Haifa Restaurant

This was some of the best Israeli food I’ve had in a long time! The combination salad was a standout—baba ghanoush, tahini, and hummus were all rich, fresh, and full of flavor. The chicken kebab was perfectly seasoned and tender, but the real star for me was the cabbage salad—bright, crisp, and absolutely delicious. Everything tasted authentic and thoughtfully prepared. A spot I’d happily return to.

Haifa seems to be a hidden gem in the Pico Kosher restaurant scene. This place was formerly not glatt, but now is and has switched to Kosher LA supervisuon. The shawarma is tasty, tender and quite good. I look forward to trying other items on their menu in the future as their menu seems much more full than the other restaurants offering shawarma. Definitely better than Shalom Grill. I don't recall seeing laffa as an option.

Easy 10 stars if it was possible. Best mediterranean food I’ve had in a very long time and honestly I think it’s pretty dang close to food from Lebanon if not better. This shawarma was bursting with flavor! I will be back!!

Great service amazing food.. the people that work there are amazing. From the food that so delicious. the way they treat you it is overwhelming definitely recommend number one in terms of everything!

The schnitzel is absolutely amazing and is the best thing I’ve ever had. The service is also amazing and everybody was so kind and helpful. 10/10 would highly recommend!

Great service and very delicious food. The server was really pleasant and polite. Also knew some Hebrew lol which was impressive! Thanks guys !!

DENIED ME MY FREE MEAL REQUEST. I used the restaurants groupon and the owner promised me that code 3500 would give me 50% off. $30 for a dish is outrageous. What is up with these Goyem prices!??

Giovanni is a great guy, very good service! The vegetable soup was great on a cold day and my friend got the Yemeni soup which transports you to Yemen. Come check it out for authentic middle eastern food!

Great place to have Sunday dinner in LA. Went to Haifa for our last meal in Los Angeles. Busy, but not so busy on a Sunday night, so we grabbed a table for two by the window. Parked across the street. Geovanni brought us fresh pita and small bowls filled with delicious meze to enjoy while we waited for the main entrees. Israeli pickles. Spicy Moroccan carrots. Cabbage salad. Their pita is amazing! I got the Moussaka. Fried eggplant with ground beef. So good. My husband ordered the chicken shawarma which was so juicy and delicious. Each entree came with two sides. The Israeli salad is such a classic staple. So fresh and tasty. The mushroom veggies with mushrooms, peppers and soy sauce was addicting. The majadra with rice, lentils and onions was perfect to pair with the chicken shawarma. When we mentioned my mother-in-law's falafel and hummus to Geo, he brought us a sample of their falafel and hummus to sample. Although I've yet to find a falafel that beats hers, the falafel at Haifa Restaurant was pretty close. A hit paired with the hummus. Would definitely come back when in LA. Great food and such friendly service. Maybe they'll open one day in Houston? A huge thank you to Geo. Toda raba. Ze taim meod.

The hidden gem of all hidden gems!!!! My friend and I just finished a 90 min dance class and we were HANGRY! Thanks to the great reviews on here we decided to give Haifa a try. Boy are we glad we did! This place is small and quaint but has a great menu selection. We were trying not to order the entire menu everything looked so good so we decided on matzo ball soup and then I got the chicken shawarma sandwich. Then I checked in on Yelp and discovered the great reward of a hummus and falafel plate! While we waited they brought us a whole bunch of sides (pictured) which we quickly nibbled on. Everything was great and flavorful. The hummus and falafel plate which was one of the BEST hummus and falafel combos I've ever tasted. Plus the pita was so fluffy and warm. Besides my mom's homemade recipe, their matzo ball soup is now my (second) fav! Carrots, zucchini, potato and onion in there plus the tastiest matzo balls. Omg. Truth be told, once our entrees arrived we were FULL!...but still managed to eat the fries that came with the sandwiches (which was a surprise that they were part of the order) so we boxed up our sandwiches which makes me so excited to eat it tomorrow. Our server was so incredibly attentive and nice. The prices were extremely reasonable plus we get two meals out of it! I will def be going back again...plus ordering delivery...plus dreaming about that hummus and falafel plate! Yummmmmm.....

I just ordered the chicken breast pita sandwich. That was so delicious. The pita is so warm and soft. Highly recommend this place.

So goooooood!!! I've lived across the street from this place but just kept forgetting to get food from here. I finally stopped by and the only thing I regret is not coming here sooner. Their food is insanely good and fresh. Staff is also great and I was lucky enough to be helped by someone named Gio (Giovanni). It's a little small inside but they do have outdoor tables but heads up, if you decide to eat outside it can be loud for some because pico is a busy street. I can't wait to stop by and try more food from their menu because so far everything I've had has been absolutely delicious.

today on 7/15/2025 came here with my hubby had this juicy chicken it was sooo yummy that i ate the whole plate 24$+tax its was delicious better then faraj restaurant and elias those r shenanigans made with fats yuck this restaurant was very clean we enjoyed it the service was excellent thanks

! Ta'im me'od! So many great items on the menu. Kibbeh, musaka, schnitzel, shawarma, falafel, Yemenite soup etc etc. Not enough people in our party to try it all. We got the falafel, delicious chummus and tahini, very tender beef, with tasty small sides such as cabbage salad, s'chug, pickles, potato and corn salads. And of course, warm pita. Next time we'll try the musakah, kibbeh, and Yemenite soup. But like I said, the portions are huge and our small party could only order so much.

Still an amazing spot. The plate and pita were both delicious. Falafels had a ton of flavor

Food here is excellent. The Best pita bread and hummus. Main dishes and gluten free falafel also really good. Giovanni is such a good waiter too.

Definitely a hidden treasure... My combo beef kabob and shish kabob plate was incredibly delicious and flavorful; the hummus was honestly some of the best I've had and their fluffy pita bread YOU HAVE TO TRY!!! Besides all of the quality food, Geovanni was super welcoming and down-to-earth, which overall brings me to having to give Haifa Restaurant a solid 5 stars. Will definitely be returning.

Best homemade food in LA!! Just like safta food. I usually don't leave a reviews but they deserve it.

Wife and I started going weekly. It's hard to find GREAT Israeli food on this side of the hill, but we're glad we found it! Wait staff is awesome!

Great service and excellent quality of product I really enjoy this place Delicious meal

Ordered the falafal sandwich, falafal salad, and shwarma sandwich to tale home to my son. It's been a few months since we've been in the Pico/Robertson area but Gio recognized us immediately. His attentiveness is to everyone in the restaurant. The food is really super.

Food is amazing and service is excellent! I highly recommend the kebab beef with majadera and carrot salad. The Yemenite soup is awesome too.

Popped into my local Israeli restaurant on pico Boulevard near Robertson called Haifa. In the early 80s when I bought my first house in Beverlywood, my family used to hang out with the two brothers who ran this restaurant, Yosi and Benny. I've moved back into the hood, but Benny and Yosi are no longer operating the restaurant. However, the menu has really never changed, and I ordered the combination salad which consists of in my custom order: hummus, Tahina, baba ghanoush, Turkish salad, and the traditional tomato and cucumber salad. I am gluten intolerant, so I cannot have the pita bread and have to get gluten-free pita bread in order to enjoy this wonderful mix. I also on this occasion had the combination salad with falafel. Wasn't sure I was gonna like the falafel but they gave me eight pieces and the falafel was delicious. Throwing all the ingredients into a pita bread pocket creates an explosion of creamy, crunchy flavors blending in harmony. If only the world could get along in the same manner.

The falafel is mamash taeem and the pita is so fluffy. Every time I'm coming here it is delicious. The staff is also very helpful and professional.

The food here is absolutely delicious and so fresh!! They have the most amazing staff and they are so friendly!! I am personally obsessed with the lentil soup here and the falafel! I highly recommend this place

Amazing!!! loved it best salmon and schnitzel loved the hummus and Israeli salad too

This place is open till 9pm... can someone on yelp please explain to me why this wasn't shown when I asked for "falafel near me"!?!? This place clearly sells not only falafel, but other Mediterranean food, a very wide variety, and I highly suggest coming here since everywhere else is closed!!!

