Bavel
Restaurant · Historic Core
500 Mateo St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Highlights
Middle Eastern restaurant serving hummus, lamb neck shawarma, and more
Middle Eastern restaurant serving hummus, lamb neck shawarma, and more
"Bavel comes from the same team asBestiaandSaffy’s, two fantastic restaurants in their own right, but this upscale Middle Eastern spot in the Arts District is our favorite of the bunch. Perfect for a big night out or special gathering, Bavel is always a model of consistency, serving incredible and deeply personal food with great service, and the stunning, blockbuster space buzzes with the same energy as it did when it opened in 2018. The menu is packed with hits, but if it’s your first time, prioritize the malawach platter, grilled prawns with tzatziki, and lamb neck shawarma." - Team Infatuation
"Bavel is a broadly Middle Eastern spot in the Arts District from the same people who run Bestia, and if for some reason you thought that this younger sibling would be any less popular, then you probably don’t understand sibling dynamics. Between their idyllic outdoor patio shaded by a grove of trees, tables filled with duck ’nduja hummus, lamb neck shawarma, fresh pita, and the strong chance you’ll see someone sorta famous here, a meal at Bavel is one of the most consistently great dining experiences you can have in DTLA." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park
"One would think the middle sibling between popular spots like Bestia and Saffy’s would get lost in the shuffle, but Bavel remains the best of the three. This upscale Middle Eastern spot in the Arts District is the epitome of consistency: the blockbuster space always feels like a well-orchestrated party, the service is sharp, and there’s not a bad dish on the menu. Come here to eat pumped-up dishes like spicy duck ‘nduja hummus, an impressive whole roasted lamb neck on laffa bread, and spreadable farm cheese dotted with little pools of za’atar and oil. No worries if you only make a small dent in Bavel’s sizable menu, you’re going to want to come back anyway." - sylvio martins, brant cox
"Bavel is the middle child restaurant from the people behind Bestia and Saffy’s, two of the most famous—and famously crowded—restaurants in the city. Having such well-regarded siblings might seem like a tough gig, but Bavel is our favorite of the family. This upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District is a model of consistency, serving deeply personal food that tastes incredible, with reliably great service and a stunning, blockbuster space that still buzzes with the same energy it did when it opened in 2018. The menu is packed with hits, but if it's your first time, prioritize the malawach platter, grilled prawns with tzatziki, and lamb neck shawarma." - garrett snyder, brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins
"Bavel is the middle child restaurant from the people behind Bestia and Saffy’s, two very popular restaurants. Having such well-regarded siblings might seem like a tough gig, but Bavel is our favorite of the family. This upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District is a model of consistency, serving deeply personal food that tastes incredible, with reliably great service and a stunning, blockbuster space that still buzzes with the same energy it did when it opened in 2018. The menu is packed with hits, but if it’s your first time, prioritize the malawach platter, grilled prawns with tzatziki, and lamb neck shawarma." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder
