Armav

I really enjoy Armenian cuisine, and this place was both delicious and unique. The flavors were subtle, the presentation was lovely, and the ambience quite nice as well. We ordered small plates which allowed us to experience a variety of items.

Wonderfully delicious food and attentive service! Perfect location for dinner post a visit to the Getty. Super fun experience sharing so that we could enjoy more dishes!

We tried the falafel, pita, and hummus and it was amazing! It is one of the best hummus I’ve had- the texture was so smooth and delicious. They are serving out of the Colony food kitchen on Lincoln Blvd in Venice, and we just happened to walk by. Highly recommend!

Delicious!!! Perfect mix of flavors and fresh ness! It was decorated so beautiful and the staff so friendly and accommodating. We stayed for lunch but will come back for dinner! Perfect spot to share plates too!

Have been to this restaurant with my husband. Was extremely satisfied with the selection of food. Very clean inside! Has an amazing Armenian wines and very friendly staff. What is absolutely great in the restaurant- they cook gluten free dishes 😍 Will definitely come back and recommend

Armav was absolutely delightful . We ordered hummus , fried cauliflower, dolma and chicken shawarma and everything was full of flavor and plated so beautifully. Wish we lived closer to keep coming back haha (Chicken shawarma was the best shawarma I’ve ever had !)

Mediterranean bowl for $20 was a absolutely worth it. Decent portions and exceptionally well prepared, well plated. Highly recommend the plaki (stewed large beans in tomato ) as an option. Lots of good veggie options. Chicken skewer obviously cooked to order and moist, well-spiced. This place should be far busier than it is.

A group of 9 for late lunch. Everything was wonderful. The falafel in the Mediterranean Bowl was best I’ve had in a while where you can see bits of chickpeas with moist center and crisp (not hard) outside. Prawns were large and tasty. Chicken seasoning was great. Others enjoyed their filet (beef) Mediterranean bowl. We all enjoyed the baklava (walnut) which was not overly sweet / soaked in syrup. Clean restaurant excellent service!

Was Armav affected by the fire? This is one of my favorite places My go to spot after a nice high in Malibu.

Dynamite service by Emily and outstanding food by Tony and Ana! Never a disappointment! Always so pleased with our delightful evening at Armov! Outstanding taste with beautiful presentation! We look forward to returning as often as we can! The top restaurant in the Palisades!!! The desserts are exceptional each and every time!!!

Anyone who is worried about Armav and leaving sentimental reviews, I would like to say that it is on Doordash! They are doing togo delivery service so this wonderful place and food is still able to be enjoyed even after the fire :)

Tried to come here with my partner and her parents today. The sign on the door says closed until 1/2/24 (yesterday), and you are able to make reservations online. However, when we showed up, the doors were locked. The employees saw us but did not acknowledge us until our third attempt to flag them down and then just nodded no through the glass. We ended up leaving after already having paid for parking. Bummer, as we have been talking about showing this place to her parents for a while.

Absolutely LOVE!!! We will be coming back MANY times. Chef Tony and our server Emily were so welcoming and kind and every single plate was phenomenal and bursting with flavor starting with the hummus and ending with the baklava-- I was super impressed! There wasn't one dish we didn't like. Also, it was my first time trying Lebanese wine and it was the perfect pairing! I'm very surprised it wasn't packed for a Saturday. Could be because it's not directly in the village or because the parking garage located directly underneath the restaurant says no entry after 7:30 PM... you might think you're unable to get out but you definitely can (we were a little worried but the gate opened! :) Restaurant provides validation for that garage as well.

From the moment we walked in, service was excellent. We are not familiar with all flavors but the waitress was wonderful and explained. Wonderful wine menu with Armenian wines available. Each dish was better than the last. Prices were more than reasonable for pacific palisades, We're from The high desert (Palmdale area) and this was affordable for the high level of execution in each dish and for flavor profile. We will eat here again!

Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30pm after hiking nearby at Los Liones. We were greeted and seated immediately. My boyfriend and I decided to split the Mediterranean bowl. You pick one base, one protein, 5 toppings and one sauce. The chef was so nice and split it up into two bowls for us :) All I can say is WOW. The chicken was so amazing cooked to perfection and not dry at all. The pilaf was also delicious along with all of the toppings. This was a perfect meal for us! I will definitely be coming back here when I'm in the area! Restroom is also very clean and nice. There is a parking garage next door but we parked at the public parking lot on sunset and La Cruz dr ($1 per hour 2 hours max) Chef also gave us tahini cookies at the end of our meal

Armav was absolutely delightful . We ordered hummus , fried cauliflower, dolma and chicken shawarma and everything was full of flavor and plated so beautifully. Wish we lived closer to keep coming back haha (Chicken shawarma was the best shawarma I've ever had !) Service and ambiance matched the food .

Really lovely place. The chef is super cool and friendly. He loves sharing his craft and offered my coworker and I little bites to try. We were the only ones there for early lunch. We ordered beet salad, falafel balls, hummus, and a couple other plates I can't remember the names of. The dishes were so beautiful, colorful and fresh! They were a treat for the eye, for sure. Flavor was amazing, for nearly everything. The falafel were delectable and bright green inside. The hummus was creamy and silky. Flat bread for dipping was pillowy soft. I loved the appetizers. Where things fell slightly flat, for me, was my main dish. I ordered a ... gosh what is that called? It's like Kafta, or kebob? Where the meat is ground and shaped. Well, my portion of meat was so little. I ordered that dish specifically for meat, and 80% of it was salad, piled on top. The meat portion was flattened to the width of flat bread. The actual flat bread was placed underneath, as the base, and it became very soggy from the meat juice, moisture from vegetables and vinegarette. It quickly became soggy and unappetizing. The dressing on the vegetables was scant. So, the dish itself was beautiful but mainly undressed salad. The meat was flavorful; I wish I had more of it. The beet salad was gorgeous but far too sweet. I think a pomegranate molasses, or syrup, was used and it was heavy handed. The beet salad was more like a dessert. Apart from food, the restaurant is beautiful, comfortable, and inviting. Staff are pleasant and welcoming.

Chef Tony, Emily, Ana and the owners (whom we didn't meet ) thank you for such a wonderful culinary experience! Angelinos and visitors, this is THE best restaurant in LA, hands down. Original take on Armenian interpretations of Eastern Mediterranean foods. Portions are huge, and emphasis is placed on using fresh CA ingredients. Chef Tony and Emily are very welcoming of the guests, and their passion for excellent food with relaxing, welcoming service shines. You will likely never have had, or will again anywhere else, experience versions of classic Mediterranean dishes such as Lula kabab and shawarma, in the abundant, colorful and artful way as presented here. It's different, in the best way possible. The combination of spices and colors is almost beyond logical description. The aroma is captivating and catches your nose, way up the street before you even arrive. Lovely atmosphere and service. Decor is a mix of sophisticated wine lovers' atmosphere, beautiful olive trees and edibles, such as cherry tomato, potato plants and herbs. They even made me like cauliflower. Best fried cauliflower ever, winning a double prize as both THE BEST cauliflower dish ever made, and best single item I've ever tasted in LA. Trust me and try it. Shnorhakalutyun, ¡gracias, and thank you!

First, the space is beautiful - understated, elegant and welcoming. And smells good without overpowering the yummy kitchen smells. We shared 3 appetizers- the hummus and pita, the boureg (spinach, dill and feta wrapped in phyllo), and the plaki, a warm, spice filled tomato dish with giant white beans and pickled red onions. The hummus was the smoothest I've ever tried and well balanced. The Boureg (3 to an order) was super flavorful with the phyllo delightfully crispy. The plaki was our favorite, served in a bread bowl and really tasty. We also had the fattoush salad, which was beautiful and delicious. Overall a great meal full of taste sensations. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!

The food was excellent and the ambience was lovely. We ate small plates, and each one was unique and delicious.