Very good food, shawarma is really good! Liked the falafel too! Convenient location and friendly staff!

Love this place! Some of the best humus, falafel, shawarma, and pita I've ever had. Super friendly staff and great service.

My family and I have been coming here for years! Great local kosher, Israeli restaurant! Food is fresh, delicious and full of flavor! Super friendly staff! Great service for dine-in or takeout. Highly recommend bringing your family and friends!

Was our first time there. Everything was amazing: the food, the service and the ambiance! They bring you small salads to start. I got the salad assortment which was different dips and salads with pita. The pita was the best pita I've ever had. My parents had the salmon and grilled chicken schnitzel and both loved their meals. Highly recommend this place!

I might get hungry thinking about my recent and delicious meal at Haifa. Pro Tip: They're open for Christmas. They have an extensive menu but not very expensive prices. It's a good value for the food, and the food is yum and yum. The hummus and falafel side dish is great. The hummus has a silky quality to it, and though I'm not an expert, seemed a bit like a thickened tahini. This is a good thing IMO. The falafel is flavorful, not too salty, and not greasy. All very good in my falafel book. The pita is very good, fluffy and warm. The white bean soup is good - though it's red (unlike the online menu's picture). Hot, hearty and goes well with everything. I recommend getting a few different dishes and mixing and matching. For an entree, I tried the Chicken Kabob Plate - and it's excellent. The smoky grill flavor is just right, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I love moist chicken and this is moist chicken. Plus, it comes with your choice of two sides. Although the fries look good (and our server is a big fan of them), I had to try something that I didn't know. Majadra, for instance. It's rice with lentils mixed in and topped with grilled onions. OOh! Yes! Also, the grilled vegetables are so good. Sounds maybe boring, but they're nicely sauteed with soy sauce, of all things. Mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers. It's almost not fair to review Haifa after just one meal because their menu goes on and on. Seafood, Poultry, Beef. Mousaka, meatballs, shakshuka (two different kinds!). Still, I loved the meal. The servers did a great job, covering the large storefront. They were apologetic at times, but really, they had nothing to worry about. My only complaint is that there was no way I had room for dessert. For that, I apologize, but really, I'm not sorry at all. I can't wait to return.

Was craving some good Israeli hummus and found this place. I got chicken Schwarma with some falafel and hummus on the side. I have to say the side dish of pickled vegetables was a nice touch, and it went very well with the rest of the food. I basically inhaled the food and was very satisfied with the hummus too. The staff was nice and friendly. The place has a fair amount of seating, standard indoor ambiance.

Small place, mostly take out the best schnitzel ever! And the best Baba Ghanoush too!

Loved the food and will def. Come back. Only request? That they be open more often lol

Food las great. I have been there yesterday for the first time, one of the best Mediterranean food I ate. The service was also great, and we got our food fast.

Very good Food. Excellent service. Highly recommended . Good food for Shabbat. Will be back for sure.

Amazing fresh food , service is excellent!!! Great chicken , rice and pita Love having early dinners there

This food is smackin'!! Boy oh boy. I'm happy. Honestly, I was looking for the other Israeli place in that area and I thought this was the place I went to until I pulled up to it. I was nervous it wouldn't be good. I got the falafel plate and told the guy I would eat it the next day for lunch. He said the falafels would be stale, but they'll still be good. Maaannn I didn't even eat lunch and am eating almost 24hrs later and it's delicious!! Made me a lil sammich and darn near ate the whole plate! My new spot every time I'm in Mid City!!

Highly recommend! Gio was amazing! Extremely helpful, polite and gave great recommendations! The food is super yummy! Tastes fresh and came out the kitchen still hot!

A very unassuming place. Excellent food. No frills menu. Service is very good. Can be difficult to find parking. Has been one of my favorites for 20 years.

I have been going to Haifa since they opened, at least 40 years!! I can honestly say that it is one of the very few restaurants that has remained one of the best! The service is always excellent and the food is exceptional in taste and portions. I wish them another 40 years of providing LA with great Mediterranean food.

