desserts, of course. Bavel always feels celebratory, especially since it takes so long to get a reservation." - Celeste Moure