Tunnels, Highway, the pacific coast. The drive through Santa Monica, into the pacific palisades. I have found The Armav. Parking garage is available a little past the store front. There is no sign, but a torn banner above the door and a folding sign on the side walk with the chalk fading. Upon entering there was no one attending to the door for a few minutes. Upon entering I get a casually "what do you want?" Table for 1 and I get offered a seat at the bar which I favor. There were no table settings, only a menu. I ordered the lamb chops and the prawns. The lamb chops came and I was not give a napkin or any sort of utensils. I was expected to eat with my hands. I had an Armenian beer as well. The lamb chops were delicious and the purple mash was on point. The green Chile lime reduction went very well with the purple mash and lamp chops. The prawns were fresh and you can definitely taste the sea. I loved the tomatoes peppers and feta in which the prawns swam. The toast went well with the tomato base. Although I ate an appetizer and entree to myself I was still hungry and as such the chef shared with me pita/hummus and a falafel plate. Imagine it or not I was still hungry. So I ordered a kebab which was delicious. Came with the yogurt, pickled onions, one single stick of louleh kebab. Devoured and still hungry. Ordered a large bottle of Pelegríno and it helped me digest. Lastly the waiter brings my receipt 2 times expecting me to leave. He was the worst and annoying. Too casual for an upscale restaurant. I want to be wined and dined not make friends with your staff. I speak directly to the chef and order a kafir dessert. Delicious. The food was amazing the wait staff was new and needs to be trained for service not at a burger joint but at a fine dining restaurant. Eat the food don't bother eating it at the restaurant, better service at home lol

The food is amazing and the service is amazing. We sat outside with glorious winter weather. The dates were melt in your mouth I wanted 2 orders. Avemagalemo soup is amazing. Greek salad my dining partner had was filled with topping and simply amazing. The hummus is fresh. This place cannot be missed!

Such a great service and very delicious food! I went with my husband and a toddler. They had a beautiful outdoor seating where we could enjoy our food and weather. The chef gave us pita breads and hummus to try and they were great appetizers. And the entrees we ordered by chef's recommendations were all great including a rice that he gave our toddler for free. I would definitely recommend and we'll go back to try other foods for sure.

Tried this place for lunch - so glad we did. Some of the best Mediterranean food I've had. The chicken shawarma and lahmajun were both incredible. Elevated well beyond what you might expect for these dishes with very well marinated veggies and fresh herbs. Fantastic value too.

We were drawn to this restaurant due to its very nice appearance, very chic inside and out, there was a lovely table by the fountain outside, which our server had no problem sitting us there. Service was great, our server was a young gentleman who spoke Armenian and Russian and it was great to chat with him. Food was very tasty, loved their hot dolma, chicken kebab, and cauliflower, they also had complimentary hummus with pita bread and pita and grilled carrots for our daughter. I tried two different Armenian wines and they were delicious with bold flavor. Cherry on top was their great paklava. I will be returning and will bring my Dad here who will appreciate delicious food, wine and awesome traditional service!

Food was good, place was beautiful, price was great. Staff was okay, ones behind the bar didnt seem friendly.

We had kebab - huge plate, good for 2. Also lamb chops - these were just great. And spinach boureg is must have (filo dough filled with spinach and feta are must have).

Love love love this restaurant! The food is amazing. Highly recommend the chicken skewers and the beef entrees. Helpful and polite staff. Lovely and romantic atmosphere. Easy 5 stars for this restaurant!

The food here is amazing. The service is great. Tony, the chef is one in a million.... A talented chef and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. We eat here or get takeout weekly. Love the chicken schwarma. Great ambiance and friendly restaurant. One of my favorites.

Came to Armav for a celebratory lunch. I was VERY IMPRESSED with the food and the service. Making the reservations was easy and even though we up'd the number a couple of times they were welcoming and flexible. The space is modern, open and airy - very attractive. When we arrived we were greeted with smiles and they sat us quickly. After we ordered a few appetizers the Chef realized it wasn't enough and sent us additional pita and hummus-- EXTREMELY GENEROUS! The food was delicious and everyone in the party of 12 left delighted that we came here! Especially after we had the fresh baked cookies-- YUM!!! In short this is a WONDERFUL place and we will definitely be back!

A must-go, exceptional friendly service! Emily was our server and she was wonderful! I'm Lebanese, so I can tell if the food is subpar, but this was just like mother would make! Thank you and will return!

Love this place! Delicious Armenian food!! So nice to have Mediterranean cuisine in the Palisades / Malibu area!

Food was great. Unfortunately, there was only one easily-confused waitress for all of the tables. Many wines were not in stock. Despite mentioning that I'm gluten-free, my meal included rice with small pasta pieces in it without disclosure. Some of our meals were delivered to a table that was seated after us, delaying our meal and staggering the arrival of plates. Some of our party finished their meals prior to others being served. In all, great food but a service disaster. Will not be back.

Great food and great service. Everything was great. We had the lamb, the beet salad, the boureg, and the lamajun.

WOW! This is the best Armenian food I have ever had. Beats Glendale. 100%. Really nice place

We had an absolutely fabulous family dinner at Armav tonight!!! The restaurant was lovely, spacious and clean, with a very nice patio, as well. The menu is thoughtful, creative and innovative. The service by Juan Carlos was beyond excellent! He truly catered to our every need and was so gracious. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. And Chef Tony was so sweet in taking such great care of my every Gluten-Free need. He was so gracious to us and his food is absolutely delicious, fresh, colorful and beautiful. From the hummus to the beet & burrata salad to the mouth watering filet and lamb kebabs, that I had, to the yummiest coconut ice cream.... We definitely will be back and highly recommend The Armav!!!

Amazing! Delicious food , beautiful presentation ! Tony the chef is fantastic . You won't be disappointed. I had chicken shawarma plate . So good ! Service is amazing! Must try !

Delectable Med food in an elegant setting! We all came away with very happy taste buds, and even the wallet was appreciative of the reasonably priced wine list! I admittedly was pretty stoked when I first saw news of a Mediterranean restaurant opening in our neighborhood in the winter of 2021, as it is one of my favorite cuisines. However, at the onset, the menu was pretty limited (I think it may have been prix fixe?) and did not feel it had that many vegetarian options for my husband. But most of all, the restaurant's beautifully sleek and elegant decor did not scream "kid friendly" as most of the Palisades Village restaurants do (even the $$$$ ones) -- which obviously is really only an issue for my personal separation-anxiety-toddler-sitution ha! So Armav got delegated to the "wish list of someday-maybe-when-adult-only-dining-happens-in-my-life-again".. but then on an impromptu Friday early evening during our regular "family date nights", we passed by an empty Armav (it was 4pm) and decided to give it a whirl after noticing a much more extensive menu than I had seen previously when it first opened. The owner Kim greeted us immediately, and helped coordinate all the sun umbrellas / heat lamps / high chairs to optimize our cozy outdoor table. We always prefer to sit outside, but I also still feel the interior is too sleek aka breakable for my toddler to be in ha. Kim walked us through the Armenian / Med menu, gave my husband all the vegetarian highlights and even brought out a delicious Gigandes plaki dish (tomato based stew w beans) off-menu for him. She admitted it was Greek, not Armenian, but one of her childhood favorites and we could see why. We ordered pretty much every vegetarian appetizer including the Armav mezze platter without charcuterie, perfectly flaky boureg (spinach feta phyllo), their hummus & fresh pita was to die for, and juicy grilled chicken kebabs for my son. The fried cauliflower was the only thing I'd skip next time. Everything was incredibly fresh, tantalizing and cooked to perfection, and Armav quickly won top foodie spot in the Palisades village for us. While I have never been to Armenia myself before, this meal evoked all the amazing food memories I have had traveling through the Mediterranean coast over the years. And just like in the Med, the service was warm and welcoming -- just like family hosting. And the wine list was very approachable, which is a rarity in this area and most restaurants for that matter! Highly recommend, and cannot wait to return! And maybe, someday, even without the kid and we can dare to dine with the giant wine goblet centerpieces inside ha!

Delicious fresh food and really a cute spot in the Palisades. Highly Recommend. Great kids menu also!

Amazing food. Try the shawarma. Ordered to go and the servers were so kind when I picked up. Beautiful setting definitely need to try to make time and enjoy a dine in experience there.