Haifa is our favorite restaurant in Pico-Robertson! Delicious food at a comfortable location. Great service! Try the grilled schnitzel and the veggie soups.

Amazing food and authentic Israeli food. We love this place and highly recommend it. Their pita is stupendous.

Fast service! I got a chicken kebab and the food came fresh with a warm pita. Can't wait to try the matzah ball soup as well

Love this place! We were at the Museum of Tolerance and were looking for a nearby kosher restaurant that served Israeli food. I ordered the Hummus with Foul as an appetizer and the Ground Beef kabob as an entree with fries and magadra rice. Everything was fresh and delicious and the portions were large. It was my first time trying foul and I really enjoyed it with the fluffy pitas and various side sauces like red hot sauce and green shug. The kabobs were well seasoned and flavorful. And the service from our server was excellent. I definitely recommend this restaurant and plan to come back next time I'm in LA.

so yummy!! love this place, very good service and high quality of food. amazing felafel and hummus, highly reccomended

Picked up Falafel in pits yesterday.. it was the best falafel I had in a while.. great service and very decent prices

Delicious food, great yelp deal, fast and friendly service! Matzo ball soup ia very tasty as are all the meat dishes we have tried so far (Cornish game hen sandwich and plate, schwarma, and beef kebab sandwich). This has become a regular place for us to visit!

Great Kebob. Friendly staff. I just wish they had a wine list and were open SLIGHTLY later. The red sauce was fantastic, (H/T @Alex J) so much so that I asked for more -- next time, I'll ask for the recipe. My mate was on personal terms with the chef. Get a reasonably-priced wine list, stay open an hour later, and you'll get another star, mates.

As an Israeli living in Minnesota, where there is NO good Israeli food, I make sure and stop by Haifa every time I am in LA. The fact that Gio speaks fluent Hebrew makes my day. It feels like being in Tel Aviv, and the food is always so good. Just like home.

This place really doesn't look like much when you pass by, or walk by.. but this place has been serving some of the freshest, most delicious, best tasting food Los Angeles has ever had to offer. Yes, its a small place, yes its a bit old, but that is exactly where you find gems, like this one in Los Angeles. I believe its ran by a father and son, which is very nice to see, but lets get down to business. The food is made fresh to order. Salads are cut on the spot. You order something, its not half made, its not heated, its prepped, cut, seasoned, cooked, fried, on the spot. This is my favorite place to get dinner at night, its healthy, clean, no added preservatives, none of that crap. Just amazing, fresh, delicious food. Did i mention it's 100% kosher? This is the spot to get good food. Period. Always excited to go back just as i finish my food. Great people, great food, great staff, 10/10

This little gem is a delicious taste of Israeli / Mediterranean cuisine in Los Angeles. The restaurant is kosher certified. The front desk host was also our server and he was able to explain the entire menu and types of food we were eating. We felt comfortable and taken care of. The restaurant is a casual dining situation. I think with some cloth napkins and cloth table coverings it could have a better ambience, but it was clean and comfortable. Some of the dishes I thought were a bit pricy at first but after seeing the portion size, I felt it was worth the money. Some of the main dishes are share size. Over all I would recommend this place and hope that it stays around. It's now on my list of haunts.

The guy that waits on you is really cool and the food is sometimes ok. However the inside is a rundown dump, and the prices have gotten outrageous. You can have a cheaper meal at South Beverly Grill! Plus the last time I was there I got sick from my meal. I think it was the hummus it was strange. And I've been sick for 5 days. I will never go back. Also the place is really dirty. I don't know what it is with these kosher places but they really don't seem to care about providing a nice place to eat for jews that keep kosher.

Love the salad plates. Pita bread is always warm and the red sauce they bring to the table is fabulous. You'll have left overs!

Delicious food, very quick and responsive service! Have eaten here many times and keep coming back!

Absolutely delicious. I happened in looking for a strong cup of coffee. Yes, it was the Turkish coffee that got me in their door, but it was the delicious authentic Israeli food that kept me wanting more. My waiter Giovanni was exceptional from the start. I can only imagine what he was thinking when I wandered away after eating with a full belly and tahini spilled on my pale pink dress.