Had an extraordinary Armenian-Mediterranean dinner at Armav. The food was exceptionally fresh, delicious and health conscious, the service was excellent and the decor is elegant and beautiful. The decor reminded me of a Michael Mina restaurant. Simple clean lines, blond woods, comfortable dining chairs upholstered in leathers and neutral fabrics. Bright, huge windows, doors wide open. The dining room and open kitchen are spotless. Not crowded on a Tuesday evening -- only two other tables were occupied -- one by a noteworthy celebrity. Suitable for both a business meeting or a romantic rendezvous. Our group of five ordered two appetizers and several main dishes. The Armav appetizer is a combination platter of slightly pickled carrots, white and purple cauliflower, hummus and another smoked dip, grape leaves. Served with pita bread. The waiter was happy to bring extra pita bread when my children asked for more. We also ordered dates stuffed with cheese and wrapped with prosciutto which was unusual and absolutely delicious. The mains were served with a rice pilaf, tabouli, and grilled vegetables. The steak special was extraordinary. The meat was tender and delicious. Portions are extremely generous -- two can easily split. one. I ordered a salad and the Avgolemeno soup. Honestly after the appetizers I couldn't finish my salad or soup. The soup was a solid "good" but not exceptional. I thought it could have been more lemony and more seasoned. I was delighted when my children asked for soft drinks and the hostess had to explain they carry only an Orangina type soda, a blueberry-infused iced tea and sparkling waters. However, I was also surprised when we were told that we had been served the restaurant's last two bottles of sparkling water and that no more were available. We did not investigate the wine list. These tiny hiccups were nothing compared to the general deliciousness and graciousness of the experience. We were comfortable, never rushed and graciously hosted and we will return soon!

I was out-and-about without that Lady and looking for something unusual, well as luck would have it I walked by a new addition to dining in the Palisades Village. Armav is new and Armenian/Mediterranean cuisine by the same people who brought us K's Bakery (Yum). Anyway, the interior and furnishings are stunning and beautifully tasteful. The layout and ambiance are killer. The service by Audrey was nonpareil and the food beautifully plated and tastefully done. It is healthy, tasty, with the feel of fine dining, and this was lunch, in an elegant European Spa. I tried an appetizer of fried cauliflower and zucchini - excellent, and a kebab-Thelike plate. But the piece de resistance, a trio sampler of dessert - out of the ballpark Good!

Had a great work dinner for hour people here in Nov 2023. Great service, tasty food, and nice ambience. Started with the Armav appetizer which had a little bit of everything- so tasty! We shared the Kebab and Short rib for dinner. Would definitely recommend and go back again.

Food and service are both 10/10. Couldn't recommend the place more. We had the Mediterranean bowl, falafel and the special (Lula).

Every time we come it's a very pleasant experience. The service is great. The food is very well presented. The ambiance is warm.

My husband and I came by today for lunch, we had an incredible meal! Service was above and beyond. Everything was fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. Such a gem to find an authentic and quality restaurant in the Palisades. We'll be back!

Amazing homemade pita bread and hummus. Great house salad and falafel. The entire staff from the chef to the hostess all lovely.

The food is so fresh and taste amazing! The waiter and the chef (open kitchen) offered some extra food just made. Dates stuffed with almonds and goat cheese, wrapped with prosciutto and grilled. Heaven! The place looks really nice!

Really great food, nice ambiance, and great service. I love Armenian food! Please add shish kebab to the menu!!

this restaurant is hidden gem in pacific palisades foods are great , server and chef are very friendly best in Los angels you must visit

Incredible!! Wonderful ambiance, incredible service (thank you John!) fabulous food for reasonable price! Highly recommend!!

Amazing food amazing service! Tony is the man! Wife said best falafel she's tried. Hummus is amazing and the chicken shawarma is perfection. Get it on the lavash bread if your watching carbs but the original house made pita is great too! Check this place out if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed!

The food presentation and food itself is 5 stars. Excellent service. I wish more people would go so it remains open. I would go way more often but it's not the best setting for kids.

Delicious food and great ambiance!! Definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a fresh Mediterranean meal

Excellent food! I highly recommend giving this place a try, I've tried it multiple times and it gets better every time I go! The owner and staff are also very nice! Try the Mediterranean Bowl for lunch, it won't disappoint!

The food was flavorful and delicious! The ambience of the place is very pleasant! But best of all was the excellent service! The service was prompt and the staff was very courteous!

amazing & everything was delicious. pita bread was hot and pillowy and hummus was some of my favorite i've ever had. every dish was so flavorful. we will definitely be back